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Chapter 146: chapter 146 - Free Will

After that, Taufik decided to use a portal to return directly to the village.

Seeing the portal appear, Nakamoto Takeda and Yuna didn't ask too many questions, because if Nakamoto Tetsgu had put his trust in Taufik, they also had to trust Taufik. but not for Tokugawa Asahi. he didn't feel suspicious of Taufik but more of a feeling of admiration for him.

But he knows that now is not a situation where they can have a conversation, so he keeps what he wants to say for later when they're done with the 'situation' they're in right now.

Long short story, after they arrived at the Village, they found Nakamoto Tetsgu in a lifeless condition in the same place where they left him before, with many Tribe members surrounding him.

All the members of the tribe there shed tears, whether they were old, adults and even children were no exception.

Nakamoto Tetsgu's body was in the same position as when Taufik left him. sitting still with both hands holding his cane which supported his chin so that it wouldn't fall.

The tribe members did not move Nakamoto Tetsgu's body, because he seemed to know that his death had come, so before he died he called one of the tribe members and said "Don't move me, let them do it" At first, the tribe member was confused by this but only a few seconds after Nakamoto Tetsgu said this he breathed his last breath silently.

Seeing her grandfather like that, Nakamoto Yuna once again cried her heart out while hugging her grandfather's body.

Likewise with Nakamoto Takeda, the tears that he had been able to hold back before now fell heavily. He cried even harder than his nephew, but no one laughed at him because they all felt in the same situation, crying over the departure of someone they loved and respected.

In this sad atmosphere that even made Rani and Tokugawa Asahi shed tears, only Taufik did not shed tears, even if only a drop, he just remained silent while looking at the expression that Nakamoto Tetsgu made at the end of his life.

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'... Even in the face of death... he can still smile'

Said Taufik while looking at the expression that Nakamoto Tetsgu made at the end of his life. His eyes were closed, but he showed a happy smile, like he had left the world without any regret.

'... Rest in peace, sir, I will always remember your teachings'

"Mr. Hidayat, thank you for what have you done"

Takeda came to Taufik while still shedding tears, His words were unclear, but Taufik could still understand them.

"No, I did this for my own, and about Sir Tetsgu, I just simply conveyed his last word, so you guys didn't owe me anything, it's me who should said Thank you, Because he has given me an important lesson about life, Thank you"

"It's my Father's deed, not ours, so I still have to say thank you"

"Alright~ alright~ let's stop talking and bring Sir Tetsgu to a proper resting place"

"... You're right"

After that, Nakamoto Takeda carried his Father's body to his house, when Taufik asked when the Funeral ceremony would be Held, Nakamoto said that they would do it the day after tomorrow because they have to perform a traditional ceremony first which is usually held when the tribal chief dies, that's why the funeral will be held the day after tomorrow.

"... will you stay and join the ceremony, Mr. Hidayat?"

"... I'm sorry Takeda, but, I have something to do, so I can't stay"

Answers Taufik to Nakamoto Takeda's questions, he wanted to attend Nakamoto Tetsgu's funeral, but his situation didn't allow him to stay in one place for too long, and he even still didn't enjoy Japan with his family, so he can't stay.

"I see... Then what about you, Young Master Asahi?"

"I also have to say sorry, Chief, It's been a long time since I got back home, so I also can't stay here longer and have to go back to Tokyo Immediately"

"... Understood, I can't give anything, but I hope the two of you will succeed with everything you guys did... When you guys will go?"

"If there nothing... We will go now"

Said Taufik, which also made Tokugawa Asahi nod in agreement.

"It's so soon... But I can Hold you guys... Once again, Thank you for what the two of you have done and if fate allows, we will meet again, someday"

"Likewise Takeda, But don't rely too much on Fate, because then we won't meet again, let's meet If you feel like meeting"

Said Taufik, which made Nakamoto Takeda and Tokugawa Asahi confused at what he just said, and Taufik just smiled at their confusion, which made them more confused.

"Ahaha~ it's nothing"

Said Taufik, then pat Nakamoto Takeda's shoulder.

"... Undine has told me that she will make a new contract with you when she's done with anything she has to do, you just need to wait, and Takeda... Stay strong, okay?"

