She smile behind her mask and let's him think that he pushes her away. Inazuma act, like she lose balance and fall down of the roof with cry "Aaaa!" . But in reality, she made acrobatic tricks and catch hersellf under roof hidding hersellf and creating her shadow clone. Kunoichi let's her clone fall down, knowing it is too hight for ninja to make sure if fall down her or her clone. He already know about her clone, so it isn't so sure that he will fall on her trick again. But why not try?
“Thank you, mother” Midori sat down and started eating the breakfast slowly, enjoying every little bit of it. When she was done she looked at her mother. “That was wonderful. The day is off to a great start, thank you. So, what's the plan for today? Do you need me to do anything?”
Shintaro chuckles. "The biggest fireworks show I've ever seen. It goes on for weeks, long enough to make you wish they'd just shut up."
There's silence for a moment, as she hides on the underside of the tiered roof, until a sword blade pierces through the wood, perilously close to her face. The sword is withdrawn, and then stabbed through again, a little further away. Inazuma gets the sense that the ninja doesn't know for certain that she's alive, and is just being thorough.
"Well, you could get your cute butt up to the castle to get ready to head to the capital." She chuckles. "I've picked out some dresses for you, and texts on imperial protocol for you to read."
Inazuma hold her breath as blade strike near her head, but she managed to calm down. She still have her chance to win after all. Kunoichi create her next shadow clone and send in the same direction as that ninja stabing. Inazuma made climb in oposite direction and on her comand, they both jump back on the roof, both throwing shurikens to ninja, not in straight line, to not hit themself by accident.
Yunah nods. "Yes Father, The Horse is sattled, a Bag of Rice and Water for The Journey is also Prepared. Hopefully The Weather will be kind, then this Journey will be not that long and Difficult." She pauses for a few Seconds before she asks. "Where is Mother? I know You both argued last Night about this....I heard it"
The ninja cuts the illusion, making it disappear, but sending a shuriken in Inazuma's direction that cuts her arm. "Clever." He nods in respect, before raising his sword for one final clash, charging at her.
Her father shrugs. "The woman has her own mind, where she is is none of my concern. What is my concern, is how you'll spend your time in the capital." He looks at her sternly. "Firstly, you are to be respectful to Lord Yokuboo, and impress him with your skill in combat. I'll not hear that you disgraced our clan in front of our liege. Secondly, I have a task for you."
Inazuma ignored pain from her arm, her wound she could take care later. She throw her kunai in ninja wounded leg and take her own katana in both hands, and strike him in the chest.
“Thank you again. Would you mind giving me a hand with getting ready? I never even imagined I would be going to the capital to meet the emperor and lots of other important people, so this is all a bit overwhelming. I'm not sure how best to prepare or what to wear, I keep worrying that I will do something wrong.” She admitted. “Also, any advice for me? And please, no 'try to relax and not worry', that's one of those things that are easier said than done.” She gave a short nervous laugh.
Jian had to smirk at Chitsukiko's change of demeanor and enthusiasm. @asddas193 The foreigner turned to the musket-wielding woman, bowing with his fist in his straight palm, 'I don't think we've been introduced in the commotion of the musket competition. Jian Zhao, from the mainland, pleased to meet you.' The mainlander wasn't armed at the moment, but he certainly looked like he could hold his own in a fight, even unarmed.
"Of course Father, I prepared for this Day and will not disgrace Our Clan. I shall bring Honor to Our Name, I promise. I will serve Lord Yokuboo and I'm looking forward to meet him" Yunah is used to her Father rough and harsh nature and she understands. He was a Samurai his entire Life and fought in Rebellions and a War. Loyalty, Courage and Honor is The Code her Clan lives by. "A task? I shall do as You ask Father. What is it?"
The two shinobi clash, rushing past one another. Inazuma checks herself for wounds and finds herself untouched, besides the cut to her arm from before. She hears the ninja slump to the ground, chest cut open. His body rolls down the roof, before coming to a stop right at the edge, his sword clattering far down to the courtyard below.
Midori's mother chuckles and nods, picking out an elegant purple kimono and and helping her daughter with hair and makeup. "You're a beautiful and charming young woman, and I'm sure they'll love you. Remember to be respectful, but also don't forget your value. You're intelligent, charming and attractive, so don't let anyone act like you don't belong. Soon enough, the nervousness will go away. Also, remember to relax and not worry." Her mother smirks.
Inazuma walk to him, being wary of possible trap. She walk to him and bow head with respect. "My name is Inazuma, and I want to know your name, honor shinobi to remeber you for rest of my days. " She said to him, if he is still alive.
"There is a small clan in the capital. Their treachery was largely responsible for our own clan's loss of power and status. You are to repay them for their dishonour, by bringing an end to their line. Kill them all, but do not be caught."
"Apologies." Bowing to hide a smile. Fireworks! "I'd like to get my packing in order before we leave and to pay a visit to the temple and mother. If you are here, then Lord Yakuboo can't be far behind and he will not want to waste any more time than necessary." Chitsukiko started to leave but turned around after a few steps. "Cousin Jian, welcome to the family. You arrived at such an auspicious time that fate must have guided your journey to us. I expect much from you." Then disappeared into the bowels of the castle.
She looks at him taken back. "Father...Isnt It against our Code? If I swear my Loyalty to The Yokuboo and move against a Clan in The Capitol? It could cause War....And We are not Assassins"
