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Before Superior could answer Onryou, Kira and Tenka approached the two ninjas.

Though Tenka still showed the signs of his injuries from the battle, the hours since then had given Onryou time to heal to full physical health, though not full strength. Even still he looked quite tired, it was obvious that though he and the other two had kept up their skills none of them had fought enemies near their caliber in years and such a major fight was not one to be washed away by a few hours of travel.

Onryou spoke as they neared, sounding quick frank, though solemn. "I do believe," he lingered for a moment, "That we need a talk as well."

"Alright! Home again!" Ion said a bit more cheerfull then before. Being home means that he could see his mom again...and lay down in his own comfortable bed.

Sokitsu lit a cigarette as he made his way down the west path out of Konoha. He didn't know where he'd go, but it didn't matter to him. He could go anywhere as new information lurked around every corner. He was suprised however to spot a walking tree speeding toward him and on top...
"Musashi-san?"

Superior spoke to both Onryo and Kisei. "My entires life's work has gone to waste due to my neglect. What could you possibly want to tell me that I do not know."

Superior didn't even show the slightest bit of emotion at the news of Ifuuki's death, not that you could tell anyway. "Hm." Superior taught of it for a second. "I have news of 8 fakes, each as deadly as the other. Through my research, I have discovered that the Tondaime, Kajiya and Ookawa's pasts have all been intertwined through events that occurred over 200 years ago. I'm sure you are familiar with the tale of the battle of Kyuko Cave, Shuutaki vs. the Orochi? As it delved deeper into the legend, I discovered that in order for Shuutaki to defeat the Orochi, the Kajiya's genius swordsmith, Masamune, forged one of the most deadliest swords in the world, the Kusanagi, which he presented to the Ookawa. Shuutaki was said to have slain the Orochi days after she received the sword. It is said that Himaguki sacrificed her life and Shuutaki, her chakra to seal the Yin and Yang of the Spirit of the Orochi into the sword and a willing living sacrifice, a Jinchuuriki, and all three clans confered and hid it away, never to be found again. I have reason to believe that Masamune created 8 more Kusanagi's not as decoys, but as a code," Superior summoned his Kusanagi, still wrapped in a mysterious cloth. I ventured into the Kyuko cave myself, in an attempt to find the Kusanagi, the moment I touched it I realized the myth of the fakes was indeed truth. However," he held up the hilt of the blade which clearly had etched into it, 'Himaguki' followed by a comma. "I believe that Masamune is trying to communicate with the co-founder of the Tondaime, Himaguki, he may have possible lifted the Kusanagi's curse for her alone. If you find all 8 fake blades, you just may break the code." With that, he held out the cursed blade towards Onryo. "Hold it by the cloth, you will not be harmed."

Sokitsu grasped Musashi's hand in greeting. "I could ask you the same thing friend. I thought I left you at Kandachime's headquarters." He spotted Ion, Sakurai, and Yinko and his brow furrowed. "These children..."

Sokitsu raised an eyebrow. "You sound crazy." she said and rubbed his chin. "But I believe you. That must be why Superior disbanded the Kandachime. And you are correct, you cannot bring the girl in. She is a flagged member of Bakufu even if their leader has been slain. I don't know why she is with you, but you have my trust. Head into town and retrieve what supplies you need and I will stay here with them. I know Rin-Tao will be heading this way soon, I'll flag her down. She will heal the child."