Chapter 86: ISE CLAN

Chapter 86: ISE CLAN

After the episode with the jewel, Gojo could feel that Nemu's mood had drastically improved. Even though she was still walking behind him, the distance was not particularly wide. Sometimes, he could also see her lips curl up slightly.

Clearly, the gift he gave her was really to her taste.

Gojo was not the kind of person to half-ass what he ought to do.

Initially, Nemu had nothing to do with him and it would have been fine to continue like this. But, since he decided to take care of her, he would go all the way. It didn't matter what would happen.

The greatest despair wasn't born from the lack of hope, but rather when a flicker of hope bloomed in your heart, only to be smashed apart in front of your helpless eyes.

While he was thinking, "Gojo!"

The voice of a man sounded not far from him, someone he easily recognized.

"Hello, Kaien. The festival you have organized is pretty well done."

"Ain't it!?"

Kaien gave a boyish smile as he nodded to Nemu. He knew that the girl was a little shy and reclusive, so he didn't wish to bother her too much, "My little bro Ganju is taking care of the south Rukongai. Kukaku is taking care of the east. Isshin is in the north. So, here I am."

"Heh, so you are the only house taking care of everything?"

"Nah!"

The cannon could easily reach 2 meters in length and was pointed toward the sky.

Beaming with pride, Kaien spoke, "Our family specializes in fireworks. It might be a humble job, but it's an honest and respectable one. Out of us all, Kukaku is the most skilled in that craft. She is the one who did the calculations for the creation of those babies.

Anyway, *Ahem* See that hill over there? Could you please go there? It will be the ideal spot. Also, Miss Nemu, could you accompany Miyako? We plan to have a bonfire after the festival reaches its end."

Nemu tilted her head before looking at Gojo silently,

"Go help them."

He gave his ascent at her silent question and then looked at the hill thoughtfully. He briefly wondered if he should use his eyes to see clearly what or who was there but finally decided against doing so. Whatever surprise they had in store for him, it wouldn't be interesting if he spoiled himself beforehand.

"Well, I am going."

Ignoring Kaien's bad acting, he began to walk toward the hill that had been pointed.

He could have rushed, but he had no reason to. Even so, it only took him a few short minutes to finally reach his target.

"What a beautiful night. Right, Nanao?"

Standing close to a tree, clad in a night blue traditional Kimono, Nanao calmly swept a strand of hair before turning to face him.

"How have you been?"

Gojo gave a stiff smile. He had an inkling of what was about to happen, but for once, he hoped that he was wrong.