Shogunate Meet Topic - Blades

Kimiko finally awoke from her slight stupor, still taking in all that happened. She had already adorned her new flak jacket over her black garment and spoke to the Shogun. She told him her ambition to become a medical ninja and enhance her own prowess. He gave a subtle suggestion about a grand position in the blades which would help her down the path. She thought it over... She wanted to protect everyone and be a role model... She would go to where the Shogun said the Blades would gather and made her way there. This was it, her chance to amount to something.

After a while of stumbling through the chaos of the academy should eventually find Ruby and the rest of the Blades. She was nervous now that she thought about it... What would she say to this group... She would hold her broken sword and bring it to her chest as she approached the group. Shogun-sama mentioned Shibuki and that i should come here... I am Kimiko Verin and i am here to join this group! Nice to meet you all! She would mutter aloud just as she noticed Ruby in a fighting position and backed off herself, she heard of how he fought and didn't want to be in the middle of it. Snap now she didn't know what to think... She didn't want to seem like an enemy so just kept hugging her swords instead of going gen mode on the area. She just looked a little on edge and waited.

Eh, a deal? Nobody was ever direct about anything anymore. Haru thought as he let out a sigh. A bet basically, with the stakes relying on someone whom Haru didn't really recognize. Maybe he saw him during the exams or something. If the dude could scratch him then he would spill some information that would be helpful to them. Wasn't there a war going on? The Mishura wasn't really approving of this but whatever he couldn't stop them. Heck, he didn't even really know any of them. So why should he care? He'd turn his attention to kiba, admiring the work of the blade. Also, he wondered exactly how kiba was as a partner. The ex-blade had said earlier that kiba didn't like to be in it's unawakened form for to long. How was he going to go about waking up Kiba anyway. Hmm...

At that moment, he noticed someone walking near the group. To his surprise, it was Kimiko, the one he lost to in the semifinals of the exams. What was she doing here? Then he heard her announce herself as well as her joining the Blades. Wow, so many new members in such a short time span. As she began to back off, Haru would give a small wave towards his rival. He didn't forget what he said during the exams. It seemed this whole blades thing was cooling his mind some from his uncertainty and guilt.

Konrad alerted Rainer to the new arrival, and he recalled the name very vaguely as she spoke it. She was his planned opponent during the exams. The match he was unable to make it to due to...circumstances. Rainer and Konrad patted Haru, not sure if he heard the boy's request or not. Kid asked for space. Is all he'd say as he moved a bit away, staying well within earshot. He honestly didn't care about either this Ruby, or Kimiko. Hell if this boy's blood was spilled in front of him he knew he wouldn't shed a tier for the stupid bastard. What had come over him? He felt a rage inside of himself, that was unfamiliar. He'd had to deal with rage his whole life, but this rage was different. Just be quick about it. He said to Ruby and the boy who's name he couldn't remember. His voice carried a bit of anger, and hatred with it. To say he was spitting venom would not be to far from the truth. And yet he could not understand why.

Rika observed everyone's responses to Ruby. It seemed Cyrus wanted Samehada, it amused her how easily they gave up their old weapons for ones they deemed to be better. She felt bad for the sword but oh well, it would likely find an owner that loved it eventually. Rika rarely spoke to Nuibari as if it wasn't an object, but she knew it's presence was more than that of a simple weapon, she was a yoroi, if anyone understood living weapons it was her. It was then that Ruby said something that caught Rika's attention, if they lay a scratch on him he would give them information to help in the war, that... was a deal breaker. "I see... if that is the case I will challenge you if this boy fails. I am not powerful right now but I'm desperate for our cause. I hope my fellow Blade can understand that." she said, adding the last part because she was skeptical of the other Blade's loyalty. "In the meantime I will ensure you two do not get interrupted... Good luck, Kyoshiro was it?" she said. From standing position Rika drew Nuibari and and began throwing it through the area, piercing walls and anything she saw before pulling the blade back to her and continuing until there was a large field of wires set up in the shape of an octagon. From here she would strum the wire continuously to use the echolocation and would be able to sense anyone coming long before they reached Ruby and Kyoshiro.

