Kimono Restaurant.
One of the few shops in Inazuma that is still open at night.
Jack and Kuki Shinobu sat at the bar, ordered two bowls of ramen and a glass of warm milk.
"Has the Arataki Gang encountered a financial crisis recently? I can provide loan services here. For repayment, how about giving me a smile from Miss Kuki Shinobu?"
Hearing such a blatant love talk, even Kuki Shinobu, who is known for her calmness and wisdom, could not help but blush.
She said softly.
"That's too unfair to you. I will definitely find a way to pay back the money."
"Okay, you can find a time to pay it back within a hundred or two hundred years. I'll wait for you."
"You this..."
People will be gone in a hundred years.
What's the difference between this and a direct gift?
Although she said that, Kuki Shinobu did not refute any more.
Refusing someone's kindness once is being reserved, and twice is not knowing what's good for you.
She only felt warm in her heart, and had an urge to hide in the other person's arms and cry out her troubles.
"Alas, I don't know what's wrong with Arataki Itto."
"Why are you mentioning him at this time? What, has this guy gone to jail again?"
The two ate ramen and began to talk.
"Yes, and this time it's not quite the same as before. In the past, it was all trivial matters. This time, this guy is involved in a major case that endangers national security."
"How does it involve Inazuma's national security? Although it's not very friendly to Itto to say this, I don't think he has the ability to threaten Inazuma's rule."
"Right! That's what I explained to them. Itto doesn't have the subjective intention to commit the crime, nor does he have the objective ability. Legally, he can't be convicted like this, but the Hawk Division who imprisoned Itto not only didn't listen, but also wanted to lock me up. If it wasn't for Sara-nee coming forward, you wouldn't be able to see me here!"
To be able to make Kuki Shinobu so emotional.
It seems that the person from the Hawk Division is not generally mean.
"Hawk Division, is it? Okay, I remember it."
Jack narrowed his eyes and showed a dangerous expression.
He dared to bully his future wife Kuki Shinobu. He had a hundred ways to make this Hawk Division unable to survive in Inazuma.
Kuki Shinobu didn't notice Jack's strangeness, but was just pouring out her bitterness.
She told Jack about her bumpy experience in the past two days one by one.
However, as he listened, Jack's expression began to become strange.
"Wait! You said Itto was imprisoned because of the offshore explosion incident west of Konda Village two days ago?"
"Yes, at that time Sara found something similar to explosives on him."
Kuki Shinobu sighed, "You can probably guess what happened next. With his personality, even if he was interrogated until he shed several layers of skin, he didn't reveal the identity of the person who sent the things, and then he was charged with harboring and being an accomplice."
"It's really hard for Itto, but don't worry, now that I'm here, I won't let Itto suffer this injustice. I believe he is innocent."
Because the real murderer is standing in front of you.
"Really?! Thank you, Traveler!"
"Of course, the Arataki Gang is Kuki Shinobu's maiden home, how could I not care when her maiden home is suffering?"
Jack gently stroked Kuki Shinobu's hair, his eyes openly doting on his young girlfriend.
At this point, Kuki Shinobu no longer hid her feelings and spoke directly.
"Alright then, once things with the Arataki Gang are settled, I… I'll come find you!"
The young girl shyly uttered words that sounded like a confession.
Jack smiled gently, thoughtfully taking a tissue to wipe the oil from the corner of her mouth, causing Kuki Shinobu's ears to flush red.
"Heh heh, you two are truly a perfect match."
Munan Anna, the shop owner, walked over, looking at them with an ambiguous gaze, then handed over a warm cup of milk.
Kuki Shinobu, unable to bear the teasing, lowered her head.
However, when she saw Jack, Munan Anna frowned.
This person… wasn't he with Miss Kamisato before?
"How much? I'll pay."
"Oh, oh, alright, I'll calculate it for you."
Munan Anna's thoughts were interrupted, so she didn't dwell on the idea of this man having two partners. After settling the bill, she smiled and watched the well-matched pair leave.
On the bridge connecting the Tenshukaku main island and the Inazuma City commercial district main island.
Jack actively took Kuki Shinobu's hand.
Kuki Shinobu symbolically resisted for a moment, then semi-willingly intertwined her fingers with Jack's.
"The Tenryou Commission should be on duty tonight, right?"
"Yes, the people from the Commission will probably continue interrogating Arataki Itto and Ah Huang today. There's not much to eat in the prison, so I'm bringing them some food."
"They actually allow a common person like you into the Tenryou Commission's prison?"
"Theoretically, no, but because of your extensive connections, Sara-nee and I have a good relationship. She spoke to the guards, allowing me to visit anytime."
"Sara, huh."
A heroic tengu girl appeared in Jack's mind.
Loyal, brave, understanding, and also a 'milk cap'—an excellent woman who combines the characteristics of purity and allure.
"I always feel like you're thinking unfriendly thoughts!"
The perceptive Kuki Shinobu said sourly, glancing at her own modest assets, feeling a little self-conscious.
Jack scratched her palm.
"It's fine, small is also very cute, I like them all."
"Who, who wants you to like them?!"
Kuki Shinobu reached out with her other hand and pinched Jack's waist.
Unfortunately, she did not penetrate his armor, and instead was met with his merciless laughter.
...
After walking for some distance.
Jack and Kuki Shinobu arrived at a spacious and solemn area.
Several bonfires were lit in the large courtyard, and several teams of Tenryou Commission soldiers were patrolling the area.
"Is this where the Tenryou Commission's prison is located?"
"That's right, Arataki Itto and the others are usually locked up here."
"The word 'usually' is used too precisely, as expected of someone who studies law."
Kuki Shinobu helplessly patted her forehead.
It was clear that even Kuki Shinobu herself felt embarrassed admitting that the leader of the Arataki Gang frequently ended up in prison.
"Prison! Stop right there!"
A soldier in light armor raised his spear, stopping Jack and Kuki Shinobu from proceeding.
"It's me, Lady Kujou Sara gave the order."
The soldier looked at Kuki Shinobu twice, clearly recognizing her, but still did not let them pass, his spear remaining in front of them.
Evidently, someone else had instructed him not to let anyone in.
"This…"
"It's fine, let me handle it."
Jack pulled Kuki Shinobu behind him, his eyes glowing with a faint green light.
The soldier didn't resist for even 0.1 seconds and was immediately hypnotized.
"Tell me, who ordered you to disobey Kujou Sara's command and stop this person outside?"
"It was… it was Lord Hawk Division Hisaharu."
"Hawk Division Hisaharu? Never heard that name. Why would he do this?"
"I… I don't know… I just received orders not to let anyone else in until the judgment of the criminal Arataki Itto is concluded."
Seeing that hypnosis wouldn't yield more results, Jack released the soldier.
Then he looked deeper, probing the mental activities of higher-ranking individuals within the prison from hundreds of meters away.
A few minutes later.
Jack let out a cold laugh.
"Hmph! As I expected, these uncleaned noble parasites in Inazuma want to use the opportunity of dealing with criminals to show off in front of the Raiden Shogun and take over the Kujo's original position."
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