Chapter 8.
( Gosha Village)
"It's good to see you again Yoriichi-Dono!" Hattori Hanzo Haganezuka would say running over to Yoriichi hugging him who hugged back as the Taimanins would give the two space.
"How is this possible old friend? Has Kami given you a chance too?" Yoriichi asked facing him.
"Yes. Yes she has. She says that you and your new friends are in need of assistance to fight evil demons so I have come to fulfill that role. I've applied to becoming a weapons smith for the Taimanins here in Gosha village." Hattori would say with everyone looking surprised that Kami not only sent Yoriichi to help them but a smith that can make the same weapon and material from Yoriichi's sword to slay demons?
"This.. this is most surprising." Yorrichi would say looking at his friend then towards Asagi and the Taimanins.
"Come Friend. Come with me to the council chamber and let's see what Asagi-sama and everyone has to say." Yorrichi would say with Hattori nodding. As he. His friend and the Taimanins went on to the council chamber.
( Nomad HQ)
"So... the Sun Taimanin was able to kill the rest of Kuroi Ryuji's loyalists?" Edwin Black says facing Ingrid who nodded as she recently reported this.
"Yes Black-sama. He not only killed them but rescued three other Taimanins.." Ingrid says facing her king.
"What could this mean for the Incubus faction? Without a leader for them to rule the incubus Succubus tribe.?" Oboro would say folding her arms under her breasts while Edwin folded his hands together.
"With the loss of Kuroi Ryuji and his loyal executives. The Incubus faction is in shambles without a leader.. Normally the other noble demons would try and absorb Kuroi's assets and everything he once held at his disposal. But that can't be done without the approval of the Chancellor of the dark world." Edwin Black would state in a calm collective manner. He would love nothing more than to take all of Kuroi's assets, and absorb his fallen empire into Nomad, Tokyo kingdom for his own gains. Keeping all the spoils of what Kuroi once owned to further empower his empire. But the Chancellor of the dark world named Bismarck wouldn't allow this. It's forbidden for other noble demon lords to do this.
"How would the chancellor take to the news about this? I'm sure he's well aware about Kuroi's death from the Sun Taimanin." Oboro asked as Ingrid would answer
"His reaction is currently unknown about this whole fiasco about the late Incubus King. The other lords are on edge and feel very nervous that a single human can kill a noble demon without effort.. he's probably trying to find a new replacement to lead the Incubus/Succubus Tribe." Ingrid would answer since she's a HellKnight and Bismarck is not only a chancellor of the dark world but the LEADER of the Hellknights.
"All we can do is wait. For the time being. Keep tabs on the Sun Taimanin Ingrid. Whenever the opportunity you spot him whether he is on a mission or in Gosha village. Recruit him get him to join us." Edwin Black told her.
"As you wish Black-sama. I will do my best to try having him to join us and become our ally. It would be a waste to kill him." Ingrid says now walking away leaving his office.
Oboro narrowed her eyes at this. She didn't like the idea of having the Sun Taimanin at their side. She's more worried that he could kill Black-sama. There's nothing she could do. She can't disobey her master's orders. Since his orders are absolute.
Edwin Black was in deep thought facing the image of Yoriichi tsugikuni on his desk. Could Yoriichi become a powerful ally? Or an enemy that will oppose him? He doubts the Sun Taimanin could be brought over to his side. He still intends on wanting Asagi Igawa at his side. As his vampire queen. Both could rule Japan together and the dark world.. make all the Taimanins their slaves.
But there's one problem. And The Sun Taimanin is that Problem.
Was he afraid of a human being capable of slaying a all powerful demon lord? Of course not.
He's not Kuroi Ryuji who got careless and arrogant for getting himself killed by the human boy.
It matters little. If Yorrichi couldn't be brought over to their side he can be destroyed for all he cares.
He knows at some point Ingrid could fail in convincing Yorrichi to join them. As he imagined the two getting into a fight. He knows Ingrid is very strong in her own right but could she defeat someone who has the literal power of the Sun?
He will just have to wait it out.
( Gosha Council Room)
"You want me to do what Asagi-sama?" Yorrichi asked looking at her and the other Taimanins who are respectives on the council.
"Yorrichi-San. We want you to form a clan of your own. Your sun breathing is now considered a bloodline limit since neither of us haven't been able to mimic or learn your sun breathing. We feel as though your sun breathing technique is a genetic bloodline that could only be passed down by your children. With you forming a clan you will become a respective clan head and council member of Gosha village." Asagi would explain as she watched him have that expressionless face. Looking blank as he thought about this.
Him? Forming a clan? Marrying several women who could be mothers of his children. His offspring whom could possibly inherit the Sun Breathing?
"You are asking me to Sire more like myself with the ability to use sun breathing? Each will probably be strong in their own way." Yorrichi calmly says facing Asagi as the others also looked her way.
"Don't you ever want to continue your legacy? Your legacy will be passed down through your children and very own clan." Murasaki Yatsu would say facing the man who still has a unreadable expression.
Shiranui was in her council seat watching Yoriichi. Wanting to see his reaction and thought about this.
Yorrichi said nothing as he stood still. Being silent thinking on this. As he thought back on his old life. Thinking about his ex wife... Uta.
Uta was his darling beloved wife and very first friend. They grew close.. and very inseparable.
As he and Uta grew closer they were married. Married for 10 years. As their relationship bloomed Uta was pregnant with their first child, and was nearing the time when she was due to give birth, so Yoriichi set out to summon a midwife, leaving his wife at home by herself. He planned to return before sunset, but was held up helping a frail old man reach his son, who had been injured in the war. However, during this time, Uta and the unborn child she was carrying were killed by a demon..
