The Hero of Shadow Hunter (English)

96

News of Ichirou's death quickly spread throughout the world. This news naturally shocked the whole world and was also announced along with the news of the deaths of Hunter Cristhoper Reed and Brazil's greatest Hunter, Jonas.

Sadness immediately hit many people as soon as they heard this sad news, especially those closest to them. Kiyoko, who heard the news, was of course shaken and even fainted. Luckily the baby in her womb was fine. Even so, the sadness was still unbearable.

Ichirou's funeral was even held as a national funeral and broadcast on many TV stations and the internet. Many guests from home and abroad attended his funeral.

The rain that fell that day covered up the sadness felt not only by all the guests present. Even though the rain wiped away their tears, it only added to the sadness they felt.

Most of the people closest to him cried watching his funeral. Only one remained silent with a blank stare.

Since Izuku arrived in Japan, he has remained silent. He didn't even say anything and often locked himself in his room, and only came out at Ichirou's funeral. He even often neglected his work, which was not something he usually did.

Izuku stared silently at Ichirou's coffin which was covered with dirt. His eyes were empty like a dead fish, there were traces of tears on his face. He didn't even care about the rain soaking his clothes. His mind was blank and only a collection of anger and regret existed within him.

He constantly blamed himself for letting this happen before his eyes. His mind kept spinning about that. Endless regret is also accompanied by anger at the enemy who has taken away someone precious to him.

He has promised many times to take revenge for Ichirou's death, but due to his confused thoughts, he has not taken any action.

Izuku remained silent in front of Ichirou's grave even after the funeral was over. Only when Touya woke him up did he move from his place.

" How long are you going to stand there? Everyone is gone and you're the only one left. "

" ah, yeah... "

Touya who saw Izuku's condition like that couldn't help but feel worried. He was also devastated when he learned of Ichirou's death, but still, the ones most devastated by his death were none other than Kiyoko and Izuku. Moreover, Izuku was the one who witnessed Ichirou's last moments, it was clear that he was the most devastated one.

Even so, he didn't expect the impact to be this severe. The Izuku he saw when he returned that day seemed to see his old self, like someone who had lost his reason to live.

While they were standing there, someone approached them. That person was none other than Daichi.

" Izuku, Kiyoko, he's looking for you. "

" Kiyoko-san, why? "

" I don't know, she just said he had something to talk to you about."

" I see... I'll go "

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Following Diachi's word, Izuku was told to go to the waiting room where Kiyoko was waiting for him. When he arrived at the room, he knocked on the door, and after a few moments, he heard a reply from Kiyoko.

As soon as Izuku opened the door, he could see Kiyoko waiting for him with her head down. When she saw Izuku, she then tried to smile to greet him. Even though Kiyoko was smiling, Izuku knew that Kiyoko was hiding her sadness. There were also traces of undried tears on her face.

" You are here, sit down "

" yes "

Following what Kiyoko said, Izuku sat in front of her. There was an awkward silence between them before their conversation, while Kiyoko still wore a friendly smile.