v5c134.1 - Intermission 56 - Tsubaki, the Shinobi, receives a letter from her Sister
“Mother, Big Sis Tsubaki! Big news! I got a letter from Big Sis Sakura!”
As I was having a little late dinner after a hard day’s work, my sister Nazuna came running in.
“Nazuna. I know you have only just been given a job, but as a Shinobi, you must keep your footsteps silent at all times.”
“I-I’m sorry. Big Sister Tsubaki …… Wait, it’s not the time for that! A letter from Big Sis Sakura arrived!”
“Oh my, it’s unusual for Sakura to send a letter. I remember that she was serving at Lady Meilin’s side, I wonder what it is.”
My mother came from the back of the house to see the letter from my sister, Sakura, that Nazuna had brought.
First of all, I looked at the name of the person to whom the letter is addressed ……. Hmm, it is indeed my big sister Sakura’s handwriting.
I looked at the back of the envelope and saw that there was a shinobi character indicating urgency, so I hurriedly opened the seal and read the letter inside.
–To Tsubaki.
Lady Meilin has escaped from the tower in some way.
However, it is unknown at this time whether she was rescued by someone or captured by another organization.
Since I’ve confirmed that she is outside the continent, I am going to Lady Meilin’s place with a transport device.
I do not know the current situation of the transport destination, but if there is no further news after two weeks, I would like you to assume that I am dead and protect Lady Meilin–
The letter was written entirely in Shinobi characters and dated six days ago.
It takes only three days to reach the castle where Lady Meilin-sama was captured from here in Shinobi Village, but I guess that means that Sister Sakura is going far away in pursuit of Lady Meilin.
But waiting for two weeks, isn’t that too long!? Normally, we should go to Lady Meilin’s side right away, but …… I guess that means that Sister Sakura is confident that she can handle it.
Nevertheless, we have to move thinking about the worst-case scenario.
“Mother. I will prepare to go to Lady Meilin, considering the worst-case scenario about the letter from Sister Sakura.”
“Oh my …… This is troubling. I’m sure Sakura will be able to handle it, though ……”
“Mother. We are Shinobi. The first priority is to think about Lady Meilin. For now, I will prepare for my departure while handing over my current duties to Nazuna.”
“Oh my. Tsubaki’s mission …… I wonder if Nazuna’s going to be okay?”
“It is not a question of whether or not she’ll be okay. She has no choice but to do it.”
Nazuna is standing beside me and my mother, looking at us in a puzzled manner …… no, you should be more aware of your status as a Shinobi! I mean, not only Nazuna, but you too, Mother!
Even though she is already retired, why are such a calm and gentle mother the most talented shinobi?
…… I-Is that it? Was she great at lovemaking techniques, which I’m not so good at? I’ve heard that Nazuna, whose abilities as a shinobi have not yet blossomed, has a reputation for being great at lovemaking techniques too.
Mother and Nazuna both have large breasts, so …… I-It’s not like I envy them! Never mind that, I should prepare to serve Lady Meilin!
If I don’t hear from my sister Sakura, and I must go to Lady Meilin, I will need to use the transport device too.
With the transporter, I will be limited in what I can bring with me, so I will have to select very carefully.
……
A few days later, when I came back from my mission with Nazuna to take over.
“Tsubaki. There’s a problem! I heard that the Central Temple is going to send all of its personnel to search for Lady Meilin!”
“Mother. I don’t think it’s a good idea to run with a ladle in your hand. Is the fire alright?”
“Ah! Oh, no! Wait here for a minute.”
As soon as I arrived home, Mother came running …… and went right back into the kitchen.
Sending out a search party means that the Central Temple does not know the whereabouts of Lady Meilin, but …… Then, who in the world took Lady Meilin!?
It is troubling that we don’t even know if they’re a friend or a foe.
We still haven’t heard from Sister Sakura too, I wonder what is going on.
At any rate, the good news is that she is not being held captive in the central temple of that dubious heroic faith.
……
A few more days passed, and finally, the day that Sister Sakura had specified came.
But there’s still no word from Sister Sakura.
I guess …… that’s what means.
“Now then, Mother, Nazuna. I’m off.”
“Nazuna. Contact me when you are sure it is safe. And if you meet Sakura …….”
“Mother. Sister Sakura is already …….”
“Ugh, you’re right. B-But …….”
Mother is about to start crying, so I shifted my gaze to Nazuna, but…
“B-Bis Sister Tsubaki. P-Please take care of Lady Meilin …… and Big Sister Sakura. Also, please keep safe, Big Sister Tsubaki.”
She was already crying.
I understand her feelings, but we are a Shinobi family from generation to generation.
Seriously.
For starters, I decided to go to the only transporter in the village and head to Lady Meilin’s place.