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Post by Takeda Shingen on Apr 4, 2014 22:42:08 GMT -7
There was a reason Shingen kept his swing tight and controlled, instead of just swinging it widely. It allowed him to react quickly, and as Takehiro's glaive came hurtling down towards him, Shingen would quickly raise his axe above his head, blocking the strike and preventing the Daimyo from slamming his glaive into Shingen, directly between the horns of his helmet. The force behind the colliding weapons causing not only Shingen's feet to sink a little into the ground, but also generate a shockwave spreading outwards that would hit anyone close by and send them off-balance slightly, he would then shove Takehiro's glaive to the side and then slam his horned helmet into the Daimyo's head, not to knock him out, but to give him a headache.
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Post by Takeda Shingen on Apr 4, 2014 20:14:43 GMT -7
With his axe hitting the handle of Takehiro's glaive, Shingen would indeed move his axe to avoid losing control of it, but as he did so, he would move back to avoid the glaive as it was launched upwards. With the angle of one of his arms protecting his face, Shingen would block some of the gravel launched, but not all of it, and some of it would leave a few cuts on his face, but would quickly cauterize from his Musou. Quickly darting back to avoid the glaive from vertically bisecting him, as the glaive reached the apex of the upwards arc, Shingen would quickly swing his own axe in a tight and controlled arc in the brief moment Takehiro was unprotected by it, aiming not to hit him, but force him to move backwards to avoid being sliced by the axe, a thin layer of fire constantly engulfing the axe head visible.
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Post by Takeda Shingen on Apr 4, 2014 12:19:09 GMT -7
With the force of Takehiro's kick sending Shingen's axe off-course, though he suffered a change in velocity, Shingen was not discouraged, and would yank his axe upwards to compensate for the loss while simultaneously leaping backwards to avoid Takehiro's wide horizontal swing of his enormous glaive. He'd then simply bring his axe down in a simple vertical swing and use the large flat head of his axe to block Takehiro's thrust.
With a quick shove of his axe forward, to push Takehiro back slightly, keeping his axe held in front of him, like a giant shield, Shingen would watch the Daimyo of Totomi carefully, waiting for him to make a move.
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Post by Takeda Shingen on Apr 3, 2014 19:56:58 GMT -7
(OOC: For this second training session, anyone who wishes to join the Takeda faction may post as well. However, you cannot join this session if you have joined another training thread already. This will be submitted to a staff member for EXP and rewards once again, but the requirement for the rewards is you must have at least 5 posts of decent length, meaning no one-shot post or one-liners and that's it.)
It had been quite some time since Shingen had called together a large group training session, though unlike the last time, he was not waking up his army early in the morning. In fact, he stood in front of the tents at a relatively decent hour, about 8:30 in the morning. His arms folded across his chest, his giant axe on his back, he decided today was a good day to begin the second session of training, especially since the next day would be a day of rest, and like the first session, he would announce it with a loud boom of his voice.
"GOOD MORNING TAKEDA FACTION! IT'S TIME TO RISE AND SHINE, FORM UP IN FRONT OF ME!"
Though most of the members reacted with shock, surprisingly, a couple had expected it, and were ready almost immediately. After sending the men on the usual run, all of the men filed into formation in front of Shingen, as he would look them up and down, his arms folded across his chest. Behind Shingen, just in front of the entrance to the camp, stood one of the Six Wise Protectors, Sanada Masayuki. Nearly halfway across the campsite, on the opposite side of a lake gracing the area, stood Takeda Katsuyori, Shingen's son. Across from the lake, on the other side of the campsite, standing in the middle of a large bamboo grove surrounded by trees on all sides, stood Mochizuki Chiyome, the head priestess of the main shrine in Kai, and Sarutobi Sasuke, the captain of the Sanada Ten Braves. Lastly, located at the back of the campsite, a smooth stone platform supported by stone pillars could be seen, and upon closer inspection, would reveal the platform was riddled with hued out holes.
"A much better response time than the first training session, but we still have a long way to go. Each of you will start at the first area, training with General Sanada, and after all of you have successfully completed the exercise, you will be given a break, before moving on to the next area with my son, and so on and so forth, until you reach the last area where I will be testing you. Is that clear?"
"Yes Lord Takeda!"
"Very good then. Begin!"
