Chapter 3
Dancing at Kanawakajima
Kyoji and his army marched Kanawakajima to get Kenshin's help. They where greeted by Kanasugu the invincible's army and Keiji Maeda. "This isn't going to be easy." Mused Kyoji as he dismounted and turned towards his army he said "men we have our first battle for the world of smiles. This fight isn't going to be easy ill take care of Keiji. you will take a secondary route which leads around Keiji.. Understood? we must win and get the Uesugi's help. We can't not fail!" Mifune spoke up and said "don't worry sir, we will make your desire a reality." Kyoji nodded and drew his two swords as he turned back to kanasugu. He smiled "this is going to be fun" the army charged, Kyoji made short work of Kanasugu. When he got to Keiji he said "Lord Keiji you are hiding behind a fake smile when you are sad. This I can't allow in the Land of True Smiles!" Kyoji charged his speed was almost unnatural as Keiji was getting beaten. Kyoji jumped back as Keiji tried to hit him with his sword and said "witness the might of my desire!" he sheathed his blades and began to concentrate, focusing his energy. Keiji began to charge hoping to hit Kyoji before he finished. Kyoji eyes snapped open though just as Keiji was with in striking distance. "Divine Sword Wind Cut" Keiji dodged the blades but the wind sent him flying into the ground his sword flying out of his hands. Kyoji placed the tip of the Sword of Heaven to Keiji's neck and said "Keiji, Smile from the inside and know that life is what you say, It is love and happiness and so much more. Help me make a land where people can truly smile." Kyoji looked at Keiji, his eyes made Keiji think of Nobunaga how he always looked so serious. Then Oichi appeared and said "Are you hurt Kyoji?" Kyoji smiled as he took his sword from Keiji "I am fine, now let go find Kenshien!" Oichi and Kyoji left Keiji on the snow covered ground. It was snowing and Keiji thought "A world of true smiles huh? I guess I could get behind that"
The battle raged in the deep snow that was at Kanawakajima, soon all that remained was Kasuga, the blade of Kenshin. She looked pissed at the damage Kyoji and the Oda had caused. Kyoji smiled "Where is Kenshin? I wish to speak with him about Shingen Takada and The Land of Smiles"
"Shut up, I will defeat you! You have caused trouble for lord Kenshin!" she yelled as she readied her weapon. "Ah, what a pain." He said as he drew his swords again. Oichi prepared her shadow hands. When Kenshien appeared and started attacking the main camp. Kyoji just smiled and said "Oichi get everyone to the main camp I'll be there shortly." Oichi hesitated but Kyoji was already engaging Kasuga in battle. Oichi left and to get men to defend the main camp.
It was after a few minutes of battling Kasuga. "This is getting boring. I don't have time to waste here." Kyoji pounded on the ground and while Kasuga was recovering, he ran to the main camp. As he arrived he stopped Kenshin from striking Oichi and pushed him back "Kenshin! I plan to make a world of smiles! do you dare to stand in the way of such a desire?" Kenshin was taken aback as Kasuga appeared. "You are the son of Nobunaga…" Kenshin spoke rather carefully. "then come beat me and we will see about what you desire." Kyoji smiled "what fun" he said as he charged at kenshin and Kasuga with Oichi fallowing behind him.
Kasuga was about to attack Kyoji when Oichi's hands grabbed her legs, tripped her up as Kyoji stepped on Kasuga. "You dare to resist what the people desire? Then you dare to die!" Kyoji shouted as he attacked. Kenshin was pushed back "what power. What form. Has he been fighting for this desire since…" Kenshin's thoughts was interrupted as a blow narrowly struck his head. Kyoji drew back as Kenshin counter attack. But his blows missed Kyoji by miles "he is toying with me?" they locked eyes as Kyoji smiled then his twin blades struck Kenshin in the gut knocking the wind form him. kasuga quickly leapt to protect her lord. "Lord kenshin I seek an alliance with you. so I may bring about the world of smiles But I also require Shingen and everyone's help for this to be made a reality. What say you?" Kyoji said as he neither advanced nor retreated as Oichi went to kyoji's side. Kenshin slowly stood and said "very well. You have bested me. I will aid you."
Kyoji smiled as the battle ended and everyone celebrating the victory. Kyoji met with Kenshin and said "what illness does Lord shingen have? I wish to cure him of it." kenshin was silent and then said "the cure is at a place near Noshima Sea where the little crane dwells, But I would be carful, the path you walk is dangerous." Kyoji nods "I understand but the people can't stand this war anymore. I will end it with my own hands and create a land where people can smile." Kenshin nodded and said "very well let us begin preparations for Noshima Sea."
Kyoji left to get his men in order tomorrow would be Noshima Sea. they must win for the land needed to smile.