Story Vocabulary
(May update as the story progress)
Aruji-sama = It means Lord, Chief, and Master.
Banzai = Japanese's battle cry.
*Touken Danshi = AKA Sword Warriors, gods of swords created from ancient spirit and techniques that are given human form. They are the summons under Saniwa. (Touken Ranbu)
-Sword Types : Wakizashi, Uchigatana, Tachi, Ootachi, Yari, Nagitana, and Tsurugi. (Touken Ranbu)
*Sage = The power used by Saniwa to assist and summon new Touken Danshi (Touken Ranbu)
*Jikan sokōgun = AKA Time Retrograde Army and Historical Revisionists, antagonists and responsible of traveling back in time to alter historical events. (Touken Ranbu)br /
*Honmaru = Also known as Citadel, a Japanese-castle-like establishment where Saniwa and the Touken Danshi lives. (Touken Ranbu)
*Heroic Spirits = AKA Legendary Souls, are spirits of heroes who achieved great deeds in life, having become objects of worship after their deaths. (FATE)
*Servants = are Heroic Spirits that the Master of Chaldea commands. (FATE)
-Classes of Servants : Saber, Archer, Lancer, Rider, Assassins, Caster, Berserker, Ruler, Avenger, Moon Cancer, Alter Ego, Foreigner, Pretender and Shielder. (FATE)
*Majutsu = AKA Magecraft, is the artificial reenactment of Mystery, which is ordinarily possible only by inhuman beings. It is the ability to bring about what is possible through science with supernatural means. (FATE)
Chapter 6 : First Meeting of Two Masters
In the aerial point of view, horses with their riders can clearly be seen heading somewhere in haste. Those were the Servants, Sasaki Kojiro, Sakamoto Ryouma and Hozoin Inshun, and then the Touken Danshis, Heshikiri Hasebe, Izuminokami Kanesada, Horikawa Kunihiro, Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki, Kashuu Kiyomitsu and Yamatonokami Yasusada. On the center of the Touken Danshis' formation was their master, Saniwa, on his shoulder was Konnosuke.
Oryou, the only one flying, could not help but be impatient and began to complain. "Ryouma let's just fly away from here! Horse riding is taking too long."
"Now now Oryou-san, we could indeed fly but aren't you forgetting that I'm not the only one that needs transportation." Ryouma reasoned.
"They can just get there on their own." Oryou reasoned but Ryouma gently shut it down, "That's a no Oryou-san. They are guesses as such we should provide them both courtesy and hospitality."
Oryou grumbled but didn't press any further as she crossed her arms.
Inshun laughed loudly as he teased the girl, "So Oryou-san is losing her patient and wanted to have a lone time together with Sakamoto huh, you are so lucky man!"
"Please stop teasing me Hozoin-san, that is so unlike you for a Buddhist." Ryouma said as he looked toward him.
"U-umm…" Their attention went to Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki who asked, "I don't remember Sakamoto having a girlfriend or wife, much less anyone with a name Oryou, who is she?"
"Oh, so Ryouma in your world did not meet me or Oryou-san never materialized?" Oryou asked that in interest before grinning as she talks about herself, "I'm called Oryou-san by Ryouma, Master and the rest but Oryou-san's actually a Snake god! Using the description Ryouma liked about woman, Oryou-san as you see as a human in disguise."
"Snake god!? Sakamoto is amazing to meet one much less tame one." Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki said in surprise and admiration. Oryou on the other hand looked offended, "What do you mean by tame!? Just you know I'm Ryouma's-"
"Oryou-san there's a frog over there!" Ryouma immediately shouted in a different direction and as fast as lighting, Oryou flew to that direction. Now that she's temporarily gone, Ryouma sigh in relief and turn to him with a smile, "Sorry about that Mutsunokami, please ignore her words."
"You are far too shy Sakamoto-dono." Kojiro commented in amusement.
"Please stop teasing me!" Ryouma shouted in embarrassment, an exact time that Oryou returned with an actual frog.
"Is that person really Sakamoto-san?" Horikawa Kunihiro could not help but questioned. Izuminokami Kanesada gave his opinion, "Quite surprising, a reaction that our Sakamoto from our time and history would never show to anyone. This version of Sakamoto is far too carefree." Horikawa Kunihiro nodded in agreement to his words.
"We have been traveling for almost a week, how long until we reach our destination?" Heshikiri Hasabe questioned toward Konnosuke. The fox answered, "We're almost there, we will most likely see the castle's silhouette when we pass that hill."
