Teraku remained in silence for a few seconds. Then, he laughed loudly. "You enter Chugoku, we let you dock in Kyoto and now you want an audience with our honoured Taishogun? A stranger making such demands! This is the funniest situation ever seen!"
He made another signal. The warriors unsheathed their swords, waiting for the next command. "You're talking to a Daimyo, stranger. The Taishogun has more important issues to attend, as well as our wise Shoguns. So, if you really want to interrupt them, convice me first."
The figure lifted it's head and stared into the eyes of the Daimyo. The mysterious stranger's eyes were both different color, one being blue and the other green. His robe covered up most of his face, only showing the eyes and eyebrows. Underneath his cloaked face, he remained un-emotional and cold.
"I do not wish to fight you. But. I am willing to settle for a meeting with one of your shoguns, since you hold your Taishogun in apparent secrecy."
He quickly glanced left then right, and looked back at the Daimyo.
"I do not see the point of fighting now. It will only do us both harm.. I come here in peace.. Friend."
Teraku didn't seem pleased with the answer. "You come here in peace, I respect that... Until I lose patience. If you really want to maintain this peaceful situation, tell me about your intentions here. Also, if you know about our Shoguns, you should know about the Daymios. So, don't despise me, stranger, or I'll execute you right here."
He also unsheathed his sword. "Last chance, state your real intentions."
"I have already stated and repeated why I am here. I seek an audience with a shogun. I do not think that violence is necessary to resolve this matter. I come as a humble being in your gracious presence.. I come here with peace and peaceful intentions. I do not see the logic in killing me. Or.. Is this how you treat everyone that stands where i stand?"
He continued to stare at the Daimyo in front of him, keeping a straight face behind his robe.
After half a minute staring at the stranger, he sighed and sheathed his sword. "I'm quite sure you're lying, though... I'm curious about what you are going to propose. Follow me, you'll have the good fortune to meet Miyamoto-sama. I'll be watching you."
Teraku made a last gesture. The warriors kept their swords unsheathed and escorted Teraku and the visitor through the hallways towards Miyamoto's chambers.
He walked down the halls with the group of dragons, still observing him. He stopped. For a moment the daimyo didn't notice, but then turned around and approached the man angrily.
"Apologies.. Let us continue."
He looked at himself, twitched his eye a little, and continued to follow.
Back in his chambers, Miyamoto was finishing with his meditation session. His mind troubled as always, and the recent death of a young Dragon in a fight with the Naval Forces is still fresh in his heart. Wearing his red robes with golden stripes and a large golden dragon on his back, Miyamoto took his katana and prepared to polish and sharpen it. A warrior without a clean and prepared blade is as good as dead. At that point one of his Guards knocked on the doors, proceeded inside and bowed, "Sensei, Daimyo Oshiro-sama has arrived with a... Guest. He is requesting audience with you. Shall I guide them in?" - The dragon questioned while eying Miyamoto's blade, "Hai, do so brother." - He said while gliding a piece of cloth over his blade.
The figure was guided into the room by the Daimyo. The guards, along with the shogun and Daimyo, all looked ready to defend themselves and strike the strange man if need be. Underneath his robes, he smiled and bowed in front of the shogun.
"Call me Bob, most honorable Shogun."
His eyes squinted a little from the small smile he held behind his robe.
"Hai, very well, Bob-san. Your name is far from Kusari, even further than that of a Blood Dragon. Give me one good reason why I shouldn't have my Guard behead you?"
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