Akane yet again couldn't quite figure out the kid, one moment it seemed he really wanted to help the villagers, but the next he's perfectly fine to move on. As the pair continued to walk along the road, the ronin didn't pay much attention to her surroundings, for one there was no point in depressing herself, but also a dirt poor village like this was the norm. If anything it was much worse nowadays, as the threat of invasion from the north grew the various lords that rule these villages have pulled their men and resources. No help from the state for growth, and no protection from bandits is a lethal combination, hell Akane wouldn't be surprised in this village doesn't last into the next year. Grim stuff, however it wasn't like a single sword could turn it all around. 

[color=slateblue]"We continue walking, probably will make camp before it gets dark. If there's one thing thugs like its vulnerable travelers on a dark road."[/color] Akane responded to answer the kid's question.  


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