The next part of this story is my short story submission for the Sakura Blossom Competition (idk of this links works, but just check out 'Witches' Couldron: Collab Contests'):
https://www.wattpad.com/story/256760540?utm_source=android&utm_medium=link&utm_content=share_reading&wp_page=reading&wp_uname=NovelistOfReverence&wp_originator=MeaXyWoDSO3TTrMsUMjWh%2B3dnWY%2BNfyqYJ171rEa3s0GIkleHgJ27Uv6hE5e3xH1Hop6RMduwY2cwDa0jV2bMidYhx4tymivXgz0zambS3BB22YIkrqyJprAJOBFTDGK
Also, there are a few unfamiliar Japanese terms that most of you may not know of, so I thought it would be best to go over a few with you all before you read. Try your willing best to remember them before you read, for I believe that it would make the short story a bit more exciting to read, especially for non-Japanese speakers:
Akari: Red pear tree (literally did not know this existed until I found this name).
Hime Yoroi: Translates to princess armour for female samurais.
Katana: A samurai sword.
Tsuka: The hilt or handle of a Samurai Katana.
Sakura: Cherry blossoms.
Onna-Musha: female warriors.
Naginata: A smaller type of blade samurais used, but with a lengthened wooden handle. Similar to a spear, but replace the little blade on to with a blade half the length of a Katana.
Menpo: Samurai mask – usually associated with an animal or whatever that designed creature is.
Kabuto: Samurai helmet.
Saya: A Katana blade's sheath.
Jiho: A Korean name. Within a Japanese based short story? Further elaboration within story.
Mono-uchi: Basically, the curvature at the top part of a Katana blade.
Waraji: Them fire drip sandles made from wheat. Usually worn by Samurai and some Japanese people 'till this day. Just dripping all day.
Jeju: A place in South Korea.
Yamaguchi: A place in Japan.
Hatamoto Rank: Basically the highest ranking within samurai status.
Goshi Rank: The second highest rank. Then last was like what, Gokenin Rank?
Wakizashi: A plan B weapon that samurais used. Just imagine a downgraded Katana blade – it literally looks like a younger twin of the Katana blade. A peripheral weapon samurais used.
Muno: The opposite side of a Katana blade. Since most Katana blades are one-sided, the other is usually just a blank, unsharpened side. Yet it is still known to lacerate when a lot of force is applied.
Yeah, that should be most of it.
Happy reading, and be sure to enjoy.
Reverence over All.
Reverence is Key.
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