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Post by Takeda Shingen on Apr 3, 2014 18:28:22 GMT -7
As he felt her legs caress his hips while her fingers ran up and his torso, his own hands would run up and down her thighs, a slight shiver running through him from her touch. He had missed feeling her touch along his body, desired, almost craved it you could say. Slowly lowering Okata down onto her back on the futon, his body pressed right up against hers, he would deepen the kiss even more, his body effectively on top of hers, taking in her assets greedily himself. He still has to stare at her ass(ets) for two full posts, lolol. They can feel each others assets and tease each other forever.
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Post by Takeda Shingen on Apr 3, 2014 17:45:30 GMT -7
"And no matter how far or long we were apart, it is like nothing ever happened at all, like I never disappeared..."As he felt her untie his hakama and pull it to loosen it, it would fall to the floor and he would step out of it while they made their way to his futon. He'd then work to untie Okata's obi before pulling it to loosen it and let it and her kimono drop to the floor. He'd then pull off his own kimono, shrugging it off his shoulders, leaving him completely naked as he would kiss her back just as passionately. Once they reached his bed, he'd slowly lower himself down onto his futon, gently pulling her down with him, never breaking the kiss even once. Cool threesome. I lol'ed.
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Post by Takeda Shingen on Apr 3, 2014 11:59:01 GMT -7
"Of course. That was what I loved about you Okata-san, despite how terrible your situation was, you persevered through it. I guess... I loved everything about you, the good and the bad."Upon reaching the door of his bedroom, Hiroyoshi felt his kimono being gripped before he was tugged towards Okata, pulling him closer to her as she pressed her lips to his, her tongue sliding along the bottom, while his would search for hers. Moving in closer to Okata after she slid the door close and leaned up against it, his arms wrapped around her, holding her close and tightly against him. He'd then deepen the kiss while pressing her up against the door even more, his warm bare chest up against her, before his arms would loosen and his hands would move to slide her kimono off slowly. Threesome. Lolol.
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Post by Takeda Shingen on Apr 3, 2014 11:25:37 GMT -7
The Daimyo of Totomi was fast, that much was apparent to Shingen. But Shingen had fought in just as many fights as Takehiro, and had seen nearly every trick in the book of war. He didn't need his sight to react to Takehiro, using his Musou, Shingen would search for Takehiro's heat signature, and locking onto it, would quickly dive and roll to the side and come up in a standing position as Takehiro came crashing down from the sky, his glaive slamming into the ground and the spot that Shingen had been standing at previously.
He had managed to avoid being sent crushed into the ground, but the Daimyo of Kofu was not fazed by it, if anything, he was rather calm about it. Amakusa Takehiro was not a Daimyo for nothing after all. With an almighty swing of his axe, Shingen would send the flat, broad side of the head hurtling towards Takehiro, to send the man flying backwards. Though Takehiro had the right to avenge the betrayal on his people, Shingen would not let the man take his life so easily. He too had to protect his people, and would fight with all he had for them.
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Post by Takeda Shingen on Apr 3, 2014 11:15:59 GMT -7
Money in Wallet: 7196 Yen Total Purchase: 7100 Yen Money left in Wallet: 96 Yen
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Post by Takeda Shingen on Apr 2, 2014 13:47:54 GMT -7
"But it was necessary for you Kata-san. Our situations were very different from each other. I was a soldier in the Takeda faction, and you were a courtesan. You only did what you needed to do to survive, and that meant striving for materialistic possessions, for wealth, for power, to ensure you could live. I too did what I needed to survive, but more on a physical level. Material possessions and wealth would not save me, my training would mean the difference between life and death. I always admired your resilience and your perseverance Okata-san. And you do not have to thank me, I merely speak the truth. But you are welcome..."Smiling warmly in return to Okata's smile, his eyes softening as he looked at her, he was well-known for his constant easygoing smile, which was probably why he was so popular during his days in the Takeda faction. As the rain began to pour outside, looking out the window, Hiroyoshi did not notice Okata move closer to him until he felt her rest her hand on his exposed chest, causing him to turn and look over at her, continuing to look content, before closing his eyes as he felt the tip of her nose brush along his jaw and her hand run up along his chest. Inhaling deeply feeling the warmth of her breath cascade along the side of his face, her lips tickling his jaw as he would take in her scent, he would slowly open his eyes and longingly stare down at her, wrapping his free arm around her and pull her closer to him, before leaning down and kissing the side of her neck. "Kata-san..."He'd then slowly rise up off the cushion, and taking her in his arms, would lead her to his bedroom, unable to hold back his desire for her physically and emotionally any longer. His ice doppelganger would close the shoji doors, lolol.
