JAYABAYA: The Journey of Being a Legend
The Wulyu River

This morning the weather is so beautiful despite the gray cloudy sky. The warm light of the morning sun through the middle of the cloud cloud creates a natural beauty for all residents of Lurah Wanua Mantingan house. The songful birdsong sounded cheerful while occasionally flying to move places in the branches of trees that grew around the residence of the leader of Wanua Mantingan.

Although it was still early morning, the busyness had been seen since the rooster crowed. The sound of alu connecting to each other connecting the sign of someone who was pounding rice has been there since morning blind. Dozens of people were seen busy working in the kitchen of the family residence of Mpu Lupong. Some are busy winnowing rice that has just been finished in the mash, some are busy lighting a fire to cook water, some are busy, some village women are seen cutting various vegetables while the men look shoulder to shoulder splitting dry wood as raw materials for their fireplaces.

After last night there was a disaster due to a robbery of the Skull Mask Robbery group that was successfully repulsed by Jaka Umbaran and his followers, who were killed by the police, the residents who were left homeless were indeed displaced to Lurah Mpu Lupuploaded's house for a while. Hundreds of these residents had to jostle to share a place to live in the pendopo home of their village leaders. However, all of them feel comfortable at this time because the security intruders will definitely not dare to come again in the near future.

Some young men and women Wanua Mantingan both who became victims of the violence of robbers and non-believers, directly move to help the kitchen of the house Ki Lurah MpuUploaded because they have to prepare food for the refugees who number in the hundreds. Therefore, they started the general kitchen activities since the morning blind.

Jaka Umbaran, who had just woken up from his mediocrity, let out a long sigh before rising from the bed reserved exclusively for him in honor of his great service to save the village. The handsome young man immediately stepped out from inside the room. While passing through the hallway behind the pendopo that became a temporary residence for refugees, Jaka Umbaran stopped. Some old people look still asleep while some young mothers seem to be bothering to take care of their baby. He was so excited to see all that.

After that, he immediately stepped his feet towards the left side of the house Ki Lurah Mpu Lupuploaded where there is a small pool that is commonly used for bathing and washing. This small pond is protected from eye view because it is right next to a large shady rambutan tree. Some of the people who cross paths with Jaka Umbaran immediately bowed respectfully. The young swordsman replied to him in the same way before continuing his activities.

"Vansari, wandansari,

Look at your heart's adoration going to the pool. Ah he is really handsome and dashing huh", said Srini, the maid of Lurah Mpu Lupu who is the same age as Wandansari, a little teasing the village flower.

"What are you talking about Srini?

If heard by his people, I can be embarrassed", said Wandansari while blushing.

"This is reality. Remember Wandansari, today women must be brave. If you just sit around waiting for the Umbaran Swordsman to approach you, he might even get gaet another woman.

You know for yourself, no, there are two beautiful women who always follow wherever your steps are. It could be that they also put the same heart as him" said Srini who immediately made Wandansari pensive for a while.

'Omongan Srini has a point too. If I do not immediately talk about my feelings for Kakang Umbaran, I can first share the two followers', Inner Wandansari.

When Wandansari was about to open her mouth to answer Srini's words, Sekar Kantil and Niluh Wuni passed in front of them towards the small pond where they washed their faces.

"Is it true what I said?

The two girls always follow wherever Ndoro Pendekar Umbaran go. You have to fight hard to get your love, Wandansari. Your rival is heavy", Srini's stove that instantly makes Wandansari's heart heat up instantly.

Without waiting any longer, Wandansari immediately handed over her work to the others who were next to her. He immediately rushed towards the small pond. Srini who was curious to know how Wandansari expressed her feelings, immediately rushed to follow the steps of the Wanua Mantingan village flower.

Wandansari immediately broke out between Jaka Umbaran and Niluh Wuni who were washing their faces together. Karuan only, Jaka Umbaran and Niluh Wuni were also Sekar Kantil shocked to see the appearance of the princess Lurah Mpu Lupuppu.

