Imperial Court of the Blood Dragon Shogunate

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"A powerful ally, hai. And you have clearly been trained well old friend. More of our brothers die for the same cause each day and we need to gain the upper hand." - Miyamoto lowered his sword and reached into his mind to seek the answer. Akuji observed Miyamoto's actions carefully, not letting his guard down.

Akuji finally spoke while lowering his sword, expecting that the duel has ended, "They could surely help our warriors, make them stronger." - In a second Miyamoto strafed to the left raising his sword and with a swift move he reflected off the surface to strike Akuji. His strike fell near Akuji's neck, where he stayed his sword, "You see brother, the Dragons are fine on their own." - He said assuming the duel is over, and thinking that he won. But Akuji simply smiled, and Miyamoto felt his sword tapping him between his legs, "A powerful ally brother."

The two stood like that for a moment, with each one dealing a simulated final blow to the other, until finally they withdrew their swords and let their guards down, "Akuji-san, I think we finally understand one another. I have fought you, and have seen your soul more clear than ever. You do not lie, and wish the Dragons only the best. For that, you have my support. We need to present this to the Taishogun and let him make a wise decision. But with one Shogun betraying us and the other disappearing, the future is not bright. This could very likely be what we need. What the Taishogun says, so it shall be."

He then turned to Teraku who was standing near the door, observing the duel the whole time, "You see Akuji, this Rising Son here, along with our brothers is the future of the Dragons. The Phantoms cannot stop us from claiming Kusari's throne, so we may as well use them for the task. Kusari Stars will shine like they used to, free of betrayal and innocent blood, but to make it happen the Naval Forces and Samura have to be obliterated. No respect for the traitors, no mercy for the dishonorable. The Hideyoshi Dynasty shall rule once more. Will the Phantoms help?"

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