At the tender age of 29, (Y/N) Rengoku found herself grappling with a reality she never envisioned. The tragic demise of her beloved husband aboard the Mugen Train, plunged her into a profound and shattering sorrow. The very fire that had once kindl...
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Chapter Thirty:
Afternoon eventually came, and (Y/N) was allowed to leave early from her job at the Butterfly Mansion. When she stepped inside their estate, she noticed the living room was empty.
From a distance, she could hear chattering and laughter. Curious, she followed the noises to the backyard and found Kijuro and Giyu sparring while Hinoko watched from a distance.
She decided to keep quiet for a bit, observing the scene unfold.
But to (Y/N)'s surprise, Kijuro used Water Breathing to attack Giyu, who skillfully deflected Kijuro's attacks.
(Y/N) stood there with her mouth agape, mesmerized by the way her son and Giyu moved like water. It almost looked as if Kijuro had been practicing Water Breathing all his life.
Hinoko instantly spotted her mother and called out, "Hi Mom! Welcome home! Do you want a sandwich?"
(Y/N) rested her bag to the side and sat beside her daughter. "Thanks, sweetheart," she said, taking the offered sandwich. They both watched Kijuro and Giyu spar.
"Isn't Kijuro amazing?" Hinoko said, her voice filled with pride for her little brother. "He's really getting the hang of Water Breathing."
(Y/N) nodded, her eyes never leaving the sparring pair. "He is. I can't believe how well he's doing. And Giyu...he's an incredible teacher."
Giyu and Kijuro moved with a fluidity that was almost hypnotic. Every strike, every block was executed with precision and grace.
The intensity of their sparring increased, and yet, there was an underlying respect in each movement.
Suddenly, Kijuro managed to land a hit, and both he and Giyu paused. Giyu looked at him with a mix of pride and approval. "Well done, Kijuro. Your technique is improving rapidly."
Kijuro beamed, a proud smile spreading across his face. "Thank you, Giyu-sensei."
(Y/N) couldn't help but smile, her heart swelling with pride and gratitude.
She glanced at Hinoko, who was equally captivated. "You know, Hinoko, seeing them like this...it makes me so happy."
Hinoko nodded, her eyes bright. "Me too, Mom. I think Dad would be proud of Kijuro."
(Y/N) felt a lump in her throat at the mention of Kyojuro. She placed a gentle hand on Hinoko's shoulder. "I'm sure he would be, sweetheart. Very proud."
Giyu walked over, sweat glistening on his brow, but a satisfied look on his face. "Welcome home, (Y/N). We've been having quite the training session."
(Y/N) smiled up at him, her eyes full of warmth. "I can see that. Thank you, Giyu. For everything."
Giyu nodded, his gaze softening. "It's my pleasure. Kijuro is a natural."
Kijuro joined them, slightly out of breath but with a triumphant grin. "Mom, did you see? I did it! I used Water Breathing!"
