Capítulo 43: Samurai and Convictions
They were heading back to Konoha with a small group of samurai all of which were very close to Ryu from when he spent his time with the samurai. As they headed back to Konoha Riku was impressed by how disciplined the samurai in general were. They did everything efficiently as well as they woke up early before the group would leave to work on their skills of their sword. Seeing this constantly happen he decided to wake up early the next day to try to train with the samurai.
The next morning he woke up early and saw Mifune leading the other samurai in training. What they were doing was Iai training. They started with their swords in the sheath and quickly drew it while channeling chakra through their swords as they slashed and they resheathed the swords in a smooth and quick motion. Riku saw that Mifune's was the fastest out of all of theirs and his chakra control was phenomenal compared to the rest of the samurais. Riku felt that Mifune's chakra control was so amazing that even with his sever release and purification he believed that Mifune would be able to cut through it. He started to imitate the samurais movements using Asami's spirit form and his unicorns chakra sheaths. That was when Mifune saw him.
Mifune: Young Riku. Come here.
Riku: Yes Lord Mifune.
Mifune: If you were disciplined enough to wake up and train. We will help you to sharpen your sword while we are with you.
Riku: Really. Thank you Lord Mifune.
Mifune brough Riku over to the group of samurai and started to show him how they performed iai. The act of the art was to be smooth, fast and disciplined. Mifune told him some of his beliefs as well like how people are like sword and through their convictions they sharpen themselves and become stronger. If your convictions are weak your blade as well as yourself becomes dull and weak. Throughout this short time of only training with the samurai in the morning as they headed back to Konoha. He understood why the only person that Ryu mentioned to continue his training was Mifune himself. Although the group of samurai and Mifune took on the role of teaching him some swordsmanship and got along with him well Riku knew this was out of kindness and wasn;t permanent. He still needed to ask Mifune to train him so that he could improve and achieve his goals.
They eventually got to Konoha and the group went to RIku's place to leave their things and immediately went to Ryu's grave after that. Ryu's grave was in the Konoha cemetery and Riku knew immediately where it was as Riku and the samurai approached the grave as on the tomb the name Ryu Kusanagi was carved. In front of the grave what was left there was two flower bouquets and Ryu's broken sword. Seeing this many of the samurai paid there respects with a moment of silence. The first one to speak was Mifune.
Mifune: Is this broken sword Ryu's sword?
Riku: Yes it broke when it was hit by the Kusanagi sword and as it broke the sword came down on him as he received the fatal wound.
Mifune: It is an honorable yet sad death. Sadly he had to face such a legendary sword with a common blade. I would like to reforge his sword as it wasn;t his convictions that was weak instead I believe it was at an all time high at the time he made this decision to save the village.
Riku: I understand. I didn't want to touch the blade as it was a symbol of his bravery but I understand why you want to repair it to show that he stood strong as well as went by his convictions being a sharp blade in his last moments.
MIfune: Seems that you have taken our lessons to heart. But it is not only that it is also for his honor not only his conviction that is reflected in his blade.
Riku: Yes Lord Mifune.
They then spent time letting each Samurai saying goodbye to Ryu. After which Mifune gathered Ryu's broken blade on the ground and wrapped it in cloth. He decided to stay in Konoha until he finished repairing the sword and making a sheath for the blade to be displayed in front of the grave. The group was leaving as they were going to rest for the rest of the day as they just finished a long trip a young blond girl ran up to RIku. Riku recognized the young girl as Ino but something was off she looked like she was in a panic.
Riku: Ino what's wrong?
Ino: Naruto, Shikamaru, Choji, Neji and Kiba all just left the village to chase after Sasuke who left the village.
Riku: What? Sasuke left the village why?
Ino: From what Naruto said he wanted to get stronger for vengeance.
Riku: He gave into vengeance geez. I have to go get him back and talk some sense into him.
Ino: Please help them. They need you, I will join you guys as well after I am able to get a medical shinobi to come and help.
Riku: Ok but make sure you stay safe.
Ino: You too.
Ino hugged Riku who was slightly slow, as he was shocked that she hugged him, soon hugged her back. She soon ran off into the village as Riku turned to the samurai around him.
Riku: Lord Mifune, I am sorry.
Mifune: Don't be I understand follow your convictions and help this Sasuke from choosing the wrong path. We can figure out our way back.
Riku nodded as he rushed to the entrance of the village.
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