But Genya did not know that his brother wanted to keep him from becoming a Demon Hunter. Sanemi wanted him to live a happy, peaceful life instead.
The bond between the brothers was awkward, to say the least.
Tetsu no Sosuke thought any feelings left unspoken and unexpressed until misunderstandings twisted them into something else were unhealthy.
Admittedly, that sort of thing made it easier to get emotionally invested.
But humanity had not developed language just so people could use it to misunderstand one another.
Tetsu no Sosuke wondered whether, as the Wind Pillar's "good friend," he ought to give Genya Shinazugawa some special "attention" during this trial.
Perhaps he could make Genya give up on becoming a Demon Hunter for good.
How can I eliminate him without making it obvious? Lure demons beyond his ability over to gang up on him, then "happen to pass by" when he's about to die and save him by the skin of his teeth?
Tetsu no Sosuke weighed the plan and thought it had a good chance of working.
But if Genya failed today, what would stop him from coming back tomorrow?
Or every year after that, perhaps several times a year?
After some thought, Tetsu no Sosuke realized there was only so much he could do.
This really isn't something an outsider can handle. It's not my place, either... Unless I adopt him as my son?
Tetsu no Sosuke considered whether, if he could not help, he might as well make life difficult for Sanemi Shinazugawa.
But that would be petty and do him no good.
Forget it. I'll just focus on my own job.
Tetsu no Sosuke watched impassively as the adolescents entered the forest.
But as Kanao passed him, he suddenly remembered something and handed her a small cylinder.
"Point