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Ruby would smile before suddenly pausing as if he was getting information from someone before suddenly paling as his eyes widened. On second note, nevermind it seems the old-man is on his way but then again Rika probably knew that. Though since I'm nice and all I leave you the information anyways. Ruby said before removing a small scroll from his pocket and tossing it into the air as Diamond's Null Cloak would manifest around his body. It would conceal him completely and he would vanish just as the scroll was flung into the air, it was only a second later that Rika would be able to sense that someone was coming mainly due to the range of Nuibari. The Shogun's guards would remove the wire strung around with co-ordinate cubes to seal them away as the Shogun made his way to the Blades.

He would pause for a moment looking at each of them before continuing having noticed Cyrus being with a blade that wasn't his original. I take it you, ran into Ruby. That is the only explaination for Samehada being here. It would also seem that one of you here isn't actually a blade, tell me young one...do you wish to join up as well. he said turning to gaze at Kyoshiro waiting for his reply before actually going ahead to brief his Blades. He had delayed his arrival so that he could make sure that things were going well the reinforcements from the West Empire had arrived thankfully so the small pockets of rebellion had been dealt with bringing the attack on the Academy to a close. Still this was only the beginning and death and destruction was still present, it would take some time to fix, the main reason he had called this meeting was to gather his Blades to arms and to discuss war strategy while debriefing them on the full situation.

Ruby's Scroll

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Ruby decided to leave, and he left a scroll. Rika snatched it up quickly and opened it, reading it over carefully. Her eyes widened as she realized what it was, but she kept it to herself for now, as she felt the presence of the shogun, she would give it to him before letting the other Blades see it, and allow him to decide what to do with the information. As he drew near, she let her wires go limp, cutting them off from Nuibari, so the co-ordinate cubes were uneccessary. She hope the other Blades wouldn't get angry at her taking the scroll, but she simply felt it was better for the Shoguns eyes then public knowledge, of course she figured he would give them all the information anyways. One thing caught Rika's attention, a young girl arrived on the scene that she didn't recognize as a blade, interesting... Something about the girl was different, she was surely different from most of the shinobi in the area.

Rika took her mind off the girl for now, there was more pressing matters at hand. As the shogun arrive she knelt slightly and bowed her head in respect. "Welcome Goshujin-Sama... you barely missed Ruby, he has... resigned." she said to him, her head still bowed. As she stood back up she looked at him and held out the scroll. "He left this, I thought it best you look over it first, forgive me for reading it, It may be information I should not have." she said to him. She really hated having to be so formal, but when it came to blades business she felt she had to be as responsible and businesslike as possible. Besides, she admired the shogun slightly, he had a very charismatic presence, a likely indicator of how he reached his position in the first place.

Kyoshiro was getting anxious but when things transpired and he was handed the blade that Cyrus possessed he kinda felt a bit relieved. It was a very interesting weapon in his grasp. He wasn't sure what it did but somehow it felt right. When Ruby tossed the scroll up for them to get and Rika grabbed it, Kyoshiro couldn't help himself. Curiosity got the better of him and at crashing ground speeds he silently went around and peered over her shoulder to read the scroll. Then the Shogun appeared and had addressed Kyoshiro himself.

Kyoshiro bit his lip as he stepped out from behind Rika. "Umm... I had not planned on joining your Blades. I was mainly brought here by your shinobi because I had offered my help in tracking down those behind the explosions. I am of the Kurogane clan and we are one of the most adapt at tracking things down. We have noses better than a Deviljo. But..." Kyoshiro looked back at the scroll in Rika's hand and then at the blade that Cyrus had handed him. "But if not joining means I have to give up this beautiful blade... Well, I'll join because this thing seems to make my blood boil with anticipation."

