1st Swordplay | A Hungry Arrival [Video]/[Action]

[jisho]

In just an hour Jisho was about to face the leader of Uruha Ma. He never liked that masked bastard, just like he never trusted Genjuuro. Each encounter with them left a bad taste in his mouth. But who was he to ask Master Kurei to rid himself of those possible traitors. He had no proof - just a gut feeling.

He sat in the locker room for Team Kurogane. He sat there with his eyes closed and trying to conserve his energy for the bout. Finally when he felt it was time to fight, he found himself hearing water splashing against rocks and something metallic. When he opened his eyes, he found his large body cradled inside what seems to be an egg-like metal bed.

"Fuck", he cursed with a low-toned and raspy voice. For a minute he scratched his head and just sat there. Master Kurei was not going to be happy about this.

He felt for his swords behind him and found both of his Jisoto still strapped on his back with his chains. "Good", he said with a sigh of relief. At least he wasn't a sitting duck, where ever this place was. So in the mean time, he did what an exceptional shinobi should, inspect the box for useful things, gather information, gain his bearings and search for his liege.

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[VIDEO]

[Two hours after his arrival, he decided to turn on his communicator to request help. He was proud and strong, but he had priorities.

People will see a large and burly man looking at the feed. His thick brows furrowed as his purple eyes gave the feed an intense gaze. His voice was raspy and monotonous.]

Genessia. Your assistance is required.

[He was a man of few words and he wasted no time in pleasantries. He needed to find his friends. Begging was beneath him.]

I am in search of a couple of people. One is a young man, around 20-25 in appearance, who has jet black hair who wears long robes and an ornate mask that covers his entire face. His name is Kurei.

I am in search of a man and a woman who both have waist length hair. The man has purple hair, while the woman has red hair. Raiha and Neon.

If you have any information, I urge you to tell me. My name is Ji....sho

[He was interrupted. People will hear a loud and distinct growl. A growl which left Jisho silent for a few seconds. He was hungry.

Before he spoke, he showed everyone a view of this fancy restaurant.]

I need suggestions of a good and hearty place to eat. This so-called 'best restaurant in all of Genessia City' serves portions smaller than my finger nails.

[He then ends the feed and continues his search.]

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[notsoholyspirit]

Hmph. Is the one in the mask that creep just on the video feed a short while ago that didn't say anything?

[As per Spirit's usual, he has the phone too close to his face as he is still trying to get the hang of it. He's only just arrived after all, and phones were not commonplace at home.]

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[jisho]

[He came from post-modern times, though he still had old-fashioned sensibilities - so it was easy for him to search the recent recordings on the device and shook his head at the man.]

That looks nothing like him. That blue-masked guy is too thin, and too small. His outfit looks inexpensive too.

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[notsoholyspirit]

[He nods slowly.]

Are you searching for friend or foe?

[Video]

[jisho]

He is a man whom I devote my whole life to. I will never let any harm come onto him. Even if I have to sacrifice my life.

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[notsoholyspirit]

[He is quiet for a moment, contemplating this fact, mentally sizing the man up, and then nods.]

Jisho, you said your name was, right?

The name is Spirit. There's not a lot I can do to help but keep my eyes open, but I hope you find him.

Or, maybe more appropriately, hope that he isn't trapped here at all.

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[jisho]

Spirit.

[He repeated. Slowly lowering his head as he repeated the other's name.]

Hopefully he isn't, but that would also mean I am serving no use here. It is my job to protect him after all.

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[notsoholyspirit]

Regardless, that is out of your control. I didn't ask to wake up here. I wouldn't think you did either.

My assigned meister is here, but there's no way I'm of any use to him. Guess we're in the same boat on that one.

[He realizes then that he could stand to be more supportive in his response.]

Chin up, man. Who knows how this whole thing works... home could be standing still for all we know.

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[jisho]

Do you know why we woke up in this world in the first place?

Meister? Don't you mean Master?

[Jisho is used to supporting others, so he saw no use in having other support him. Except for having Raiha and Neon support him in his ideals.]

Maybe. It should.

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[notsoholyspirit]

No idea.

...no, the term is meister. At least where I come from.

I'm a weapon, so I fight with a partner. We call them meisters. Never really thought about why that's the word we use. It just is.

[He shrugs, nonchalant.]

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[scelus_sceleris]

Jisho.

[ Now that was not what he was expecting to be honest. Though, his reaction to Jisho's appearance was rather indifferent. Of course, after his ordeal with Kurenai, he didn't seem to neglect that time lines were being played with. Something he learned after a few days he spent in Genessia. A clever man Kurei was. ]

I see you are still alive.

