âHe doesnât like it when any of us get hurt, Toji, including you. He nearly broke because of what youâd done to yourself.â
Toji swallowed, turning his head away. âI told him to leave the scars. I needed to create an image and they helped with that.â
âIs that the only reason?â
He hesitated before he shook his head. âTheyâre a reminder of everything I lost that day. Natsu, my familyâŚmy best friendâŚâ He gingerly touched his face, his hand trembling. âNatsu said they make me look like a badass.â His chin began to quiver and he gritted his teeth, fighting against his rising emotions. âI hate them, Yin. I hate the way they look, the way they feel, what I think when I see them. But I canât get rid of them. I carry my pain on my face because I canât let anyone know how badly damaged I am inside.â He clutched at his core. âThe scars are even uglier in here.â
!!New Chapter Drop!!
Toji and the rest are heading toward Gods Hall to confront those who were ultimately responsible for closing the barrier that separates their world from the Mortal Realm. Before arriving, however, Nox gives Toji his ârewardâ for becoming the monster he was created to be, a giant sword that holds the souls of those it kills. The Divine are less than thrilled to see Toji again after fifty years, especially after he makes some serious allegations. A traitor gets his just reward, and the greatest enemy of them all finally receives justice.
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