Strength and Vengeance
Hayate now 20
Chapter 3 Taki
As Hayate grabbed his Kutsrugi katana from his back, he unsheathed it and cleaned it. Weary for his quest to find out about Soul Edge, the night of his family massacre still burns intensely in his mind. Hayate has always been determined to exact his vengeance and his wandering had given him little if any information.
"Hm time to get going on my aimless quest." Hayate laughed to himself.
Donning his vest, Kutsrugi katana strapped on the back of his waist, long bloodred headband and a kanji saying "revenge" imprinted on his back, Hayate moved on.
Hayate began to traverse the city of Nara, looking for any clues about Soul Edge. Lately, there's been rumors of a kunoichi in Nara who came in contact with a "demonic sword".
Hayate enjoyed the sights and peaceful sounds of the Nara streets, it reminded him of his homeland in Edo. He then headed into a forest and suddenly heard footsteps.
"Who is there? Show yourself!" Hayate screamed as he held the handle of his katana.
"It is futile, you are no match against me...samurai." said the voice
A red clad ninja carrying two knives on her back and waist appeared.
' I sense an evil aura from this man. Could he have come in contact with that cursed blade?'
Thought the kunoichi.
"Who are you? What do you want from me? Can't you see I'm busy ambling Japan? You don't abruptly disturb people like own the place!"
"I am Taki. Now I need to ask questions. Tell me everything you know about Soul Edge."
"I know nothing, absolutely nothing." Announced Hayate in a firm voice.
"The aura around you says otherwise."
"Damn. Well you have me. But don't think I'll tell you so easily. Spar with me Taki. I need something fun to do. Wandering gets boring."
"Ugh you weirdo, I cannot waste my time, tell me or I kill you!"
"Lets see you try."
Taki charges forward with her knives, throwing two kunai in front of her. As Hayate blocks, Taki disappears in a puff of smoke. Suddenly, She is behind Hayate with one of her knives at his throat.
"Done?"
"I don't think so."
Hayate then pulls out his blade with the hilt hitting Taki's stomach. Taki then disappears in a cloud of smoke and reappears. She keeps transporting herself in a circle around Hayate. Hayate then sheaths his sword and closes his eyes.
"Oh? Giving up? Well a ninja v.s. a samurai is no contest. I don't blame you." Taki states arrogantly.
"You ninjas...are so cocky."
"You're going to regret that. That will cost you one left arm."
"Right."
Hayate then rotates his sword in a big circle, assuming the Full Moon Stance. In one swing,
Hayate stops Taki.
"Ugh, what the hell..."
"Sorry. But you were asking for it."
"That stance, you trained with that bastard Mitsurugi."
"I call him Mitsurugi-sama, but your way is better. Now I need that information on Soul Edge and more about you (Raises blade to Taki's neck) I've won."
"HA! As if I'm going to tell you anything."
"I think you will, eventually." Said Hayate and he pressed the sword harder. Blood slowly dripped from Taki's throat.
"You know when asking for another's name, it is mandatory to state your own." said Taki.
"If you must know, I am Hayate of the Takuzo clan. I'm searching for Soul Edge for a personal reason you don't need to know about."
"Well, if you must know. I am Taki, part of the Fu-Ma Clan and I'm searching for Soul Edge for a personal reason that you don't need to know about. Now if you let me go, I'll tell you about
Soul Edge."
"I don't trust you."
"I'm not surprised."
"Let me go!"
"I don't think so!"
"Grr. Fine! I won't.. you have my ninja word."
"Hm. I'll hold that against you."
"Soul Edge is a demonic sword possessed by a well-known horse rider."
'Horserider...' Hayate instantly flashes back to his childhood...the night of his family massacre.
"Apparently this horse rider is a foreigner from Europe and is housed at the Jyurakudai Villa in Nagasaki and you'll need a boat to get there. We'll that's all I know. I shall take my leave."
And with that, she vanished in an instant. Leaving Hayate to ponder on his next course of action