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Chapter 10: Waka is Waka!
Beta-Reader: uchiha-sakura193
"Wait, you guys know each other?!" Arashi shouted.
Arashi was very confused. He was perplexed to the point that his brain failed to function when his supposed-to-be rival called his self-proclaimed brother as master. How the heck did his cousin know a delinquent like him anyway?This was so wrong in so many levels. Why? Because his cousin was supposed to be naïve and innocent, so there was no way that he would be labeled as wakawhen that word is meant for someone who is in some kind of leader or young heir, and since the big guy was some kind of delinquent, then does that mean that Rikuo was involved in some kind of shady gang?! That's impossible! What the heck!
Arashi wasn't the only one confused at this as well. The man who Kurata punched seems to have some brain malfunction as well and when he did snap out of it, he wanted to know what he did wrong, though he had a suspicion to what the reason is. He just wanted to make sure.
"President! What's wrong, man! Why did you punch me like that? It hurts like hell, damn it!" the man said as he tried to rub his face to ease the throbbing pain. It was very red and had become swollen.
"What's wrong? What's wrong, you ask? You just insulted Waka you idiot!" Kurata shouted. Apparently, he still didn't forgive him for insulting his young master like that.
"Waka?" the man asked. The man then looked at the boy that he had just insulted, then back at his leader. His brain was starting to function again and when it finally did, he looked back at the kid with a horrified look on his face as realization dawned on him.
"You're his Waka! You're that legendary young master that leader always talks about?!"the man shouted as he pointed a finger at Rikuo. He had been told countless times already that his leader's young master was a very powerful person and that you must treat him with respect the moment that you laid eyes on him. Every member of his gang knows of this fact and had respected the man even though they haven't seen him yet. He even had dreams to please his leader's waka. So it was never his intention to insult him. He paled at the thought. So does that meant that he was not worthy of his leader's young master then?
"Waka! Please forgive me!" the man shouted and proceeded to bang his head on the floor as he tried to apologize toRikuo.
The others snapped out of their stupor and just looked at the man as he tried to regain his dignity and worth to the kid that he just insulted who had turned out to be his leader's young master.
Rikuo, on the other hand, just wished to just hide himself. He knew that he can do it since heisa Nurarihyon but unfortunately using your abilities in front of humans can make them more brain dead. He knew that they were already in shock. No need to give them more surprises. Afterall, it is bad for the heart. Also, the man bowing to him was really embarrassing him. Everyone from both sides are now staring at him as if he was some kind of fascinating creature. He really doesn't like to be stared at. It was unnerving. Oh, why did Aotabu have to shout like that? Now his cousin might think that he was some kind of yakuza gang leader, which he really was, but his cousin didn't have to know that. He risked a glance at his cousin. He was still looking at them with a shell-shocked expression.
"Glad to know that you know your place, you lowlife." Kurata said as he gave the man a stern glare.
"I regretted everything I had said to him. Waka, could you forgive this lowlife servant of yours?" the man said as he looked at Rikuo with a solemn face.
Rikuo was left speechless at the man's behavior to him until now. It was like something was blocking him from forming a word so he just gaped at the man.
It was at this time that Arashi had finally snapped out of his shocked state. He was really uncomfortable at what the man was doing to his self-proclaimed brother. Before, the man was really hostile to them, especially to his cousin. He even gave him a threatening glare to him but now, look at him. It was like he transformed into some kind of whipped puppy that wants to please his master. This was just so wrong. And he wasn't afraid to voice this out.
"Are you kidding me?!" Arashi shouted gaining everyone's attention. "How could Rikuo-kun be any kind of leader ofsome shady group? Look at him! He's so innocent and naïve. He wouldn't even hurt a fly!"
"Teme! What are you implying you lowlife! Waka is the most awesome Waka ever. Waka is waka. He is the best ever!"Kurata shouted as he looked at Rikuo admiringly.
The others were just speechless. They really didn't know what to say. The others just open their mouths to say something only to close it again as they glanced at said 'Young Master' who was standing there nervously. Their brain just didn't comprehend the situation. I mean, how can a delinquent who can bring fear to many people with sheer body size can be so respectful to a little kid? Just how messed up was that anyway?
"Rikuo? Do you even know this guy?" Arashi asked wanting to confirm everything that had happened. If Rikuo really does know him then…he really doesn't want to think about that anymore. He's having a migraine already and it wasn't even ten in the evening yet.
"Who are you, anyway?!" Kurata shouted as he looks at the blonde haired teen who was supposed to be his rival for this territory. Well, he was, according to what his subordinates said to him that night.
"Kurata. Stop that." Rikuo ordered as he gave Kurata a look that said to stay put and don't do something stupid. Only Kurata seemed to understand the look and decided to follow it though.
