Rakusei No Ken Chapter 2:Civil War Recap

E35:Arashi's Legacy(End)

The winds over Mizuno were calm, but in Aiko's home, the air was thick with memories. As Esony rested after Jagei's visit, Aiko sat alone, her mind drifting back to the days when Arashi was still by her side. Though the world had moved forward, for Aiko, time stood still in those moments of remembrance.

The scene shifts to a memory of Arashi, young and full of hope. His training days as a samurai under Master Daisho had been tough, but Arashi's determination always set him apart. His passion for protecting Mizuno was rooted deep in his soul, a passion that had only grown when he met Aiko. She had watched him rise to become one of the greatest warriors of his time.

"Arashi," Aiko had once said, "what drives you to push so hard, to never back down?"

Arashi had smiled at her, his sword resting against his shoulder, his eyes filled with a quiet fire. "It's not just about being a warrior, Aiko. It's about protecting what matters most. This town, you, and...our future."

In the present, Aiko's hand instinctively moved to the locket she wore, which held a small piece of Arashi's cloak. Tears welled up as she recalled his last words to her before leaving for the final battle.

"Promise me, Aiko," Arashi had said, gripping her hand tightly, his voice calm but filled with emotion. "Promise me that no matter what happens, you will raise our son to be strong. Teach him kindness, honor, and courage. And tell him...tell him that I will always be with him."

Back in his final moments, on the battlefield during the civil war, Arashi faced an impossible number of enemies. Even as the spears came flying toward him like the wind, he thought of Esony and Aiko. His heart pounded with pride, knowing that his legacy would continue through his son. He had fought with every last ounce of his strength, not for glory, but for love.

As he fell, a whisper escaped his lips: "Esony... Aiko... Forgive me."

In the present, Aiko wiped her tears. The pain of losing Arashi was still fresh, but in her heart, she knew his spirit had never truly left. His dream was now Esony's to carry forward.

That night, Aiko sat with Esony. The young boy, though still grieving, was filled with a newfound sense of purpose after Jagei's visit. He stared into the fire, thinking of his father. Aiko placed a gentle hand on his shoulder.

"Your father... he loved you more than anything, Esony," she whispered softly. "He believed in you, and he knew you would be destined for greatness. Arashi's spirit lives on in you. You carry his strength and his heart."

Esony looked up at his mother, his eyes reflecting the same quiet determination his father once had. "I'll make him proud, Mother. I'll become the swordsman he always believed I could be."

Aiko smiled through her tears. "I know you will."

As the episode came to a close, the sky above Mizuno seemed brighter, even as night fell. The legacy of Arashi was now Esony's to uphold. His journey was just beginning, but he would carry with him the strength of his father, the guidance of his teachers, and the love of his mother.