Chapter 17: Fangs
Kagome and her pack were on their way to Totosai's workplace. Masahiro decided he needed to get a sword and Hansuke suggested that they should go to Totosai for weapons as well. He also knew that he was the alpha of the pack, so he had to protect the pack. Masahiro had a gut feeling that Totosai wasn't going to make him a sword because of his former master had sealed his uncle to a valley cliff and that he was partly blamed for his death because of his major wounds that his uncle had inflicted on him. But Hansuke told him that he'll be able to win him over.
"Kagome! Shippo! It's been awhile since I last saw you two." Totosai said when he saw Kagome with Shippo on her shoulder who walked ahead of the group.
"Hello Totosai." Kagome said.
"Where's Inuyasha and the others?" Totosai asked. Kagome and Shippo were silent at that moment.
"It's a long and complicated story, Totosai." Kagome said. Totosai understood why the two were quiet. From what Myoga told him, Kagome and Shippo have left the pack because of Kikyō. He couldn't understand why Inuyasha would let the undead priestess join the pack when she was clearly after Kagome's soul. But he knew that the boy was a blind fool. Especially when it came to the undead priestess. He sighed internally at thought.
"I understand, Kagome." Totosai said. Then he noticed Hansuke when he came up beside Kagome.
"Hello, Totosai." Hansuke said.
"Hansuke! It's been awhile! How have you been?" Totosai asked.
"I've been good, Totosai. I've actually joined Kagome's pack." Hansuke said, smiling at the old demon.
"So what brings you here?" Totosai asked.
"We have a request, Totosai." Hansuke said.
"What is it?" Totosai asked.
"I would like for you to make a sword for someone, Totosai." Hansuke said. Masahiro came up and stood beside Hansuke.
"Who are you?" Totosai asked, looking at Masahiro.
"I'm Masahiro. The second prince of the Eastern Lands." Masahiro said. Totosai stared at Masahiro for a couple of moments and then his eyes widened even more than his original size.
"You want me to make a sword for the nephew of the enemy of Lord Inu no Taishō?!" Totosai said, shocked.
"Yes, Totosai." Hansuke said, deadpanned.
"Are you all crazy?!" Totosai shouted at everyone. They were all silent at that moment.
"Why don't you give him a sword, Totosai?" Myoga asked as he jumped onto Totosai's shoulder. Kagome and Shippo weren't surprised about Myoga's appearance since he always appears out of nowhere and then disappears.
"Are you siding with them, too Myoga?!" Totosai said, still shocked.
"That's not what I'm doing. All I'm saying is that you should give the boy a chance." Myoga said, trying to reason with him.
"Why should I?" Totosai asked with his arms crossed and looked away from the others.
"He has the same eyes as Taishō." Myoga said.
"Huh? Same as Taishō's? Taishō had golden eyes, not amethyst." Totosai said.
"That's not what I meant!" Myoga said, a vein appeared on the left side of his head. He sighed and then cleared his throat before he continued to speak.
"What I meant was that he has the same determination as Taishō: To protect those who are precious to us." Myoga said. Totosai scratch his head as he began to ponder. Then he looked up at Masahiro and saw what Myoga saw: the desire to protect. He remembered the day when Taishō came to him to make a sword for him. He also remembered what he had asked him.
Flashback:
"So why do you want me to make this sword? To cause destruction?" Totosai asked.
"To fight against any powerful enemy that I'll come across." Taishō said.
"I see." Totosai said.
"But also to protect the innocent." Taishō said.
Flashback Ends
He never forgot those words that were said by an old friend. Even though the nephew of that troublesome dragon stood before him with intention of getting a sword. But he seemed different from Ryūkotsusei. Maybe Myoga was right about Masahiro. The desire to protect his pack was shining through his amethyst eyes.
"Alright then. I'll make you a sword." Totosai said.
"Really?" Masahiro said.
"Yes, but if you end up using the sword for your greed, I will personally destroy it!" Totosai said.
What he really means that he'll try to get Inuyasha or possibly Lord Sesshomaru to destroy the sword. Kagome thought. She knew that Totosai wasn't brave enough to fight against anyone with a powerful sword. He was an even bigger coward as much as Myoga. She sighed internally at that thought.
"I understand." Masahiro said.
"Alright, open wide." Totosai said while taking out his pliers.
"What are those for?" Masahiro asked, sweat dropping.
