Reincarnated as Rikuo's Twin Brother | Nurarihyon no Mago

Founder's Irritation

With the brief announcement made, the 10 other council members exploded in a fit of rage and shock. But despite their turbulent emotions, Nurarihyon's words floated in their mind, keeping control of their attitude and behavior. However, if one looked closely enough at a particular yokai, you could see their seething anger being held off by a single thread of sanity.

The chairman of the One-eyed demon clan, Hitotsume Nyudo was the least pleased among the council.

Seeing his fellow members' perplexed situation, Nurarihyon decided to continue with his words. "As I have stated, Reiji Kareki, formerly known as Reiji Nura has come to visit the clan," He started, "We have made a deal, as long as he trains Rikuo, Reiji and his band of clanless yokais are allowed to roam around the Nura clan's grounds--"

"--That is unacceptable, Supreme Commander!!!"

A booming voice interrupted, clearly disregarding Nurarihyon's instructions a mere minute ago. 

Hearing Hitotsume's voice reverb inside the room erased Reiji's annoying grin, replaced by a cold and indifferent look, Reiji hid his intent to practical murder the ugly golem in front of him.

"Hitotsume, ease down-"

"How can someone like this child even be allowed in the Nura's territory. His group of misfits will just cause trouble for the clan! Supreme commander, you simply cannot allow this trespassing!"

"Hitotsu--"

 "Besides, how can we even be sure he is the long-lost young master, for all we know he could be one of those *faceless yokai--"

"HITOTSUME!!!"

"HAKK--!!"

Perhaps fed up with this show of disrespect, Nurarihyon called out the yokai's name laced with anger and Fear. This action stunned everyone in the room including Reiji.

300 or possibly 400 years ago, it has been a long time since the oldest generation of the council members last witnessed Nurarihyon burst out in irritation. Every since Nurarihyon got married to Yohime and had a family, the Lord of Pandemonium had mellowed out in his murderous spree. 

Most likely due to the change of era and safer to live in, Nurarihyon hasn't been as active and never again showed his violent side. Never in Reiji's life would he be able to witness the founder of the Nura clan act like this. If it wasn't for the anime and the situation he has faced in his current life, he would have already activated his flight or fight instinct. He could even vaguely imagine a younger version of Nurarihyon fearlessly carrying his sword.

It was just that potent.

At that moment, Reiji found another goal.

Calming down, Nurahiyon sharply looked at Hitotsume, indirectly instructing him to sit down.

"Though you have good points Hitotsume, I don't think a mere 400 years would make me go senile." He breathed out, "Reiji is neither a *Noppera-bo nor a misfit child."

Taking a good look at the other council members still confused expression, Nurarihyon decided to probe a bit the seal memories in their heads. "I'm sure almost everyone in this room has been having that tugging feeling of familiarity."

"It's not every day you wake up to the fact that you have another grandchild or a young master. Remember, Reiji has always been there. . . you merely just forgot--"

"Kh--!"

"Ak, my head--!"

"What- these memories-!?"

Instantly, as those words left Nurarihyon's mouth most of the council were collapsed on their seats with a massive headache. 

A rush of memories flooded in their mind, some with just a few scenes, and a few others with years worth of images. To the people who were closest to the twins, the more their heads pounded in excruciating pain. 

The only ones left least unaffected by the rush of memories were Hitotsume, Gyuuki, and Zen. No, Zen was more like enduring the pain with a straight back, crossed arms, and face downing in happy yet bitter tears. 

"Reiji-sama. ."

"Young master--"

"He's, oh dear, your alive!!"

A full minute later, as all of the chairmen processed the new images in their heads, they immediately rushed beside Reiji confirming their young master's safety. 

Surrounded by smiles, worry, and a sense of relief, Reiji simply let out a wry smile at the situation. He never expected the council to be this happy to see him living well. It was warming for the soul, that the Nura clan still valued care and family to the highest priority-- even if he was no longer a part of it.

Karasu Tengu could even be seen tearfully flapping his wings behind Reiji, Zen was still silently sobbing in his seat with a proud and straight back. Even Nurarihyon smiling giddily at the situation, he was a proud grandfather to his core.

Though the room was now filled with happy cheers and the announcement finished, Hitotsume could still be seen brooding from the corner of his room. He wasn't the least bit pleased about the situation, but he didn't show it openly.

Gyuuki, who was the natural-born brooder was brooding as usual. He wasn't very happy nor very sad about the reveal of Reiji Nura, the man merely stayed neutral as he witnessed the semi-chaotic scene unfold before him.

As Gyuuki looked outside the clear night sky, he exhaled, "This is going be the start of a busy year."

Oh, how right he was, and they better be, because stronger enemies are bound to appear soon.

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*Noppera-bo: Faceless yokais that can transform