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Post by Takeda Shingen on Apr 1, 2014 12:01:23 GMT -7
Mōri Motonari: +3 Str
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Post by Takeda Shingen on Apr 1, 2014 11:52:59 GMT -7
Mōri Motonari: +3 Str
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Westin Shin: +2 Str
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Post by Takeda Shingen on Mar 31, 2014 0:32:17 GMT -7
Before Shou could make a move against Haji, the referee would stop the fight, raising both flags in his hands.
"T-this m-match is o-over! A-as b-both f-fighters are e-evenly m-matched, t-this m-match has b-been d-declared a t-tie! Achoo!"
+1 EXP to Yamabara Shou and Morei Haji. Both characters will receive a custom staff-made weapon giving +3 Str when attacking.
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Post by Takeda Shingen on Mar 30, 2014 22:02:33 GMT -7
Continuing to remain in the guise of the young boy, Kagutsuchi would look down at Maki, a small smile on his face, somewhat pleased with his answer. Maki did not want his power simply for the sake of being strong or to rend those weaker than him asunder. He wanted the power to kill those that killed his mother, and protect the most important person to him, the girl close to his heart. Although Kagutsuchi could not agree with Maki's first reason, the fact Maki was more than just consumed with revenge, but wanted to protect the person closest to him, was acceptable for the God of Fire.
"Very well then. I shall lend you my power to aid you. You may bend the blue fires I control to your every whim, calling upon them when you see fit."
Maki would feel a raging heat taking a hold of his heart, power now surging through his body. He too had become Kagutsuchi's Chosen. Light began to envelope the Demon warrior, and he would slowly be transported back to his own world. It would seem like one big dream, but the feeling of power would feel very real.
"Perhaps one day, I will call upon you again... Until then, farewell, Demon warrior."
(OOC: Musou trial passed. You are now authorized to use Blue Fire Manipulation. You also get major bragging rights for defeating an almost unlimited amount of ice creatures. Thread is locked.)
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Post by Takeda Shingen on Mar 30, 2014 1:29:49 GMT -7
"You honor me with your compliments Kata-san... Material possessions never really mattered to me. What I treasured most are memories, the good and the bad, happy and sad."Pouring a cup of tea and handing it to her with both hands, only after she taken it and sipped it, and if she approved of it, would he fill his own cup. His eyes shimmering with happiness, calligraphy was one of the few skills he had that brought him great joy. He enjoyed painting and composing scrolls with Japanese kanji written on them for others, and all the scrolls and paintings in his home, were made by his own hand. "Then I will compose a scroll worthy to be presented to a woman of such high standing as you, Kata-san."Giving Okata an easygoing smile that would make most girls blush, the sound of drops of water would be heard hitting the roof of his home, followed by a sudden downpour of rain falling, the shoji doors he had slid open slightly, partly revealing the area located behind his home, letting in the clean, fresh scent of the rain flow into his home. Resting one arm behind him, Hiroyoshi would lean back on the arm as he sat cross-legged on the cushion beside Okata, a content expression on his face as he watched the rain fall outside. "I always liked when it rained in the summer, watching the rain fall, and in the winter, the snow fall... But I most especially love it when it is sunny. The feeling of the warmth of the sunlight on my skin... It was just as warm as when I held you in my arms, Kata-san..."
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Post by Takeda Shingen on Mar 30, 2014 0:13:27 GMT -7
More than you'll ever know Okata-san...Hiroyoshi pulling Okata closer as she nuzzled his arm, he would only let go of her when they reached his home, as he would step up onto the wooden platforms after removing his waraji. Heading into the kitchen to start the tea after giving Okata a nod and appreciative smile, he would leave Okata to freely explore his home, no room was off-limits to her, not even his bedroom. If she did happen to go into his bedroom, she would find it was just as plainly decorated as his home, aside from the scroll hanging above his futon. Roughly ten minutes later, Hiroyoshi would emerge from the kitchen and head into the living room, which was located directly beside the kitchen, holding a tray of two teacups with a kettle of his favorite green tea. The flavor was smooth and not bitter, and would place the tray down on the table. Directly behind Hiroyoshi, in a small alcove, a shrine dedicated to his wife and baby son could be found, with a painting scroll of her hanging up on the wall. "I never was one for decorating, I always had the tendency to place calligraphy scrolls up, and that was all. If you would allow me to, I would be honored to compose a scroll of anything you'd like, for you."
