After two days, as promised, you finished repairing Samehada with the help of Len of course. On top of that, you collected tons of materials with the help of those two men as well. During that two days, you get to know about Kisame and Itachi...not so much but enough...

It's not surprising though, you know they're wanted criminals by the way... But, who cares? Money comes first here.

Before those two left, you talked with Itachi. Just to thank him for his little gift.

"Thanks, Itachi."

"Oh, it's just something I found interesting at the market where you're selling your stuff. You like it?" He asked, he sounds weird. He's a bit too friendly right now.

"It makes me feels relax so yes. I like it." You answered while trying so hard to calm your heart beats down.

'What am I doing? I have a goal. I need to reach it no matter what. Don't fall for stupid love again, (y/n)!' you screamed to your inner self.

"We will come again." Kisame said to you and Len.

"Sure! You both are so welcome for that!" The blonde replied enthusiastically.

After they left, Len shut the door and grinned at you while you do the same to him. He then rushed to Sakata's room and you don't want to miss it too. What else? Money counting for sure! Who hates money, right?

"Those duo are sure loaded!" Len exclaimed.

"They sure are... Say, I think they're from an organization. What do you think, Nii-san?" You asked while recalling about their weird matching attires. Those cloaks sure looks suspicious.

"I bet they're from a criminal organization." Len answered.

"That's too obvious. I can tell that fact too."

"Oh, just a question." He said, catching your attention.

"I'm all ears."

"You see...you looks so...how should I put it...um, close with Itachi-san. I'm wondering that he may be a friend of yours-"

"Not even an acquaintance of mine." You cut him off, smiling at him innocently.

"That innocent smile of your's... It creeps me out." He said while moving away from you a bit. He knows you very well by now. That angel like smile can carry two meanings, whether it is that you're being honest or you're pissed about something.

"That's why you're a genius, Len Nii-san." You praised him while keeping the money back in the safe. "So, do you have anything you want to do, Nii-san? Or just...our normal routine?" You asked him.

He raised his eyebrows at you, "What are you planning on?"

You smiled, "We have extra money so...we can rest for a day..." You told him. To be honest, dealing with your previous customers are very tiring but it's worth it.

"Oh..." He replied before tapping his chin to think about what you just said earlier. "You know, I have a dream... I want to make the most legendary sword with all mythical materials that ever exist in this world... And, Kisame-san told me that it's not something impossible..." Len confessed out of sudden.

You were speechless. It's true that those mythical materials are...not just myth, maybe...but the problem is, is he for real?! That kind of materials might take years, no, millennial of years to just forge it so, it is almost the same meaning of impossible now!

You gulped a big lump down your throat before you speak. "S-So? Y-You have any plans for that?"

"I want to do some research at libraries first! And then, we can forge the most powerful armament in the world, (y/n)! With that, no one can have the chance to hurt us. I can protect you with that too!" Len explained his plan to you.

You sweat drop but you just can't say 'no' for now. He looks so enthusiastic about his dream and you don't want to ruin that pure thing. He seriously act like a little child, and hurting that cute thing is the last thing on earth you would do!

You smile awkwardly, "So we will visit the library tomorrow?"

He smiled brightly, "Yes! And we will find a lot of information about this materials!"

'Aahhh... he's too excited and you can't turn back now. Maybe, it will be interesting as well.' You thought to yourself, if luck hits you in the right spot, you will have a rare experience for refining that rare weapon. If not, you may gain more knowledge about history or about smithing. So, there will be no lost at all. It seems find...

You then form a wide smile at the blonde, "Let's do it, Nii-san!"

"Yes!"

***

"I'm so tired, (y/n)..."

You sweat dropped, "Aren't you the one who gave this idea yesterday, Nii-san? We're here for only 30 minutes." You said while reading your book. This is actually fun, maybe...myths aren't really myths after all.

"But... I want to search more about it, now!" Len whined to you.

"We can do that but first, we should gather the information we need for searching those materials," you sighed at him.

"But, what if... it's just part of fairytale? What if those things never exist?" Len said while looking down, he finally seeing the reality now.

However, this is not the Len that you know. Len that you know is a man who will never give up without trying. This is just the first step! The chance is always there! You will always have the chance while you're still living. That's what life is. It's a journey that teaches us incredible things and philosophy, it makes us who we are. Maybe, that will lead you to the answer of your big question as well...

"We will never lose anything if we try." You said, strict and stern this time. Being weak isn't a way of living in this cruel world. Only strong ones will survive and find the true meaning in life.

"B-But-"

"If you want to withdraw from this task, I'll take care of it for you, Nii-san. Eventhough...this is your dream..." You said, smirking at him. He will easily fell with your mocking words. That's man for you, ego is bigger than anything.

"B-But..." He started to raise his voice now and you can clearly see how he's clenching his teeth right now. Well, that's pretty quick.

"I understand, Nii-san... If you think it will waste your time, I get it. I will search for..." You look at the page that contains a lot of detailed information about something...that catches your attention for awhile now. "...v-venomie? Venomia? Wait, how to pronounce this again?"

Len's eyebrows twitch looking at you. He leans closer to you and read the word for you, "V-Venomania? Venomania of... Asmodian?"

"Wow! You manage to read that? That kanji is very rare..." You said while spelling the words again. ゔぇのまにあ (venomania ) and アモヂ案、well that's new for you... It sounds a bit foreign as well.

