A few days later.
At the island dock.
Yu Xie and Shen He boarded the ship, and everyone gathered at the dock to see them off.
For the ordinary people, such a scene was undoubtedly shocking.
The prominent figures of Inazuma personally came to see them off. Who exactly was the person about to leave?
The ship was about to set sail, and all the necessary words had been said. They exchanged glances and smiled at each other.
Although there was reluctance in their hearts, whether it was the Makoto, Ei, or Kitsune Saiguu, Yae Miko and Chiyo, they all knew that Yu Xie couldn't stay in Inazuma forever. He still had many places to go.
There would be many more opportunities and time to meet, as long as this time Yu Xie wouldn't leave like he did before.
With the sails raised, the ship sailed into the vast sea, leaving traces of its journey on the water's surface.
In order to avoid being seen by the public with two Shogun, and not to miss the chance to see Yu Xie off, Ei disguised herself.
At this moment, the disguised Ei looked at Yu Xie on the ship and suddenly had a bold thought.
She glanced at her sister standing next to her, wanting to speak but hesitating.
"I wonder when Yu Xie will come visit us again," Kitsune Saiguu said, watching the ship gradually fade into the distance, letting out a sincere sigh.
"Suddenly, I kind of wish I wasn't the head priestess of the Grand Narukami Shrine. Then I could go with Yu Xie," Yae Miko said with a slight smile, her tone carrying a hint of jest.
"Anyway, Yu Xie will come back. That's what he promised us," Chiyo said.
"Alright, that's enough. Everyone should head back now," said Makoto in the end.
The ship heading for distant shores had already disappeared from sight, and everyone began to leave.
Only Ei remained, staring in the direction where the ship had just sailed, as if lost in thought.
As the older sister, Makoto naturally noticed that Ei seemed preoccupied.
"Ei, what are you thinking?" Makoto asked.
"Sister, I..." Ei hesitated, unable to say it.
Seeing Ei like this, Makoto smiled gently and reached out to smooth Ei's hair that had been tousled by the sea breeze.
"You want to go with Yu Xie, right?"
She hit the nail on the head.
Ei, having been seen through, didn't deny it and gently nodded.
But soon after, she shook her head.
"But I can't leave you here alone in Inazuma," Ei said.
Makoto continued to smile gently and reached out to pat Ei's head.
"If you want to go, then go. Inazuma has me here."
Such tender words caused a great stir in Ei's heart.
It's not too late. With Ei's abilities, she could still catch up to the ship that Yu Xie was on.
If she did that, she could go to Liyue with Yu Xie.
But... in the end, she couldn't. She couldn't just leave her sister behind like that.
"I still can't. Just forget I said anything, sister," Ei gently shook her head and smiled. "Let's go back."
Ei turned and walked away. Makoto looked at her sister's back, letting out a helpless sigh and a helpless smile.
"My silly little sister... Since that's the case, I'll help you make up your mind."
....
A few days later.
After Yu Xie left, everyone's life had returned to normal.
They went about their work, occasionally gathering for small meetups.
Makoto was busy handling matters in Inazuma, while Ei spent every day in the training grounds.
But Makoto noticed that, over the past few days, Ei had been spending more time at the training grounds than usual. Sometimes, the lights in the training grounds would stay on until midnight.
Makoto knew that her sister's concerns had not yet been resolved.
So, that night, she came to the training grounds where Ei was.
It was already very late, but Ei had not yet rested.
Ei was holding a naginata, with violet lightning swirling around its blade, its speed strikingly fierce.
When Ei saw Makoto approaching, she put away the naginata.
"Sister, what are you doing here?" Ei asked.
"It's so late, and you're still not resting. Even though we're not ordinary humans, if this continues, your body will eventually wear down," Makoto said as she walked up to her, speaking slowly.
"Mm, I know. It's just that these past few days... I haven't been able to sleep well," Ei lowered her head slightly.
"If something is bothering you, tell your sister. I'll listen carefully," Makoto said, taking Ei's hand and leading her to sit beside the training grounds.
"No, sister," Ei smiled, "In a couple of days, I'll be fine on my own. You don't need to worry about me. You don't need to distract yourself with my problems."
"But isn't it only natural for a sister to worry about her younger sister?" Makoto said, looking into Ei's eyes.
Ei's beautiful eyes trembled slightly. "I don't want... to become a burden to you."
"How could you ever be a burden to me?" Makoto said seriously. "If it weren't for you, Inazuma wouldn't be where it is today. You often say you only know martial arts, but without your skills, we wouldn't have survived many crises. Don't think like that. Never think you're a burden."
"..." Ei was silent for a moment. She knew that in her sister's eyes, she would never be a burden, but sometimes, she couldn't help but think that way herself.
She thought, if only she had the ability to govern and manage the country, maybe she could help her sister share some of the burdens. That way, her sister wouldn't have to be so busy.
But she couldn't. She only knew how to wield a naginata, how to fight and kill with the blade in her hand.
"Ei, we've relied on each other to get this far. I believe it's precisely because we each excel in different areas that Inazuma has come this far," Makoto continued. "I govern with wisdom, and you protect the country with martial strength. Through our silent cooperation, Inazuma has been able to thrive. So please, don't have any strange thoughts, understand?"
Makoto held Ei's hand, and Ei could feel her sister's warmth, as well as her sincere intent.
All along, it had been her own restless thoughts.
She smiled and nodded at her sister.
"Mm."
Seeing this, Makoto smiled again and said, "You've been practicing martial arts so late every day and having trouble sleeping, it must have something to do with Yu Xie, right?"
Ei paused for a moment and nodded. "But don't worry, sister. I'll adjust on my own."
"How about this: tomorrow morning, you go to Liyue and find Yu Xie. Spend some time with him, let him show you the sights of Liyue, experience the life of an ordinary person. I believe Yu Xie will be happy to have you," Makoto said with a smile.
"What?" Ei doubted she had heard correctly. "No, I can't go. I can't leave you alone in Inazuma."
"How could I be alone? Inazuma still has Kitsune Saiguu, Yae Miko, Sasayuri and Chiyo. Everyone is here," Makoto reassured her.
"But..."
"Alright, Ei, don't overthink it. Just treat this as a trip to clear your mind. Don't you want to go find Yu Xie?"
"..." Ei still hesitated. "I want to go, but I can't. I need to stay by my sister's side."
Seeing this, Makoto felt a bit helpless. She looked into Ei's eyes, thought for a moment, then spoke gently yet firmly:
"Ei, pack your things tonight. Tomorrow morning, you're leaving for Liyue. This is an order."
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