"I need a fang in order to make a sword, of course." Totosai said. Masahiro looked even more nervous. He knew he needed a sword, but he didn't know he would have to use one of his fangs for it. Masahiro sighed and opened his mouth. Totosai put his pliers into Masahiro's mouth and yanked out his big tooth.
"Your sword should be made within a week." Totosai said, examining Masahiro's fang.
"Yes, sir." Masahiro said. His mouth was still in pain. He was trying his best to show that he wasn't in pain. He had never had one of his fangs pulled out before. Totosai said that his fang will grow back within a couple minutes or a day. But it was still painful for it to grow back. It was going to be a long wait.
"Totosai." Kagome said.
"Hm?" Totosai asked.
"Would you mind making some weapons for all of our friends?" Kagome asked.
"Sure, why not?" Totosai asked, shrugged his shoulders.
"Can you make a sword for me as well?" Hansuke asked.
"Of course. What kind?" Totosai asked.
"A twin blade with some of my youki and reiki infused with it would do." Hansuke said.
"Fine then. Open wide." Totosai said, getting his pliers out again. Hansuke sat down and let Totosai yank one of his fangs out.
"This should take a week as well."
"How about a neko-te for me? " Tomoe asked, walking up to Totosai.
"Open wide." Totosai said, holding out his pliers.
"I have to give up a fang too?" Tomoe asked, nervously.
"Yup. I'll also need some claw clipping as well." Totosai said. Tomoe sighed and opened her mouth wide. Totosai put his pliers into Tomoe's mouth and yanked out a tooth. Tomoe put her hand over mouth. The feeling of a tooth being pulled out was a very excruciating feeling. Then she held her claws out and Totosai took the clippings.
"I should be done making everyone's weapon within a week or two." Totosai said.
"Thank you, Totosai." Kagome said.
Kagome's gang decided to wait in a clearing that was nearby. Masahiro, Hansuke, and Tomoe were excited for their new weapon. Tomoe was more excited than the both of them. She never had her own weapon before. Masahiro was excited as well. The only other weapon he used throughout the journey was his claws. Hansuke was thinking the same thing as both of them, but he only used his ofudas and his claws.
Hansuke gazed over at Masahiro and Kagome making a fire. He felt envious towards the two. He hoped that they would find happiness. But he wondered if he would be able to find happiness for himself. He looked over at Akari as she walked back with Tomoe with a pile of wood in her arms. When she caught his gaze, she blushed and looked away while heading towards the fire. For some strange reason, Hansuke felt his heart skipped a beat. Even though he sealed his feelings for Kagome away. He started to feel something towards Akari. What was it?
Two weeks Later:
Everyone walked up to Totosai's workshop. He handed the first weapon to Masahiro.
"Masahiro, I give you the Enerugī kiba. This is a powerful blade. It contains the same energy bullet that you use. But more powerful I might say." Totosai said, handing Masahiro his sword. Masahiro unsheathed the sword and stared at the mighty blade as it glisten in the sunlight. It's blade was similar to a katana. Not too heavy, not too light. The aura in it made it perfectly balanced.
"Thank you, Totosai." Masahiro said, sheathing the sword and bowed towards Totosai.
"For Hansuke, the Junsuina akuma no kiba, a twin blade infused with your youki and reiki. It absorbs youki and then purifies it in the blade which will release a powerful attack." Totosai said, handing the blade over to Hansuke. He unsheathed his sword and examined. Much like Masahiro's blade, but it had a pure, yet demonic aura in it.
"Thank you, Totosai." Hansuke said, sheathing the sword.
"For Tomoe, Kasai burēdo, your weapon is able to improve your agility and is able to slice into anything with your fire blades." Totosai said as he handed the weapon to Tomoe. She instantly placed the weapon onto her hands.
"Thank you very much, Totosai!" Tomoe said.
"It's nothing." Totosai said.
"By the way, Totosai." Hansuke said.
"Hm?" Totosai asked.
"You might want to travel with us for a bit." Hansuke said.
"Why should I?" Totosai asked, confused.
"If Sesshomaru finds out that you made a sword for the enemy's nephew, he's not going to take it very well." Hansuke said. Totosai was quiet for a moment and then his eyes widened. He quickly slammed his door close of his workshop. Kagome and the others could hear rummaging noises inside of the workshop. Then he came out with a huge bag attached to his back.
"So, shall we head out?" Totosai asked.
Weapon Names
Enerugī kiba - Energy Fang
Junsuina akuma no kiba - Pure Demonic Fang
Kasai burēdo - The Fire Blade
