Kazan felt the Bō shift in his hand as Kenshin argued with Shigure. Shigure could seize his body; Kenshin could strike without borrowing it at all.Until now, Shigure had reached the world through Kazan’s senses and voice. To fight physically, he had needed control of Kazan’s body.Kenshin could move the Bō itself. The difference had just saved Kazan’s life—and left Takeru somewhere beyond his reach.“What have you been doing with him, Shigure? Is your job just to sleep?” asked Kenshin.“Do you think I’m a sleepyhead? Don’t you know that if one of us takes over the body of someone who doesn’t yet possess the power of a god, we’ll lose half of our Ki?” replied Shigure.“Because of your sleeping, this man would have died if I hadn’t arrived just in time,” said Kenshin.“My name is Shinra Kazan!” Kazan interrupted.“I didn’t

Jun went to Enjou’s house with the message. He told Enjou, Kazane, and Rika what the commander had said.Isamu headed to Souta’s house. As he drew near, he saw Haoyue’s group approaching it too.“Commander Isamu, I’m sorry I arrived late and wasn’t able to attend Commander Souta’s funeral!” said Haoyue.“It’s all right, Mr. Haoyue. Let’s go inside!” said Isamu, and they went inside.Isamu took three sticks of incense, then bowed before the red plaque bearing Souta Kuroba’s name on the altar. Flowers and candles stood beside it.Haoyue followed suit and bowed three times as a sign of respect. Afterward, they offered their respects and condolences to Souta’s family before heading to the seats that had been prepared for them.Many officials were in attendance, including Sena and her son. After some time, the entire Haruki family also arrived to offer their condo