Disclaimer: As I continue to stress, who in the hell owns RK is obviously not I.
Nanakiyoda: Ah...I've been a busy little authoress now haven't I?
Tealraptor: If you call sitting on your butt all day in front of the computer busy then yes.
Nanakiyoda: Do you remember what we talked about last chapter?
Tealraptor: About me being a good little boy and not bothering you? No, I don't remember.
Nanakiyoda: You! Errrrr...your hopeless.
BTW: Uh...seconds later?
I studied the old man carefully. He didn't want to open up. Perhaps if I ask him some questions, he'll tell me about the Battousai. His name first so that if anything happens, I can track him down.
"Before you tell me anything you know on the Battousai, you can tell me your name." I said, not really asking but rather commanding. He finally looked up, smiling.
"Yes, I have been quite rude haven't I? My name is Jinkugo Tsukiaka." He said and bowed his head slightly. I returned the bow but kept my eyes on him. No need to let my guard down.
"Well, Tsukiaka, What do you know about the Battousai?" I asked him politely, but firmly. His face was emotionless once again. He took a deep breath in. Battousai, are you ready?
"The man you refer to as the Battousai is merely a man of legend. He was the revolutions greatest imperialist. His main job was to assassinate his target and remove any witnesses. He did this well until one day, after getting attacked and killing the attacker, a drunken woman was staring at him and passed out. Little is known about what happened afterward, but in the end, that same woman betrayed the Battousai and he was killed while looking for her. The woman disappeared all together and some even wonder if the Battousai even existed." He answered in a low whisper to me. Hm. very interesting. That answers some questions but not enough to keep me satisfied. Tsukiaka kept his head down. He knows more.
"I know for certain the Battousai existed. You seem to know more. Please, tell me as much as you know. It is very crucial to me sir." I asked even more politely. Tsukiaka looked up.
"You are correct. I do know more. Why is it crucial I do not know nor care. I will tell you all you need to know, because the Battousai must not be forgotten. All right, the rest of the information are merely rumors once spoken around top officials. Battousai's real name was Kenshin Himura. When he fought, it is said that he moved as fast as the gods. He was married to the woman who betrayed him. The woman however, killed him because he had killed her fiancé. During the battle with the woman fiancé, he received a scar on his left cheek. That is all I know besides the name of the woman." Tsukiaka whispered. Kenshin Himura? That's interesting. At least the scar on his cheek is explained to me now. That and the motive of the woman. Still, none of this information is useful to me. Perhaps I should ask this man about Aoshi. If he is staying with me, I need to know what kind of a man he is. Why am I so interested in people's lives all the sudden anyway?
"Do you know about a man named Aoshi?" I asked Tsukiaka. He shook his head no. That helps...Tsukiaka only knows about dead people. Never mind, I must return to the dojo. I stood up and bowed to Tsukiaka. He returned the bow.
"Sorry I couldn't be of anymore help. If you wish, I could seek out more information for you." He said as I turned to leave. Seek out more information for me? Why though?
"No, that won't be necessary. I must leave so thank you for your help." I said and stepped away from the table. I started towards the door but stopped and walked back to Tsukiaka. He smiled when he saw me. I saw the tattoo on his wrist. Hirosha's mark.
"Finally, you realized it. Do not worry as I will not attack you until I am given the orders to." He said. This old man works for Hirosha too?! No wonder I haven't let my guard down.
"Fine by me. One thing...what was the woman's name?" I asked. He smiled even more.
"Tomoe. The woman's name is Tomoe Tsukiaka." He answered, almost proudly. Tomoe Tsukiaka?!! Is she related to him somehow?!! He started to laugh.
"Your name is Jinkugo Tsukiaka. Her name is Tomoe Tsukiaka." I stated, noticing the connection. He stopped laughing and nodded his head. She is related, but how?
"Tomoe is my daughter-in-law." He said, answering my question. I bowed and left the teahouse, making my way back to the dojo. I have a very uneasy that I will meet Tsukiaka again, and it wont be as friendly. That and I must speak with his daughter-in-law. Perhaps she can answer the rest of my questions. I turned and headed towards the Akabeko to get some lunch. After I was seated, a little girl named Tsubame walked up to serve me.
"Hello Miss Kamiya, What will it be for today?" She asked in a sweet and pleasant voice. Yahiko is probably here, helping Tae cook. Sanosuke use to love this place.
"Just the Miso soup." I answered back. Miso soup, not the best choice but it'll do. After this, I'll head back to the dojo and try to sleep. I need to talk to the Battousai. A small woman with brown hair pinned up in chopsticks and brown eyes walked in. She was wearing purple hakama and a pink gi. On the shoulder of her purple haori was Hirosha's gang symbol. Is his gang everywhere? Why am I starting to notice this now? I've always paid attention before, so why didn't I see it as often? He must be gathering his gang for something. As she walked past me, she looked down at me and smirked. Then, she just kept walking to her seat. That's a first. Usually they try to kill me. Maybe Hirosha's got another target for now? Wait! Tsukiaka said that he wouldn't attack me until ordered to. Last time I checked, Hirosha's orders were to attack me when I was seen. He's definitely up to something. I finished quickly, and then walked over to the woman who was in his gang.
"What is Hirosha up to?" I asked coldly and she looked at me angrily. I glared at her and she lightened up a bit, smiling nervously. Not the first time someone's been scared of me.
"Kamiya, why should I tell you that? You are the enemy." She said sarcastically.
"Tell me." I asked coldly and firmly. She stood up defiantly, and glared back at me.
"No! And I have a name you know! I'm Saiki Furin the best woman assassin around here!" She yelled proudly and angrily. I punched her in the stomach and elbowed her in the neck when she lurched forward. She fell to the ground gasping for air. Cocky bitch.
"I'm Kaoru Kamiya, assistant master of the Kamiya Kasshin style." I said and walked away, paid my bill, and left.
OWARI
Nanakiyoda: Wow, Kaoru is really going through a change of character here.
Tealraptor: Is it over yet?
Nanakiyoda: Don't start that. I'll have to beat you to no end.
Tealraptor: Beat me? I like the sound of that.
Nanakiyoda: WHAT?!! Tealraptor no hentai!! (Hits him with an oversized peanut)
Tealraptor: Banzai chibbi chan churoo!
BTW: Gomen nasai if I got any of the history wrong but oh well.
BTW: You will get to see Jinkugo and Saiki again.
BTW: I own all original characters
BTW: I didn't mean to bash Tomoe in here if I did.
BTW: More emotions next chapter...ugh.
