When it came to warfare, Hattori Hanzo was the more professional one.
After identifying himself, he immediately took command, preparing to lead the local troops against the tanuki attack.
Wolf could not offer much help in that regard.
Hattori Hanzo was a high-ranking ninja, after all, and had studied troop formations and personnel deployment extensively.
"Fūrinkazan, Takeda Shingen," Hattori Hanzo murmured. "The tanuki copied a dead man."
"Perhaps because he looked imposing enough." Wolf folded his arms and replied offhandedly.
"Takeda Shingen certainly was famous among humans. Seeing a former enemy or idol come back to life must be quite unsettling." Hattori Hanzo rubbed his chin. "Hmm... but that has no effect on you, does it?"
Wolf nodded.
He truly did not care about Takeda Shingen or the tanuki.
He cared only about the Divine Child of Rejuvenation.
As long as nothing happened to the Divine Child of Rejuvenation, his master Kuro would be safe.
His resolve was utterly firm.
"Defense is only one part of this. Could I ask you to venture deep into the mountains and defeat the tanuki?" Hattori Hanzo said. "Assassinate their leader."
"That will be a difficult mission." Wolf spoke the truth.
"But you are an immortal ninja." Hattori Hanzo looked straight into Wolf's eyes.
"Isn't my mission to track down the Black Mortal Blade?" Wolf asked.
"If we allow the tanuki to ravage this place, we won't be able to investigate the Black Mortal Blade in peace." Hattori Hanzo pointed at the Red Mortal Blade on Wolf's back. "You should be thinking about ending this quickly."
Hattori Hanzo meant for him to use the Red Mortal Blade, Gracious Gift of Tears, to resolve the tanuki problem quickly.
Admittedly, the Mortal Blade was indeed an immensely powerful sword.
The black-and-red arcs it unleashed alone were