"There are also very few records about this in the Kamisato Clan, as if they were deliberately destroyed," Ayaka echoed.
"The lingering Fatui, why are they everywhere?" Raiden Ei appeared very angry, her two slender purple eyebrows directly furrowing into a knot.
There was no other way. It seemed she could only find this Tenmoku school successor to forge the Sword billet. Now she just hoped the other party's technique could meet her standards, otherwise, this katana would have to be put aside for some time.
"Forget it, this isn't your Kamisato Clan's fault."
"Of course it's not their fault! Speaking of which, the Kamisato Clan was also a victim of that incident. Otherwise, Ayaka wouldn't have had to bear the heavy responsibility of revitalizing the family at such a young age," Shiki said.
"But speaking of which, why did you suddenly ask about swordsmiths?"
"Nothing, I just think that you, as my Side Attendant, shouldn't use such a damaged Sword."
Raiden Ei was truly speaking against her heart this time. She clearly wanted to mold the other party into an existence with the same or even greater strength as herself, which was also to satisfy her selfish desires.
Her older sister had dissipated due to weakness in combat, so her older sister's successor could not repeat the same mistake.
And besides one's own power, weapons are also a major factor in increasing strength. A good weapon can greatly stimulate the wielder's potential, thereby making them stronger quickly.
The slender katana she had planned was meant to serve this purpose.
"Heh, actually, I don't have many requirements for a katana, as long as it's usable," Shiki said, quite indifferently.
Having gone through many battles, big and small, the Kujikanesada, a Sword of ordinary quality, was naturally somewhat overwhelmed, and many nicks had appeared on its blade.
After all, it was just ordinary white iron, plus the characteristic thin blade of Inazuman Swords. It was more surprising that it hadn't broken yet, which spoke to Amenoma Tougo's superb skill.
Who knew, Raiden Ei was very firm on this matter: "This is my requirement, not yours. A Archon's Side Attendant cannot use a damaged katana full of nicks as her katana."
"You just need to come and receive your new katana in a while, the rest will be arranged by me."
Seeing Raiden Ei's resolute attitude, Shiki couldn't say much. Besides, thinking about it, she could now be said to be at the pinnacle of power in Inazuma, the kind of person second only to one.
Using a somewhat damaged katana as a katana really didn't look good for her image.
"Since that's the case, I won't decline anymore, but I only have one request regarding the katana."
"Speak."
"I want to engrave the Nine Words Incantation on the tang, namely '
Kukō Henkō Karasu Shōmyō Hyōri Hazama Kyoshiki Murasaki Kagaya Tsunaga.'"
"No problem, it's just nine words."
This time, Shiki intended to use the Daoist Nine Words Incantation, not the Esoteric Buddhism version that spread to Neon. This also foreshadowed the rebirth of Kujikanesada, perhaps.
Kujikanesada was the first katana she used, witnessing her transformation from nothing to something, and accompanying her through many long, memorable battles. It shouldn't be abandoned like this.
At the very least, its name should be inherited.
Raiden Ei, on the other hand, planned to find time to have a good talk with the current Tenmoku successor. She still had many northlander billets in her possession, but how to forge the billet into a Sword billet would require her personal guidance.
Coincidentally, Shiki wanted to engrave the Nine Words Incantation, and the forging process of this katana also consisted of nine steps.
And forging the northlander billet into a katana Sword billet was the first process, and Raiden Ei was prepared to engrave one of the Nine Words after each process was completed.
During the forging process, the tang is completed at the end of one process, and subsequent processes will not affect the tang, nor will they deform the engraved characters.
Only at the final moment of the Sword's completion will there be a slight impact, but this will not cause too much change in the characters.
Dishes were brought in one by one by the staff of Uyuu Restaurant. Just as Shiki was about to pick up her chopsticks, Yae Miko's voice rang out.
"I say, you guys, you're eating without even calling me."
"It was a spur of the moment decision, and we're discussing some matters. We'll head back after we finish eating," Raiden Ei said calmly.
"Heh heh, my General, aren't you going to take a stroll around the current Inazuma City? Five hundred years have brought many changes to this city, you know."
Yae Miko narrowed her eyes. Five hundred years was enough to bring earth-shattering changes to any city. She was looking forward to Raiden Ei's reaction.
Rather, she came for precisely this purpose.
"Then let's have a good stroll after dinner."
"Good, it's a deal then."
Yae Miko said, sitting down on the tatami very naturally.
Shiki pondered slightly, was this pink-haired Fox in front of her a consciousness projection, or her true body?
Shiki leaned more towards it being a consciousness projection. After all, this Fox had been slacking off in Grand Narukami Shrine all this time. She didn't really think the Fox would run for several hours all the way to Inazuma City.
Of course, the latter possibility couldn't be ruled out. With the strength of a Archon's familiar, four hours was enough to run all the way from Grand Narukami Shrine.
However, whether it was a consciousness projection or the true body, the answer would soon be revealed.
Just as everyone was picking up their chopsticks to eat, Yae Miko just sat there motionless.
Clearly, a mere consciousness projection cannot eat or drink, and her consciousness projection being able to appear here was thanks to the omamori in Shiki's sleeve.
"As expected, with your personality, it's impossible for your true body to come. But seeing you wanting to eat but unable to is truly satisfying," Shiki said.
Hmm, it's truly good. She managed to make this Fox stumble again.
Shiki, having played the game, how could she not know what Yae Miko was up to? As it turned out, the one who wanted to watch the show became the show herself.
"Hmph, this Fox has already had her dinner, why would I care for your dishes?"
Although Yae Miko said this, she still couldn't help but look at the exquisite dishes on the table.
"Yae Miko, it's not good to lie, you know. If you had really eaten, why would you care about these dishes?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Shiki felt a good portion of her fatigue from the entire day lessen.
It could only be said that making the Fox stumble was always a good thing!
"Who told me I have to maintain my figure? I usually have to eat lighter. It's not like you guys, eating big fish and big meat. Don't come crying to me if you get fat."
"Then I can only say you'll be disappointed, Yae Miko. I'm the type who doesn't gain weight."
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