"I will, Mr. Hidayat, I will"

"Okay~ we will go now, you too should go, Yuna needs someone beside her the most, right now"

"... Yeah~ that's what Kid has been through a lot. She lost her parents when she was still young, which was my brother and his wife, and now, she's also lost her Grandfather; she's only had me as her remaining family member. Fate is too cruel to her... And me, You're right, Mr. Hidayat, we really shouldn't rely too much on Fate...

Ahh~ sorry I talked too much again; I will not hold you guys anymore; stay safe, and let's meet again someday"

"It's okay...

Said Taufik, then over his hand for a handshake to Nakamoto Takeda, which he quickly took with both of his hands and made Taufik smile.

"... Let's meet again someday... with our own free will, and Stop calling 'Mr' it's too Formal and I am also still young, just call me Fik or Taufik"

"Ahaha~ I understand, Mr. Hidayat, I mean Fik"

"See? That sounds better"

Said Taufik and then the both of them laughed, which slightly eased the sadness experienced by Nakamoto Takeda.

*pat*

Tokugawa Asahi who felt he wasn't invited, suddenly put his hand on their hands, which made them giggle.

"Let's meet again someday!!"

Only Rani chooses to stay silent and let the boys do what boys should do.

"Ahaha~ let's get going now"

Said Taufik and then took Rani's hands and began to walk.

"...eh~ Sensei! wait for me"

Said Tokugawa Asahi, then chased Taufik and Rani, who were walking ahead.

And Nakamoto Takeda watched their back as they walked further and further; when they were far enough, Nakamoto Takeda bowed towards them.

"THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU'VE DONE FOR US, FIK, AND YOU TOO, YOUNG MASTER ASAHI; I WILL NEVER FORGET WHAT YOU GUYS HAVE DONE!!! THANK YOU!!!"

Shout Nakamoto Takeda, which got the attention of the others, and when they heard what Nakamoto Takeda said, they also expressed their gratitude by following what their Chief did.

Taufik and Tokugawa Asahi just raised their fist while still walking and didn't look back.

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"..."

Afterward, they went outside of the Village area and went back to the Beach where Taufik and his family arrived.

But no one said anything, and there seemed like an awkward atmosphere around Taufik, coupled with Rani, who kept staring at him.

"... What with that posture the two of you made before, it is some secret sign or something"

Rani said In *Nihonggo so Tokugawa Asahi also understood what she said, which took Tokugawa Asahi, who thought she couldn't Talk in his language by surprise.

"!!!"

But When Taufik heard Rani's questions, He quickly turned his head around, didn't want to show his embarrassed expression to his wife.

"... Please don't ask me; I only followed what I saw in Anime; at first, I thought it would look cool, but now I think about it... I'm ashamed of myself"

"What do you mean you feel Ashamed, Sensei, It's indeed cool"

"*Shuss!* shut up, Asahi!... I need to calm my embarrassed heart first before we meet the others, so let's walk slowly"

"You know it's embarrassing but still willing to do it; you are indeed weird sometimes, husband, you know that, right?"

"Yeah~ yeah~ I know Rani, I know~ so can you please don't make your Husband feel more embarrassed?"

"Hmm! Serve you right!"

Tokugawa Asahi can only watch this couple quarrel with envy because, at his age which is over twenty, he has never been in a relationship before, all he has done in his life is to search for a way to grow strong, The only woman he always interacted to ware his younger sister and women from his family/clan.

So, looking at Taufik, he can only feel envy.

"*Hufftt~* Alright~ I already calmed down, let's quickly go meet the others, we can't make them wait any longer"

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After they walked for several minutes more, they arrived at the front gate of a small town. This area is located on high ground, so it is not reached by the tsunami.

This small town also where refugee camps for victims whose settlements were reached by the tsunami.

Several families have left to look at their house condition, but still, many people are around.

"... Where's your Family, Sensei?"

"Hmm~ give me a sec!"

Said Taufik, the active his 'Detection Skill'. it didn't take much time for him to find out where his family location was.

"... They're on that way, let's go!"

Said Taufik, and then led them to where he felt Jenn and the other's presence.

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