The March for Glory (RP) part 3

[Ichiro Kojuri]

The march back to Badger territory from mountain watch keep would not take more than a day on foot. But the army of the minor clan alliance took more than that. Maybe it is because they brought with them their wounded, dying and the dead. But it is more of the realization that every samurai of the army has suffered losses and defeat in the battle against the yobanjin horde. That sense of defeat had put a heavy weight on each step to their way home. No weight greater in burden than Ichiro Kojuri, general of the minor clan alliance. This was his first battle to prove his worth as a true general. To bring honor and glory to the minor clan alliance and show the great clans that they are worthy of recognition and yet, Ichiro Kojuri failed to deliver the victory that the minor clan alliance needed.

Even with such slow pace, the army finally arrived Badger lands and set camp near Shiro Ichiro once again.

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[Ichiro Kojuri]

Ichiro Kojuri selected to stay within the command tent among the minor clan army outside Shiro Ichiro walls. It would make access easier for those who want to speak to him. Eliminating the usual security inspection and bureaucracy inside the stronghold.

The first to greet him as soon as Ichiro Kojuri was ready to entertain visitors was Kaito, his second in command.

"It is good to see you again sama, safe and in good health." Kaito gave a low bow.

"It is always nice to be home again but we took home defeat.", Kojuri bowed his head as if in shame.

"You may have lost the battle but the empire won the war against the yobanjin."

"That was the main goal my friend...to win the war. But our purpose was to bring glory to the minor clan alliance. My defeat will not achieve that today. A victory would have given the alliance the recognition they deserve...but now...", Kojuri suddenly lost in thought and stared blankly.

Kaito opted not to pursue the topic which might lead to unnecessary argument. "A Mantis representative sent a message from from their champion while you were out at war. Giving their greetings and support for the clan alliance and willing to give assistance whether economically or in the courts.", Kaito handed the scrolls to his champion. "And another as an invitation to the Mantis court to discuss affairs concerning the empire."

"Politics. I was thinking of going personally to such event if it arises but now is not the time. The other clans might make good use of such opportunity to put me into...a bad situation."

"As you wish my lord. Shall I send forth one of our courtiers instead?"

"No", Kojuri frowned. "We have nothing to discuss there unless the Badger clan is truly involve. Anything else old friend?"

"No sama. If you need my services am just a stone throw away. I will instruct the guards to let the next visitor in.", Kaito gave a smile and a low bow.

(Any character may seek an audience with Ichiro Kojuri at this point)