Same late night. The old house of the Moon Pond family.

The smell of gunpowder, the hectic crowd, the smell after the battle.

The devastated scene after a great war is clearly visible. In some places, it is even burning. Until now, it has not been widespread. There is blood in many places. But the body was gone. Everyone is cleaning up the aftermath of the battle. Between the roads of the old house. Several expensive vehicles slowly drove in. As the head of the family, Tsukichi Masakura and others. At this time, he was waiting on the side of the road.

This time the battle was quite fierce. He was also almost targeted by the killer who did the assassination. There were some injuries on his hands. But by this time the bandage was roughly tied. After all, it's not a big deal. Although the destruction of the old mansion by the battle was very severe. But the loss of the Yuechi family today is actually not very large. There was a bit of joy on everyone's faces.

The convoy came to a slow halt. Then the old man who opened the car door and came out. It turned out to be Congressman Kiyokawa Heiji, who was said to have died in yesterday's assassination. And around as a guardian. It's some of the Tsukichi family headed by Buntaro.。 At this time, Kiyokawa Heiji's face also seemed to be quite happy. I said hello to Tsukichi Masakuri. One side walks inward. Look at the scene around you. I asked about the fierceness of the battle tonight.

"When I was young, such scenes were commonplace, but now I can't, I'm older. A little thing. Obviously it has been avoided. I'm still so nervous. ”

The relationship between the two sides is mutually beneficial, although Kiyokawa Heiichi has a very high status in the political circles, and at this time he and Tsukichi Masao. But it is also an equal attitude. Listening to Tsukichi Masakura, I probably talked about tonight's results. He also touched on another key thing.

Speaking of which. To have such a result now, it is really thanks to the reminder and layout of Ling ※, the life of the old man. She also saved it. Evidence of Pei Luojia's dealings with Miguchi and those people in Inoue. Also thanks to her collection. With this evidence. Within a few days. I'll be able to knock them down. Ultimately. This time it was a big win. I don't know where Kaoru-san is now. You're going to have to introduce the old man. I would like to express my gratitude to her personally."

When he said this. Tsukichi Masao's expression was a little embarrassed, and he glanced back at Buntaro, his son Tsukichi Tetsuya and others. He shook his head slowly, "I'm sorry. For so long. Kaoru has always acted alone. She had already gone to Tokyo a few days ago to lay out. Where is it at the moment. I don't know much as a father. But once it was time for her to get home. I will definitely ask her to visit Congressman Kiyokawa in person. ”

Kiyokawa Heiji shook his head with a smile: "I should be informed." It's a lifesaver. It's a big deal. And if it weren't for her. I'm okay too. Your whole family too. Now it's all gone. Why is it good to let Kaoru pass? Notify me. I'll come over. ”

Tsukichi Masao talked about his daughter with this Kiyokawa Heichi with an embarrassed expression, speaking of which, he didn't care too much about this daughter since he was a child. Four years ago, Gu Jiaming came to Japan to kill Yu Shoucang. He also probably realized that this daughter would be very powerful. However, when the news of Gu Jiaming's death came from the Chinese side. The daughter has completely closed the door to communicate with everyone. Although he had the intention of mending the relationship at that time. But there is no chance. So in the end. He has been doing it for more than ten years. I didn't care too much about my daughter.

Look at the time of the past few years. The illegitimate son Moon Pool, who he once had high hopes for, is not outstanding. But Kaoru has completely ignored everyone. He couldn't think about it. Who knew that this time it would come so quickly. Kaoru has been silent for four years. Only then did her power burst out. If it weren't for the reminder she had made on the side. At present, it is really as Kiyokawa Heiji said. The whole family. I'm afraid I've already played.

It's time for that. He began to recall and examine the changes in Kaoru over the past ten years. To this daughter. I'm afraid I've really done a lot of things wrong. And I'm afraid there is no longer any possibility of making amends

Thinking about things like this. The group talked and left. It didn't take long. Not far away, someone suddenly ran over: "Miss Kaoru, Miss Kaoru, Miss Kaoru," he said. The crowd immediately became nervous. Buntaro spoke out almost at the same time as Tsukichi Masor: "What's wrong with Kaoru? ”

Before waiting for the out of breath guy. A small car stumbled towards this way from a distance.

The guards around Tsukichi Masakura subconsciously surrounded him. The car drove closer. Brake suddenly, turn around. The boom smashed into the fence of the roadside house. Only a few people with good eyesight can see clearly. Inside the car. It's Kaoru's figure.

"It's Kaoru," someone next to him said. That Kiyokawa Heiji heard. Also came interested: "Ah. Is this Kaoru-san? "It's a moment. The door slowly opened. Someone staggered out of it.

A girl covered in blood. At this time, it finally appeared in front of everyone's eyes. When Kiyokawa Heiji looked at the scene in front of him, he was shocked. When Buntaro and the others hurriedly rushed forward. Kaoru staggered and raised her right hand. Pointed the muzzle of the gun in this direction. That goal. But it was Naoya Nishida, who was silently standing beside Tetsuya Tsukichi at this time.

