The Blind Girl - Hunter x Hunter

Prologue III

Age: 6 years

The old monk sat silently watching the children play in the temple garden while sipping at his mint tea. He smiled at sight before being interrupted by a knock on the door.

“Come in”, he said never taking his eyes off the children.

Father Hiroshi entered with a serious look on his face, “Iemoto”, he bowed his head in respect

The old monk chuckled, “why so serious, Hiroshi. Please do not use such grand titles around me”

“Huh?” he exclaimed, “oh. Please forgive me, Makoto-sama. I am just… nervous”

Makoto raised an eyebrow at the younger man, “this is about Yui is it not?”

“Uhmm… yes,” Hiroshi looked at the ground before speaking, “I have a request”

The old monk’s eyes twinkled in amusement, “well… speak up then”

“Hai!” Hiroshi stood up straight while taking a deep breath, “I want you to teach her. I know she’s young. I know you don’t usually train people outside of the temple. But I beg of you. She is being teased and bullied and I want you to hel-“

“Hiroshi”

“Hai, Makoto-sama” Hiroshi answered twitching nervously

“I will teach her”

“Look, I know it’s unconventional but-.. wait, you accept!?”

Makoto’s laugh was warm and filled with amusement, “yes. I already decided this when we discovered her identity”

“But…” Hiroshi looked at his master in shock, “domo arigato, Makoto-sama” he bowed quickly and exited the room before the old monk could take back his offer.

Makoto laughed at this. It was still a surprise to him how attached Hiroshi had become to the young Kurta. His thoughts drifted back to the time when Yui first arrived…

~ flashback ~

It was storming wildly when the door to the temple sprung open.

“Pleease! Help me! I need help!” a woman’s scream broke the silence of the night and soon the hallway was filled with curious orphans and half-asleep monks.

The high priest, Makoto, entered the room swiftly with a calm look upon his wrinkled face. The crowd parted respectfully for the elder.

“Iemoto”, Father Atsushi was holding a tiny babe covered in blood. The woman who had brought her here was shaking underneath a blanket, Makoto recognized her from the village nearby. She owned the bakery.

“I was walking home from my Mother when I heard her cry. She was left by the side of the road all alone. I didn’t know where else to go” she shrieked frantically.

“Relax, my child” Father Atsushi hushed her while holding out the babe to Makoto.

The old monk held her in his arms bringing out his cross, “heal,” he ordered and the bleeding stopped but her eyes did not return. Makoto frowned at the child, who would do such a thing?

~ flashback end ~

The old monk shuddered at the memory. It was only a few months after that he found out that she was a Kurta but by then her clan had been eradicated. Her real name was Shizuka but they knew her only as Yui. They had searched for a long time and finally found another branch of the clan but by then, they had all grown too attached to the gentle, little, blind girl.

Makoto had found out everything he could about her clan but never told her of his findings. He had however decided that he himself would teach her Nen as soon as she was old enough. It was still a bit early but she was ready.

~ time skip ~

“You wanted to see me, Makoto-sama,” the little girl bowed respectfully at her elder while clutching to her walking stick.

“Yes, I believe I did,” Makoto smiled affectionately at Yui, “How are you doing, Yui? Hiroshi tells me, that you’ve been in some trouble with some of the village kids”

To his surprise Yui smiled brightly, “I am strong, Makoto-sama, they can’t pull me down”

Makoto laughed at her remark, yes, she was ready, “do you want to become stronger, Yui”

“What do you mean?” she tilted her head slightly in a curious manner

“I would like to teach you how to see with your senses”

Yui’s expression changed from curiosity to excitement, “Osu!”

~ time skip ~

“Feel the energy flowing around your body; now try to expand this energy. Let your senses feel your surroundings,” Makoto raised an eyebrow at how fast the girl was learning. It had not taken her long to learn the basics and he had already proceeded to En. This was a crucial step since En could help her see her surroundings despite of her blindness.

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Just quick sidenote. Yui is blind - those man-bitches stole her eyes - therefor she has completely black glasseyes but wears a bandage over her eyes anyroad (see picture on the side)

Also don't expect me to update this fast on a regurlar basis... it's just the thrill of starting on a new fanfiction ヾ(@°▽°@)ノ

DOMO ARIGATOU