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Yasou Wakayama
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Day One - Espionage the preemptor to war
Isoroku Yamamoto sat in the smoke filled room with one of the warriors of the Strong Arm Steady Gang. For hours the two had indulged in opiates and spoken of battlefield glory, Isoroku of course would always recall sea battles and the insane Robert Franko would recall battles where though vastly outnumbered he would fell his many enemies.
This day they were celebrating in advance the bloodshed that was certain to come soon. “They will all perish,” sang Franko as he exhaled a huge grey cloud. “They will pay, pay, pay and I shall dance in their puddles, puddles, puddles of blood.”
The former pirate smiled, he was blissfully impaired. For some reason the Shogun had asked him to head this campaign and he had decided to send scouts to two locations – soon he hoped to have their reports and then he would act on their surveillance, but until then he could indulge in the pipe. He smiled at the thought of decapitating an enemy and took another deep pull from the pipe.
***
Kanaye and Akane had traveled east out of Umbra and through the deep mountain pass. Both were highly skilled ninja’s and they took to their task with singular purpose. ‘Gauge their numbers and try to figure out their plans and strengths and report back to Yamatown.” A simple task – no combat, no assassination... but a preemptor to war perhaps. Espionage was rarely practiced without a purpose – the two loyal ninja did not question their orders – though the source of the Shoguns decree perplexed them both … why Isoroku – the entire clan knew he was not stable – despite their questions they spoke not and proceeded on to where the group they had been sent to observe dwell.
The moon was already on the downturn as the two ninja took positions near the inn … as they had been told there were many men and women inside. The wait was not long before two men stumbled out into the cold night air … both were near senseless from many hours of drink. Kanaye looked to Akane and signaled for her to move closer. Kanaye had not fought alongside his brethren in quite some time – he would stay on the perimeter and Akane would move in tight on this mission.
Akane recognized the two … one had skills with a weapon the other had the ability to control large beasts and could stealth as easily as she … she sensed no creatures near so moved in close.
She heard Omni speaking “ … some golem battle tonight uhhh may go but you know the fashion show will be more fun.”
The tamer Mr. T responded, “I shall be drinking then as well – women of the realm in hot outfits will be a fine time.”
Omni slapped him on the back and the two drunks took into a fit of laughing.
After a few moments Omni spoke again, “I don’t think we have to worry about any problems in Iantown … you know there is as safe as here … but didn’t someone mention a rally sometime next eve?”
With that Mr. T proceeded to hang his head to the side and vomit heartily.
A woman stepped from the Inn and the two drunks appeared embarrassed. Akane recognized her as well; this woman was Kat who was rumored to be one of the leaders of this clan. “Clean yourselves up – get some rest – this is the last night of over indulgence. Tomorrow night we will meet after the events in Iantown and discuss the recent movements of some of our enemies. I expect both of you to be conscious contributors. Now off to bed.” With that she turned and went into the inn.
“Yes mom …” Omni cracked. The two drunks broke up again … and already the two ninja’s were on the move they had the news they had been seeking.
***
Squid was near the mayor’s residence in Iantown. For hours he had sat patiently hidden in the shadows. The death talking wizard of the Yamamoto Clan had told him to sit here and wait – to observe the movements of certain people and try to hear any whisperings of the enemies of the Wakayama Clan. Now after many hours he saw the door open to the mayors residence and he saw two men shake hands … the man walking down the stairs had a dryad bow … a weapon Squid himself coveted … he knew this man was one of the enemy … this man would be the one he would follow …
Isoroku Yamamoto sat in the smoke filled room with one of the warriors of the Strong Arm Steady Gang. For hours the two had indulged in opiates and spoken of battlefield glory, Isoroku of course would always recall sea battles and the insane Robert Franko would recall battles where though vastly outnumbered he would fell his many enemies.
This day they were celebrating in advance the bloodshed that was certain to come soon. “They will all perish,” sang Franko as he exhaled a huge grey cloud. “They will pay, pay, pay and I shall dance in their puddles, puddles, puddles of blood.”
The former pirate smiled, he was blissfully impaired. For some reason the Shogun had asked him to head this campaign and he had decided to send scouts to two locations – soon he hoped to have their reports and then he would act on their surveillance, but until then he could indulge in the pipe. He smiled at the thought of decapitating an enemy and took another deep pull from the pipe.
***
Kanaye and Akane had traveled east out of Umbra and through the deep mountain pass. Both were highly skilled ninja’s and they took to their task with singular purpose. ‘Gauge their numbers and try to figure out their plans and strengths and report back to Yamatown.” A simple task – no combat, no assassination... but a preemptor to war perhaps. Espionage was rarely practiced without a purpose – the two loyal ninja did not question their orders – though the source of the Shoguns decree perplexed them both … why Isoroku – the entire clan knew he was not stable – despite their questions they spoke not and proceeded on to where the group they had been sent to observe dwell.
The moon was already on the downturn as the two ninja took positions near the inn … as they had been told there were many men and women inside. The wait was not long before two men stumbled out into the cold night air … both were near senseless from many hours of drink. Kanaye looked to Akane and signaled for her to move closer. Kanaye had not fought alongside his brethren in quite some time – he would stay on the perimeter and Akane would move in tight on this mission.
Akane recognized the two … one had skills with a weapon the other had the ability to control large beasts and could stealth as easily as she … she sensed no creatures near so moved in close.
She heard Omni speaking “ … some golem battle tonight uhhh may go but you know the fashion show will be more fun.”
The tamer Mr. T responded, “I shall be drinking then as well – women of the realm in hot outfits will be a fine time.”
Omni slapped him on the back and the two drunks took into a fit of laughing.
After a few moments Omni spoke again, “I don’t think we have to worry about any problems in Iantown … you know there is as safe as here … but didn’t someone mention a rally sometime next eve?”
With that Mr. T proceeded to hang his head to the side and vomit heartily.
A woman stepped from the Inn and the two drunks appeared embarrassed. Akane recognized her as well; this woman was Kat who was rumored to be one of the leaders of this clan. “Clean yourselves up – get some rest – this is the last night of over indulgence. Tomorrow night we will meet after the events in Iantown and discuss the recent movements of some of our enemies. I expect both of you to be conscious contributors. Now off to bed.” With that she turned and went into the inn.
“Yes mom …” Omni cracked. The two drunks broke up again … and already the two ninja’s were on the move they had the news they had been seeking.
***
Squid was near the mayor’s residence in Iantown. For hours he had sat patiently hidden in the shadows. The death talking wizard of the Yamamoto Clan had told him to sit here and wait – to observe the movements of certain people and try to hear any whisperings of the enemies of the Wakayama Clan. Now after many hours he saw the door open to the mayors residence and he saw two men shake hands … the man walking down the stairs had a dryad bow … a weapon Squid himself coveted … he knew this man was one of the enemy … this man would be the one he would follow …