[ Because his flame Jisho still exists. ]

I will send you coordinates. You are to meet me there. Make certain that no one is following you.

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[jisho]

[Upon seeing the feed, Jisho straightened his posture and lowered his head respectfully. He didn't need to beg after all. Happily, Kurei found him through the communicator.]

Master Kurei.

[His brows furrowed at the comment of him being alive. Of course he's still alive. He had no intention of dying against such shady bastards. But for now, he spoke nothing of it.]

Yes, Master Kurei. I shall make sure no living soul ever detects me.

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[scelus_sceleris]

[ Ah as old fashioned as ever, Jisho. He did enjoy that factor about Jisho, honest and strong, yet he did whatever Kurei asked of him without question. Him, Neon, Raiha, Joker and Kurenai...whom had been his flame. They were all his allies. They were his most trusted. ]

Meet me in the forest. The coordinates should have been sent to you. If anyone does, kill them. You know the rule of the Jyushinshuu. Leave no spectators. There are food places on the way there.

Make sure you fix that problem.

[ Meaning there's places that serve portions big enough for a man like Jisho. ]

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[jisho]

[As old fashioned as he was, he was unfortunately forced to learn how to make use of all the wonderful advances in technology. Same technology which the various underground connections they had used to keep all their dealings secret. It was part of the job. Part of being the modern shinobis of Japan. Part of being a member of the Uruha. It took him a little longer than expected, but he was able to manipulate the information given to him and acknowledged it by giving a respectful nod to Kurei.]

As you wish, Master Kurei.

I will leave none of them alive.

[Then a dark smile emerged on Jisho's face. It seems like he'll be able to use his madogu for practice purposes, sooner than he anticipated. He then turned off the feed.

He wasn't the most agile among the Jyushinshuu, but his bulk was never an issue. He trained day and night to surpass all enemies presented to him regardless of speed, so rushing towards the coordinates was no problem. He was fast. In fact, he was able to stop for a couple of burgers from a man whom he has squared a deal to provide free meals in exchange for his life. He would have killed him, but until he knows the situation, having free food supply was still advantageous. He at least made sure the man would never speak of seeing Jisho. Ever.

Less than three minutes later, Kurei will notice Jisho down on one knee, both fists on the ground with his head lowered the moment he arrived in their designated meeting place. His Madogu clear of any blood, and yet Kurei will notice multiple blood stains in Jisho's outfit. To the observant eye, they'll notice it wasn't Jisho's blood. There were simply too many spectators on his way to the meeting place. None of them lived.]

Please forgive me if I've kept you waiting.

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[scelus_sceleris]

I'll be seeing you then Jisho.

[ Jisho was an eccentric old fashioned shinobi. Someone that worked well in the shadows and in everyday life. His large form never slowed him down and his loyalty knew no bounds like most of the Jyushinshuu. In the middle of the dark forest stood the dark cloaked figure, like a black angel in the faint light. His ornate mask hid his face and expression from Jisho and his body language was calm and collected. So, Jisho regardless of what had happened, was alive.

They were loyal to him. They would do what was necessary to fulfill his goals, and he in return, kept them safe. That was the way his Jyushinshuu-- no Hokage worked. That was his Hokage. ]

I see that you are indeed breathing.

[ He dismissed the thought that he was late, or anything of that matter. There was no point for petty anger fits. ]

What have you been told of this world-- Genessia, Jisho?

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[jisho]

[Jisho had his head lowered, but he did notice Kurei's presence. His mask and his robes never fazed him. In fact he thought of them as beneficial. They had to make sure his true identity was always hidden. While Jisho on the other hand had no problem killing anyone who saw him. What's important was making sure Master Kurei was always safe from all his enemies, though he had no doubts that Kurei can kill his own enemies of course.]

Of course. I was just about to fight with Uruha Ma when I found myself in that Bay, they call it.

[Then he stood up.]

Something about acquiring a job, a potions master in Everglade and there was an invasion that occurred a couple of weeks back. I heard people with necklaces such as those that I am wearing over my chest means those are people that came from different worlds.

When I was scouting the area in search of our allies, I found four cities annexed to this place they called Genessia city. Nova City and Attleton closely resemble our own world. I heard something about a gate which lead to Tokyo from Attleton, though I wasn't able to explore that possibility just yet. But Fayren City looks, [A pause. He was eccentric after all.] Homey.

