Chapter 56
Kaiza's body was thrown into the sea.
This was a traditional method of execution for criminals in the Land of Waves. Kado not only had a monopoly on force, but he also had the official backing of the daimyo of the Land of Waves. His control over the nation's shipping routes was technically legal.
So, when Kaiza led the villagers to protest at the docks and surrounded Kado's ships, Kado's decision to execute Kaiza under the pretext of "terrorist activities," while tenuous, could be justified.
Those in power never lack "justifiable" reasons to cover their crimes.
That day, Inari's mother, Tsunami, and grandfather, Tazuna, searched the sea for a long time.
That day, the villagers were struck silent.
That day, Inari buried the birthday present Kaiza had given him as if it were Kaiza's body.
Begging won't bring peace.
But what else can we do?