"Sorry to interrupt for a moment..

I was in a bit of a hurry to wash my face because I had to help prepare food for the refugees" Wandansari said without turning to the two and washing her face.

"Hey son of Lurah..

Can't you wait a minute? It's very much like you to ambush other people's places", Niluh Wuni scolded immediately.

"I'm busy with kitchen affairs so I don't have time to flirt with men who are washing their faces" replied Wandansari.

"What did you say?!!!

You asked in Hajar so that you can keep your mouth is ha?!", snapped Niluh Wuni who was already furious with the actions of Wandansari.

"What is the truth like that, why cover it again?", Wandansari wagged her wet palms and immediately turned around.

"You are this.", Niluh Wuni was about to grip Wandansari's neck but Jaka Umbaran immediately blocked her arm quickly.

"Enough Wuni..

Don't make trouble in a grieving atmosphere like this. And you're Nini Wandansari, you better not provoke a fuss either. Thank you in advance", said Jaka Umbaran immediately before he stepped out of the place.

"Awas you later", Niluh Wuni pointed at the beautiful face of Wandansari and rushed to follow Jaka Umbaran followed by Sekar Kantil.

"Who is afraid?", replied Wandansari immediately. Srini the loyal servant immediately approached his master by combining his two thumbs.

"Great are you Wandansari, great.", said Srini with a faint smile.

As the sun began to briefly rise above the eastern sky, food cooked by a soup kitchen was distributed to the refugees. They all get the same meal. The food wrapped in teak leaves is the best dish that can be obtained by the refugees that morning.

"What's your next plan, Swordsman? Actually we are still afraid that if the robbers back to patronize our residence", asked Lurah Mpu Lupong while grazing a piece of boiled king banana that was held in front of him.

"I want to carry out the task given by my teacher Ki Lurah..

Soon we had to go to Katong Hill College on the slopes of Mount Pamarihan so we could not linger here. As for the robbers' business, I'm sure they won't dare to come again after their leader is seriously injured. So Ki Lurah just calm down", replied Jaka Umbaran with a thin smile.

"Heh yes too..

We can't keep you from staying with us here either. I can only say a big thank you to you as well to the Yellow Swordsman and Nisanak both for all the help you did. May Hyang Agung always protect every step of your journey later Pendekar" said Mpu Lupuploaded while respecting Jaka Umbaran.

"It has been my duty as a martial arts world man, Ki Lurah. So you don't have to hesitate", reply Jaka Umbaran immediately.

From the inside of the house, Niluh Wuni and Sekar Kantil brought two bundles of black cloth containing some of their clothes. He immediately handed one of the black cloth to Jaka Umbaran. Ki Lurah Mpu Lupu quietly put some silver pieces into the black cloth bundle this morning as a thank you.

After saying goodbye to the leader of the little woman, Jaka Umbaran immediately stepped guiding his horse in the yard. Wandansari who saw that, immediately rushed up to the young swordsman.

"There's something I need to do, Nini Wandansari..

I beg you to retreat" said Jaka Umbaran, smiling in a knot before jumping on his horse.

"Will you come back here again?", Wandansari asked. The eyes of Wanua Mantingan village flower are moist and wet with tears.

"I don't know, Nini..

If the Great God wanted it, I would one day be here. Excuse me Nini Wandansari.

Hiyyahhhhhh.!!", Jaka Umbaran immediately kicked his horse and this brown-skinned horse immediately ran quickly to leave the residence of Mpu Lupuploaded. Wandansari continued to look towards the departure of Jaka Umbaran until it disappeared from sight with hundreds of people Wanua Mantingan residents.

After successfully catching up with Ki Suradipa and his two students, Jaka Umbaran continued to drive his horse westward. As soon as they left the border, they continued to move towards the west, towards noon entering a small village called Kedung Gupit which has a crossing pier Wulyu River (Bengawan Solo River now ).

