The streets that were usually loud, full of happiness and festivals was quiet. People kept to themselves and threw quick glances to see if someone was coming. Someone that they were scared of. Namely, Kiyoko Oshiro the woman Mine and I would have to kill. I realized my lips were curled and quickly smoothed it out before anyone saw me. Especially Mine.

My innocent looks has always proved to be a great key to survival. Especially since I'm an assassin. You don't want people to know what you did. I almost got caught once but, another man got the punishment because they didn't think it was me. Maybe it was because I couldn't believe who it actually was.

Flashback:

He took one look at me and smirked. "It couldn't possibly be her. She's just a scared little girl."

The rest of them laughed at what he said. I backed up trying to get to the door behind me when someone else spoke from the shadows.

"So, was it you?" The guy had a hood covering his face."Tadao, for shame. You were once a loyal man."

Taodo threw me a quick glance and nodded at the man. "Yes, I was a loyal man once but, Taezu Henka (Ever Changing) and I now stand against you and the empire."

The hooded man laughed. "Taodo, you are no match for me. Why stand your ground and ask to fight me?" He looked at me. "Unless you have someone or something to protect,..."

Taodo drew Taezu Henka and said without wavering. "No, it's only logic to go against something when you find their wrongdoing."

"Well Taodo, this is your wrongdoing and this will be your punishment." The man quickly struck out with his hands.

Taodo looked at me and mouthed the words. "Run, don't look back."

"Yasuko,..." Mine elbowed me in the stomach. "Yasuko, were you even listening to me?"

"Sorry Mine." I said softly rubbing my stomach. "What did you say?"

Mine looked at me excitedly. "She's camping at the western border of the city."

"Who?" I looked at her confused.

Mine shook her head at me. "Kiyoko Oshiro," Mine answered smiling. "We're going for her tonight."