Title Mibu'ko: Haijime Saitou
Chapter Ichi (One)
By Shinda Kiokuryoku
Jinei Udoh.
I hate that man.
I can feel the rage starting to slowly well within me. This man, no, he is not to be called 'man', that would imply he was human. Oh how I would revile in the sight of his blood on my nihontou- but then I would have to discard a perfectly useful sword.
He has escaped the grasp of the Shinsen Gumi yet again. I would go after the man myself, but I have found my hands full trying to keep the Battousai at bay.
Three of our men were lost this night by Jinei's hands. I blame myself for not seeing his reckless nature before allowing him to join our cause. This could have been avoided if I had just taken the time to watch my allies as well, or perhaps better than my enemies. At least the Battousai doesn't go around killing his own allies.
Embarrassingly enough, my leg starts to cramp at the most inopportune time. Here I am, trying to plot gory revenge and my damned foot falls asleep. How am I supposed to keep my men in line when my own foot won't listen to me?
Death will come very swiftly to the rebels who cross blades with me this night. My frustration is not an ally of my enemies.
Quickly I slide my saya against my hip. My feet pound on the floor boards as I leave my quarters. Okita looks at me strangely when I stomp past him and slam the door.
Beware mine enemies. Beware.