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Kimiko just stood silently in place as she really didn't have much to say. The so called fight would die as easily as it had started as it would seem Ruby left them with some vital information. The other blade that Ruby had addressed as Rika had caught the scroll and looked it owner with only shock in her eyes... Kimiko was still nervous about the situation but than the Shogun arrived. All was happening so fast it was getting quite intense. She walked closer and waited next to the others, she would wait till she was addressed. It would be rude to just draw attention to herself, she already introduced herself what else was she expected to do. She kept hugging what was left for her sword, just trying to think of things to say.

The Shogun would accept the scroll before smiling softly as he always liked Rika, she was after all the most respectful out of his Blades, the news of Ruby's defection did not surprise him after all that was part of the reason he had called this meeting in the first place. He would open the scroll however and his facial expression would change from a smile into a somber look, he could not afford the Bijuu's being involved in this war, over the years he had systematically tracked down and killed Jinchuriki, they were too volatile and their war potential was to great to leave unchecked. The Bijuu however seemed to want nothing with the Shinobi world and were content existing without laying waste to things, he wouldn't call those beasts peaceful but it was obvious that they were a threat that could wait before being addressed.

Thank you, Rika but no, it is fine for you to have this information, as long as it does not spread.. The shogun said trailing off while the scroll would burn up as a result of chakra flow turning into ashes and being dispersed by the wind. I trust you have commited their locations to memory. If not, I will inform you on a later date. What is important now is the true perpatrators of this attack, it would seem the Twelve prodigies that I have been raising have defected while setting the stage for a civil war to cover their tracks. Currently their goals are unknown however it is obvious it is something nefarious as it would seem they have been planning this for months. They are the side...mission for now, obtain information on their wereabouts and kill then each and everyone and bring their heads back to me for proof of your kills. For each one you kill, I'll reward you handsomely, 1 Million Xel to be exact at least until they prove to be worth much more. he said before folding both of his hands over his chest his eyes glowing slightly as it was clear he was furious at the turn of events.

For now however it is important that we concentrate on the War Effort, the timing of this...revolution isn't merely a coincidence, the West Empire has been dealing with insurrections and as a result I will be dispatched further west to protect the Emperor. While I am doing this each of you will act in my stead for the Land of Beginnings. I will not be gone too long but I will be unable to directly influence the war effort until the rebellions are snuffed out and the Emperor is no longer fearing his safety. The standings are Samuigakure, Dipugakure Gensogakure, Himeigakure and Kohaigakure that support the re-unification of the Land of Beginnings under my rule. Shigakure is split evenly and it is that indecision that will most likely be their downfall, efforts should be made to sway them to our side if possible, however if they choose to side with the enemy then they will be treated as such, until then proceed with caution. he said pausing for effect before continuing on. The enemy is consisted of Kaosgakure, Ibaragakure, Jigokugakure, Owarigakure and Hakagakure. We are split evenly but we have superior numbers and resources, while they merely have strategic locations in the land, I will not tell you how to win this war as I am confident in my absence you all will do well. I have likewise made the neccessary preparations for supplying you with funds as well as equipment, so I know you 6 will not fail me. If you can look for a Seventh member, while you each are powerful induvidually it is when you are complete and work together that the true power of this group can be showcased. It is a pity that Genso was crippled by Diamond otherwise we would of had each of the seven weilded by capable shinobi. he said before one of his bodyguards whispered something in his ear before he would smile faintly.

It would seem the attack has been quelled and the enemy forces have retreated, I do not plan on having this continent come under attack once more, it is a stain on my honor as a result while you will be stationed here I encourage you to spread out through allied lands. There are six of you aren't they, meaning you can split into groups of two to assist the smaller hidden villages as they will most likely require the most help. Do you have any questions before I take my leave, if not, I will have to draw this meeting to a close after...each of you recieve this of course. he said snapping his fingers and six sacks of money would land at each of the Blades feet.