True to Konnosuke's words, once they passed the hill, they finally saw their destination, the Gujo Hachiman Castle.
They continue their journey until they reached the gate of the castle and there, two people were waiting. The female who has a bright smile but her clothes are too exposing that had made most of the Touken Danshi blush while the other was a man who had a firm expression but eyes held gentleness.
"We have arrived with the guesses, Ushiwakamaru-dono, Benkei-dono." Kojiro informed as he pulled down to his horse.
For the Touken Danshi who overheard could not help but had their eyes widen as they stared the two. The two on the other hand walked towards them and gave their greetings.
"Hi, I'm a Rider Class Servant, Ushiwakamaru. Currently one of the trainers for Chaldea Army." Ushiwakamaru introduced herself before turning to her attending, "My attendant here is…"
"Lancer Class Servant, Musashibou Benkei, it is a pleasure to meet you." Benkei said in respect before bowing to them.
"Please to meet you as well, Ushiwakamaru-san and Musashibou-san." Saniwa greeted back for their group's behalf. "Please call me Saniwa, here is Konnosuke and rest and of the Touken Danshi, Heshikiri Hasebe, Izuminokami Kanesada, Horikawa Kunihiro, Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki, Kashuu Kiyomitsu and Yamatonokami Yasusada."
Benkei laughed lightly, "Please address me as Benkei so it won't be mouthful."
"Master is expecting your arrival." Ushiwakamaru said with friendliness and respect, "We will be your guide to him."
"Thank you." Saniwa said with a small bow out of respect, followed by the rest.
Ushiwakamaru turned to the rest of the Servants, "Master said you take your time to rest and will expect a report from you Sakamoto-dono."
"Wow, Master finally learned how to drive their Servants to do work now huh, much less act like an actual Daimyo of Edo era." Ryouma commented with a tired tone, but everyone could easily tell the pride and adoration Ryouma felt toward their Master, something that really surprised Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki as he never heard him spoke like that even his own version of Sakamoto Ryouma.
"Tell Master that we will rest and never hesitate to call us anytime Ushiwakamaru-dono, Benkei-dono." Kojiro said in respect which Benkei returned back with the same manner, "We will, Sasaki-dono."
Ushiwakamaru nodded as her reply toward them then turn towards the guesses, "This way please."
She walked away followed by Benkei. Feeling shy a bit but the group followed them. While heading off, Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki could not help but look behind to see Ryouma, Oryou, Kojiro and Inshun having their own conversation then out of nowhere another person appeared which looked like Ryouma actually know and greeted with a smile while the newcomer looked irritated for unknown reason but no hostile towards him.
"If given a chance, you will meet him again Mutsunokami-san." Yamatonokami Yasusada who happened to be near him said with a smile of assurance. Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki blinked for a moment before smiling, "Yeah, I'm sure we will."
While they're on their way, they could not help but be surprise to see a lot of small… kid? People? Doing domestic shores like crazy. The reason of their uncertainty was that those small people had same face and the sound they make was mostly 'nobu nobu nobu', are they humans?
As if sensing their inquiry, Benkei voiced the answer. "What you see here are called Chibi Nobu or Little Nobu, they are footwork people created by Oda Nobunaga herself, almost to her image if I had to comment."
His words made Heshikiri Hasebe shout in disbelief while pointing the nearest group of chibi nobu who were busy carrying the tray of food ahead. "Are you sure that ODA NOBUNAGA made these!?"
Ushiwakamaru could not help but laugh at his bewilderment before replying, "We're not really sure how they come to being, only Nobunaga knows. Still, you can't deny they are all helpful in doing this for us."
Everyone could see what she means, still to think they were made by Nobunaga… wait, their Nobunaga was female according to Kojiro and currently here… Does that mean they will meet a girl version of Oda Nobunaga looking cute or sexy (this thought surfaced thanks to Ushiwakamaru's clothing)?
They, especially Heshikiri Hasebe, shivered in disgust. 'Please spare us!' All the Touken Danshi plus Konnosuke mentally yelled while Saniwa continue to stare ahead, mind more occupied on meeting their Master and not the Servants.
They finally reached the large door which they immediately known as the audience room.
Ushiwakamaru turned to them with a smile, "We arrived."
Saniwa nodded while the rest firm themselves and unconsciously, held their swords tightly. The two noticed it but did not make a move for they know they could protect themselves but if those blades happened to be directed to their Master, there's no need to hesitate, they will cut them down.
