Chapter 141: Zangetsu

Chapter 141: Zangetsu

(Ryoto's pov)

At home, I talked to Lala about what happened and what my plans for tomorrow were, and she was happy that I finally accepted Alme.

In my room, I planned out my day tomorrow in greater detail.

First thing in the morning, I'll talk with Zangetsu even though I don't want to.

Second, I'll thank Mikado-sensei at school and let her know that I'll cook for her later.

Third, I'll train with Rin my swordsmanship, which will become a daily thing unless something important comes up.

Fourth, I'll go on a date with Alme.

It looks like a good plan for the day.

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The first thing in the morning, I went to the garden, sat under Celine, summoned Zangetsu, and started meditating.

After about a minute, I was pulled into my inner world.

There Zangetsu was waiting for me with a big smirk.

Zangetsu: "Yo, Jacob!"

I don't want to talk with him, but a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do.

Ryoto: "You know why I'm here, Zangetsu."

Zangetsu: "Sure I do. You want..."

Zangetsu grabbed the sword, and the cloth covering it unraveled itself, showing the naked blade. It has the appearance of a giant white cleaver without any hilt or hand guard.

Zangetsu: "...This! But tell me, why should I give it to you?" Visit no(v)eLb(i)n.com for the best novel reading experience

Ryoto: "Because the stronger I am, the better our chance to survive, and if I die, you do as well."

Still, with his signature smirk, he put a hand on his chin.

Zangetsu: "Excellent argument. Yes, very good, but there is one problem with it."

I furrowed my brows.

Ryoto: "Which is...?"

He suddenly rushed at me, which didn't even activate my spider sense. It makes sense that he doesn't trigger it since he is part of me. I still got time to react and block the blade with Haki.

Zangetsu: "I don't care if we die or not!!!"

He was strong enough to push me back, and I crushed into the wall of one of the buildings.

Zangetsu: "Remember that what you want and what I want are totally different things. You want to get stronger to protect people around you, to not make the same mistake!"

He started swinging the sword by the cloth.

Getting out of the wall, I asked.

Ryoto: "...So what do you want?"

Zangetsu: "Not telling!"

He threw the sword at me. I dodged it, and using this moment, I started running up to him, but halfway through, he pulled the cloth to bring back the sword. With this movement, the blade almost cut me, but thanks to my reflex, I bend down in time.

He then slammed the sword down at me and forced me to back down.

Zangetsu: "Seems like you still have some fight left in you, but today's session is over. Bye."

(Zangetsu's pov)

I send away Jacob.

To be honest, I'm proud and, at the same disappointed in him. Is it what being a parent feels like?

???: "Can I come out now?"

Zangetsu: "Sure."

The girl came out behind the building.

???: "Did you need to be so cruel with Jacob?"

Zangetsu: "We both know why I did that."

???: "Because you like to fight?"

Zangetsu: "Exactly!"

I showed her a smile and patted her head. I wouldn't show this side of me to anyone else but her since she is-

???: "Hey, when do you think will be a good time for me to show up?"

She disrupts my thoughts.

Zangetsu: "That depends on Jacob. The faster he accepts his past, the faster you'll meet him."

???: Oh, I have one more question. Do you plan on allowing Jacob to achieve Shikai?"

Zangetsu: "Not at the moment, but who knows if he'll change my mind. Maybe if he is strong enough..."

???: "But strength isn't everything!"

She countered.

Zangetsu: "That's the thing we'll not agree on. For me, strength is everything. Be it physical, mental, or strength of heart, I respect all kinds of strength. If you want to protect someone, you need the power to do so. If you want to win an argument, you need to have the strength of mind to do so. And if you want to win someone else's heart..."

I pointed to my heart.

Zangetsu: "You need to have this strength to do so.

???: "You don't need strength to enjoy life!"

Zangetsu: "Tell that to Jacob, and let's see if he agrees."

She pouted and turned her head.

???: "That's not fair because he is in a situation where he needs strength."

Zangestu: "I can't hear you over the sound of you losing the argument."

She became irritated because of my mocking.

???: "You...!!!"

As she was hitting me without even hurting me, I could only wait and see what Jacob plans on doing.

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