This one joined the Tsukichi family from the outside. In the end, the killer who stood out because of his outstanding results also sensed the crisis at the first time. It was almost a moment when I noticed Kaoru's eyes. He suddenly drew his gun. Trying to aim at Kiyokawa Heiji over there. Meanwhile. Several other muzzle brushes were raised. Aimed at him from different directions.

Bang. Kaoru pulled the trigger directly. This shot hit the opponent's eyebrows. Blood splattered and bodies fell. Except that Kiyokawa Heiji had some doubts. Everyone just glanced at it faintly. Tsukichi Masakura said: "Hurry up and call the doctor over, you don't help Kaoru to the side"

His orders were not finished. In fact, Buntaro and the others had already arrived at her. Prepare to hold the girl who doesn't know how serious the injury is at this time. However, the outstretched hand could not reach her. The muzzle of her gun shook suddenly: "Go away!" ”

The crowd froze there. Kaoru took a deep breath. He looked at Masaku Mochi's injured arm. Begin to walk slowly. A doctor who was originally from the Yuechi family also rushed over with a medical kit. Seeing Kaoru's injuries. I was about to come over to help her. She suddenly pointed the muzzle of her gun at her forehead. Then he seemed to hurriedly retreat. Stand aside at a loss.

"Kaoru. You're "Tsukichi Masa wants to speak. I don't know what to persuade at this time. However, the daughter had already staggered to the side. Gently pulled up his arm.

The arm was not seriously injured, and it was tied with a bandage at this time, so there was no big problem, and he just watched with his hand. His expression seemed to be in a trance. Then he stretched out his fingers covered in blood and lightly touched the white bandage. It seems to be just a scene of father and daughter caring for each other. However, everyone knows. This is not the case. After a while. Smoke walked over to the doctor next to him. Open the medicine box. He took out a bandage and walked back. With her movable right hand, she struck the bandage again on her father's arm. Subsequently. Tie a small bow.

Indescribable silence.

Standing not far away, quietly watching this scene. Looking at the girl who was covered in injuries and was about to collapse at any time but refused to be treated. Buntaro suddenly felt like crying. He suddenly remembered. Once upon a time. They were all very young. If you are injured during training. The wife of the head of the house who was still alive at the time. Smoke's biological mother will give them medicine carefully. The bandages she put on. A beautiful bow will be made afterwards

A lot of the time. I don't know. I have inadvertently lost something so precious

The smoked girl looked at the bow. Then he gently slapped his arm twice with his hand. Then she walked past her father. Slowly and silently. Go to the little courtyard that belongs to her

Not much. From the rear, there was a roar from Yuechi Zhengkong: "Keep up, you don't need to say!" ”

Just like the peaceful courtyard over there in my memory. Peaceful room.

Smoked sat on the ground. Gently untie your clothes.

Lights come in from outside. Faint human voices. But she didn't care about that. Fang just shot outside. After injuring a few people. They probably didn't dare to come in again. She didn't want to hear anything she said. It doesn't matter anymore. This is no longer her world. It's no longer the world she wants to live in

The body hurts. There is a strong sense of tiredness. Some of the wounds were still bleeding. She took off her clothes. Dry the towel in the basin with one hand. Start wiping blood and dust from your body. Water hurts when it comes into contact with the wound. But there is peace in my heart. Everything that needs to be done has been done. I'm so tired. But then it's all about relaxation. She thought. He hummed softly between his noses. It's a lullaby that my mother sang when I was a child.

At all costs. Things to do. It has been done. In the eyes of his father. I've become a great person. The test questions left by the teacher have also been completed. Mother. Kaoru is tired. Although it was tiring and painful. But it's already possible, right?

She wiped herself. Thinking about what used to be. I want to be small. I miss my mother. I think about crying when I was tired and bruised from chasing my peers. I want to be arrested by my uncle and go to China. I think of the little boy I met for the first time. I think about the three years of happiness later. Thinking of Jiaming, he said, "I like you too". I thought of his farewell to this world as bright as the sunset. For the next four years. She had to hide alone in the dark. Lonely memories of all this.

Now. There is no need to endure any longer

Wiped the body. Combed the hair. There was blood in some places. But it doesn't matter. That's all done. She wore what her mother had left behind in front of the mirror. A big red kimono that used to be my favorite. I remember four years ago. Jia Minglai also saw this dress. I watched it for a long time. I guess I like it too.

Sit down in bed. She picked up the patched panda doll next to her pillow and gently hugged it. It was the first doll she ever got in her life. I got it when I went to the playground with Jiaming that time. The quality itself is not good. Six or seven years have passed. It's old and worn. She made it up carefully. Every ball of cotton wool stuffed inside was reluctant to be thrown away. She hugged for a while. The spirit is in a trance. By the last sobriety. She pulled out the knife under her pillow

"Teacher"

In a trance. Jia Ming appeared beside her. He took her knife-wielding hand. Then he whispered to her: "Well done." ”

It was the first time he had complimented her like this. So she laughed