[EN TR] kurage | The Elusive Samurai X OC

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(Reminder: because this is just a fanfic and I'm not a history expert, there will be a lot of writing errors)
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[Fumihiko POV]

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That kid, Misae... is really hard to deal with, isn't she? They said she likes fighting and dueling, but avoid me when I offer to compete. Is it because she's afraid?

Yes, I'm the strongest kid at Narukami shrine. She must also know how much power I have just by looking!

Thinking of absurd things, Fumihiko smiled to himself. Didn't realize that he was looking straight at Misae while he was daydreaming.

The person who's being stared at felt goosebumps when the pair of eyes watching her moved while she was practicing holding the arrow.

But then she won't see my strength directly! Hmmmmm.....

A sly grin appeared on his face as Fumihiko stood up and approached Misae, gently touching her wrists that was holding the bow.

"...hey, let go," said Misae coldly.

"Misae, your grip is too weak. At this rate your arrow attack will miss and hit the wrong target." Fumihiko explained, which Misae replied with a low growl.

"Who cares! I practices using bows because I was bored! My skills with naginata is enough, you know!" Misae brushed Fumihiko's hand away.

"...That's right. I won't avoid that fact either," Fumihiko just smiled.

"But even though you are superior in naginata, in battle there will definitely be stronger opponents. Who knows, one of them will manage to throw your weapon and the closest weapon around will be an arrow or a sword."

Fumihiko's words made Misae imagine if that situation would really happen. There is some truth in what he said, because Misae is one of the superior fighters, she will definitely be put on the front line.

Her body is small and easy to tuck to escape from enemy sight. But even so, there are people who made Misae afraid of being caught. For example, Ogasawara Sadamune with his bulging eyes.

"Then I just have to run away, right? A fight where I die would be a waste."

Fumihiko sighed. "I thought you were smart about war, but it turns out you're just an unstable kid who's thirsty for blood."

"What did you just say?!" Misae didn't accept Fumihiko's teasing.

Just before Misae wanted to protest again, Fumihiko flicked her forehead which made her wince. "You also have to understand the patterns of war, miss. When fighting, there will be a lot of things happening even if you decide to do something even very small."

"If you run away from the front line, it is the same as giving the enemy an opportunity to clear the line. Your comrades could also be injured because of you."

Fumihiko's clear and orderly explanation made Misae shiver. "You... you were cared for, raised and grew up in a temple. How could you know something like that? Don't tell me you have double identity?"

"Hey! Our temple also teaches how to fight!"
"Be grateful because your senior, Fumihiko, will teach you how to fight very well. After learning, you will become the strongest fighter I have ever created!" Fumihiko shouted proudly.

"That's because I'm the only one you'll teach..." Misae started to feel irritated.

"Now, let's shoot arrows as hard as you can!"
"Humph!"
"...what is that, a squirrel attack?"
"Stop making fun of me!"