Blood Moon

Chapter 53

*Hiroshi's Pov*

We were getting ready for head on over to Mount. Fuji.

I can't believe we're very close to getting Ruri back and all it took was so many spirits to get to her...

And so many losses as well...

Kuro: Hey Kid...You okay?

Me:....Well....

Tbh, I was far from okay...

That's when I told them how I felt about this...

My secret career is basically over now that Uncle knows (thanks a fucking lot Bon)...and also my life and so many others are on the line...

I lost all my friends thanks to Hannya-Sama and Ruri...I wondering what condition she could be in at this moment?

Me: No...I'm not okay...

Kuro:...

Nora:...

Ari:...I wouldn't be too if I had to go through all that...

Bon: Geez...

Kuro: I've...heard what happened to your friends...I'm sorry for your loss. It's not easy moving on with life when you lose the people around you....I know that feeling too well...

Huh...?

What does he mean by that...?

Now that I think about it...Even though Kuro-san is helping me. I still barely know anything about him besides the fact that he's Onizuka's son and an assassin.

Me: Do you think you can be able to handle Hannya-Sama?

Kuro: I can. Believe me kid. There's no way she can be able to harm you as long as I'm around. But she still more than likely hide in the shadows like a coward and would still torment you.

Bon raised an eyebrow at the assassin.

Bon: You seem to know more about this Hannya-Sama?

Kuro: All I know is...she's a vengeful spirit.

Ari: Is that all to it?

Kuro: No. There's more...

Bon: So why is she targeting this kid...?

Kuro: Vengeful spirits are said to be the spirit of a dead person who returns from the afterlife to seek revenge for a cruel, unnatural or unjust death...

Ari: True...Back then in japanese folklore, the religious and social customs practiced by various cultures in relation to the vengeful ghost. Which means Hiroshi-kun most likely has a connection with her...

The adults looked at me.

Kuro: Hiroshi...Did Hannya said anything to you about why she's targeting you...?

....Now that he mentioned it...

*Flashback*

Hannya: Living atop a pile of corpses, longing for the red sky to be coated in the blood moon while humans are crawling through a world of suffering. And the chaos of different beings existing side by side. That's my idea of perfect world! This world needs to be punished!!!! Starting with your family!

*End Flashback*

Me: She told me in her own way that she wanted to eradicate my family...

Nora: Oh...?

Kuro: I see...Yep. It's a possiblity that your family...maybe from a long time ago...may or may not have an connection with Hannya-Sama...

Ari: A connection, huh....

Judging from her hatred, she does really seem to hate my family. Maybe my ancestors did something that caused her to die and she wants revenge on their predesuccesors.

Since my own parents aren't around...

I probably need to talk to Uncle and Auntie about this later...

Kuro: Only one way to find out...Let's head to Mount Fuji. But remember to be careful with the KuneKune.

I hate that I have to deal with another ghost but...at least we're close yet not too far from Ruri...

We're almost there Ruri...Just hold on...

Nora: What's the fastest way to get to Mount Fuji from here.

Bon: I could drive us in my police car.

Me: Really?!

Bon: Yes. We've been issued a card key thanks to your Uncle to further our investigation...but it will cost you~!

Kuro: *Annoyed* Hah?

Ari: *Groans* Bon...

Me: Are you serious?

Bon: I'm serious. Even if it was your Uncle's request. If you really want my help kid. You're gonna have to pay me~!

I grumbled before pulling out 10,000 yen and reluctantly gave it to him.

Bon: Pleasure doing business with you~! Hold on. I'll get my car. I'll work something out and get the card key to Mount Fuji.

He takes off back the police station.

Kuro:....I can't believe him...

Nora: Guys like that are just the worst...suborning money from a kid. I never thought I see the day...

Kuro: You want me to teach that guy a lesson, Hiroshi? I'll be glad too.

Me: Don't worry about it...as much as that guy is an asshole and I'm still wondering how did Uncle let him on the force. But he's our only lead to getting to Mount Fuji at the moment.

Nora: Sadly...I agree with him...

Kuro: Hmph...

I looked at Nishimiya-san...

Me: How do you know that guy again?

Ari: Nothing much. Just colleagues. Sorry you have to deal with him...

Me: Tsk...

After waiting for a few minutes, Bon comes back with his police car and drive us to Mount. Fuji. He said it will take like an hour or two to get there from Ikebukuro...

While Bon was driving and we were in the back of the car. I had to ask Kuro-san something. 

Me: Kuro-san...Is it okay if I ask you a question...?

Kuro: Go On...?

Me: Could you tell me more...about the KuneKune...?