Could he move on and accept this?
"Yorrichi-kun?" Shiranui asked in a concerned voice with a hint of worry in her eyes
"Can I have some time to think about this decision Asagi-sama?" Yoriichi would say.
"By all means. Just at least consider the possibility of forming a clan of your own which could strengthen our village." Asagi would reply
"Very well. Give me three days to think on this. However if I do wish to form my own clan by marrying multiple women. The potential women that will have my offspring will be Chosen by me for my own reasons." Yorrichi would say now leaving the council chambers.
This Worried Asagi and the others. They hoped he would at least consider.
Shiranui sighed softly as she decided to leave her council seat and go follow him.
( Mizuki Clan Castle at night.)
Yorrichi was in his bedroom staring out in the window. In deep thought about the news Asagi had told him. During his stay here in the modern world for a year. He had adapted of what he needed to know thanks to the Taimanins and Shiranui. Now he's being offered to become a official clan head and form his own clan by marrying several of the Taimanins.
His thoughts were interrupted when he heard a knock at his bedroom door.
"Come in." He spoke as the door would open revealing it was Mizuki Shiranui in her night gown.
"You look troubled Yorrichi-kun.." She says noticing his body language even though she couldn't read his expression she knew he felt troubled.
"A lot on my mind Shiranui-San. Especially about Asagi-sama wanting me to form a clan here in Gosha village. To start a family.. " He spoke with no emotion in his voice as he faced the window
"Do you want to start a family Yorrichi-kun?" Said Shiranui as she quietly walked up to him, her heart beating 3 times the pace it had been when she walked in. As she would hope he would say yes to start having a family.
"To be honest Shiranui-San. I... I have not considered on marrying again. I do not wish to fail again... I don't want to fail my loved ones again. I don't want to become a failure again..." He says truthfully having flashbacks of his failures.. of losing his wife Uta and his unborn child, his failure in letting Muzan get away and should have killed him when he had the chance. Should have ended his brother who became a demon. He feels like he failed Michikatsu.
"I'm more worried about failing my wives... and children.." He added still looking at the moon from the window as she looked at him softly.
"Yorrichi-kun. You would never fail us. You would never fail me. You would never fail Yukikaze.. neither would you fail your future wives and children. Why do you think Kami have given you this second chance?" Shiranui pointed out as she blushed at being a mother again and being Yorrichi's wife as she could see Yukikaze wanting a little brother or little sister.
"Do you think I would be a good father Shiranui-san?" Yorrichi would say.. as he would remember Uta being pregnant with his child and he was overjoyed at being a father.. which was denied when a demon killed both Uta and his unborn child..
"I think you would be a great Father Yorrichi-kun." She answered softly as he turned towards her
"Thank you Shiranui-San." He says while a small smile appeared on his face as she in turn also smiled.
"Good night.." She says now leaving his room leaving him alone. As he faced the window looking up at the full moon.
Could Shiranui be right? Maybe he should consider this... since Kami has given him a second chance. Kami not only given him a second chance but his friend Hattori a second chance as well. Maybe he will consider on forming a clan. The Tsugikuni Clan.
( With Shiranui)
She is now in her bedroom in her bed laying in it. Thinking about Yorrichi.
"He's so taxed right now. Noble demons from the dark world wants to kill him due to him slaying the Incubus King. And now I feel like we are putting pressure on him to form a clan here." She spoke out loud to herself.
As she wondered how life would change if Yorrichi hadn't saved her that day. Saved her from a fate worse than death. He saved her life twice... from a group of orcs and that strange female slaver. And from the incubus King.
He saved her daughter. Along with her boyfriend and Rinko.
Has Kami truly blessed her and the others with Yorrichi at their side.
She would drift to sleep hoping in three days for what is to come.
( With Hattori.)
Hattori Hanzo Haganezuka was busy camping up the mountains of Gosha village that was until he saw Three large meteorites rushing towards the mountain he was on. As it flew overhead him and impacted.
The swordsmith would have to inspect it in the morning on first sunrise and see if that's what he think it is.
It was now Morning as Hattori went to the other side of the mountain. The sun rising. As he reached to his destination widened his eyes at what this is. It's Scarlet Crimson Iron Sand ore! Three large chunks of it as he watched the ore sink into the mountain top. Now he can finally forge the weapons for the Taimanins.
( Three days Later)
Now in the Gosha Council chamber Yoriichi stood again having had three days to consider and think about this.
"Have you thought about your decision Yorrichi-san?" Asagi asks as everyone turned their attention to the young man.
Yorrichi's eyes turned to Shiranui's eyes who gave him a slight nod. As he faced back to Asagi and many others in the room he took a deep breath.
"The very concept of me even being a father of a single child much less children. Wasn't considered on my list of priorities so far into my life. And to be honest up until now I had not given it into consideration. However I have found people here in Gosha Village who cares about and considers me a member of their village. Seeing this change of events I will forge a clan here in gosha village and make it strong." Says Yorrichi as the women cheering and smiling in the room at this news. Both Shiranui and Rinko were smiling the most in this.
Yorrichi smiled seeing that maybe this will be a good thing for him.
And so the rise of the Tsugikuni Clan begins.
To be continued
An: Hope you like today's chapter.
Until next time.
I'll try to work something out like Yorrichi meeting up with Ingrid and the two get into a fight plus Shiranui's awakening. Even Annerose will show up in the next chapter.