Tōtōsai studied Xu Zhiqiu. Her long hair was glossy black, her expression gentle, and the aura she gave off certainly did not belong to someone who slaughtered innocents. More importantly, this woman's soul...
He put both hands behind his waist and headed inside. "I can forge you a sword, but tell that demon beside you not to come in. There are things I need to ask you."
"All right, thank you." Xu Zhiqiu picked up her bundle and stood, turning to Naraku beside her. "Naraku, I'll be inside for a little while. Stay out here and behave."
Naraku frowned, plainly reluctant, but under Xu Zhiqiu's reassuring gaze, he refrained from following her in. "Be quick."
"Mm-hmm."
Inside.
Xu Zhiqiu sat to one side and watched Tōtōsai tip Ryūkotsusei's teeth and the branches onto a piece of leather.
"I don't know what your relationship is, young lady, but you don't seem as simple as you look, either. That demon outside has the mingled auras of many demons in him, and he's steeped in evil energy. One glance tells me he's no decent fellow," Tōtōsai said bluntly.
Xu Zhiqiu nodded to show she understood, but Naraku was hers, after all, and she still had to speak in his defense. "He certainly doesn't look like a good person, but he isn't as bad as you imagine."
Tōtōsai glanced at her. "If you're asking me to make this weapon to help that demon kill other demons, then I, Tōtōsai, certainly won't help you."
"I understand your concerns. Please rest assured that my weapon will never be used for that purpose. I have my own judgment when it comes to right and wrong." Xu Zhiqiu answered him solemnly.
Tōtōsai stroked his beard. "It's good that you feel that way. But I'm curious. This body of