The next morning Chojuro woke up to see that Mei was still sleeping peacefully then he kissed her forehead then got out of bed. He went to the attic that was also his meeting room on his phone so then he began to call someone.
"Hello?"
"Big brother?"
"Hello Chojuro, do you have the Mizukage with you?"
"Yes but please let her go for a little longer."
"Chojuro, she is a piece of the game but if she stays with you she'll be safe."
"I'm not sending her to where you and the others are."
"That's fine we already have traps for her set out in the village. If she finds out that you're a part of the group she will have you kicked out or killed."
"Am allowed to help her?"
"You can unless she finds out about the truth behind it."
"Alright then."
The call was over then Chojuro went back to his room only to see Mei still there bt she was sitting up. Chojuro went to her and she looked at him.
"Chojuro..."
"It's okay, you're safe now."
She grabbed onto his chest then he brought her into a hug.
For a couple of days Chojuro had kept an eye on Mei where ever they went.
One night while everyone was sleeping Mei woke up but sensed that Chojuro wasn't with her. She assumed he would be back in a few minutes so she waited. After a few minutes passed Mei went to look for Chojuro. She soon saw him going to the attic and followed him. She hid behind a corner and heard him talking on a phone.
"Chimuna, where are you?"
Mei came a little closer to hear what was being said. All she heard was Chojuro talking to what sounded like a woman on the other line.
"You're coming into the village and you'll be here in the morning. Alright, I'll you then. Did you know what big brother has told you about the game that has been going on in the Mist village?"
Mei felt her eyes widen as she continued to listen to what was going on.
"Alright so right now he thinks the Mizukage will want to be part of the game but I told him no. he told me that if the Mizukage keeps trying to find out who's doing the killing then he's going to hunt her down."
"Chojuro, it's going to be alright. As long as the Mizukage doesn't know who is behind all the killings and can't find the people continue to get her to forget about it."
"You would think it was easy but it's not. Big brother just made things harder for me."
"Where is the Mizukage now?"
"In the seven swordsmen area."
"Alright keep her there until I get there tomorrow."
"Alright."
"Good now get some sleep."
"Alright, good night."
The call was over then Chojuro turned around only to get kicked into a wall then to get pinned down to the floor. Mei was glaring at him.
"Chojuro, what's going on?"
Chojuro was looking at her then she asked him again.
"Answer me."
"I'm just doing my job."
"And what is that?"
"Trying to keep you safe."
"You sound like you know who the killer is so who is it and what do they want me for?"
"I can't tell you that."
Mei glared at him but Chojuro didn't seem to be afraid of her. Then he sat up and brought her into a kiss. Then he hugged her close and she just looked at him.
"I'm just trying to protect you."
"Chojuro..."
They went back to bed.
Later on that day Chojuro and Mei were walking through the woods then they saw a woman. She was rather beautiful but she seemed to have a very stoic expression on her face. She had long beautiful hair like Mei's but it was black and it hung down. It covered her eye just like Mei's hair did. She also had crystal green eyes.
She looked at them.
"Hello Chojuro, you've grown up since I last saw you."
Chojuro chuckled he knew what she meant then he looked at her.
"Lady Mizukage this is my cousin Chimuna. She was the one I was talking to on the phone this morning. She'll be with you while I assist the Anbu to search for the killer."
Mei blinked then she looked at Chimuna who was looking at her.
"Lady Mizukage, shall we?"
Mei nodded then went with her to another part of the village.
As Mei was with her she was in deep thought.
"So Chimuna was it? I noticed that your name means 'Blood moon' why is that?"
Chimuna closed her eyes.
"It's something my parents named me since the moon was a blood red color the night I was born."
"Oh. So you and Chojuro are very close, I'm guessing?"
"Yes. I look at Chojuro as if he were my little brother. When he was younger he would always want to spend time with me."
"What about his brother?"
"They both did but mostly Chojuro. If his brother was busy he would come to me."
Chimuna looked at Mei.
"I noticed that he's taken a high liking into you."
"Well we have kissed a few times."
"Wow, knowing Chojuro he must have a really loving feeling for you."
"Really? What makes you say that?"
"As a child he was very cute but he hated it so much to be around girls. He came to me for protection and I did."
"He didn't seem like it though when I first met him."
"I wonder why?"
"I can't believe that he would go this far to protect you."
"What do you mean?"
"Even a kage could be a part of this game we're playing."
"What?"
"Yes but I already know how the game works so we have nothing to worry about."
"Wait then what about Chojuro?"
"Lady Mizukage his real is Choseitai."
"What?"
"Yes he and his twin older brother, Choseito are both the creators of this game. Chojuro only brought you to me to keep you safe."
"What game is this called?"
"Shinigamigan."
"Wait like the word, Shinigami but why that?"
"The word itself has five parts and there are five members."
"What are the rules of the game?"
"I already gave you three hints. The game is based on life, name meanings and memory. If you can play through the game without any failure then you win and the group will leave you alone."
"How do I get started on this game?"
"You will have to be left alone and the group with have you get started."
"Alright I accept."
"You do realize that Chojuro is going to be upset right?"
"I can do this."
"Hmph. Alright then let the game began."
Chimuna was gone and Mei was left alone.
With Chojuro he felt uneasy then pulled out the small wooden doll of Mei.
"Lady Mizukage why?"
The doll twitched then Chojuro covered it with both hands.
With Mei
Mei collapsed to the ground and passed out.
"...Chojuro..."