Chapter 40: Captain Gulachi’s Call for Help.
The next day, training at the Isshin Dojo continued as usual.
Kuina's incident, including what happened that night, was not mentioned by the three who knew about it. Everything was as it was before, as if nothing had happened.
However, Kuina became stricter when teaching Nojiko and the others basic swordsmanship. She seemed to want to repay Ryuen for saving her life last night.
"Blub blub blub..."
"Hmm?"
Ryuen, who was training nearby, heard his Den Den Mushi ringing and felt puzzled. He stopped what he was doing, picked up the Den Den Mushi, and answered, "Moshi moshi?"
"Ryuen, it's Captain Gulachi. Where are you now?" Captain Gulachi asked eagerly as soon as the call connected.
"We're in Shimotsuki Village, Captain Gulachi. What's going on?" Ryuen asked with concern.
"Our business has been targeted by a royal family member here!
He wants to 'cooperate' with us, but it's not cooperation at all. He's demanding 70% of the profits!
This isn't cooperation, it's daylight robbery! He's trying to force me to give up this business!" Captain Gulachi explained, his voice full of anger and helplessness.