Even Tetsu no Sosuke could not explain that.
Normally, the Bloodforging Method could make a weapon feel weightless to its wielder, as though it had become one with the swordsman. But it should not have had an effect like this.
Had he overlooked some property of the Gale Sun Hammer while forging?
"Don't think too much about it right now."
Kochou Kanae's voice sounded beside him. Tetsu no Sosuke looked up and found her gazing at him gently. "I'm telling you this so you'll be prepared when Master asks you about it. You're still a long way from recovering. Take your time to think it over."
Tetsu no Sosuke nodded, then frowned. "Why wait until I've recovered? I can imagine how surprised everyone must be by your Nichirin Blade. Wouldn't they want answers as soon as possible?"
Kochou Kanae nodded. "They do. But Master said your health comes first. Even if you got up right now, you're too badly injured to forge a blade. Everything else can wait until you recover."
"He really is a kind man."
Tetsu no Sosuke smiled, though he knew it was also the most sensible decision.
However eager they were, he could do nothing in his current state. He might as well focus on healing. Once he recovered, he could return to forging blades—it was his job, after all.
But sensible or not, their consideration still warmed his heart.
As he relaxed, exhaustion washed over him.
"Get some rest," Kochou Kanae said softly.
A sudden unease seized Tetsu no Sosuke. "Could you stay? Just... for a little while?"
Kochou Kanae laughed softly. "Of course. I'm right here."
Quiet settled over the room. Tetsu no Sosuke caught a sweet fragrance in the air, and his drowsiness seemed to lift a little.
Then he remembered something. "I