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[scelus_sceleris]

[ Jisho was a proud man to the end. His death was honourable. Kurei had allowed his soul to stay with him much longer than he anticipated and that was a lot coming from a man that loathed the world. Kurei had made it easier for himself, slipping through the darkness and its shadows like a true shinobi. He may have Kurenai, but he was much stronger than an average person. His keen senses, and his abilities were second to anyone. At least not anyone he had the pleasure of defeating yet.

Jisho bowed to him and gestured for the man to stand up. ]

The laws in this world seem to be very obvious. I will tell you one thing, Jisho. From my time, you have already passed. An honourable death it was.

[ He replied not making any move to remove his mask but still speaking in his usual tone. ]

Yes, perhaps, you can assist me with something for the future. I intend to start a full scale investigation on this disgusting world, and I required intelligent and formidable people for it.

You may seek out Attleton and return to me with details of what this 'Tokyo' they call is like if it has any resemblance to our own world.

[ A pause. Yes, Fayren, a simple, quiet place. Though, it was overran with annoying mages of the place called Fairy Tavern. He didn't like that there were a group of brats all out and about. It reminded him of Rekka and his group of followers. ]

If Fayren suits your taste, then you may stay there at your leisure.

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[jisho]

[For a long moment, Jisho's muscles tensed at the thought. His eyes a little wider than usual. He had so many questions. He wanted to know how, when, where, and with whom. He was strong. He trained day and night to make sure he proved to be a useful ally to his master. His thoughts then wandered off to Neon and Raiha. Did they survive whatever blithe happened to him? Hopefully they did. Their master needed loyal shinobis by his side at all times.

Standing up, he folded his entire body in half. Arms at his side, he bowed apologetically. His voice full of conviction.]

I cannot apologize enough. I don't know how, but I ask for your forgiveness, for being unable to continue to be of use to you.

[He then straightened his body once more.]

I vow by my swords and my blood, that I shall not rest until I've made it up to you, Master Kurei.

[Then he nodded at Kurei silently as Jisho was given his orders.]

I will investigate it at once. And of course, my place shall forever be by your side, or where you wish for me to be.

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[scelus_sceleris]

[ It was best to get this out of the way. He did not want Jisho to remain confused and conflicted when he saw the flame of his soul being part of Kurei. Jisho was strong, but it was truly unfortunate that he had lost someone who was trusting. The ones he picked himself were the ones that he knew would stay by his side. He didn't doubt their loyalty.

Kurei's expression behind the mask remained unchanged at his bow. ]

No matter. You are alive now. You will continue to carry out your duty without failure and don't fret, you have been more than useful, Jisho.

[ He replied, raising his arm. In a moment the area surrounding them was lit with a smoldering flame. The flame that shared the exact appearance of the man that had died back in the tournament. ]

You have more than served me enough Jisho. Do not forget that.

[ His tone seemed controlled, yet icy. ]

Do it as you will. Perhaps, we can maintain secrecy this way.

[openflame]

[Ahh! Jisho too? Was this place gonna bring back all of Kurei's dead comrades?]

Did anyone else come with you?

[Not that he was particularly threatened by Jisho anymore. In fact of all of the Jyushinshuu, they got pretty lucky. Some of them were cut throat.]

[jisho]

[Yes. Isn't it such a beautiful place to wreak havoc to? Now give him a proper welcome.

Jisho backs away from the feed a bit as he notices who it was. It was Kurei's brother. Their enemy. The man who caused so much trouble. Jisho's eyes narrow at the question though.]

What concern is it of yours if I came with anyone else?

[This was not good at all. Jisho needs to find the other members of Jyushinshuu if Rekka was here.]

[openflame]

You can drop the hostility. We're not enemies anymore.

[Not formally anyway.]

A lot happened after you died.

[Like Jugoku Tendou.]

[jisho]

For as long as Master Kurei sees you as an enemy, you will remain to be my enemy.

And, how do you know about my death?

[openflame]

Because you became Kurei's flame.

[Otherwise he wouldn't have known right off the bat. Not to mention only Raiha and Neon were present while at sodom. Rekka didn't see much of them though.]

okay threadjacking now.

[scelus_sceleris]

Come, Jisho, there is no time squabbling with him.

[ Kurei is butting in now. Jisho there's a lot of things he didn't know and while Rekk and him weren't enemies, they were still not on good terms. ]

We have more important matters to attend to.

[jisho]

Master Kurei's flame...

[His brows furrowed, but quickly turned towards the feed with Kurei.]

Of course. Master Kurei.

[He gave Rekka a short glance.]

I don't know what you think, or what you believe. My loyalty is to Master Kurei. What he tells me, I will do without question. So if he needs you dead, you poor bastard.