Dozens of people were seen queuing to cross on the edge of the Kedung Gupit dock. Some seem to be fabric traders because they carry dozens of cloth kodi transported with a pedati pulled by two cows.

A beautiful woman who was about 3 decades old was seen giving orders to the porters to be careful in working. Looking from her luxurious grooming, it seemed like she was a wealthy merchant. One female servant, a servant holding an umbrella and several thick-bodied tile men with a sword tied around her waist were seen around this beautiful woman in black purple clothes. They all look out front.

Jaka Umbaran immediately jumped down from his horse as well with Ki Suradipa, Niluh Wuni and Sekar Kantil. They led his horse and lined up with others waiting for the ferry boat.

Not long after, a ferry boat docked to the dock. Some of the men of the big ship immediately jumped into the dock and pulled a large rope so that this large ship could dock to the dock. Starting with the rich female merchant, one by one people began to ride this ferry boat including Jaka Umbaran and his friends.

Jaka Umbaran soon realized that something was wrong with the crew of this crossing. They all had weapons hanging from their waists. They also do not look like good people, arguably even more like robbers. All of them give each other secret signals through head and lip movements.

"Wuni, prepare..

I have a bad feeling with the people on this ferry" whispered Lirih Jaka Umbaran to Niluh Wuni standing nearby.

Niluh Wuni immediately nodded in understanding. He immediately held the handle of his sword. Sekar Kantil who did not understand, just follow holding the handle of his sword.

And...

Shhhrriegg shhrriegg shhrriegg!!

Dozens of members of the large ship immediately revoked their respective weapons and directed them to the passengers of this crossing ship.

"To everyone, hand over your precious possessions and money if you want to be safe!", said one-eyed man with a large head and a thick sideburn. A black blindfold covered the left eye of the man who was about 4 decades old.

"What does this all mean, heh the owner of the ship?", said the head of the female merchant temple immediately.

Chhhrrraaaaaaassssssshhh!!!

Aaaarrrgggghhhhh!!!

The thick-bodied man with one eye immediately slashed the neck of the tile head of the rich female merchant. As a result, he died instantly with his neck almost broken. Without caring for everyone's fear, he kicked the body of the tile head violently until his corpse immediately splashed into the Wulyu River.

"There are more who want to mampus?!", the leader of this begal group circulates his gaze to all the passengers of the ferry while glaring at the kereng.

Jaka Umbaran immediately inhaled a deep breath of air before darting quickly among the passengers of the frightened ferry. Quickly he immediately launched four consecutive attacks towards these 4 begal men.

Whhhuuuggghhhh whhuuuggghhhh

Dhhaaaassshhh..

Bhyyuuuurr!!!!

Four members of the large ship immediately chipped and fell into the murky Wulyu River. Seeing that Jaka Umbaran had moved, Niluh Wuni and Sekar Kantil quickly swung his sword towards the boys begal head of this plontos.

Thhrraaanggg!!

Dhhaasshhh!!

A close combat on board the crossing soon ensued. Centeng rich female traders also helped and in a short time, this crossing ship has been successfully controlled.

Seeing the circumstances unfavorable for him, the head plontos was immediately darted towards the rich female merchant with the aim of making her as a hostage. But not until he did it, Jaka Umbaran who saw his strange gelagat immediately blocked the pace of his movement while swinging his fist towards the belly of this stocky man.

Bhhuuuuuggg!!

Aaauuugggghhhhh!!!

Bhyyuuuurr....!!!

The leader of this begal group was immediately thrown out of the crossing ship after Jaka Umbaran's hard fist hit his stomach. Either alive or dead, but the head of the plontos was immediately invisible again in the swift flow of the Wulyu River.

The other ferry crews immediately rushed to save themselves by jumping into the Wulyu River.

The rich female merchant immediately shouted loudly at his roof tiles,

"All of you, quickly take control of this ship!"