Enter Ketsueki, Master of Odori No Nai Ryu
Power swept over her, this sword that she held in her hand now could very well do some damage, its aura pulsed beneath her palms, it had chosen her as its master.
"That sword was forged from a fang of mine, it is the Yakushin blade."
"And why are you giving me this Naraku? I have no intention of killing this half man you speak of; there is no reason for me to."
"Heh, you mothers blood courses strongly through your veins Ketsueki, you will find a man has entered the village of Jisawa, he is a leader of a samurai unit in rebellion against the lord of the village, protect the lord and gain your status, that sword will not fail you, my reasons for handing it over aren't needed."
Ketsueki knew he was up to something but she continued on, for some reason he had allowed her to have his sword, gave her information on a man she could test the sword out on, and even spoke of her mother. Her mother was dead and she never heard Naraku mention anything about her till just now, all this thinking lead to one belief, Naraku was her father or was he? The death of her mother was caused by demons, could Naraku had been one of them…
Point of view switch
"Milord, the emperor has sent an extra group of men to the palace to enforce our military strength."
"I did not hear mention of this."
"Indeed Lord Kiosu, the message only arrived a moment ago, they will be here today at some time."
"So be it then, Meso be there to welcome them in."
"HOLD IT"
"And who are you; you should not have entered the palace without a request!"
"With all due respect sir, I must speak with the Lord immediately, I am a wandering samurai from the eastern region where the others will be arriving from"
"I see, let her stay Meso, you will excuse us for a moment"
"Very well sire"
The man named Meso left quickly, and shut the door leaving the samurai and the lord alone to speak.
Lord Kiosu shifted a bit to a more comfortable position and spoke up.
"Now, what is it you wish to ask me"
"Sir, I only wish to protect you, these warriors that are being sent were not ordered by the emperor they are out to destroy you army and gain control of this palace"
Shocked Kiosu stiffen his back a bit and gained a closer look at this samurai before him, who he believes to be a man at first was revealed to be a strengthy omen of beautiful appeal, she was dressed in a dark gray and navy traditional attire of Gi and hakama but her eyes wore a dark and hollow fixture to them accompanied by a scar that ran across her face lower eye to eye. He could tell she wasn't lying about being a powerful sword master.
"Tell me; if I were to believe this how would you comply"
" I would simply follow your orders milord, but I may request to fight the battle alone. This sword I carry at my side was forged by a demon and has been approved by a Kitsune (a Japanese Fox rumored to have extraordinary abilities, was looked upon as a great creature in ancient Japan) for safe use. It still wields amazing abilities."
"Hm…I see I shall allow you to do this, but if I find to be trifled I will banish you, what is your name so as to keep in record."
The samurai closed here eyes a moment as if to ponder on giving her name, then opened her eyes and gave the Lord a smile.
"I am Ketsueki Yakushin, master of Odori No Nai Ryu"
"a master of your own art I presume, I have not heard of that style, IM impressed you may leave to a post of your choice"
"Do not rest milord the battle is closer then you think."
With that Ketsueki opened the door and bowed, then turned around and left.
Kiosu was thrilled, this women was truly a once in a life time come across. Standing up her tightened his blue Gi and unwrinkled his hakama pants. Her beauty was incomparable, to any women in his palace, he would make sure she survived this battle, he would hide among the trees to watch her, and she would be his.
POV switch
Ketsueki was greeted by Meso as she left the lord, Meso's beady little eyes warded her off, she knew he was trouble from the start, the smirk on his face was unbearable to see, he needed a bath badly as well, her keen smell almost allowed it to make her sick.
"Well, I take it the Lord took to you well."
"if you take one step out of line around me or the lord Ill personally see to you death"
"Why you…insolent!-"
" I was commanded to defeat traitors, and once I find a reason you'll be one of them"