Imperial Court of the Blood Dragon Shogunate

[Akura]

Akuji readied his sword, as the two circled each other once again,

"Aren't we in the same situation with the Chrysanthemums? Their new Kusari does not involve the Taishogun..."

Akuji made his move, striking at Miyamoto. His slash was blocked and he countered Miyamoto's return attack,

"That bridge can be crossed when we come to it, for now the Phantoms are valuable allies, and the Rising Sons hold a more powerful presence in Kusari"

Miyamoto parried Akuji's newer strike, then stepped aside to avoid a rather powerful thrust,

"They trained me in a great number of combat techniques, even engineering and aeronautics... like I said..."

Akuji strafed left and felt the air near his left ear ripple as Miyamoto's blade cut past him,

"...powerful allies..."