493 493. Problems

(A.N-; Anyone watched the live action of One Piece released on Netflix today. Damn it was good.)

"I'll be heading back to Ryozanpaku for a little while to spend some time with my daughter. I don't know how long I have before I have to get back to work, but it'll be worth it," said Saiga, "We may never meet each other again, and it's something I don't mind, but should you try to attack Ryozanpaku again, we will defeat you each time."

Senzui gave a sad smile, "I don't believe I'll be challenging you all anytime soon. As the loser of the duel and the whole battle, I will listen to the winner. Once your 'revisions' to the next Big Lock are finished, I will turn myself in to the proper authorities."

Saiga nodded, agreeing to the terms. As Saiga began to walk towards the door, he paused for a second before coughing, "It was nice to see a familiar face once more that didn't involve fighting."

With that note, Saiga left.

Senzui sighed as he looked at Satomi for a second before his hand slowly reached over to him. It slowly glided over his chest, towards his neck, before going over the face and flicking Satomi in the forehead.

"I know you're awake," stated Senzui as Satomi's eye snapped open.

"That obvious?" asked Satomi as he managed to sit back up.

"Ryozanpaku's medical duo treated you. It would be strange if you weren't up," said Senzui.

"So what now?" asked Satomi.

"First off, we escape," stated Senzui, "We can't risk being here too long, or the Kuremisago might hunt us down. After that, we part ways. If you head over to Ryozanpaku and take refuge under Saiga, the Kuremisago won't hunt you down. They'll only be after me."

"No!" objected Satomi, "I'll go with you! You're the one who took care of me more often. Not to mention seeing the world sounds like a good idea for me. It might help me grow as a martial artist."

Senzui glanced at his disciple before realizing that Satomi wouldn't budge on this, and sighed.

"How was fighting Ryozanpaku's strongest disciple?" asked Senzui, tactfully changing the subject.

"...Surprising, I didn't hate him as I thought would," answered Satomi, "He's supposed to be one of those blessed like Kano Sho, but he felt like he was more like… me. Defying all odds and pushing through life through hard work and tenacity. I'm not sure what to make of him. Not to mention he somehow knows another version of my Shinogidachi. Saiga swears he never taught him. And yet he also managed to heal my meridians while they were shot to hell from me abusing my technique."

"A question that may never be answered," said Senzui before pulling Satomi up, "We can discuss more of this later. We must leave, I can sense two of the Kuremisago have already arrived, no doubt to take us while we are weakened."

Satomi quickly donned his clothes that were laying on the table before the two quickly managed to escape the secure building they were in. The intention had been to bring the two to Big Lock, but considering Diego and Alexander showed how they could escape anytime they wanted to, some more protocols were being introduced, delaying their transfer.

"They are persistent," noted Senzui as he and Satomi jumped a few buildings, noticing the two were still chasing them.

"Hold on… I think I recognize them. It's Natsuki and Hatsuki," noted Satomi.

The two stopped to allow Satomi's bodyguards to catch up.

"So, the Kuremisago sends the ones who were once in charge of protecting my disciple," mused Senzui, "Hoping to use that emotional connection to hinder him. How… underwhelming."

To their surprise, Natsuki and Hatsuki shook their heads before kneeling down to the both of them.

"We left before the Kuremisago elders could say anything. We swore to protect the One Shadow's disciple, and we will continue to do so. Let us come with you," declared Natsuki and Hatsuki.

Senzui raised his eyebrows at that, looking over to his disciple to see his expression was just as surprised. Perhaps the boy had more charm than he thought, considering the two were slightly blushing before it faded away.

"It will not be an easy path," warned Senzui, "Nor will we have the funds that we used to. I have some hidden, but barely enough."

"We brought some more," stated Natsuki as the two sisters revealed suitcases, opening them up to reveal quite a bit of cash.

"Well, that does solve some of our monetary problems," hummed Senzui before looking at all three of them, "I suppose we should leave before the Kuremisago tracks us down."

The four left, traveling the world by foot just as Saiga and the Elder had done before, this time to see the world and not because of some mission.

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Tachibana Rin had not been joking when he said he was going to see Shigure again. Though it took him months to come but he still came.

"Soo..," stated Rin as he sipped on some tea, "When can I expect my disciple sister to be properly engaged?"

Shigure blushed at that while looking towards Kenichi who had been sparring with an angry Kensei who found out that his daughter had been deflowered, followed by an angry Akisame for her and now Angry Elder.

Rin was currently sitting in Ryozanpaku with his half-sister Kiyoi and her bodyguard Yui with the excuse of visiting Shigure while also claiming he was 'worried' that her current boyfriend was 'taking advantage of her'.

He was also enjoying the show that was currently in the backyard.

"Fu*k!" shouted Kenichi as he barely dodged a kick from the Elder.

"Language!" the Elder said as he punched Kenichi making him duvk under the swing but the wind force behind the punch made Kenichi realize that he can't take any of him punches. After Fighting with the Angry Fathers Kenichi was sore all over but he still was able to barely hang after combining with his other 2 halves except Ken but against Elder even his Advanced Grandmaster class strength wasn't enough. Forcing him to dodge most of his attacks. And While he had many moves that he could use but since he was clearly in the wrong he decided to take the beating but it's clear to him that the Elder was trying to kill him.

"Come here, boy!" roared the Elder as he chased after Kenichi, "Face me like a man! I promise I won't kill you!"