Chapter 5, I have a heart of a sword
As he walked back to the resting house on the left side of the shrine, Yaeyuki saw Sakura and Rin, two little girls with big, sparkling eyes gazing at him.
Yaeji raised her head to look at her usually stern father, and the expression of surprise and joy on his face left her quite puzzled
Bang bang bang
May I come in
At this moment, Yae Miko did not know what expression to wear. Should it be one of profound respect for the deity? Or perhaps secretly harboring disdain for the divine? A pure maiden? But he is a man! Even if he were to inherit his father's position in the future, he would be the new Yae Shrine Master, not a shrine maiden of the Yae Shrine.
"Huh?" Eightfold Dawn was a bit confused
With a heart full of apprehension, Hachijōji followed her father to the open space at the center of the shrine
Cast a set of "Falling Cherry Blossom Slash" in that direction, and remember, do not strike at an angle
Ka-
Long live my esteemed elder brother
It is ! ''
The legend is true; the Spirit Blade, Cherry Blossom Snow, can indeed emit the fragrance of cherry blossoms
The atmosphere in the room was once very awkward
Generally, those who come here at this time are all fathers
Dressed in a small shrine maiden outfit, Yae Sakura approached him, twitching her little nose, sniffing the scent on his body like a little fox
Furrowing her brows, Yachiyo felt that the situation was rather unusual
She touched her face and Yae Miko smiled, saying, "What’s wrong? Do I have flowers on my face?"
Well
I conjured up that strange blue panel in my mind, yet I could not press it at all; it felt completely unreal
In Yaoyue's heart, he was uncertain about his decision. The blue panel that appeared in his dream bore some resemblance to the images that appeared on the evil long box. In his dream, he had also encountered that bizarre world of steel and concrete, where it seemed that everyone possessed an "evil long box," a peculiar existence known as a 'mobile phone'.
Really, really
Yaeji instantly thought of Daisuke, who had previously come to the shrine to pay respects to the deities
Yaeji walked over and gently rubbed Rin's little head, asking, "What are you thinking about? If Rin is curious, I will bring the cherry blossom snow over tomorrow for you to see as much as you want"
Indeed
Ying, go fetch some burlap
"Really?" Sakura and Rin asked in unison.
Even though villagers usually come to pay their respects, it is mostly in the early morning, and at the very least, there are visits during noon or afternoon. However, it is the first time in all these years that Hachijōki has seen villagers come to worship the deities in the evening as dusk approaches
Father
Dazhu seemed to have gone mad, repeatedly banging his head against the hard floor.
Could it be that... the Spirit Blade, Cherry Blossom Snow, truly is as the legends say, that whoever wields it becomes its master?
"What do you feel?" Yae Miko asked.
Beneath the grand gate of the shrine lies a considerable flight of stairs, and the path leading to the shrine's steps is lined with trees. However, due to the severe drought, the crowns of those large trees are adorned with only a few withered leaves. After a gust of wind, the last vestige of dignity from the tree crowns is lost, leaving behind only their bare heads.
Yaeji pushed open the recently repaired wooden door of the side hall and discovered a shadow entering the main hall where the deities were enshrined
The Spirit Blade, Sakura, trembles lightly in hand, seemingly expressing its dissatisfaction with this black pot
That sound
Looking at the blood-soaked forehead of Da Zhu, Ba Chong Ji nodded with difficulty
Yae nodded, as the direction indicated by her father was precisely the entrance of the Yae Shrine. The so-called entrance of the Yae Shrine consists of only two supporting pillars, allowing a clear view of the outside scene.
As expected, it was indeed the tall and slender Da Zhu.
Hmm. The Yae Shrine Master nodded: "Return the spirit sword to its place of worship, and you may accompany the spirit sword in the side hall every day from now on"
Indeed! The little head of Yachiyo is like a pestle used for grinding garlic, "it is the hand that stirs the cherry blossom snow."
The final point ... the heart of the sword breaking free from its shackles
The slightly emaciated middle-aged man came back to his senses from the cherry blossom snow, glanced at Yae Akira, and asked: "Was that the blade wave emitted by the cherry blossom snow just now?"
Yaeji placed the spiritual sword back in its designated position in the side hall, and he had many questions. Why was he, a man, able to wield the Cherry Blossom Snow and unleash incredible power? Why had he suddenly acquired what his father referred to as the "Sword Heart" overnight?
"Brother, I also want to smell the fragrance of the cherry blossom snow!" said Yaori Rin, sitting on the tatami mat with anticipation.
... ...
Isn't it the father
Elder brother is the best
"Crazy." Hachijo shook his head. Dazhu was a few years older than him, and the two were not very familiar with each other, so Hachijo did not intend to get involved in his matters
Really, really
... ...
The distance was too great, and the young man named Dazhu did not hear at all; instead, he sincerely knelt on the ground, and then...
A memory of the sacrificial ceremony from my childhood flashed through my mind, along with the offerings presented to the deities... Yae Miko's body trembled slightly, almost imperceptibly
Uh... the burden of the cherry blossom snow on my body is somewhat heavy, similar to the falling cherry blossom slash, I can hardly perform it a few times, my stamina cannot support it. " Yaeyasu stated truthfully.
Step forward and open the door
... ...
Only in dreams will it appear
Just as the three siblings were playing around, a sudden knock on the door echoed.
In the shrine, the spirit sword can be taken up by anyone, but to unleash its sword wave, it must be a pure maiden who holds a profound reverence for the deity. There is also a prerequisite: the one who possesses the cherry blossom must have a sword heart that yearns to break free from its shackles
The Eightfold Deity turned and took a few steps before turning back, saying, "There will be a ritual held the day after tomorrow. Take Sakura with you and let her learn more."
Yaeji was puzzled; her father would usually just knock and come in, but today?
Not long after, someone came to repair the wooden door of the side hall. Upon seeing Yachiyo sitting there and glancing at the spirit sword that emitted a faint glow, the two villagers first bowed to the enshrined spirit sword before cautiously beginning to repair the wooden door.
Great help
Should I tell my father about the things that happened in my dreams?
Isn't this nonsense? He only vaguely remembers using skill points to illuminate the branch of "Falling Cherry Blossom Slash" in his dream. Does this really mean he possesses a sword heart that has broken free from its shackles?
Evening
With a soft sound, the carpenter, having repaired the wooden door, bowed once more to the spirit knife before closing the door and leaving. Meanwhile, Yachiyo remained seated there, motionless.
Sakura and Rin immediately sat there like obedient children
The cherry blossom-colored blade waves are also gradually dissipating not far away
At the entrance of the main hall dedicated to the worship of the fox deity, Yae Miko faintly saw a familiar figure
After lunch, Yachongji casually made up a story to entertain two curious little kittens, and then returned to the side hall where the spirit sword was enshrined to ponder deeply.
Squeak
Yaoyue sat on the cushion in the middle of the side hall, closing her eyes in deep contemplation
Now, that tree has even lost its bare head
Yae Shizuku slightly focused her mind and swiftly executed the six-part slash with a fluidity akin to flowing water. At the fifth segment, known as the watershed, the spiritual blade in Yae Shizuku's hand suddenly unleashed a wave of cherry blossom-colored energy, cutting directly towards the treetops along the path outside the shrine.
Bang! Bang! Bang!