That was… an interesting question. Something Kazuha honestly hadn’t found himself thinking about too often. Hard to think too much about the future when the present along was such a challenge, after all.
And for a moment, Kazuha hums, accompanied with a subtle tilt of his head, taking his time mulling it over.
“Mh… I presume I am simply looking forward to reaching our common objective. To free our homeland and see people be able to live freely and at peace once again.” And a brief, light chuckle followed. “I must admit that the thought of no longer having a bounty looming over my head is quite tempting as well.”
And then, without thinking much about it, as if an instinctive reaction, his hand is resting on the vision’s husk hidden between folds of clothing, thumb brushing over the smooth, cold surface, smile just a smidge forced now.
“But… if you were to ask for a deeper answer than that… I cannot say I am entirely sure anymore. Perhaps I am simply yearning to find my own freedom once again… or to ensure that an old ambition and dream doesn’t get snuffed out by such an unforgiving storm. I haven’t thought about much beyond surviving all this time, after all- and surviving is not as kind and lenient as one might believe.”
But for now, he puts those thoughts aside, turning to the other instead.
“I could ask the same to you. It is… curious, to see an outsider take an interest in lending us a hand.”
( ♚ ) ❝ If humans and spiritual beings can coexist on one region, everyone deserves to find their own path and not have it laid out with fear by someone with an unstable power. ❞
❝ Assuming all goes well with this war, who knows, you might be able to accomplish both goals if luck is on your side. ❞ While true what Kazuha said about survival being unkind, the possibility felt scarce under the watchful eyes of the Shogun. ❝ ... It is a risk that may result in several casualties, but for now try not to lose sight of your freedom along with everyone else’s. ❞ Smile is presented to the ronin, hoping to quiet any uneasiness he might be feeling.