"Hai. Waka." Kurata said while giving a slight bow.
'Well, that's just confirmed it'Arashi thought glumly. 'He really does know the guy.'
Rikuo frowned. He knew that he had to clear up the misunderstanding sometime soon or else his 'brother' might think of him as some kind of yakuza leader.
'Well, he's right to think of that one. Afterall, that is the truth. We are the leader of the most influential and powerful clan here in Central Kyoto and it's not just any normal yakuza gang but a yokai one. Hah. You got one hell of an explanation to do.'Night Rikuo said as he tried to keep his amusement to himself. He was having fun tonight as he watched the events unfold.
'Shut up, I'm still thinking. Maybe, I'll just use that excuse…' Rikuo thought as plans to clear up the mess start to formulate in his mind. Luckily for him, he had one and it was full-proof.
"Arashi-nii." Rikuo said making said teen to look at him. "I know that I have a lot of explaining to do, but just so you know, this is one big misunderstanding. I know what you are thinking about and I assure you that I am not some kind of leader in a yakuza gang!"
Now this really got everyone's attention. Well, to Arashi's side that is. Arashi and his companions were really confused at the moment and if Rikuo could clarify some things, then so be it. They wouldn't make assumptions yet, and all they could think of would only make a bee-line out of the window once they take a look at Rikuo's face. He looks so innocent and harmless to the point of not even hurting a fly.
"You see, Kurata is one of my bodyguards, so he always calls me waka." Rikuo said.
"Kurata is your bodyguard? But why do you have these kinds of thugs in your employ? And furthermore, just what on earth are they doing here?" Arashi asked still looking confuse and lost but at least his questions would be answered.
"Err…I really don't know about that." Rikuo admitted then turned to look at Kurata who listening at the conversation. "What are youdoing here anyway? Shouldn't you be back at home?" Rikuo asked.
"Well, it was boring back there, waka, and my gang suggested that we widen our territory so I agreed. Besides, I only did it for you Waka!" Kurata said as he looked at his waka with determination etched on his face.
"You really shouldn't do that, Kurata! It's pointless to begin with." Rikuo said as he sweat dropped at the explanation. Why would he want his territory to be widened, especially here anyway? This place, after all, was already part of his territory, so why?
Kurata seemed to have just thought of this as well. He mentally slapped himself for forgetting something so important. How could he be so stupid!
"I'm sorry Waka for not thinking this through and for forgetting something so important!" Kurata shouted as he started to bow deeply. The others were startled at his sudden statement and looked confused.
"That's okay, Kurata-kun. Anyway, could you go back home and report this to granpa?" Rikuo said low enough for only Kurata to hear.
Kurata started to grin and happily looked at his young master. At least his young master wasn't angry at him this time.
"Wait a minute." Arashi said stopping the duo in their conversation. "I'm still a little confused here. Why do you need a bodyguard anyway, Rikuo-kun?"
Rikuo and Aotabu froze at this question. They couldn't just say: 'Oh, that's because I'm the Third Heir of the Nura clan which happens to be the most influential and most powerful yokai family here in Central Japan. And the reason why I need lots of bodyguards is that many enemies would really love to see me dead.' Yes. They just couldn't say that to them. Kurata seemed to know this as well and since he doesn't have any plausible explanation for this question, he chose to just shut himself up.
"Well?" Arashi asked wanting to know the reason for his self-proclaimed brother to need the services of a bodyguard. It wasn't like he was some kind of rich kid that greedy people would like to kidnap for ransom, right? Though, that reason was plausible right now.
Fortunately for Rikuo and Kurata, someone saved them from explaining it to Arashi.
"Well, allow me to explain this Arashi-san." A voice said, startling everyone in the vicinity.
"That voice. So you really are here then. I should've known that you followed him here." Kurata said while smirking.
"I was here from the start. Honestly, you bring trouble for waka here even though he was supposed to be relaxing this month." The voice said.
"Who are you!? How do you know my name?" Arashi shouted as he tried to find the source of the voice.
"Oh I forgot! You weren't made aware of my presence at dinner since we servants were eating at a different place." The voice said, though this time he sounded nearer. Arashi seemed to locate the place now and looked at the corner only to see a blonde man walking towards them. He was also wearing some kind of traditional Japanese clothes, which is really weird. He thought only elderly people like to wear them, but this guy seems to be in his mid-20s.
Rikuo, on the other hand, doesn't need to see who was coming towards them. He had felt him already and knew that he had followed them since the time they sneaked out from the house. He turned towards the place that the familiar voice spoke from and gave him a bright smile.
"Kubinashi! You're here!"
A/N: Here's chapter 10 everyone. Many special thanks to my awesome betauchiha-sakura193for helping me out in this chapter. You're the best!
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