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Post by Kitsuki Bareian on Jan 29, 2011 5:10:37 GMT -5
Katsutoshi laughed hard at what he heard from the Kuni!
"You are Mad! Mad and ambitious" the dragon samurai exclaimed "and frankly... I like that!"
"No need for those silent wards friend Kuni..." the Steel Dragon reached for a pouch of koku from his person and tossed it to Jiyuu "Come, say your goodbyes to these courts, and you and I will be traveling to my residential estates in Tetsu Kama Mura. Where we can expound much further on a partnership that will aid us in a truly legendary scale."
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Post by Daidoji Hikori on Jan 29, 2011 8:34:02 GMT -5
ooc: where is the like button?!!!!
Empire beware, steel and blood ... and fire...
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Post by the monk Basufu on Jan 29, 2011 18:20:24 GMT -5
The Crab clan accepts your generous donation, friend Mirumoto. The war on the wall never ends, whatever is happening in the rest of the Empire, and alas, the Crab are not the richest of Clans.
Thank you for your kind invitation to your estates, and I accept. I shall make my preparations to go. * waves his hand to dismiss the silencing spell * I am sure we will, together, find truly unprecedented ways to benefit the Empire. Legendary, as you say.
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Post by Kitsuki Bareian on Jan 29, 2011 20:58:45 GMT -5
(OOC: for the purpose of cutting time- how bout we jump scene forward to Tetsu Kama Mura.)
Tetsu Kama Mura, Mirumoto Katsutoshi residence...
The two men (Katsutoshi and Jiyuu) sat on the wooden flooring, the low center table between them still showing remnants of the meal they just had since arriving from Shiro Mirumoto.
"Tell me Jiyuu" Katsutoshi asked while playing with his chopsticks by segregating pieces of rice off his bowl into a plate filled with wasabi "What fuels you ambition?"
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Post by the monk Basufu on Jan 29, 2011 21:20:57 GMT -5
...you ask many questions, Katsutoshi. The answer to this one, for now, is that I believe my vision for the people of this Empire is superior to that of, well, my current superiors. In order to realize my vision, I need advancement. Rather straightforward, yes?
Now, I have a few questions for you, Katsutoshi. What is it that fuels your ambition here? Why bring me to this estate so soon after meeting me? Why entertain and throw money at a Shugenja of unclear motives and dark imagination?
What sort of help are you really looking for, associate of the Kasuga?
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Post by Kitsuki Bareian on Jan 29, 2011 22:31:49 GMT -5
Hahaha! Fair enough--
We are of similar creed then Kuni-san. I seek the betterment of the empire, specifically, the betterment of my Clan, and to be more precise, the betterment of my personal well-being.
You may call me delusional, but I know that I am what this Empire needs! Rather straightforward yes?
I am a warrior who will do anything, and everything to gain victory over a foe, and if it means slitting the throat of one of my men to do it, then by the Kami, I will slit my whole unit to do just that.
You my friend, your research, including whatever motives and dark imagination can help me achieve my goal;
SHOGUN!
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Post by the monk Basufu on Jan 29, 2011 23:22:29 GMT -5
It is good to know that you would do such a thing... it increases the possibilities of what I might do for you. There are ever so many more possibilities when troops are treated as expendable...
Very well. To clarify more what I hope to gain, for now, it is becoming Daimyo of the Kuni. Head of the Witch Hunters. It seems that my goal is a bit less lofty than yours in that sense. Perhaps one day I might hope to become Jade Champion, but that can wait, for now.
So, shall we get down to details? What sorts of things would be most helpful for you? Shall I build you an engine of destruction? Put your rawest troops into a Berserker's trance so profound that they'll keep fighting until their bodies are truly broken? Hmmm... enchant arrows with the spell I spoke of before? What is it you want? It seems to me you will not want me to simply wipe the field; you have a reputation to build, as well.
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Post by Kitsuki Bareian on Jan 29, 2011 23:52:00 GMT -5
Subtlety Friend Kuni-- First we build forces and reputation.
I have a small operation here in this village that delves in the black market of opium whose source can be found at a small inn, the hollow shell, in tortoise lands, which also belongs to the syndicate i am connected with- It seems it has garnered unwanted attention--
It is my hope that you might stumble upon these den and destroy everything that may potentially lead to me before some magistrate has the luck to investigate the matter.
If officials ask, you may pinpoint that you are acting on a clue left by a bloodspeaker who you have defeated, and is trying to locate the hidden cell of cultist which pointed to the Hollow Shell inn.
Do these for me, and you gain your first step to fame and glory that you so eagerly seek. When you are finished- come visit me at Yasuki Yashiki- tomorrow I leave to be my clan's ambassador to your clan.
(OOC: Im sorry you might not agree to do this, but i think it would be the first step to expand allies and strengthen "AXIS" ^_^)
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Post by the monk Basufu on Jan 30, 2011 0:03:05 GMT -5
I wear many hats, friend. I am, quite officially, a magistrate. If it is an opium den, I will destroy it as such, thoroughly enough that there will be nothing left to lead back to you. There is no need, I don't think, and I would be much more hesitant to, destroy such a place based on the pretense you suggest. Such things leave signs for those who can sense them. In any case, is there anyone else you know who is connected to this ring who can be sacrificed to the cause? It would be good to have a particular name. A rival, perhaps...
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Bayushi Senshi
Scorpion Clan 
Scorpion Clan * Clan Champion * Samurai * Kensai * Experienced * Loyal * Unique
Posts: 1,891
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Jan 30, 2011 0:58:01 GMT -5
(OOOOOH! Pick Hikori! Hikori!!! Sorry, its just too good of a plot hook to pass up)
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Post by Kitsuki Bareian on Jan 30, 2011 1:31:53 GMT -5
There is one-- But for now let it be-- If you do want to drop names let it be from a Clan which may have the most possible resource to deal in such. I heard there are samurai who were detained by the yobanjin? Would it hurt there reputation more if one of them would take the fall?
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Post by the monk Basufu on Jan 30, 2011 20:40:53 GMT -5
Very well, I shall think upon this. In the meantime, good luck in my homeland, and listen for news from the Kasuga lands. You will hear of a certain Hollow Shell Inn being blasted into the annals of history.
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Takezo
Dragon Clan
Shugyosha, Loyal retainer of Toturi, Dragon Champion-in-exile
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Post by Takezo on Jan 30, 2011 20:50:49 GMT -5
(ooc: I'm not involving Mirumoto Takezo in this because (i) it would be obvious to everyone involved that this spell should be kept secret from him, (ii) because he's so focused on the war against the Yobanjin that it *can* be kept secret from him and (iii) because it will be interesting to see this nest of villainy evolve...)
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Post by Daidoji Hikori on Jan 31, 2011 3:24:59 GMT -5
(ooc: Katsutoshi...you know how to get the ball rolling!!!! Jiyuu my fellow magistrate keep on the good work!)
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Post by Kitsuki Bareian on Jan 31, 2011 7:14:47 GMT -5
Katsutoshi nods his head and signals that their meeting is at the end for now.
"Then we both are of accord then" the dragon stated as a matter of fact "I will see you in Yasuki Yashiki then."
The Steel Dragon stands and walks towards the door "Yuuna! Come and assist our honored guest. See that he is taken care."
Then to Kuni Jiyuu; "My trusted servant will see you out then. I would personally do it if not for something important I have to oversee in the mining site."
Bows to Jiyuu and leaves "This might be a beginning of a beautiful friendship"
(OOC: Well I think we have concluded these part of our chapter. Until next time then friends ^_^)
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