Sacks of Money

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Kyoshiro looked dumbfounded for a moment as the Shogun spoke to them all about the goings on. It was an interesting course, but to him the Shogun seemed like an idiot. So much so, that after Kyoshiro obtained the money he began to laugh like a lunatic. "HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! You've gotta be joking. HAHAHAHA. You want us to lead your shinobi, take down villages and twelve people that were personally under your training regimen for so many years? You don't even really know half of us. We don't really even know each other. We are a ragtag group gathered in desperation to the events and you are putting your trust in all of us? We are children. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. This is just too good! Heh. You want a handful of genin, chuunin and Tokubetsu Jonin to wage war against villages. To lead troops when none of us have the experience. And fight trained warriors with our little experience. No offense Shogun-sama, but this seems extremely foolhardy and desperate." Kyoshiro couldn't help himself. All his instincts were telling him this was a bad idea on the Shoguns part. He looked around at the other Blades and then back at the Shogun. "You're seriously trusting a group of kids, aren't you?"

Rika stepped back as the shogun began talking and listened carefully. What he had to say was quite surprising. He was leaving the Blades in charge of the revolution basically, which was a pretty drastic decision. He also mentioned the Blades would be pairing up, which caught her attention. She didn't really know any of the other blades. Her first choice would be Cyrus, as he was one of the oldest current members besides Rika herself, but something about the little green haired girl grabbed Rika's attention. Kyoshiro, the boy who had challenged Ruby spoke up, rather disrespectfully against the shogun. Her first instinct was to scold him, but his words held truth to them, even Rika couldn't deny that.

Rika sighed, knowing the shogun had more experience then them and probably held information they didn't. She would trust her leader, that is what it meant to be a Blade. Kyoshiro had a point though, she only hoped the Shogun knew what he was doing. "Whether the request is foolish or it isn't I will try my best to fulfill your will." she said. She remembered the girl again. "However... I have one request..."" she paused to ensure she had the Shoguns attention. "I would like to take responsibility for this girl under my care... Of course this will also count as the pairing you mentioned between us blades." she said.

Kimiko listened carefully and thought to herself about it. This sounded like a real dangerous idea... Her intuition would hesitate at the thought of it all. She would lead something so much bigger than she ever anticipated... She was inexperienced, childish, and was basically not even close to being an adult yet. Though... This is something she wanted to do, it was something that would make her a hero, just like the man in her stories. Than she heard the boy's rather disrespectful commentary... He had a point but It didn't matter to her, to be honest she was motivated to do this more than ever. Maybe before the Chunin exam she would've never done this but she felt like she had grown and spoke out as her beads started rotated rapidly and she said rather seriously. If you don't like the odds than leave! And they aren't that experienced either! They may have had more training but they've been in this academy with the majority of us. Who cares if we're just children! I've read in books about multiple villages who would only have a graduating genin class of 1 as they killed the rest of their classmates! In a majority of wars their have been several cases of children successfully taking on what seemed like impossible missions. You should have more confidence in us, we aren't 'just' children. We're the elite chosen for the blades! Her beads than settled down on her neck as she looked with determination at the kid before nervously stepping back. I mean, we may be strangers but the prodigies were just the same at one point so it's not like it's hopeless.

She started twiddling her fingers and looking down, slightly blushing from her outburst. She than remembered, she officially isn't a blade... She was only half paying attention to the others as she was pointed out on and her face shot red, WHAT!? Well... Um... I guess that is okay... I'm not sure how to feel about this... Thank you? She kept twiddling her fingers as she went back to being nervous. So much was happening...

