Rokuya sighed and slowly climbed out of the water. With Yuichiro's interruption, even the best atmosphere had been utterly ruined.
It was quite a while before the two finished changing and met in the corridor outside the Hot Spring.
Kanae kept her head lowered, her fingers constantly twisting the hem of her clothes, clearly still not over the awkwardness from earlier. Rokuya walked over to her and was just about to say something to ease the atmosphere when a tall boy suddenly came around the corner ahead.
The boy's hair stood on end, and a prominent scar marked his face. His fierce eyes gave him an intimidating air that warned strangers to keep away.
It was Genya Shinazugawa.
When Genya saw Rokuya and Kanae standing side by side, the ferocity in his eyes immediately faded, and his steps grew hesitant. He hurried up to Rokuya and bowed with great respect.
"Good evening, Kai Hashira, Flower Hashira."
As Rokuya looked at the somewhat uneasy boy before him, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
"Genya? What brings you here too?" Rokuya asked.
Genya straightened, a trace of respect and awe in his eyes as he answered, "Lord Rokuya, I came to see the swordsmiths here to commission a new batch of Nichirin Bullets. My weapon is rather unusual, and I used up almost all my last batch of bullets on Mount Fujikasane and the missions afterward."
Rokuya nodded. Of course he knew what Genya's weapon was. In this world where everyone trained hard in Breathing Styles and used Nichirin Blades to slay demons, Genya was an extremely unusual exception. He had no talent for using Breathing Styles, but he possessed a shocking constitution.
"Nichirin Bullets certainly are practical weapons." Rokuya looked at Genya, his tone turning serious. "If I remember