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Post by Takeda Shingen on Mar 29, 2014 21:08:57 GMT -7
"It was. Every year, on this day, I always thought back on the memories and time we shared even more. Days went by, and I still thought of you, your face, your smile, everything about you."The two of them making their way along the main streets of Chugoku, Hiroyoshi leading the way to his home, his arm wrapped around her shoulders, holding her close to him. Hearing her sigh heavily, his eyes would cast over and down to her, a comforting look in his eye as he would give her a kind and gentle smile. After walking a little bit more, about a few minutes from the bar, and turning down into a side street, they would reach Hiroyoshi's home, located away from the hustle and bustle of the main streets of Chugoku. Stepping up to the main door, Hiroyoshi would pull the sliding door open, letting Okata go in first, before following in after her, closing the door behind him and remove his waraji at the entrance, setting them off to the side neatly, before stepping onto the cool wooden platforms. "Welcome to my humble home, Okata-san. It's not much to look at, but it serves me well. Feel free to make yourself at home. Would you like anything, perhaps some tea?"
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Post by Takeda Shingen on Mar 29, 2014 11:21:52 GMT -7
"Ah my dear Kata-san, you are too kind. But I am simply too old for girls to flock to. They don't want a thirty-one year old General, they want a young, twenty-something year old soldier boy."Hiroyoshi chuckled after Okata swatted his arm in a playful manner, he would gently stroke her cheek with his thumb, a small sad smile forming on his face hearing her laugh half-heartedly and seeing her eyes cast down to her lap. It really did kill him to see her like this, but it killed him even more that he was powerless to do anything to help her. All he could do was provide comfort, and he would lean in closer to Okata, his arm continuing to stay wrapped around her protectively. Although he would see her smile up at him after he gave the ice phoenix to her, that small sad smile would still stay present upon his face, but it would slowly disappear, replaced with a deep longing that he had not felt in many, many years. The years of missing her, missing time spent with her, came welling up deep within him, and he wanted nothing more than to be with her, hold her again, have her as his own just for the night. "Of course... Shall we go to my home then? I recently moved to a smaller home in Chugoku, but there is plenty of room should you ever need a place to stay and you need to talk to someone."Slowly rising up from the booth, Hiroyoshi would gently take hold of Okata's hand, and pulling his kimono back on, though his chest was still exposed, with his katana in hand, would lead the way out of the bar and out into the main street, heading towards his home. "... I think the last time I spent time with you... Was on this day, eight years ago... It truly feels so long ago, and something I had longed for again..."
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Post by Takeda Shingen on Mar 29, 2014 0:47:21 GMT -7
A bemused smile on his face seeing her wink playfully, the look in her eyes told Hiroyoshi he was correct, and it amused him to no end. She had always been the best at what she did, even back when he was in the Takeda faction, as she had been the most favorable whore, and was requested frequently by many men. Of course Hiroyoshi had been one of them, but more often than not, their time together did not involve sex, simply spending time with her was enough for him, and that separated him from the rest. He loved and treated Okata like a real person, and cared for her well-being immensely, giving her extra money out of his own pocket for her to keep. Smiling appreciatively at Okata as she took one of his hands and kissed the palm, then the back of his hand, he would reach over and gently brush his hand against her cheek, his hand lingering lightly against it as he heard her sigh. "It sounds like he is a very high-ranked man. Be as that may, the simple fact that he has your love, makes him the luckiest man in the world, that's what I think. Although it breaks my heart to hear you will not have a marriage or legitimate children. It truly is a tragedy..."Though it would sound snide coming from someone else, from Hiroyoshi, it was genuine. It truly broke his heart to see Okata go through such a situation, but as he knew very little on it, he could not do much to help, except listen and be someone she could talk to. Tipping the phoenix sculpture onto her hand, she would find it would not melt, as Hiroyoshi focused on it to keep it frozen and intact at all times. Looking down at her after feeling her head lift off his shoulder, his eyes would soften, filled with tenderness... and just as much longing. "Then stay with me... if only for the night..."Reaching up with one hand, he would gently brush a few stray strands of hair away from her face, before resting his hand against her cheek. "I missed those nights we spent together... Just spending time with you brought me great joy and happiness."
