September 2010 Hakone
A few days after talking to the snowmen, Phantom Ann finally returned from Odawara.
Phantom Ann is also a fairly elderly person, and it is a flow of discussion that would otherwise take time, but this time it took a call from Phantom Ann, so I decided to execute it as soon as possible.
Enter the room and face Phantom Ann. Moisturizing his throat with the tea that was served, he took a breath and cut it out of the pottery and the phantom.
"... what did you think of the other case, Master Sanji-san? He who leaves himself to his own desires and falls into trouble with others. Those who know it and pretend not to look at it... this ugliness is the essence of man."
"You still want to save the people... even those ugly people?
The words of Phantom Ann seeped into my heart like a drop of ichizukushi on the water.
Slowly close your eyes and reflect.
It's a very, very difficult question.
It is easy to turn down the guilty. There will be no mistake in compensating those who have taken their lives with their lives.
However, even if I compensate with my life, the victim's life will not come back, and even if I am told that I am self-satisfied, I cannot say anything.
Can the sinners not even reform themselves? Can he who has gone astray from the way once again walk on the straight path?
Is the child of the sinner a bud of evil that should not be born?
And bystanders.
Some people say it's the same crime to pretend not to see bullying.
Of course, it wouldn't be wrong.
I can't force people to reach out for help, but at least I want them to have a heart that leans against me.
But fear lies deep inside the minds of bystanders. 'If I save this kid, I'll be targeted next' so I can't move.
Among them, there are a certain number of people who do nothing because of such a filthy defense, "If this guy is hit, I won't be able to do anything."
Still, most people are scared and can't help but pretend to look away. No strength, no courage, no pity, squatting, someday relying on people.
"Somebody's gonna help." "Somebody's gonna help." "I can't." "Somebody's gotta help."
I have such selfish wishes.
Various thoughts circle the brain to find their answers. No, this may have been the answer I had from the beginning.
I slowly open my eyes and look at Phantom Abbey.
"Young man, over the years, you can say hello to your girlfriend. In the meantime, have you ever done anything wrong?
Phantom Ann suddenly opened her eyes and couldn't hide her upset, but thought she had closed her eyes unexpectedly and opened her mouth severely.
"... yes. I've done a lot of evil with the exoneration mark in the name of cause... are you despised?
His face, smiling somewhere, seemed to regret his mistakes, as if he were a sinner seeking repentance.
I gently wipe my neck and tell him that I am not going to judge Phantom Ann.
"We understand that festivals are not just about being clean. And I think we should treat the people who made a fool of us."
"I want every sawdust to have a pleasant crack. Yes, I want to. Of course, the ones who made a mistake....."
"Why do you think one of you has a knob?
Phantom Ann looked up at the ceiling once she had tea in her mouth. The eyes seem to be looking somewhere far away, and I'm sure a lot of things are passing through my head.
I don't know. Without rice, people will starve. Then there will be more bandits. Even those who are rich and hungry do not change fundamentally. I hate someone happier than myself. That's why we're fighting and killing each other... what a shame. "
That would be jealousy. As long as there is one of the seven great sins that every man can have, no one can create an equal world.
Each person has a criterion of happiness and making everyone happy will be extremely difficult. This creates inequality and turns it into jealousy towards others.
"I want to be happier." "Why is she cuter than me?" "I can't be rich when I work or when I work." "Why is he so talented?" "Jealous, jealous, jealous, jealous."
People's desires are not limited, and sacrifices will pile up everywhere and everywhere. Until the day mankind perished... that was the future of Japan.
But I'm sure that's because the world is in turmoil. It's called peace, and it keeps changing weapons, changing goods, and fighting.
Had we been able to tackle the problem from this era, the world might have turned in the right direction.
"You know, I'm sure that if I can finish my lewdness and do what I want to do, I won't be able to do it."
"Master Sanju....."
"If you don't find out, you won't get your sawdust. That way, I'm sure there's something wrong with you."
Would you laugh at me for being stupid or despise me for not being able to do it... but still, I don't want to give up. Because....
"I don't feel like a beak anymore."
Tickling and tears fell on the tatami mat. There was silence in the room, and Phantom Ann had a sad face.
"It's a thorny road."
Ah.
"You can't do anything beautiful."
"Yeah."
"You will experience a lot of struggles."
"I know."
"After the battle is wounded, you may die without seeing the future you wish for!
"... from the beginning, that basket. Though all sawdust is frightening and amazing, I will not be able to see it even though it is a good kanji."
"Then why are you laughing so much! Aren't you afraid of the Three Wizards? If you die, your wish will be crushed....."
"Great, I'm sure someone will find it interesting. I don't care whether it's a child or not, if you connect me, that's fine. I'm sure there's something interesting about that. Then I'll be more than welcome."
That's my answer.
It may take 100 or 200 years. My dreams are so difficult.
But if someone is going to carry on this dream, we may be able to do it someday! These days may come when all the people will smile as they normally would.
That way, I can work as hard as I can. I believe in a happy future ahead of the unity of the world.
How long had passed, Phantom Ann, who had remained silent, lowered her head unexpectedly.
"... Master Sanju, please forgive me for all your rudeness. This phantom, I will dedicate all my knowledge to you. Please let this old man's life be the foundation for the future."
"... thank you. I don't want to ruin your fun at all."
"If I can hear that, I'm satisfied."
And it seemed that the smile was filled with joy that he that entrusted his desire.
Hojo Phantom, although there are various theories about immortality, it is certain that he dedicated his life to the Hojo family, so he has seen a lot of darkness.
I thought that the wishes of the Three Wizards would never come true. It's not such a sweet world...
But the readiness changed my mind. Even if you don't have to fulfill it at your own expense, I'm sure dreams will come true someday.
It was Phantom Inn that taught the three wizards the courage to entrust them afterwards.
The relationship between the two mentors is not interrupted for life. In future generations, the three wizards say, "If it were not for him, there would be none now."