The Day of Thunder

The Hiruma rose from the bath. "Talking to you helped... it really did Sora-san," the Crab offered a genuine smile to the old man. "You've given much to think and much to plan in regards to my future trips." He dries himself and begins to get dressed. "And don't think I forgot. When we win I'll hope...

"I will make a point to visit their city. Chuchu said she'd show me around and, to be perfectly honest, anything that can't be corrupted by the enemy is a friend of mine if I've ever seen one," He chuckled "I have quite a few places to visit now. Maybe too many. But I do intend to live to see them. ...

He turned his gaze towards the pond and shrugged. "We have received the blessings of the Nezumi, the favor of Heaven and the trust of our fellow men," he answered. "Yet the path ahead of us will still be hard. It will still be filled with peril. I think the best preparation is to steel our hearts an...

"I am glad. I see you've met Chuchu? She is so brave and just so precious. I think she is small even for the Nezumi." His tone shows genuine affection for the small rat folk, seems like this Crab doesn't hate the Nezumi. "I'd like to visit their capital one day. See the Empire that Was. I heard that...

IC chain is something that is key.

If anyone played Five Rings Online around 16 years ago, you'd be familiar with the small IC chain thread we had to keep in our PFs hehehe

Naraku smiled when he saw the familiar face of the Zhe.

"Zhe-san," he smiled as he exhaled another cloud of white smoke. "Or should I call you the Thunder of Mercy?"

He laughed softly before sighing. "What a weird day."

Naraku smiled at the words of Chuchu, giving her a small nod after she concluded her blessing. He also wanted to hug her and give her dumplings but the gravity of the proceedings might be harmed by that activity. Snip He blushed at his words and nodded. "We will win Sora-san," his eyes moving toward...

As she was passed over, for a brief moment Yukara felt a pang of frustration, of rage. The dark voices which followed bubbled up, hissing in their envy, their poison. She gazed at her freshly returned hand, and could only ponder that being removed and returned had not washed it clean - she was stil...

We might be in endgame but there's always time to socialize

ME - Sleeping Garden: https://dayofthunder.fallenash.com/view ... f=19&t=926

Naraku sat next to the lake with a blank expression; wordlessly he retrieved his kiseru and lighted it, taking a few puffs from the pipe before exhaling a thick cloud of white smoke. Thunder The word crossed his mind still sounding like a dream to the young Hiruma. He looked at the lake, his reflect...

Satsuki's Fire spell that is in the Vermillion Bird scroll. Honor of the Thunders [new spell] Ring/Mastery: Fire 3 [Battle] Range: 30' Area of Effect: Targets up to Shugenja School Rank Duration: 5 Rounds Raises: Targets (+1), Duration (+1 Round per Raise), Range (+10' per Raise) This spell invokes...

Naraku looks towards Otaku. He had fought once next to the Ki Rin, in the fight that would become the turning point for his life, so it was fitting that this fight would also count with her during this event.

He nodded at her approvingly.

Yoshitsune Ayako wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:27 pm

Snip

His cheeks flared at her display. Still, it felt good to receive cheers for once.

He caressed the hilt of his new fan, finding satisfaction in his new role. Had the future always been this bright?

Naraku's eyes widened as the woman stopped in front of him. He stumbled to find any words, merely managing to produce a simple nod.

"I don't know what to say. It is an honor"

He finally managed to word, before looking towards Ai and producing a small smile.

He would make sure she survives.

Nanzi Ai wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:27 pm

Ai let out a breath she was unaware she was holding and said, "I am humbled, Little Teacher."

Naraku gazes at Ai with happiness. If there was someone that deserved it, it was her.

"They all blaze their own path, huh?"

He smirked

"You said one of your children is learning with the Nezumi?"

He seemed genuinely surprised

Naraku felt his mind expand as Satsuki commanded her Kami to assist him. His mind raced through his formulas and concoctions, recognising which would be the best ingredients to add to the make the perfect ink. He removed the bandages from his left arm, revealing the scarred member. He drew his knife...

He relaxed and covered her with his arms. The night might be long and full of terrors, but they would see it through.

/scene

"I prefer to believe in a crystal ball and folk magic," he jested before nodding at his comments. "Most likely one of those though. The Hiruma must be the vanguard of the Crab."

"What about you Sora-san? Delegating your duties to any of your children? I think I heard you were a father of five?"

He nodded at the older man's wisdom "But there must be a line between delegating the right amount and delegating just enough." He sighs "I still don't know how my father did it. He could be in a scouting missing for 5 months but he'd have complete knowledge of everything going on in the Hiruma lands."