Chapter Two: Eyes of A Warrior... Oh, How They Love
It's a beautiful night in Kyoto. The moon is at it's fullest, you can hear the laughter of families roaring out of their homes. The restraunts are full of business, as are the Inns. Kyoto is truly at peace.
However, all good things must come to an end, as the streets will soon be filled with blood.
"We want the Police force out of our way. We don't want them trying to suppress us, Toshima says,
So... You're first assassination within our clan is to kill Hadana Yukimura. He's a top notch informant for the Police about us Yakuza. He was in our clan for ten whole years until we realized he's a spy.
We want him dead."
"Why won't they just have you take care of him," Soujiro questions.
"Well, he replies with a bothered look on his face, I'm actually one of the Yakuza family, as you are not.
This man, Hadana Yukimura, is a very dangerous person who specializes in the use of the Keddachi short swords. To put it bluntly, we'd rather risk your life than to risk mine. So... Go and kill him."
"Well... I promise you I won't die, Soujiro begins with a calm demeanor, and you can tell that to Obono, if you please. And remember our deal. I get to spend a few hours with her everytime I finish a job for you. And if I don't get to see her... I'm going to slay every last one of you. And much will be the same if I happen to find one mark on her."
Soujiro gets up to walk out as Toshima gives him the final details and sends him off. As he walks through the hallways of the Yakuza's hide out he notices a peculiar room that has a sign reading "Restricted for Genosukei Ichigawa - DO NOT ENTER!" on it. This intrigues Soujiro, -What's so important about this Genosukei Ichigawa?
And why is that name familiar to me? Oh well... I guess it's none of my concern. I should go out and finish this job so that I can come and see Ms. Chizuru!- He continues to walk until he exits the hide out.
After asking around on the streets for a little bit Soujiro gathers up some information on Hadana Yukimura. He finds out where the man lives and begins to go towards there. Upon arriving at the gates to Yukimura's home, there is one thing Soujiro realizes. There are countless guards. The police must have discovered that the Yakuza knew it was him who was an informant. -No matter, Soujiro thinks to himself, No amount of guards will keep me out of there. I'll have all of their blood gushing into the streets of Kyoto by midnight!-
Without trying to sneak around or trying to avoid guards he simply walks through the front entrance. Instantly Soujiro is surrounded by guards. "Hault! You're not allowed here. You must leave now!" one of the guards proclaims as he unsheaths is sword. "I have no intention of leaving here, Soujiro answers with a smile, and if you plan to stand in my way... Well then, I guess you'll just have to die along with Mr. Yukimura!"
"AFTER HIM!" the same guard yells at the top of his lungs.
The group of no less than 25 guards charges towards Soujiro, as Soujiro lightly jogs in place lifting his knees high with every step. No doubt preparing to use the Tenken. Soujiro moves smoothly through the crowd of guards surrounding him, slashing through them with his deadly swings, putting each of them down and dead with a single hit each. He quickly widdles their numbers down until every single one mangled across the ground, with dark red grass underneath their still bleeding corpses. Soujiro showed them no mercy.
"Ah... So this is the power of Soujiro Seta, The Tenken, a voice announces from the shadows of Yukimura's house.
In my wildet imagination, I didn't expect them to send someone like you after me. Unfortunately for you, however,
I don't plan on dying. It is you who will fall here and now."
Bursting from the shadows comes Yukimura with his sword out in front of him on an all out attack! Soujiro quickly puts away his sword and gets into Batou Juitsu stance. At this point it's official that the fight will be decided on the first attack!
With a swing of the sword more blood is added the the grounds outide the Yukimura house. This blood belonging to Hadan Yukimura.
"Before you go Soujiro... Yukimura fights to say as Soujiro walks away, As the taker of my life, can I ask you one favor?"
"What is it?" Soujiro asks.
"I'm not sure of your reasons for working with the Yakuza, but I know there is no way they could ever get a warrior with the heart and those warrior eyes that you have to join the Yakuza without force. Promise me, he goes on, You will live and crush the Yakuza from the inside. And you will save what needs saving... Please, Soujiro, save Japan by putting a stop to their violence. Make sure forcing you to work for them becomes the greatest mistake they ever made. If anyone can do it, you can. I was too weak. Please, Soujiro... Please."
As he gasps his last breath of air, Harada Yukimura's body goes still and his heart stops beating.
"It's a promise... Soujiro whispers underneath his breath, I WILL stop them, I will save Obono. And I will save Japan.
When I am done with that, I'll complete my promise to Mr. Himura. I suppose I needed a good break from wandering anyways... Kyoto is once again my home."
Upon returning to the Yakuza headquarters Souji is met at the gate by Toshima. Toshima welcomes him back and a promised brings Souji to Obono. Souji enters Obono's quarters, memorizing that it's exactly 7 doors down from his own room. Upon entering the room he's met with a huge hug from Obono. She's so relieved to see him.
After Soujiro explains to her what all is going on she instantly becomes terrified and questions Soujiro about his past and why the Yakuza would want him as an assassin so badly that they would kidnap her. Soujiro tells her the truth. All the way down to the smallest facts. She cries and asks him to leave her alone. She asks him to leave and to save himself. "I'd rather die than to know that your eyes have to see the blood soaked bodies of men you've slaughtered once again! Those eyes... The same ones I fell in love with at the river bank! To think they've seen so much. Well I don't want them seeing anymore. Just save yourself!" she says to him until her heart and her lips stop moving.
All of a sudden she's feeled with incredible passion as Soujiro's lips are rested onto her's.
"Soujiro. That's enough, an unfamiliar face says upon entering the room. You've seen her long enough for today. It's time to return to your quarters. You have a big day tomorrow." The man is wearing fine clothing and has an older exterior. He carries a warrior's eyes and two swords on his waist. He appears to be somone of great importance in the organization.
"I will leave now, Soujiro says as he stands to leave, Just know this; I will never leave your side. We will get through this. I promise."
"Goodbye Soujiro," she answers as he exits the room with the older man.
Rather than taking Soujiro to his room, the older man takes him to the basement where everyone other than the guards is joking around, gambling, and just having a good time with eachother.
"See these men, Soujiro, the older man begins, For the next five years, these men will be your best friends. You will never die in the next five years because from this moment on you will carry a group of warriors with you. We can't have our most prized assassin to get killed now, can we? Especially after we've taken the daughter of a major politician just to get her."
Soujiro grows a shocked expression on his face.
"We're under heavy fire as of right now from search teams trying to find her, he continues. And if we're going to go through this much trouble just to have you, we're going to make damn sure you're accomodated nicely. From this moment forward you may go wherever you want, whenever you want upon gaining permission from me. You may spend as much time with Ms. Chizuru as you please. And if you need anything in terms of money, food, or assistance, just ask and I'll be happy to accomodate you. In addition to keeping you alive, we also want to make sure you're happy. Who knows? Maybe in five years you'll grow fond of us and want to stay with us. Now... You return to your room and go to sleep."
Soujiro begins to walk away but stops... "What is your name?" he asks.
"Hmmm... The man replies, My name is Genosukei. Genasoukei Ichigawa."
"Thank you Mr. Ichigawa, Soujiro replies with the smile he's so famous for, for someone working for the Yakuza you appear to be very kind. As well as you try to protect me, I too will do my best to protect you."
To be continued...
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- Luke Cave A.K.A Reallysuperflyguy