The Ice Princess

Chapter 4

(Y/N) was walking around the school grounds. She had gained permission for that a couple of days ago.

Gojo had never shown up again, although the man had said he would be responsible for her evaluation.

'How is it possible that the Gojo clan has fallen that much? Well, there is always the possibility that he's just from a branch of the main family...'

She had reached the training grounds and intended to do some light training since she was still weak, but as she saw two people and a panda there, she observed first.

'Is this a cursed corpse?'

She had seen the principal's technique but that panda seemed to be something else... The young woman in the group was athletic and tall. She was fighting with a spear. Only by her fighting style (Y/N) knew she was from the Zenin clan. The young man that she was sparring with had mid-length light hair, the collar of his uniform covering his mouth. The panda would occasionally point out what they were doing wrong and how to improve.

After a while, they stopped their mock-fight and looked at (Y/N). Her good manners compelled her to introduce herself now that they were aware of her presence. She walked the short distance between them, then she greeted them.

"Good morning. I see the students here are very committed. Your ability with the spear can almost keep up with an experienced fighter from the Zenin clan."

The young woman who had been addressed, gave her an unamused look for someone that had been complimented.

"And who are you?"

As before, she preferred to use her maiden name.

"I'm (Y/N) (L/N)."

The panda was the one to introduce them.

"This is Maki Zenin (the woman just stood there with arms crossed), Toge Inumaki ("Kelp" the man said raising one hand) and I'm Panda. Are you a new sensei here?"

"Me? No, I'm just a ... guest from principal Yaga." She eyed the strange trio when a voice interrupted their conversation.

"Ha, here you are Zenin."

All turned to the newcomer. It was surprising no one had noticed the tall man approach. Maki looked at Gojo questioning.

"What is it, Gojo sensei?"

"Uhm, what? I wasn't referring to you, it's her I'm talking to."

All eyes were now back on (Y/N), especially Maki's...

Raising her hands defensively (Y/N) explained things. "I have been married to someone from the Zenin clan, but he died a long time ago, so it doesn't feel right to continue to use his name. (L/N) is my maiden name."

"Tsk." Came from the Zenin woman.

"Anyway," said Gojo to get the attention again, "Let's go then. Time is ticking and we have much to do."

He just interlaced his arm with one of (Y/N)'s and pulled her along while he marched with determination.

The woman from a long-forgotten era was not comfortable with this closeness. She removed herself from the eccentric man.

"I can walk perfectly fine on my own... So where are we going then? Are you commencing with my evaluation?"

"We have time for the evaluation, I mean, your cursed energy is still very low, so there is no point in doing it now. More importantly is for you to get used to this world. It is very different from the one you came from. I can't even imagine how you lived back then without internet, electricity, and plumbing..."

"What do you mean?"

Gojo stopped in front of the stairs that lead down the mountain and out of the school grounds. Turning to her, his voice had a different timber now, sounding more like a responsible and caring adult compared to before.

"What I mean is that Tokyo as you knew it doesn't exist anymore. Technology has created many things that you probably never would imagine could exist. You can get overwhelmed with all the new things you will see, but you need to get used to it if you want to stay alive."

(Y/N) thought about his words. 'Thousand years is a lot of time. I know things must have changed, but has it really changed that much for me not to be able to recognize Tokyo? The city I grew up in?'

"I see... I will keep your words in mind."

"Perfect!" His too enthusiastic playfully voice was back. "Then let me show you the brand new world!"

He stepped down the first step and extended his hand for hers. Reluctantly she took it and let him lead the way.

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Short chapter, sorry. I just wanted to update this before you thought I had forgotten about this story. Will try this week to update again, or at least next week. Hope you are enjoying the story...