"Sakata-san often showed some of these weird words to me as well when I was young. I think it helps a lot now... So, it said from here..."

One of the cursed fragment that seals a demonic host within it. A very strong vessel for the demon... Sharp, cut through clothes, especially women's and the sign of a man's essence.

"Is this some kind of riddle?" Len asked while scanning the page again before turning to the next one.

One of the most antique, prestigious and valuable gears for the noble of the Duke's descendants. However, the curse is not the real punishment for them.

Len looks pretty confused with the text, same goes with you this time. You take out your note book and write down some important info here, cursed fragment, vessel for the demon, sign of a man's essence, Duke's descendants and punishment.

You looked through the pages once again while doing some complicated maths in you head. "Hhmm...what kind of shape does this fragment looks like..." You said while tapping the table with your index finger.

Len then point on some important words to you, "Let's focus on the characteristics first,  it says that it is sharp, cut through clothes, especially women's?"

You tapped the table again, "A sign of a man's essence..." You think again. Then, you look at your foster brother, "What is the first thing that came to your mind when you see the word sharp, Len Nii-san?"

He looked down, holding his chin up, thinking very deeply about it. "Knife, sword, don't forget about cut through clothes as well. But...what does it means by highlighting women here? And what does the sign of a man's essence thing is?"

You think about it again, women's clothes, man's essence... "Lust?"

"Huh?" Len who doesn't understand with where you're coming from with the idea just look at you like you're crazy. "What does this thing have to do with lust?"

You still having your hand at your chin, without even looking at the blonde beside you, you summarize what you understand with that weird words. "A man's absolute desire usually have something to do with women, so that's where the phrase women's clothes comes from. And the man's essence-"

"Okay I got it." Len halted you from telling the rest, he's clearly blushing at that moment. "So...to make it simple, this cursed fragment is owned by a...duke who's always in heat?" He asked to confirm that what he got in mind is the same as your's.

You nodded at him. "Yes, that's what I understand too, but...I'm still curious about this punishment to be honest..." You muttered to him while scanning the said word again and again.

"Huh? I'm more curious about what does this fragment looks like, himouto. And of course it's specialty!"

You rolled your eyes at him before continue to read the rest of the page but you just meet a dead end. "There's nothing about that lustful duke or anything here..." You said while putting the book away.

Len then smiled brightly as a sign that he finally figured something out. "Let's shrink our research field about it, himouto!"

"What do you mean?"

"Let's find something about this mad duke or something that have to do with venomania or asmodian this time!" He explained to you.

You smirked, "It's very rare for you to be a man that sounds so intellectual, Len Nii-san..."

"I'm so excited about it! How can I give up without even searching yet!" He said before running to the bookshelves and started with his search.

You just look at him from afar. He's too enthusiastic about it. "Huh, says a guy who already gave up just now..."

Then, that is when a very interesting book caught your eyes. Evil's chronicles: the origin of Malice. Without wasting any of time, you took the book and flipped the cover before reading the next page. You smirked, "Library should be my favorite place now... So, will this be the answer?"

***

After about four hours being at the library and Len didn't find anything he wanted, you decided to go back home, but with another stop in your head.

You already asked the librarian in charge about the books there and you found out that there's actually something that can be traded with the library in order to have the book that caught your attention earlier. You really want that old book to be in your possession and you will get it no matter what now.

"I'm afraid I can't do that, miss..."

"But, I really need this book." You pleaded to the young woman.

"B-But-"

You leaned closer to her and whispered, "I'm actually a merchant, young lady. I can give you money or any of my special creation for free just for you. Or..." You leaned back and closed your eyes, "...this world is full of war and blood is being spilled almost every where. There's no peace in this world..." You paused to look at the confused girl in front of you. She doesn't stop you so, it's a green light for you to go on. "Your poor family should have extra protection, especially from all those thugs, young one."

Here eyes widened at you. "H-How did you know?"

Bingo, bullseye. The news about those idiot thugs that keep running wild around this area was spread even faster than lightning. Almost everyone fears these scums.

"I can provide some traps at your house and make some weapons so that you and your family members could put them away in the name of justice." You told her with a sweet innocent smile on your face. This is going smoothly, now it's time to add up some spice. "...if I recall properly, there's a huge amount of reward for whoever capable to catch those thugs, right? I think... One million ryo? I think that's the smallest amount..."

The librarian's eyes sparkles in excitement to hear that. Of course, those thugs keep asking for money from tee villagers and her family must be so tight on money as well. In this kind of world, all you need is a good brain, that's all.

"I-Is that okay, miss-"

"Mitsurugi."

Her eyes once again widened in surprise to hear your name. It seems you're too famous now, eventhough it's just your last name but, it is a good weapon in every cases.

"So? Can I have the direction to your house?"

"S-Sure, Mitsurugi-sama!"

"Oi, (y/n)! Let's go back already!" Len whined at you.

"I told you to go back first, Nii-san but you're the one who insisted to tag along with me." You snapped him.

"But, where are you going actually?" He asked again.

"To help the poor, Nii-san."

"Heh, I don't believe in you. Being a merchant, it's rare for us to do any charity, himouto. Now tell me, what is your plan?!"

You smirked, "I finally found our next step to make the ultimate legendary sword..."

'Which will lighten my path to seek the true meaning of evil as well...'