He studied the group of men and women before him, completely satisfied with his choices. There was no reigning similarity between any of them; he knew and recognized the individual strengths offered.

Beside him, his brother and father remained silently, both silently approving of Sesshoumaru's choice. Toga Tashio knew every youkai and human in the room and though he did not agree with his sons choice concerning the previous members of the Board, he was willing to acknowledge that this group of individuals would do well by the corporation.

An extremely old man with a warmly wrinkled faced moved forward to address the three Tashios'. He bowed in turn to each of them, then rose and settled his ancient gray eyes on Sesshoumaru. "You do me a great honor, Sesshoumaru-san, by hiring this old body. I look forward to working with you."

Regally, Sesshoumaru inclined his head towards the old man that had served his family for centuries. "Tashio Corp. is lucky to have one of such knowledge within its grasp. The honor is ours, Bokusenou-san. "