Linked Eyes: The Long Lost Brother

After his departure, Dan's new Kohaku no Jōhei sat in his villages illuminating moonlight. Chosho is probably asleep still. It was weird for him to be without her. But whenever he picked up a new scent, an intruder, Dan protested against bringing her along. Should anything happen to her, it would rip his heart apart. Don't worry little one, I will be back there in a bit. His steps echoed throughout his great manor. A massive structure built personally by his people as a show of gratitude. Fit for a Shogun. Adorned in all sorts of treasure, including his newest. "Konmei, did you pick up on the scent. It was too similar to Lord Takenshi. And those eyes."

"Yeah. To think they still plague this world." Konmei paced alongside his brother. "We cannot say anything about it. Should the other villages find out that we have made contact with him, they might see us as a threat. Any ally he possesses is an enemy to them." Konmei's wisdom sent deep vibrations alongside Dan's light steps. His voice had always been deeper than most wolves. Besides him, Fusehime followed along. Her light voice adding into the symphony of sounds. Many thought Lord Dan and Konmei crazy for speaking to a ghost. Chosho, however, it had been expected of her.

That man is dangerous. She warned. The Princess's hands deep into her Kimono. Dog ears piercing her head and twisting about. ''This Raido is impressively powerful in the spiritual aspect. I can tell he has spent years among them. Even has his own spiritual guide, like you my Lord.'' Fusehime leaned into Dan, taking a deep breath. When she noticed him deep in thought she continued. Smiling, as it meant he felt it. ''You are not quite there yet. But you were at least able to smell him, something I am proud of nonetheless.''

"Him?" Dan inquired.

Yama, the King of the dead. She noticed her children's widened eyes. ''Yes he is quite the spirit himself. I've had a few encounters with him myself. Not a bad guy. But I'm not into wolves. The fact Raido was able to master such a powerful spirit means he isn't someone to be taken lightly, Lord Inuzuka.''

"It also means we just made one hell of a friend." Dan stopped in front of an old sliding door. Fusehime retreated back into her beads as he and Konmei opened it. Revealing a grand room of glorious proportion. It was twice larger than his. "Takenshi," He called. "It's Konmei and I. We have something to discuss."