Letter to Miroku Akkuma

[Toraono Kuro]

Kyojin Kuro would leave a handwritten letter upon the Miroku compound's end table.

When Akkuma would get it he did not know but he needed to let Akkuma know he was in his thoughts in case the worst came to pass. Kyojin Kuro stood stoically after setting the letter in plain view. Reports of activities unbecoming of the Toraono Clan had been brought to light. Luckily those caught up in the network of streetwalkers had been under consistent watch and were recovered, healed, and their brushes with death erased from their mind. After the first two cases the causes of bloodloss had been narrowed down and a summary investigation completed concluding that a member of the Miroku or with the clan having a vampiric affliction. Kuro would assure that Akkuma took care of the matter.

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Akkuma,

Thank you for loving my sister she is a hard woman to deal with and too powerful for normal men. I have also taken notice that some of your clan have nocturnal/vampiric tendencies. In response to ensure none of the populace becomes further UNNECESSARY victim to vampiric needs. My head surgeon and I have developed an artificial blood serum that can be flavored to taste and enhanced to finalize nutritional needs. The serum can be used for anemic (vampiric) and non anemic for healing and sustenance as long as it is not cooked or left at a temperature above 100 degrees. There will be some changes in leadership I wager but I am certain they will still continue our alliance beyond family matters. Protect the children and do as you will. You have always had and always will have my support.

Your Brother,
Toraono Kuro

Kyojin Kuro smiled serenely as he maintained his shifts of watch on the dojo ready to be summoned or summon his alternate forms back. Kanly had begun... the forces of darkness were converging.

 

[Miroku Akkuma]

Kaza stepped forward those forest green eyes looking up at Lord Kuro. Taking the letter he would break the seal opening it & giving it a quick read. Smiling the Agent would look upon the Lord with an impressed look in his eyes. "I see nothing get's passed you Lord Kuro. While I know my Lord will graciously accept this offering of research I must say this. Only some denizens will be sated by such methods. For those that have other tastes I can assure you they are only doing so from the vast pool offered by the hunters of the Red Light District. I think you'll happily note a decline in innocent missing person reports. Although I cannot say the same in regard to the criminal populace." an apologetic look upon his face as he did so. Walking with Lord Kuro he would ponder how best to phrase his next question knowing Lord Akkuma would be displeased if he didn't make the inquiry.

After a few brief moments his gaze would move back up to that of Kuro's "Forgive me...but from the contents of this letter it seems as if you are leaving. From what I can see your endeavors may result in death. Akkuma would discipline me if I did not ask. Where are you going? What is it you're doing that could be so deadly as to make you think you might not return?" he would ask the demonbeast Sennin. After all the Miroku & Toraono were kin. There would no doubt be something they could do to help the Sennin even if he didn't see it now. Besides he didn't enjoy the idea of Lord Akkuma being even further displeased with him for not properly fulfilling his duties. Even in the heat of wind country Kaza wore that hooded fur cloak of his that had been fashioned by his love. In truth the temperature didn't concern him for his Aburame maintained his bodies temperature.

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[Letter read & questions asked before heading to Akkuma]

 

[Toraono Kuro]

Kyojin Kuro stiffened for a moment, before replying with all due seriousness and honor. "Aaahhh you must be a trusted retainer to know of my alternate selves but only Akkuma knew that Kyojin is a part of Kuro, for the rest of the population, even the Kazekage will not know that I am a part of him, please keep that secret amongst you. My main body, original and most recognized reservoir of demonic power has gone forth to confront the Daimyo in terms of Kanly a formal vendetta amongst high born and leaders of houses. Although the Daimyo does not have to accept the terms of it... Kanly must be formally introduced and all specific parties notified so that the general populace will know that these two families or specific named individuals will be engaging in a small scale war that will limit itself so as not to damage the people or their resources. In other words Kuro will be doing the exact opposite of what the Daimyo has done to us because no diplomacy can occur with terrorists. Since bloodshed is all he understands as a follower of Jashin like his son a chosen of Jashin. There will be a retribution, the likes of which my true body may not survive. If my main body fails and they attempt to take my soul then they will come to understand that is impossible for a devil sage of Kuro's ilk. If my main body is destroyed I will clone another. Regardless Kanly will be carried out one immortal to another. I cannot stop Akkuma from adding his name or invoking his own Kanly. I only want him to understand his duty is to protect my sisters and the children in my absence."<i></i> Kyojin was the only portion of Kuro that looked more like his father Kaibudo than even Kuro did, rumors abounded that Kyojin was a secret love child outside of Kaibudo's husbandly duties as her concubine. No one had done anything to dissuade those rumors. Azame and Kaibudo had actually done a small bit to help spread them. This was all part of Kuro's failsafe plan in case the worst should happen Kyojin would act in Kuro's stead as the Guardian of Sunagakure until all of Kuro's forms could be revived in full to stage a massive counter attack. Contingencies upon contingencies abounded and even for things they had not planned for. There were still ploys and gambits afoot. The Daimyo had essentially F'ed up because now that they knew whom had caused all of Suna's suffering there was nothing else to do but make him pay.

