Someone I Care

Chapter XV

POV (Y/n)

I'm taking a break at a small stall on the edge of the village, enjoying a cup of tea and also danggo. From a distance, I saw soldiers on horseback rushing toward a certain place. 

Soon after, they stopped right in front of the small stall where I was taking a break. The leader of those soldiers dismounted and walked toward me, wearing a mask on his face and samurai armor. 

He then stood in front of me. 'A general', I thought to myself. "Are you (Y/n), the wandering miko?", the general asked. I took a sip of my tea and nodded, the general's expression looking a little bit relieved. 

"I'll get straight to the point, I want you to help us defeat and reseal the souls of the Ban of Seven", the general said.

I took a sip of my tea, "Someone has awakened them and they will attack the castle, killing us all, I ask Miko-sama to help us like before", the general continued. 

"I cannot help you", I said. "What do you mean you can't help us, if you can't, then I will force you to do it", the general growled, pointing his katana at my neck. 

I looked at him, not even bother getting scared, "even if you force me, I still can't help you", I said calmly. "Do you remember my words at that time, Lord Daimyo should remember them. 

I can only seal their souls once, and if the seal is broken, it can't be resealed", I said, taking another sip of my tea. "You should go to the castle instead of wasting time talking to me, general", I continued.

The general's face was very irritated and angry. But he didn't continue to persuade me to go with him because he had a more important priority to do, and that is to protect the castle from the Ban of Seven. 

They all finally left, and I continued eating my dango.

No POV

The General sped toward the Castle, and by the time he arrived, the castle was already destroyed, and many bodies were scattered. He saw someone standing at the castle gate. 

"Y-you...!", the general growled. "Wow... reinforcements have arrived," the person said. "Bankotsu, I'm going to kill you! Attack him, everyone!" the general shouted, ordering the other soldiers. 

Bankostu just grinned and attacked them all.

On the other hand, "Thank you very much," (Y/n) said to the lady of the small shop. 'Alright... now it's time to continue... (sighs)' (Y/n) said to herself.

"Jakotsu, why did you kill all the women here? At least leave one for pouring sake," said Bankotsu. (Y/n) accidentally overheard Bankotsu's voice from the opposite direction and slowly approached the sound. 

"Forget about that, Bankotsu-aneki, this isn't the right time to drink sake. I can't wait to see Inuyasha," said Jakotsu squealing. 

(Y/n) was now close to Bankotsu and Jakotsu's voices, they were behind the house opposite where (Y/n) is. "Don't worry too much, Jakotsu, Inuyasha has a very sharp sense of smell", said Renkotsu.

"Yeah... we just have to wait here, he'll follow the scent of blood," Bankotsu said. "Really?" If that's the case, I'll wait... (pauses for a moment) aaa... yes, what about (Y/n)-chan?" Jakotsu asked. "Hmm..." Bankotsu thought. "Should we look for her?" Jakotsu asked lazily. 

(Y/n) just listened to their conversation while hiding. "But Oo-aneki, more importantly, aren't you worried about Naraku?" Rekotsu said. "Why?" Bankostu asked.