Cyrus frowned as the Shogun spoke about the twelve's defection and Bijuu roaming the lands. The last thing they needed during a civil war were walking monsters hell bent on nuking villages as they came across them. It was something to take note of, but there were other priorities to be had. As Cyrus listened, he suddenly became very pale and cold. Ibaragakure had been listed in with the traitors, the world seemed to spin around him. His stomach flipped, but he quickly composed himself and took a long, deep breath. If Ibaragakure was a traitor, so be it, it was no longer his home. The Shogun and West Continent had become his father and home, the only thing she needed in life. If he was going to die fighting for one, it would be his new one.

Cyrus raised an eyebrow as Kyoshiro went off on his tangent towards the Shogun. When he was finished Cyrus shook his head, The girls are right. No one asked you to be one of us. If it's too much for you to handle and you're too scared to take on the responsibility of an adult and a true shinobi, then leave. Cyrus stared at the boy, looking him over for a long cool minute before continuing, On the other hand, if you don't plan on scurrying back under your mother's skirts and crying like a little babe, then you'll be my partner. Maybe I can show you what it really means to be a Blade, and if not, then I'll be taking that sword back from you.

Rainer listened to everyone and took in their words. Not really having much to say on the matter at hand. Konrad looked at him, and shrugged. They had numbers and resources sure, but those strategic locations could be their undoing. It'd be foolish to try and take those points unprepared. Rainer hoped he'd leave someone behind to help guide them. If so that would be his first plan, seek out this person, and get their opinions and ideas on how to handle these points. Hush boy. He said to Kyoshiro he thought his name was. His voice was low but hearable, and carried a harsh tone. His expression become cold and solemn as he began to take what exactly his responsibilities were. Are you leaving anything behind? Plans, advisors, blueprints, names of any men on the inside? He wanted all the knowledge he could take in, anything the shogun had to offer would serve. Ibaragakure wouldn't fall without a fight after all.

Even the money that sat in his hand. It felt heavy, though not as heavy as his heart. He knew for a fact this was more than he'd seen in his lifetime. And honestly, he'd felt as though he'd sold his soul down the river. Though he was a man of his word, and he'd win Ibara for the Shogun, and hopefully his clan would find…no his clan will find forgiveness. Mercy is something he would give them without a second thought, that kindness would be reciprocated. Konrad would only listen, the thought of having to slay the men he called ally but moments ago seemed to weigh far heavier on his mind then Rainer's. Though he would not abandon his brother, especially in what would seem to be his darkest hour. They'd die as they lived, together and inseparable.

Indeed it is a crazy venture, young Kyoshiro and I admire the loyalty of Rika of course, but Rainer is the one who seemed to understand that I am not simply handing you over the entire army and wishing for the best. This is a grooming process of course, while you are in control over the army I have men and you will have advisors to help you out they will be coming from the West Continent the few that I could spare either way, while they are not fighters they are tacticians and will help you in your campaign I'd urge you to listen to them and learn. While they have fought battles this is your homeland after all and you are a diverse bunch you could know how dangerous it can get in the Land of Beginnings. As a result you will work together with them while shamelessly picking their brains for tactics so that you may eventually mature enough that you will not need their doctrine anymore. I do admit you are young but that is the thing about youth, it is fleeting and I've known shinobi as young as you make powerful commanders all you lack is the experience, you have the potential, resources and dare I say drive to become powerful. The Shogun said calmly while moving his eyes from each member as he spoke before looking towards the Academy in the distance.

Personally my views are that the shinobi village system is to rigid to allow for the integation of these lands into the West Empire. I have read about the feudal era of your land where clans bound together and operated as mercenaries, violent yes but much less destructive than your current Shinobi World Wars. Perhaps it was because the fighting was done at such a smaller scale. That is...what I hope to accomplish in the future rather than joining up as clans perhaps something similar to how Mercenary Guilds will spout up around the lands while villages will be more of a commercial endevour after all separate things into parts and the collective power will be reduced drastically. But we shall see...once this war is over anyways. It is for that purpose that you are to learn strategy and why despite the drastic nature of these events it is better than you learn now while I am away, this way when the war ends you would have aquired not only battle and command experience but fame and infamy across the land as competent leaders. That way I will be able to usher the Land of Beginnings into a new era where shinobi work for themselves rather than under some guise of nationalism under the employ of power hungry Kage and Daimyos. Hypocritical as it may be I do not like to enslave nations, nor do I like power being isolated but...the way the world is sometimes it has to be that way, your homeland however has the potential to not follow the trend of most assimilated nations of the West Empire. The Shogun said before his voice became wistful at the end he would then sigh before turning away.