The two reached the entrance and slide it in union, revealing the people inside the audience room.
There are lots of people on the line, staring at them and acting like proper retainers in front of them, one of them was both Izuminokami Kanesada and Yamatonokami Yasusada had immediately recognized, Hijikata Toshizo. Ahead where the Daimyo sat was the Master of the Servants, behind him on his right was a big built man who looked at them as if they're worth being cut while the on the left was a female who looked beautiful in silver hair but her eyes is what made them feel tense, it was blank in a bad way. Those two were already giving them a silent signal, any harm will be met with swift death.
Redirecting their attention back to the Master, they could not help but actually be surprise. The Master was a young boy around 16 to 18 years old, average build, short unkempt dark brown hair and blue eyes. He looked at them with welcoming eyes.
"Welcome, please come in." The Master spoke in soft tone.
Gathering his courage, Saniwa stepped in followed by the rest. Once they're in the right distance, Saniwa gave a proper bow like people in Edo era would towards their Daimyo which the rest copied to avoid disrespecting the person infront of them.
"Greetings, I thank you for allowing us to meet you. I am called Saniwa, the people including the small fox behind me are my comrades. It is a pleasure." Saniwa said in respectful tone.
Everyone was silent, which made some of them tense while Saniwa waited until he heard someone stood up and walked toward him. Despite this action would make it look disrespectful, Heshikiri Hasebe and Konnosuke did not hesitate to raise their gaze to see the Master who approached Saniwa and pulled him up in a gentle way.
"Please stop that. I may be the Daimyo of Chaldea Army but I'm not really special. All of you, please stop and look at us as equal." The Master said in a casual tone to both Saniwa and the rest, making them look at him in bewilderment.
The female in western military suit and red cape, named Oda Nobunaga could not help but laugh loudly. "Master that was already amazing!" Then immediately stood up and glared as she pointed to her own Master, "Why did you ruin it!? It's all good already Master! The atmosphere we had made became wasted."
"Please Nobu, you know more than anyone that I don't like being this stiff." The Master reasoned with a tired expression. Hijikata could not help but laugh loudly, "That is the Master we follow and serve after all."
"He's cute that way." A person sitting next to Nobunaga who looked like a child said with pride.
"Master already did his best so forgive him, Nobunaga." The female sitting beside Hijikata said in amusement towards Nobunaga who looked like who's pouting. Followed by another Shinto female who sat beside her, "Murasaki-san has a point so stop pouting Nobunaga."
"Who's pouting you little brat!" From pouting expression to irritation, Nobunaga was ready to unleash her guns when her brother immediately went to stop his sister, "S-Sister calm down please!"
The guard on the Master's left, Mori Nagayoshi laughed in amusement before speaking, "Calm down Milord, this is far better than those stick in the mud formalities you know."
"Only you would say that without care Nagayoshi-san." Benkei commented from the entrance while Ushiwakamaru laughed.
The sudden change of atmosphere immediately made them stun in confusion. What just happened? Why are they acting like this? Wait, that person is the female version, Oda Nobunaga? Thankfully she's not wearing something revealing, still this person was really him or her? The Oda Nobunaga they know would act cold and would never allow anyone to order them around, this can't be that person!
"My apologies about that." The Master apologized towards them. "Shall we redo the introductions, this time casually." His smile as warming that they could not help but immediately agree.
He fakes a caught, making everyone stay silent, for Nobukatsu, he let his sister go.
He properly introduced himself. "Welcome Saniwa and his Touken Danshi to Chaldea Army, just as you did not tell us your real name, I will also not tell mine but you may call me Gudao."
"Gudao." Saniwa could not help but repeat his name and the Master, identified as Gudao nodded, then turned to Nobunaga. "Should I do the introduction for you?"
"No need Master, we can introduce ourselves fairly." Oda Nobunaga answered his exaggerating question before turning to them with a demonic grin. "Archer Class Servant, the most feared Demon King of Japan's history, Oda Nobunaga at your service."
Her word sent shiver towards the spines of the Touken Danshi, especially Heshikiri Hasebe who's more familiar with Oda Nobunaga but if there's anything that differentiate them, is that this person was far more dangerous than the Oda Nobunaga from their original history.
"You're up, brother." Nobunaga said toward her brother who looked a bit nervous before introducing himself, "Umm… My name is Oda Nobukatsu, like sister I'm also an Archer Class Servant. I'm not battle oriented but please to meet you."