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Post by Takeda Shingen on Mar 28, 2014 22:39:31 GMT -7
Returning the smile Okata gave him with his ever-present relaxed smile, though her actions made it appear like she was enticing and toying with him again, her eyes told the truth, and it was clear as day to him. He too truly considered her a long-time friend, one that he trusted, cared deeply for, and would sacrifice his own life to save hers. Friends with benefits indeed."Hey, it's good to be back. I've been away from you for far too long Okata-san. I would say we are pretty even when it comes to devilish charm. Though I see you have mastered the Japanese art of stone cold seduction, Masaki-san."His arm wrapping around her, it brought him back to the days of past, when the two of them would just lie on the futon and talk for hours on end, Hiroyoshi wrapping his arms around Okata to comfort her, especially when she told him her feelings after her sister had committed suicide. He never once dreamed of betraying her, and he certainly did not wish to do so now. Resting his chin lightly on top of her head, his right hand was never far from the hilt of his katana, continuing to hold Okata comfortingly against him while remaining alert as always. "You need not thank me Kata-san... But you are welcome..."Just as perfectly content as Okata was, as one side of his kimono began to slip off after she had toyed with his sleeve, he would not bother fixing it, instead, he would lift his arm up and out of the sleeve, leaving only half of his kimono on and fully exposing half of his muscular upper body and arm. If there was even more staring because of how intimate they appeared to be, this certainly did the job of keeping people away soon after. "... I did, and I was married... until about three years ago. My wife had died giving birth to our baby son, and four days later, he too died from an illness. I haven't married or looked for anyone since. I just could not love anyone ever again."Though there was a sad smile upon his face, there was also other emotions mixed in. Relief, some kind of resentment... and happiness. Relief that both his wife and son were in a better place, free from pain. Resentment, for the Gods taking his wife and son away from him. And happiness, that they could be together forever now, and watch over him. "And yourself Kata-san? Surely there is someone that has caught your eye and you love whole-heartedly. I would be most surprised if that was not the case."Hiroyoshi would ask back, his relaxed smile slowly returning to his face, as he form something in his hand, before opening it after a while, revealing an ice sculpture of a phoenix in the palm of his hand, offering it to Okata, using his Musou to keep the temperature of the ice low and prevent the sculpture from melting. "He is lucky to have captured the heart of someone as graceful and beautiful as you are."
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Post by Takeda Shingen on Mar 28, 2014 20:39:40 GMT -7
"... Perhaps you are right. We were fated to live, to prosper from our hardships, and to find each other again. There is no coincidence in this world. What is there is "hitsuzen." And what brought us together was also "hitsuzen.""Hitsuzen. A naturally foreordained event. A state in which other outcomes are impossible. A result which can only be obtained by a single causality, and other causalities would necessarily create different results. Fate and hitsuzen both had the same idea for Okata and Hiroyoshi, reuniting them after all these years. Continuing to genuinely smile at her as he felt her legs brush against his and his cheek was stroked, he spoke the truth. Throughout his long journey of wandering, his thoughts frequently jumped to her, and it brought him some comfort during the long, lonely nights at sea. That had not changed, even until now. "You know I would never lie to you. I could never lie to you."That ever present relaxed smile upon his face, it was obvious he had mastered the Japanese art of charming girls, and knew how to play the game just as well as Okata did. He wasn't exactly academically gifted, but he knew how to read and write, something that very few could say they knew to do, and surprisingly, he was skilled in the art of calligraphy. A bemused smile on his face at her teasing tactic, he was certain he just heard the sound of a million guys hearts crushed. Just as Okata had no shame, neither did Hiroyoshi, as he would stretch his arms above his head, his kimono opening even more to expose even more of his muscular chest. "It truly is a little disappointing, but better late than never. Defending Chugoku keeps me very busy, so I end up returning home at odd hours, so perhaps it is not too surprising we have did not run into each. And you honor me Lady Okata. You truly are magnificent."If she allowed him to, he would wrap one arm around her, holding her closer to him, but that would be the extent of his fondness for her. He had no doubt in his mind she had found someone she loved, and it made him happy to see her happy. That was all he wanted, to see her happy. "But knowing you are in Chugoku, makes me even more determined to defend the land from rival Daimyo's, for Lord Motonari. I will make sure no one brings harm upon our land... and upon you, ever again."
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Post by Takeda Shingen on Mar 28, 2014 18:29:19 GMT -7
"Yes, I should've. And that was my one fatal mistake. I accept your challenge Lord Amakusa. As the Daimyo of the Takeda faction, and of Kofu, we will be held accountable for the actions against Totomi."