I trust you will not disappoint me, I would have loved to stay longer but I have things to attend to and the Emperor despite being a wonderful ruler and friend is rather impatient. He said before vanishing in a Body Flicker which leaving a silvery aura in his wake. His Bodyguards would vanish as well most likely to follow him.

Kimiko's outburst against Kyoshiro surprised Rika, the quiet girl went all out against what he said. While it was surprising, it made Rika smile under her mask, she was perfect. On top of that she didn't seem to have any objections to Rika taking her into her own care.  It seemed Rika's second reason for coming to the west continent was done.  It seemed Cyrus and Kyoshiro partnered up, and that left Rainer and Haru to pair up. Seemed everything came out quite well. The shogun continued speaking of his plans for the land, and while Rika had a faint idea of what he wanted to do, this was news to her and she agreed with it completely, the less violence the better, no matter the means to achieve it. Balance over all, was the code she lived by.

Rika bowed her head slightly as the Shogun bid them farewell, and then he was gone. Rika sat there silently for a moment before turning around and facing Kimiko. She stared at her for a moment before tilting her head to the side oddly. "Your so... KAWAIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!" she said as she removed her mask and dashed after Kimiko, picking the girl up and twirling her around. Her personality had changed almost instantly as she reverted back to her carefree personality that she usually showed in public.

Haru was currently daydreaming until the bag of xel hit the ground before him. Niice~ Listening to the shogun speak on these important matters, Haru paid close attention to what he wanted the blades to do. They were now to act upon his will and be spearheading the Shogunate war effort. He was glad when he heard this because there were a few errands he had to take care of in the other lands. Also, now that the blades were pairing up would make getting what he needed even easier. His crimson eyes would dash to Rainer on his left. This guy was okay, he was certainly skilled in the exams from what Haru saw. It seemed the two of them would be a pair anyway due to everyone else picking their partners. Eh, I hope he isn't one of those serious twenty-four seven kind of dudes. If he is, its going to be a very boring trip for me. His eyes would gaze towards the others as Rika picked up kimiko. The others were interesting, all of their personalities seemed unlikely to form a good team. Which was perfect, because for some reason teams like that always ended up being awesome. "Looks like we're the last two. So you wanna be partners? Personally, I don't mind partnering up with ya or not but it would make things easier. By that I mean, if you have some things to take care of I will will assist you with them, and you help me out with mine. " He'd say as his eyes remained forward. Having a partner actually would be interesting. It was boring to travel alone anyway, having Rainer along would probably make it more enjoyable. "Plus it'll be fun, eh." Finally looking at Rainer with a smile on his face.

Kimiko was listening in depth to what the Shogun was saying and she was trying to make it simpler in her head. All she really got was that through this new system, the lands would be more peaceful. It was a lot to process as her inexperience was showing as she couldn't fully grasp what he was talking about. Mental smoke was rising from her head from all the thoughts flying through her. Soon enough he was announcing he was leaving and leaving them with the resources to succeed. She bowed her head and said, Farewell Shogun-sama! With that, it was just them together to discuss things.

Kimiko let out a sigh as she noticed the girl named Rika, who had offered to take her under her wing, staring at Kimiko. It was unnerving and than she yelled out that she was so kawaii and proceeded to pick her up and throw her around. Kimiko's entire face glowed red as she mumbled, Rika-senpai... Please put me down! This is embarrassing... Cue in the comedic swirls in her eyes, no one had praised her as cute and acted this way to her in years. With all that was going on, she didn't know how to handle it.

