"AIYAAA!" Uncle screamed as he put his hands to his face. He then slapped two fingers on Jackie's head, to which Jackie recoiled in pain.
"No way!" Jade looked at the woman in her beautiful kimono in awe.
"JACKIE! WHY DID YOU BRING DEMON IN UNCLE'S SHOP? WHY ISN'T GOOD CHI HARMING HER?"
The woman in the kimono was sitting on a cushion on the floor, as it was with Japanese house customs. She shot Uncle a glare.
"Demon? I beg your pardon, but my name is Kana. And I prefer the term 'Youkai' thank you very much. Besides, I'm not all 'demon' as you say. I am a demi-god, but take that title no notice, for until I die or until people arrive back to my shrine, my title is meaningless." The pupils in her purple eyes turning to slits.

Jade stepped forward towards Kana and stared at her katana. "What's with the fancy long sword?"
Kana saw her stare and unsheathed her katana gently before laying it across her lap. "This my child, is a katana. However, this one holds dear to me as it was my father's. Blessed by the previous god who owned the shrine and was my father's master. So I ask you all, treat this katana with respect." Kana turned her attention to Jackie and Uncle her gaze firm, almost like a mother telling her child what to do.

They all nodded, much to Kana's delight she kneeled in front of Jade and gently patted her head as praise. Until at least Jade asked a rather angering question to her.
"So, uh, can I try to use it sometime?" Jade asked sweetly yet wearily, unknowing of what response awaits.
Jackie crossed his arms. "Jade..." Jackie scolded sternly.
Kana suddenly widened her eyes but kept her composure as her hand slid from the top of Jade's head towards her cheek. She then gave it a pull.
"Owowowow!" Jade yelped as she struggled to escape her grip, which she fails.
Kana closed her eyes and sighed before giving a cold stare in Jade's eyes. "I thought you understood when I asked for respect. Besides, what makes you think that a harmless little girl like you could handle such a weapon?" Kana gave a wicked, mischievous smirk. She let go of Jade's cheek as she stood, facing Jackie and Uncle, leaving Jade to rub her cheek.

"Now, I'm sure you are looking for this am I correct?" Kana held up the chi-scroll with a wicked grin, showing her canine teeth. Uncle went to grab it, only to have it further away from his grasp.
"Then give me a reason why I should give it to you."
"BECAUSE UNCLE NEEDS RESEARCH!"
"Because if you were to give it to us, Section 13 could protect it against the Dark Hand. They recently started having interests in certain artefacts and we're not taking any chances. Please.
" Jackie held out his hand pleadingly. Kana looked at his hand and hesitantly placed the scroll in his hand.
"Very well. But tell me, what is Section 13 and who is this 'Dark Hand' you speak of?"

Jackie took Kana into Uncle's study to explain and help her catch up on events that may cause confusion.


"Really Shendu, I highly doubt that scroll will be any of use to us." A man wearing a green suit with blue eyes and pale blonde hair was holding a cane while talking to what appeared to be a giant green statue of a dragon with slots all around it. Behind him was Finn, the one in the white suit, Ratso, the big one in a black suit and tie, Chow, the short one with orange glasses and then there was Tohru, the biggest one out of all of them who appeared to look like a sumo wrestler.

A serpentine voice hissed from the statue as its eyes glowed red.
"The scroll itself isn't only of use to me, Valmont. It is said that it is protected by a Japanese demon warrior who has been known and believed for centuries to be the demi-god of snow and rain. If I can have her and the scroll on my side, I would have a bigger advantage to retrieving the rest of my talismans. You cannot let Chan have any more of my talismans!"

The man named Valmont spoke up. "And how do we know this 'guardian' exists?"
Tohru quietly interrupted. "Master, I know of this guardian. She is the yokai demi-god of rain and snow. Kana Hio."

"I think it's time we paid Mr. Chan a little visit." Finn smirked to his friends.


"And now you know the whole story." Jade grinned.
"Interesting. And how many talismans do you have?" Kana quirked a brow.
"Just one." Jade shrugged.
"Hmm. I know this 'Shendu' and the other Demon Sorcerers. Never met them, but I know well of them. Yes, this will definitely be interesting." Kana smiled to herself at what she is learning.

Uncle's doorbell rang as three men entered. Chow and Ratso stood at the doorway as Finn stood forward. Jackie immediately stood in fighting stance. Kana started to unsheathe her katana
"Relax Chan, we aren't here for you. We're looking for someone."
"I'm sure we can't help you. Now get out."
Jackie was not letting his guard down.
"We're looking for Ms Hio." Finn smirked towards Kana. "Which I think we already found." Chow and Ratso walked towards Kana not before Jade between them. "If you wanna get to Kana, you'll have to get through me." Chow and Ratso laughed as they continued.
Kana sheathed her weapon and sighed. "All of you, don't be so foolish, I will go with them. If they are here for me only, they won't mean any threat to you. Besides, they try anything, and my katana will be taking three souls." Jackie, Uncle and Jade were shocked at Kana's bravery.

Finn smirked. "See? Was that so hard. Now let's go missy, the boss would like to speak to you."
"Kana, wait!" Jade went to grab Kana but missed and fell.

Kana gave a stern look at Jade, who gave a shocked look while lying on the floor.
"Foolish child. Don't interfere with certain death." Kana turned away and walked through the door.