SailorStar9: This is Chapter 7 of this fic. (Sighs) Come on people, you guys were the ones who wanted me to update this, so have a heart and review. Remember, boys and girls, reviews are an author's subsistence.

Disclaimers: I own nothing, except for the plot bunny. Heck I don't even know if my pairing is original.

Chapter 7: The Demonic Mibu Castle

"Kyo..." Muramusa awoke, having passed out after passing on the Mumyou Jinpuryu technique to his student. "Kyo, what happened to him?"

"Bastard came back all worn out and passed out on the floor." Elenaithil replied. "Then, he fell dead asleep. When he awoke, he ate whatever food that was available before falling back to sleep. The next time he woke up, he was feeling just fine."

"That's just like him." Muramusa smiled.

"You're pushing it, old friend." Elenaithil's eyes turned stern. "At this rate, not even the Ginzuishou shard I placed in you can hold back the 'Death Disease'."

"Are you alright being up?" Elenaithil inquired, Muramusa now seated outside his room.

"Today, I feel really fine." Muramusa assured.

"So you've heard?" Elenaithil sighed. "About Kyoshiro's medicine?"

"It's a good season." Muramusa mused. "When I do this, I think at times that humankind is part of the greatest good. If that is defied, one will surely suffer harsh consequences. To live apart from a path to heaven is such a sad thing. But, that's what I did to that child. Elenaithil, can you pass on this to Yuya for me: go on travels with Kyo and please save him. The only thing given to me today, is a sword and the skills. In the end, the only person that can draw out his power is her. She'll know if she goes with him. Kyo needs her. My time has come to an end, it seems..." he mused, his life energy dissipating into the air. "Please give everyone this message." he turned to Elenaithil. "Go to Sekigahara. The Mibu's castle is there. Don't worry about me because I've thrown away my life long time ago. It's a dream that won't come true now, but that child's... I would like to see Kyo's peaceful smile. I'll entrust Yuya with that dream."

"I understand." Elenaithil whispered as Muramusa started to fade. "Go in peace, old friend." she turned to the sky, a lone tear falling from her eye as the Ginzuishou shard she loaned to the blacksmith re-merged back with the crystal.

"So he died." Kyo muttered.

With Muramusa's death death behind them, the group pushed forward.

"This is... Sekigahara." Yuya breathed, the group entering a grassy plain.

"Summer grass..." Migeira mused.

"And the remains of strong men's dreams." Elenaithil finished. "Let's split up here. It's break up the enemy as well. Migeira, Benitora, take care of Yuya."

"I'll go with Kyo." Sasuke insisted.

With that, the group split into two parties.

"Then why are you coming with us?" Sasuke demanded, glaring at Sōjirō.

"My goals are the same as Migeira's." Elenaithil replied. "And this is one battle that will decide the future of this country. Furthermore, I owe it to Muramusa to see it through."

"Wherever the Princess goes, I follow." Sōjirō answered.

"Elenaithil-sama saved me and gave me a new lease of life." was Santera's explanation.

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