Chapter 4.5: What Is He Planning-Kojuro

Kojuro listen silently as he heard the clattering of horse hooves outside his room. This was a common sound heard about this time of day. Hanbei walked into the room dressed for battle. "Well my dear Katakura I'm off to claim the head of your precious One-Eyed Dragon." His tone was joyful like an eager child. "Do not underestimate my lord Masamune." Kojuro eyed the masked man with a challenging gaze. Hanbei then return the challenge with a deep furious glare. The masked man knelt down so that he was eye level with Kojuro. "Do not underestimate me my dear Katakura. Without that pesky little ninja samurai of yours the Date army has lost a valuable addition. If that ninja was still alive then the dear boy Masamune might actually stand somewhat of a strategic chance. The boy has strength but he lacks what you and I both posses. He has no strategic abilities and so he will fall."

"My lord will not fail." Kojuro's tone was laced in a thick layer of ice. He set every ounce of hatred for this man into every word, every breath. This was the man that killed Aname. He clutched the hilt of her sword tightly, his knuckles turning white. The masked man saw the frustration and smiled a sick little grin. After a minute of silence the masked man laughed. "I see I stuck a nerve then. I'll tell your lord that you said hello when I get there." He walked out still laughing. Kojuro struggled to stay calm his body shaking with anger. The katana clutched so tightly in his hand that his palm and fingers began to hurt.

Please be careful lord Masamune.