Wow, the difference between big sister and little brother was like day time and night time.
"Chacha is next." The child person said as she turned towards them, "The name's Chacha, Nobunaga and Nobukatsu's niece and consort of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Berserker Class Servant. Nice meeting you!" She winked in the end, making Heshikiri Hasebe pale.
"That's our Lady Chacha." Mori said with a laugh before facing them, "I'm Mori Nagayoshi, also known as the Oni Musashi! My class is Berserker, I think." He grinned as he announced, "I won't hesitate to slice you up if you say anything petty much less do any harm towards Milord Nobunaga and Master, so keep that in mind!" It was said in joy but there's no mistake that there's no joke within those words.
Hijikata stood up and faced them in firm stance and spoke in firmly shouted, "Shinsengumi Vice Commander, Hijikata Toshizo. My Class? That's irrelevant. As long as I'm here, this...is...the Shinsengumi."
"No Hijikata-san, this is not Shinsengumi but Chaldea Army!" The female Shinto corrected the man without fear, "For your class its Berserker."
"Huh! He's Hijitaka-sama?" It's Horikawa Kunihiro who whispered yell towards Izuminokami Kanesada who was silent, eyes glazed firmly towards him.
The female Shinto sigh before smiling to them as she introduced herself, "Izumo no Okuni also known as Zanzaburo, Caster Class Servant and I'm a Shinto and Ayakashi hunter, pleased to meet you."
Another female stood up and bowed before introducing herself, "Servant, Class Caster. My name is Murasaki Shikibu. I am a woman fond of the written word, with an ardent love of poetry, and captivated by the sentiments of people. Please to meet you."
The girl with silver hair giggled before introducing herself in pride, "Lancer Class Servant, I am Nagao Kagetora, the avatar of the Touhachi Bishamonten!"
"Nagao Kagetora… you are also Uesugi Kenshin after being adapted by Uesugi clan!?" Konnosuke asked in surprise. Kagetora blinked for a moment as if confused before remembering that name, "Ahh, I remember now, I almost forgot because I still prefer myself as Nagao Kagetora, I would like it if you address me that."
They nodded, accepting her request.
"Now that all that visible had introduced themselves, it's your turn, Kotaro, Danzo-san." Gudao said.
Summoned, two people appeared out of nowhere, surprising the group.
"Our apologize for surprising you, it's a way of shinobi to never reveal themselves unless ordered." The boy said before standing up and introduced himself, "Servant, Assassin. Fuuma Kotarou. I might look like this, but please don't let that bother you. I am also the fifth leader of the clan, used to served Ujitsuna, successor of Hojo Soun but now I served my Master. Please to meet you."
The girl introduced herself next, "Servant, Assassin. Kato Danzo, like Kotarou I am also a Shinobi. Pleasure."
"Thank you for the introduction, Kotarou, Danzo-san."
"Thank you Master." The two shinobi said in union before disappearing like a blinked of an eye. Gudao turned back to the group and smiled, "They prefer not to be seen when on mission so forgive them."
"I-It's fine." Saniwa assured, "It's just that I never expect I would meet a lot of historical features in just one day much less speak with them."
"That I understand." Gudao said, feeling same from the beginning. "I heard about your summons, Touken Danshi."
"Ah yes." Saniwa turned to them and immediately they introduced themselves again to the group.
After the introduction, Hijikata could not help but gazed his swords intensely, not even Okita's swords were spared. The young swords could not help but gulped in fear, that gaze was the reason why he was known as the devil of the Shingengumi, usually its directed to men and could not help but make fun of it, now that they experience it themselves, they swore to never make fun of it again.
On the other hand, Oda Nobunaga looked at Heshikiri Hasebe in ridiculous look while he looked at her in disinterest.
Konnosuke and Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki could not help but looked on two sides, unsure what to do.
"Saniwa." Gudao called to get his attention, "I wish to speak with you, just the two of us, would that be, okay?"
Gudao's suggestion made most of the Servants looked unsure.
The one who voiced it was Mori. "Master, I don't think that is the right thing to do. Have at least one Servant to accompany you."
"I understand Nagayoshi-san but I preferred this arrangement, this way we are fully equal and unarmed. Please understand everyone." Gudao reasoned.
The Servants looked on each other until finally they allow their Master to be alone with the unknown Master.
