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It was the first interrogation the woman encountered since she joined Hideyoshi. A young warrior sat next to Mitsunari in the meeting room. She had curly dark purple hair that almost appeared to be black. She had blue eyes and dark skin. The young woman sat in front of the Sanada brothers. The woman wore her armor along with her normal attire. "I apologize for facing you in the battle over these circumstances. My name is Sumire. Tsukiyomi Sumire." The woman playing introduces herself. SHe bows out of respect. Her eyes met Yukimura's. He bows in return.

"She is a warrior who has many feats. Tsukiyomi has traveled and participated in various battles. The warrior's skills are pleasing. Although this conversation is about an alliance. Because of your clan's defeat, we shall come to a truce and the Sanada Clan will serve the Toyotomi." Mitsunari stated. "With due respect, we shall follow these orders," Nobuyuki spoke as he kept his attention on Mitsunari. Sumire excuses herself and leaves the room. The conversation was not important to her.

The woman walks down the open hall to see Kiyomasa. The man was outside as he enjoyed the weather. He glances at Sumire and gives her a gentle smile. The two had been good friends as he entrusted to watch over Mitsunari. "Ah sorry for staring. I just needed some fresh air." Sumire said as she walks over to stand next to him. "Political talks boring you?" Kiyomasa questions with a laugh. He sees Sumire nod.

In truth, Sumire did not want to be stuck discussing politics. All she was fight in battles. "That Sanada is a proud stubborn one. But in the end, they can be loyal. I know it'll be fine." Kiyomasa said to assure the woman. "Our desires yearn for peace. I will continue following that path." Sumire said with calm determination. Kiyomasa smiles before he looks up at the sky. The clouds were mixed with oranges, reds, purples, and blue hues. The wind blew quietly. The two warriors stood together in silence for a few moments.

"Oi, Tsukiyomi-kun! Kiyomasa-kun! Dinner is ready!" Nene's voice could be heard from above. Sumire and Kiyomasa look around before spotting Nene on the balcony of the second floor. She waves her hand to catch their attention. Sumire giggles. Masanori stomps past them and interrupts the meeting to tell everyone that food was ready.

Everyone met in the dining room. Nobuyuki and Yukimura were invited as well. Sumire sat in between Mitsunari and Kiyomasa. The Sanada brothers across from them. Kiyomasa and Masanori sat next to each other. Hideyoshi laughs as Nene serves everyone the food. "Nene cooks wonderful food! She usually cooks enough for all the soldiers! Please eat as much as you like," Hideyoshi spoke cheerfully. "Thank you," Yukimura said as he sees Sumire somewhat struggles trying to break her chopsticks carefully.

Sumire had a serious expression on her face until the chopsticks broke apart perfectly. She notices Yukimura watching her and she blushes feeling awkward. Sumire clears her throat and looks at her bowl of rice and fish. "I...I worry about messing up. This is normal." Sumire explains herself. Masanori snickers. He eats his pickled plum, "Tsukiyomi-kun is clumsy when it comes to using chopsticks. She is opposite-handed after all." Sumire narrows her eyes in silence. She did not want to fight or embarrass the house.

"Masanori watch your tongue." Kiyomasa scolds him. Sumire silently eats her food. "This champ here Tsukiyomi is a complex woman. She is foreign but she was blessed to join us. Tsukiyomi has minor difficult in our customs though." Hideyoshi explains. "My Lord please," Sumire said as she was flustered. Nene giggles as she sits down next to her husband. "Yes dear, Tsukiyomi-kun is shy right now." She adds.

"Ah Tsukiyomi-dono, please forgive me for staring. I was not trying to be rude." Yukimura spoke up. "It's fine," Sumire said and continues to eat her fish. "Brother is interested in your skills. To be bested in battle gave him a newfound desire to train more." Nobuyuki explains. Sumire looks at the older Sanada brother. "Wait, why? I'm not that great. I just follow orders." Sumire states. Nobuyuki chuckles and shakes his head. "You're very strong. Despite being a woman who takes up the sword, Yukimura wants to become stronger," Nobuyuki continues.

"Brother…" Yukimura interjects as he was eating his rice. Sumire turns her attention to Yukimura. "You two can train together," Hideyoshi suggests. Mitsunari looks at his lord. Masanori snorts with laughter. Kiyomasa chuckles. He knew that his friend was not able to refuse this request. Sumire was the warrior who followed orders. No complaints. Sumire chewed on a piece of fish.

"I will train with him," Sumire agrees. Mitsunari questions her response. He could never understand how Sumire could give simple answers. The woman enjoyed her time with everyone. She fought without hesitation. SHe had her own resolve. "You are smart but foolish." Mitsunari comments. Sumire rolls her eyes. Masanori grins. He steals a pickled from her bowl. Sumire quickly snatches it back.

"Ha? You don't eat pickled plums." Masanori tries to grab the pickled plum out of her grasp. Sumire holds her chopsticks away. She shakes her head. "You pulled this stunt last time. I don't like people touching my food!" Sumire said as Masanori was not backing down. "Please, a small woman does not eat that much!" Masanori teases her. Kiyomasa keeps Masanori away and Mitsunari sighs.

Nene tells them to stop while Hideyoshi laughs. He was happy with his friends getting along well. Nobuyuki watches in amusement. Yukimura was slightly confused. To see everyone behave so carefree.


A couple hours pass and Sumire was with Yukimura, Nobuyuki, and Kiyomasa. The four were outside of the castle. Sumire and Yukimura stood across from each other. "I am a traveler...I only fight because I was asked to. I am not sure what else to say…" Sumire said. "Your skills are truly inspiring Lady Sumire. You are very strong. I would like to learn from you." Yukimura said.

Sumire took a moment to think. She was not sure what to say. "This isn't an order to follow Lady," Kiyomasa said. Sumire gasps and she glances away. SHe knew it was only a request. "Okay, I will accept it. Lord Yukimura, I will teach you." Sumire said. Yukimura smiles and bows deeply. Nobuyuki could see the two warriors becoming a handful. Sumire was an enigma who struggles with the common customs but she was intelligent. Yukimura was determined to best Sumire in combat.

"Are you sure about this?" Kiyomasa asks Sumire. "In order to survive these battles, we must get stronger. Doing this is simple." Sumira answers. In the end, Sumire was stuck with another task.