Kurozuka

Kurozuka

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As we departed from our head temple...

...day after day without end,

we traveled towards the Mutsu Province that we had barely heard of,

and we finally arrived at the plain of Adachi-ga-hara.

Chapter I The Plain of Adachi-ga-hara

Kuro-sama.

Those people were not the soldiers from Kamakura.

They weren't.

But your brother is not the only one who wants to kill you.

Who knows what other groups of people might want to kill you.

You are right.

Ever since Minamoto clan took power from Taira clan,

my life has been in the utmost danger.

Benkei, you might save your own life if you take my head and run.

Kuro-sama!

We have lived and fought well.

Hence, I have no regrets if my life ends here.

What are you saying?

What's wrong, Benkei?

Kuro-sama, there is a light over there.

Light? Our pursuers?

No.

That light is not moving.

It must be light from dwellings.

Who would have thought that people would live in the middle of such a mountain?

There must be other people besides us who have escaped and survived the war.

It's going to be dark soon, and we are running out of water.

If there is someone living there, we might ask them to let us to stay for a night.

However, just in case,

allow me to assume your name.

Are there any people here?

Hey!

Hey!

Would anyone of this house come out?

Yes.

What is it?

Who are you?

Hmm.

I am from Kumano of Ki Province. I am a monk traveling throughout the provinces.

My name is Kuro-bo.

It got dark just as we were passing the mountains.

If it doesn't bother you, may we stay here and sleep on the floor or in the attic,

just for this night?

We promise not to be a burden.

Your companion...

How do you feel?

You have a high fever.

It's bad.

How is he?

Is he your disciple?

Yes.

You have a noble quality in you that cannot be concealed.

It is as if he is your disciple.

It will be fine.

In return for letting you staying here, I have a request.

There is a room behind this house.

There lies my sleeping chamber, which is not usually kept in the best condition.

I like to ask you not to peek inside that room under any circumstances.

It is your house. We understand.

If you can keep your promise,

I do not mind you staying here as long as you like.

What is your name?

I am Kuromitsu.

Is he not getting better?

He has yet to recover.

I am going down the mountain to buy some medicine.

Please look after him while I am gone.