The Day of Thunder

''Yes'' he began to blush ''When I was told about what happened and that the Harbinger would try to take you back I might have said something like: If Jigoku was unsettled by the kick in the nuts it received when Hisomu-no-Kami got rescued then it will beg heavens for mercy should they try to touch ...

Zhe nodded, solemn for a moment, before releasing his tension and his gaze became tinged with sadness.

His jaws clenched

''I made a rather bold claim earlier, you know''

I'm no expert but nine scrolls might be best

Hiruma Naraku wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 08, 2023 11:57 pm

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''I must admit I have no idea''

Hiruma Naraku wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 08, 2023 10:46 pm

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''Good thing indeed Naraku. Call me Zhe''

''We will give them what they need to make the journey''

Hiruma Naraku wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 08, 2023 10:20 pm

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''I trust you, Hiruma-sama. I trust many here. I trust her above all.'' he nodded towards Chouri

''I cannot imagine the life she had to live.''

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Wed Nov 08, 2023 10:07 pm

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''I have faith'' he simply stated, at first

''Power and priviledge often blinds us, Hiruma-sama. Jigoku would have never gotten it's claws into her had Tengoku not turned it's gaze away.''

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Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:48 pm

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Zhe chuckled but shook his head

''No...we might have given her a hand but her strength was her own.'' he turned his head for a moment, looking at Chouri ''You do not rebel on a zeni, Hiruma-sama...that was something she had been preparing for a long time''

''I never met a Scorpion who was not a big deal'' he replied with a grin

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Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:33 pm

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The dragon bowed gently

''Hiruma-sama'' his eyes were still hidden under his hat but he could be seen smiling

''I fair as well as the circumstances allow. And yourself?''

He smirked at that ''I know it will cause political trouble.'' His features grew hard, resolute ''We of the Wu have given a helping hand to thousands of those who have been forced out of their ancestral land or ostracized for their belief in the old ways. We believe in humanity, in second chances.''

That got a laugh out of Zhe

''Very illustrative, I admit'' he returned to seriousness ''But I am sorry you have been plagued by nightmares. On the bright side, the enemy would not assault us so if we not a real threat to it's plans''

''The people, at least'' he replied ''I do not know what I can do besides this to offer a modicum of help to the people here. I know how others would deal with the the presence of Yume-Jigoku...I may not be able to protect the village itself but I can guarantee that the villagers can find a new life...

The headwoman's shadow was silently waiting outside the healer's home. He had some skill in medicine...but the place was getting crowded.

''Heh'' he waved a hand and gave a large smile ''The only things I have been drinking for the past few days are herbal teas and water. Your tea is a breath of fresh air''

''How has been your stay so far?''

My advice come to get healed or protect the people

Don't if your are just gonna give everyone the stink eye

''The daimyos are...something...allright. Makime-sama might be the worst, however.'' he shrugged ''But Chouri is a stronger woman then she appears and her spirits remain high.''

He gave a nod to the scorpion

''You are kind to ask''

He gave a nod and sipped his tea a well ''Well, all things considered. The princess's action yesterday at the feast will do much to soothe the villager's fears and worries. Already many of the more spiritually inclined members of the delegation have said they would pass by today to collaborate and s...

Zhe was present as well, spear at rest, armor partially hidden under a cloak bearing the Wu mon and a straw hat hiding most of his face save his mouth. Beads slowly flipping in his free hand, he faced partially outwards. His body language relaxed but clear: he was here to protect the assembly and Ch...