Once more raising his hand up as Masayuki and Sasuke would begin to protest, both would immediately fall silent as Shingen shot the both of them a stern glare, before they would step back, giving the Daimyo's a wide area to duel, as well as gently moving any Takeda soldiers nearby away from the duel area. Pulling his axe off his back, Shingen would hold it in both hands, his blade at his waist just in case.
"General Sanada! Ensure no one interferes with this duel, or I will personally punish those that do, understood!?"
"Y-yes Lord Shingen!"
Gesturing at Takehiro, he would allow the Daimyo to make the first move. This was his mistake, and he would correct the wrongs made.
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Post by Takeda Shingen on Mar 28, 2014 18:12:27 GMT -7
His eyes softening feeling Okata's hand rest against his cheek while her thumb stroked his skin beneath his hair after her lips brushed against his cheek and to his ear, Hiroyoshi would give her an appreciative look, knowing this was more than just a trick to fool others that happened to come walking past them. "That is how war is. Lives will be lost and blood will be spilled... But it is never easy to watch men I trained and fought alongside die right in front of me. To this day, I still do not know why I, a lowly soldier, was spared, while the others died. It seems you were busy during those years, I am glad to hear you have made a name for yourself, even running your own establishment. But most importantly, I am glad to see you are safe and sound. Every day I wondered and hoped you were alright, and that I would see you again somewhere not in that place."The pleasant smile on his face, his eyes genuinely shimmering with happiness for her success, it was not hard to for Hiroyoshi to figure out that Okata made more money than just simply through sleeping with men, but unless Lord Mori himself told Hiroyoshi, he, and the other Generals, would never know about Okata's other role in the Mori faction. "It's quite interesting running into each other after so long, despite both of us living in Chugoku and never running into one another even once. I'm happy to see you again Okata-san..."
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Post by Takeda Shingen on Mar 28, 2014 17:27:03 GMT -7
Closing his eyes, Shingen would listen to Takehiro, only opening them when the Daimyo and his companion had finished speaking, that stern expression still upon his face. This was grave news indeed. As a result of Masayuki's orders, Yukimura had effectively declared war on the Amakusa faction, and this was one war Shingen did not wish to happen, if at all possible.
"He was ordered to infiltrate and eliminate the bandits and bandit chief in a hideout recently discovered on the border of Kofu. That was my fault, for not informing him that the former bandits and bandit chief were now innocent villagers. You are right though Lord Amakusa, one life is one loss too many. I do not deny the grave mistake made, nor will I feign ignorance on the matter. You have every right to be angry, and I understand completely if you take such an action as a declaration of war from the Takeda faction."
Raising a hand up as Masayuki would begin to speak, only to shut up immediately, Shingen would continue to look straight at Takehiro, as Masayuki would fall silent, a frown on his face.
"I have no desire to wage war on Totomi, not after it has been torn apart by the Tokugawa and Imegawa factions, but as a Daimyo, it is clear defending your people is your greatest concern, Lord Amakusa. I would be the same if Kofu had been attacked without any clear reason why. There is no justification for this unprovoked attack and betrayal on Totomi, and it would be well within your right to fight and protect those under your rule and right the wrong wrought upon you. What happens from here on out is your move Lord Amakusa."
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Post by Takeda Shingen on Mar 28, 2014 16:38:36 GMT -7
Grinning sheepishly back at Okata as he rubbed the back of his neck with his free hand, his katana slung on his back, as strange as it was, Hiroyoshi never once encountered or ran into Okata previously because he had always been busy training his men, doing his own training, or fighting to repel opposing men of rival Daimyo's trying to invade Chugoku. He usually returned to Chugoku at odd hours, and never by the same route. "No no, the honor is all mine. It truly has been too long."After they had settled down in the booth, when Okata looked up at Hiroyoshi, she would see the pleasant smile always on his face fade a little, as a hint of sadness was visible in his eye, though he would continue to look down at her, to avoid arousing any suspicion on either of them. "Yes, I was... But I left the Takeda faction the same time I disappeared from your life eight years ago. My entire unit had been slaughtered by an Uesugi unit, leaving me the only survivor. I couldn't stay, not when the memory of watching my fellow soldiers get cut down haunted me, so I left and wandered for two years, before returning to Nippon. I then joined the Mori faction and, well, here I am now, a General after six long years of hard work."The pleasant smile returning to his face, he would lean in close to Okata, appearing as if he was moving in closer while she whispered sweet nothings to him, but in actuality, it was to ensure he could see if anyone was coming towards them and he could be ready to protect Okata if necessary. "And yourself? How has the past eight years treated you?"
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