Chapter Twenty - Hanzo's Lecture

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Narrated By Jen Jen

Jen Jen: So this is the Ninja Castle…

In the middle of the forest stands a castle surrounded by a moat.

Hanzo: This castle looks like it has no door, but…

Sasuke: The door is over here!

Sasuke entered the woods and pushed on a big stone.

Hanzo: Of course there’s a hole underneath.

Saizo: Yes, there’s a pass underground connecting to the castle grounds.

Kotaro: This way, the enemies can’t break through the front gates.

Saizo: Just like I said. This is an impenetrable fort.

We went through the pass into the castle. It was a very nice castle! The garden was very beautiful. I wished that Aki was here to enjoy it.

Hanzo: Ah ha… What a splendid castle.

Saizo: In our armory, we have swords, bows, arrows and even firearms. We have also prepared plenty of food and water.

Hanzo: Impressive… but we can’t just sit in a castle all day long. Oda’s army is on its way here. Let’s make a plan to strike back!

Saizo: First of all, let’s take inventory of all of our weaponry.

Hanzo: I’ll leave it to you, and princess I need to speak with you.

I wonder what Hanzo wanted to talk about. He has a very serious look on his face as he led me to my room.

Jen Jen: What is it?

Hanzo: Jen Jen you are standing as Aki at this moment. Ninja’s around the country are uniting under Aki the descendent of Masashige Kusanoki.

Jen Jen: Yes, I know this…

Hanzo: As such…please stop special treatment of certain people.

Jen Jen: …

Hanzo: You have to survive until we get back to Iga and reunite with Aki. Even if every ninja gives their lives for you. You must live on.

I wasn’t sure what he was trying to say, but I had an Idea…

Hanzo: If you have a relationship with someone, could you still do that?

Jen Jen: Hanzo…

Hanzo: I apologizes for being harsh, but it is necessary for you… Seeing you not wanting to leave Goemon…

There was a long pause in the room as Hanzo looked into my eyes then looked away.

Hanzo: Keeping this in mind, treat Sasuke and everyone else as such…

Hanzo again looked right at me.

Hanzo: I’ll tell you directly. Sasuke is young. Just refuse his advances.

Again another long pause in the room. Hanzo stood up and walked to the door.

Hanzo: If you accuse me…

I waited sometime as I then got up and left my room. I needed a breather after that weird convo. I wasn’t watching where I was going, and I bumped right into Sasuke.

Sasuke: Hmmm, was Hanzo lecturing you?”

I didn’t say anything I looked away from him holding my arm awkwardly.

Sasuke: Sorry for liking you…

Sasuke grabbed my hand.

Sasuke: But no matter what I do, I can’t stop loving you.

A sudden flash back flew into my mind. Sasuke standing before me…

Sasuke: Jen Jen…Be mine.

Sasuke is always so forward with his feelings. I want to let you know my feelings too, but…

Jen Jen: Lord Hanzo said we need to sleep in separate rooms tonight.

Sasuke: …

Jen Jen: We’re in the middle of war. I… As the princess I can’t treat you specially.

Sasuke: Jen Jen! Is that really okay with you?!

Jen Jen: …

I started at Sasuke without saying anything.

Sasuke: You think I’ll just agree with whatever Hanzo says?!

Jen Jen: Sasuke I am the ninja princess…I have a…big responsibility…

Sasuke: DAMMIT!

BAM!

Sasuke punched the wall with anger.

Sasuke: I don’t like it one bit! He can’t keep us apart Jen Jen!

Saizo: What the hell are you doing?! You’re in the hall, so I can hear you!

Jen Jen: Lord Saizo!

I was a bit shocked seeing Saizo. He can out of nowhere…I guess my senses are off from this fight with Sasuke.

Saizo: Must be tough, getting hit on by this bratty little monkey.

Sasuke: Saizo! You stay the hell out of this!

Saizo: Quit being noisy and get back to your preparations. We need to get fresh air sometimes, you know.

Saizo and Sasuke looked at each other for a moment. Sasuke suddenly smiled.

Sasuke: You’re right!

Jen Jen: He’s what?

Saizo: I’m always right.

Saizo and Sasuke led me to the stables. The each of us got onto a horse and rode into the mountain on horseback.

Jen Jen: Is it really okay to be taking a ride at a time like this?

Saizo: It’s fine. Lord Hanzo is way too serious.

Jen Jen: Oh…

Saizo: There is still time before Oda’s army finds our castle. Let’s go on a little trip.

Jen Jen: Where to?

Saizo: It’s a secret!

I had a cold chill running up my spine. I never imagined Saizo sounding so happy!

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