The teahouse was clearly filled with people, yet it was unexpectedly quiet. Even the sounds of breathing and sipping tea could be heard distinctly.
The white-haired youth by the window leisurely drank his tea and watched the occasional pedestrians passing outside, as though a faint, invisible loneliness accompanied him.
Life was long, with only loneliness for company!
At last, someone could no longer sit still...
With a smack, a burly man who clearly lacked patience slammed the table and picked up his katana.
"Damn it, I can't sit here any longer! If you won't make a move, I will. The bounty placed by Kyoto's higher-ups has already reached an astronomical sum. If you don't want it, I'll take it all for myself!"
The man spoke rudely to the swordsmen around him, then turned to the white-haired youth by the window.
"Inuyasha, if you know what's good for you, offer up your head yourself."
"..."
Inuyasha did not even spare the man a glance, merely staring calmly out the window. Yes, he had been wanted by Kyoto's powerful figures because, while traveling through Kyoto, he had killed the only son of an immensely influential noble.
Kyoto was different from other places. It was protected by the Four Gods Barrier, which severely suppressed demons. Even though he was only a Half-Demon, he still found it difficult to use even a trace of demonic power.
He could only rely on his swordsmanship to fight his way out.
Yet he did not regret it. There was no particular reason... he had simply acted as he pleased.
That noble's son had run amok, bullied men and women alike. Inuyasha had felt displeased, found him unbearable to watch... so he cut him down! As for the consequences, he had never considered them.
A true wanderer ought