Xu Zhiqiu looked at his overlong nails. Whether he was a half-demon or a full demon, his nails were always long and sharp. Only when he played at being human did Naraku know to rein them in.
But all the servants in the castle had turned to bones, so naturally, he no longer needed to hide anything. He could do whatever pleased him.
After all, he had more than half the Shikon Jewel. His days of skulking and hiding were over.
The strong feared nothing.
Xu Zhiqiu nestled quietly in Naraku's arms, soaking in the warmth around her as she gazed up at the stars. Gradually, her eyes narrowed to slits, and she drifted off to sleep.
Soft breathing reached his ears. Naraku lowered his head and tightened his arms around the woman in his embrace, his expression unreadable.
At dawn the next day, dewdrops slipped down long, pointed leaves.
Xu Zhiqiu felt around beside her. Suddenly, her hand touched something, and her eyes flew open to meet his smiling gaze. She heard him murmur, "Qiu."
She woke completely in an instant, hastily withdrawing her hand. She slipped out of Naraku's arms and put on her shoes, panic edging her voice. "It's getting late. We should head back."
Once Xu Zhiqiu was up, Naraku gathered up the Baboon Skin and stood as well.
On the way back, Xu Zhiqiu had him catch a few plump fish, and they returned laden with their haul.
When they reached Inuyama Castle, Kagura was making idle conversation with Kanna. The two who had vanished all night had finally returned.
Kagura glanced at Xu Zhiqiu's face, then widened her eyes at the fish dangling from Naraku's hand. She had never seen such an eyesore. This venomous Naraku could actually be so obedient?
"Why is it