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| - Japan, 500 years from the modern times. It is the age of the samurai, and of war. Known, as the Feudal Era. Demons and Humans coexist in this world, always at odds with eachother. One such demon, known as Seireitou Kawahiru, is a prime example of this. A demon that was banished by that of humans, and feared by other demons. However, through similar desires, he met Setsuna Miyazaki; a human miko who plans to collect the Shikon Jewel in order to purify it. Our story begins here. "Hmm... Seireitou..." muttered Setsuna. Seireitou turned, slightly annoyed at her tone, "What now?" he asked. "When will we reach Kasasagi Town? I wanna get into a bed," she begrudged. Seireitou sighed, and knelt down, "Fine, I'll hurry it up. Get on my back," he stated. Setsuna hung onto Seireitou, as he ran forward at top speed. Within a half-hour of running, they had arrived in the busy town of Kasasagi. Josho Adashino slowly flew over the town. As he curved about, he saw a glint of light on the ground, shining like crystal. Could it be a shard of the Shikon Jewel? He touched down in an alleyway swiftly, hiding his wings before walking out into the town. He examined the area, and found that it had been only a piece of glass. However, he decided to look around, walking down the street leisurely. Seireitou's nose began to twitch, "A demon...!" he said, chasing after the scent. Setsuna, however, was more interested in finding an inn. Seireitou's sense of smell led him to the alley, where he confronted a strange demon with wings. He drew his sword, "Who the hell are you?" "I... am Josho Adashino!" the Yokai intoned, beating the air with his wings to keep Seireitou at a distance. "And you?" He asked, noting a second figure behind Seireitou. Seireitou smirked, "I am Lord Seireitou, Warlord of the Northern Lands. And... I assume by your confidence level, you possess a Shikon jewel fragment. Hand it over." he commanded. "A fragment of the great Four Souls Jewel? Not I!" Josho said. " Though, I do well enough without." He grinned at Seireitou. "That said, I would not mind obtaining one. I now suggest you follow your own advice, and surrender yours to me." "The hell I will." he retorted, as he swung his blade in a linear fashion, "Dragon Twister!" he roared, sending off a powerful twister-like attack with a dark energy center straight for Josho. "The legendary So'unga... Impressive." Josho's voice said as the attack hit him full on. However, when it cleared, he stood still, albeit roughed up a little. His own sword was out, and changing back to steel from shadow, as his body changed back to its normal texture from that of a mountain range. He spread his wings and raised his arms, causing Seireitou's shadow to seemingly erupt, striking at its owner. "What..?!" as he jumped up, cutting the shadow away. He used the momentum, and the buildings around the alley to charge forward at Josho, attempting to cut his head clean off. His speed is impressive, to dodge that which tails him constantly... Josho relinquished his grip on Seireitou's shadow, raising his blade and blocking the blow, while aiming a knee for Seireitou's stomach. Seireitou used his free hand to grasp his other blade, only drawing it far enough for Josho to end up kneeing straight into the blade; resulting in his leg being cut up. Seireitou used this chance and fired a dragon twister from close range, at the attempt to end the fight. The twister devastated the area, leaving rubble when it cleared. Josho reappeared shortly after, his Shishin ability having been activated when he was first caught, allowing him to escape most of the damage, but not all, by fading from existence temporarily. Feeling the dip in his power, he began exerting his remaining Yoki quickly. "Fukoyagi!" he cried, beginning to decay his opponents, and poisoning them, by infecting their Yoki. "Shit..." he cringed, backing off from Josho. He could see his eyesight blurring, but knew full well that his opponent was at the end of their rope. "Tell me... why are you here?" he muttered. "Because my home has been destroyed." Josho said, his voice dropping to a sad whisper. "I was one of the only ones left of my kind. I guarded our ancient abode. But, the sea swallowed it. A Yokai with great power caused this, and now I am searching for a new life." "Yokai... from the sea?" he questioned. "Do you happen to know the name of it?" "I do not, and I have no wish to seek it. I no longer trust the sea, or its inhabitants, but even if I could defeat this opponent, which I do not believe I could, i would not bother to try. It is tragic, but there is no point in revenge for something like this." Josho sighed. "However, if that Yokai ever tries to harm me again, I shall fight to the death." "I see. Then, how's about joining up with me? I'm sure I could assist you in fighting this demon." Seireitou suggested. "As I said, I do not intend to seek him out... However, an alliance in these turbulent times could be useful, and I have nothing else left... So, I agree." Josho said, nodding his head. He gestured with his hand, "Then follow me. I believe my partner is finding a room now." Elsewhere, in a inn apartment, Setsuna was using the indoor bath. "Ahhh... It's nice after such a long journey..." she giggled. Seireitou came in, "Yo." he said, with a deadpan look. After a few seconds of awkward silence, Setsuna screamed, throwing a bathpan at Seireitou's face, knocking him backwards. Josho looked on, eyes comically wide in surprise, before beginning to shake with suppressed laughter. "Interesting welcome," he told Setsuna, with an arched eyebrow. Setsuna had covered up, her eye twitching in anger. Seireitou got up, grabbing his chin in pain, "Why you...!" he sneered. After all that was said and done, Seireitou had sat on the tatami mat laid out for him by the innkeeper. He sighed, "Well, I gotta say Josho. Those powers of your are quite unique." "Thank you. These types of powers have been trained in my family for ages, although we have died off recently. Some of them, however, are my own invention." Josho looked Seireitou in the eye. "So, what is your story?" "Aw well... Shit here, Crap here. And I get stuck with the bitch skank over yonder." he mocked, causing Setsuna to scoff. However, Seireitou's hand was someplace it shouldn't have been, as Setsuna smacked him across the face. Josho grinned, quickly moving his hand back, as it had been about to join Seireitou's. "Well, then, what are our immediate plans?" Before it reached it's target, Josho's hand was purified and burned as it neared Setsuna. Several punches could then be heard from the apartment. Setsuna began to drink some tea from the balcony, while steam was exiting the faces of Seireitou and Josho. Josho, shaking his hand off, turned to Seireitou. "Interesting life you lead." Seireitou chuckled, "I guess so-" he said, but he was cut off when a strange yoki caught his attention. He quickly stood up, and gritted his teeth.
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