 

[Miroku Akkuma]

Kaza bowed deeply at Lord Kuro's words. "You honor me with your words, for though I am Lord Akkuma's most faithful & trusted he did not reveal your form. Between you & I there is a constant feed of data being fed to our clan. From those that come & go in our territories. Fortunately I have ensured the similarities between your many forms chakra will not be logged. I hope you understand but given how easy the Cabal managed to infiltrate the village forces we need to ensure certain measures are in place for the future. It appears without even knowing it Lord Akkuma has already begun working on your wishes." he would say to the demon sage wondering best how to next word what he wanted to say to the Lord.

"Know that what I am about to say is because we are kin & if I am out of place you need only say." he would say in a business-like manner before continuing on. "You would be wrong if you think Akkuma would do anything other then proceed straight to the Daimyo's palace once he hears of your intentions. In regards to his right to kanly...I don't know if you're aware. But that day in Sora when Lord Akkuma was attacked by the forces of multiple nations. He openly declared war upon the Daimyo & all his forces who would serve to do ill against Sunagakure. Just days ago he declared an open challenge to any remaining Cabal or Sovereign members within the village. He has amassed even more shinobi to his cause. Where you wage a kanly he wages an eradication. Should Akkuma win he will have that entire bloodline stricken from this realm. Our war is waged on many fronts. Targeting assets, both economic & military. Unfortunately I'm not privileged to the entirety of those plans...do not be brash he will come to aid you." he would calmly say in a matter of fact as he began walking forward once more. Those forest green eyes looking ahead of him as if he could see something that wasn't there.

"The Miroku as I'm sure you know are not the easiest to read. We tend to be passionate & wild. Quick to embrace our emotions & even fiercer in the face of those we believe would wrong us. I know we lack the moral or ethical beliefs of your people...but let me make one thing certain. No matter how far you think we're willing to go...whatever deeds you could imagine we would do. I can promise you this...what we will do to protect that which is precious to us is beyond comprehension. Now that we have been provoked into war the shinobi nations will once more be reminded of the power of shinobi. These Daimyo who play at being gods will once more quake before the power of shinobi & remember it was us who have let them carry on existing not the other way around!" he would almost snarl the last of his words. The knuckles on his hands going white frpm the pressure of his clenched hands, a low humming could be heard within him the sound of thousands of tiny chakra devouring beetles.

"Forgive me...it was improper of me to express such emotions." he would bow in apology to Lord Kuro. Straightening himself up with that perfect worry free expression & practiced smile upon his face he would say his next words. "Simply know this, we have no intentions of losing another home. Any who threaten that existence will feel the extent of our power in its entirety." it was a simple statement, said with the joy & reassurance that one would almost forget he was talking about eradicating their foes. The teenager that stood before Kuro was an Agent who had been trained in matters of diplomacy, economics, infrastructure, engineering & military tactics. Kaza was a prodigy from the clan one of their finest who was so trusted he reported & acted on the orders of Akkuma alone. "Farewell Lord Kuro...my the Fates keep you in their favor." he would say with a bow vanishing into a burst of kikaichu as the swarm flew down the halls & out of the dojo doors. Soon Kaza would deliver the letter & Lord Kuro's news to his Master.

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