Understanding his intention, Saniwa turned to his group and also told them that he will speak with him alone, everyone should stay including Konnosuke. They wanted to argue but since the Servants agreed to allow their own Master to stay alone with their Aruji, they have no argument against him.
"While we talk, feel free to make an acquaintance with everyone." Gudao offered, "Ah, by the way, Okita is on the training ground with Alter so you may go and see them." He offered to Kashuu Kiyomitsu and Yamatonokami Yasusada who both blinked before nodding.
"I'll guide them Master." Ushiwakamaru offered. Gudao smiled in gratitude, "Thank you Ushiwakamaru."
"In that case, I don't mind guiding you where Sakamoto rest, Mutsunokami-dono." Benkei offered.
Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki looked excited, "Really! Oh, thank you Benkei-san."
Benkei laughed before nodding, "No problem."
"Will you be playing with them Hijikata-san?" Murasaki asked him out of curiosity. Izumo taking her cue to tease him, "Make sure not to do any bad stuff, I will report everything back to Camilla about all your wrong doing."
Hearing her words had him stop staring his swords that gained human bodies and glared in anger towards Izumo, "What the fuck! Carmilla and I have no such relation you brat!"
"Carmilla?" Both Izuminokami Kanesada and Horikawa Kunihiro questioned after finally being freed by his strong and intense gaze. They have never heard that name before.
Izumo acted scared and run behind Nagao and hid to her back. Nagao, despite hearing the conversation, could not help but question why she's hiding behind her.
Murasaki sigh in resignation before walking toward the fox and clutched down, she smiled. "Hi, I hope you have records about me."
"Y-Yes Murasaki-san." Konnosuke answered, almost faltering because no matter what everyone says, there is no mistake that she acts like a proper noble lady. Murasaki felt content then offered, "Are you okay accompanying me? I wish to exchange information related to our history if it's okay."
Konnosuke was not sure about that, turning to Saniwa who smiled and nodded to give permission, he turned back to her and nodded. "Okay."
Feeling that their guesses would be accompanied, Saniwa turned back to Gudao. The Servant's Master nodded then turned around to give a lead which Saniwa did not hesitate to follow.
They arrived in the room where the supposed Feudal Daimyo's bedchamber was located. There are lot of luxurious furniture and observing Gudao, he sees them as if it's too much for him but decided to bear with it. On the table, there's already a prepared tea set for them. The two sat on each other's opposite side, mentally nervous for this coming conversation.
"I wonder if I'm the only one who feel nervous." Gudao wondered out loud and Saniwa could not help but voiced his agreement, "You are not the only one. To be honest, I never thought that this would be possible, I hope everyone could finally use this time to interact with their previous Master."
The way Saniwa stated it made Gudao immediately understand how he felt because he had seen it upon himself as well, the journey of seeking the person they either love or cherish and hope to meet again.
"Then we better take advantage this Singularity as much as we can." Gudao said as he started filling their cup with tea.
Saniwa gave his thanks for the tea then drink them before asking, "Is there anything you wish to talk about Gudao-san?"
"Just Gudao." He said before asking, "Can I address you Saniwa?"
"Of course."
"Thank you, as for what I wish to talk about… I will be honest, I have none. I just want them to stop being over protective. I know I am important because of me being their Master and it's their duty to become my sword and shield but I still need time for myself… also I am quite interested about another group and Master who almost have the same concept as ours yet different." Gudao said honestly.
Saniwa blinked in surprise before chuckling, completely understanding Gudao's feeling. Like him, he was the only human in Honmaru and within his surrounding are full of Touken Danshi and Fox like Konnosuke. He only talked to the government via email/chat so he never heard their voices. Now getting a chance to speak casually with another person and Master like him who will surely understand him, he could not help but feel happy and excited about it.
"Your right." Saniwa completely agreed, "We should take advantage of this situation while we still can."
"Agreed."
Gudao and Saniwa began to laugh merrily, as if for the first time for their long life, they will not act as Master towards their respective summons and they will not be focused on the mission provided to them. They're just teenagers, wanted to have a good time while its possible.
I do not owned Fate Grand Order and Touken Ranbu!
This is inspired by a mobile game Fate Grand Order GudaGuda 4 event. For the flow of story, please note that this author had not played the Touken Ranbu game so the author's only knowledge base was from the anime series. If ever you the readers had noticed something that your author may have missed, please let this author know so this author could either rewrite them or add them to the story later on. Thank you for reading this story and please forgive this author if there's a lot of grammatical errors as this author's English language is only average and not English citizen.