Ace would walk into the area noticing the person he wanted to talk to had left already, his luck I guess. Zeta would enter the area a few moments later as he was much slower then his master. He was looking to join the blades catching word their was one more slot open for the taking. His true intentions wouldn't be voiced as it was his own, by the look of the current blades he could recognize two of them from his past training, hopefully they could vouch for him so hr could get in. Yo Im Ace, heard of a great opportunity to save this peace we have with the shogun in control of the lands, I only wish that you accept me in and i will show you my loyalty during this war. He would nob his head at Rainer and Cyrus and then look at the other blades waiting for their responses, Zeta was nervous of the outcome.

Kyoshiro was still having a giggle fit despite the others when the shogun had left and the new kid arrived. He looked around at the other blades as he held Kubikiri on his shoulder. "Hey. I don't know which of you guys is the leader of this little band of kids, but you have a customer," he would say before looking up at the sky and increasing his sense of smell. Kyoshiro was hoping to catch the smell of food but currently smoke blanketed out the smell of most things. He'd have to wait till the wind changed direction to better locate where more food might be.

Rika continued spinning Kimiko around for several seconds until she asked to be put down, so she did  so. Rika had a sad expression after letting go of Kimiko. "But.... you're so cute, I just wanna take you home!" she said, before grabbing Kimiko and running around with her at vacuum release speeds. "So cuuuuuuuuuuute!" she yelled as she dragged Kimiko around like a little girl does with a teddy bear. Her stomach growled slightly as she remembered she hadn't eaten in a while. She wondered if there was a place to get food nearby. Among the chaos, surely there was still a decent food selling place still standing.

Waiting on an answer, Haru decided to give him more time on the thought. He had things he wanted to do before actually starting to actively participate in the fight. Preparations and other stuff, he had to attain a certain something. "So yeah, if you wanna partner up just meet me in Shigakure when you're ready. I'll be around there after I take care of some errands." With that Haru would turn from the group and walk towards then past the new guy. "Hm, I'm cool with you joining. Most of us are new anyway so they shouldn't mind either.." He'd say as he past him, three steps later and he had lifted off the ground and flew in the direction of the land of beginnings. He kind of wanted to get to know everyone a little more but whatever,  he would surely see them again, probably.

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Kimiko was being dragged along like a rag doll and Rika was going so fast that the small girl couldn't see what was happening... As Rika stopped when her stomach grumbled, she tried to mumble aloud but was heavily disoriented, it came out a bit slurred. Rika-senpai... Shouldn't we all make a plan before we do anything else? I mean when will be our next chance for us all to meet? She finished up as she was starting to gain some standing again, even though lets face it, she was Rika's teddy bear now... Oh boy this was going to be a loooooooong partnership.

Rainer looked at the boy who wanted to be a blade, the academy student from before. Shaking his head slowly he looked toward the others. I don't care. He said placing a hand on his own shoulder. He then began rolling it before turning to Haru. Sure. Does anyone here know of a good blacksmith? He said a little louder making sure everyone heard him. He wanted a few things, as for some reason he felt as though plain clothing wasn't enough for the battles to come. That and a few new swords would be nice, and perhaps a new sheathe for all his swords. Except the one of course.

It wasn't the welcome he was expecting but they accepted him for the most part, he figured they needed the help anyway so it didn't matter. Looking at the faces of the current blades he would take down everything about them, no more words needed to be said he was a general now, war was upon them and he had to prepare. Even with the new found power of the blade he claim, he feared it was still not enough, that feeling of fear would instantly turn into a feeling of determination. Next time on the battlefield he would be ready for anything he would train hard everyday to make sure of it and best every opponent he faced, some might be standing in front of him as he had to look out for perpetrators. With his blood hot he would grab his new blade and leave the area as he had some private business to handle then head back to Dipu and help out with the war efforts.

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