Later that night, Michelle had arrived at the Fuji Clan castle. 10 Years ago, it was only half the size of what it is now. A Tall Tower which seemed it would take many years to build.
In the top floor of the castle, The Fuji Clan leader Fujimaru was making some tea. His looks had barely changed. Medium length blonde hair and a mellow look. He looked fairly young for a man in his late 30s. (38 to be exact). As he was making his tea, Michelle appeared by his window in an instant.
Fujimaru: ''You really shouldn't do that you know? One day you might actually give me a scare.'' He says this in a very calm voice and takes a slip of his tea.
Michelle: ''Save the smartass remarks. I'm already in a pretty bad mood''
Fujimaru: ''Oh?'' Fujimaru puts his tea down on table. ''Why is that?'' Michelle jumps down from the window on to the floor.
Michelle: ''Well...For one, this is the third time i've had to kill someone and i get completely buried in blood and not only that but your irritating pawns interfered in my business after i killed the man you request me to kill.'' she begins to start waling around the room leaving bits of blood on the floor. ''I mean come on, yeah sure, there was a gunshot and a dead body but seriously, how annoying...''
Fujimaru: ''Michelle, they were only trying to keep order in the city. How would you react if you saw a dead body and a gunshot..?''
She begins to think to her self for a brief moment.
Michelle: ''Hmmm, i'd think it would be pretty cool!''
Fujimaru starts to scratch his head with a concerned look on his face.
Fujimaru: ''Well, regardless, You did a good thing. That man was completely corrupt. he stole many valuable items and passed them on as his own for a ridiculous amount of money.'' He begins to start drinking his again. Michelle Puts her hand over her head.
Michelle: ''Ugh...save it. I don't need any justice lectures. I get enough of those from my father.'' Fujimaru pauses for a brief moment and fierce look in his eyes but Michelle thinks nothing of this. ''But whatever. May i have my pay now..?''
Fujimaru: ''Oh, Of Course!'' Fujimaru puts down his tea, gets up and reaches into his pocket and gives her a pouch full of coins. she takes it without question and gets ready to leave. ''Wait, before you go, tell me. Why be a mercenary? I mean, Wouldn't you like to serve under me and fight for whats right instead of killing for the sake of killing?'' Michelle with her back turned to him says
Michelle: ''Well...Just because. It's not because i want to 'fight in the name of justice!' or be a rich and powerful ninja or assassin.'' She turns her head to him and smiles ''It's because i'm just bored.'' She then leaps out of the window and before he knew it, she had vanish.
Michelle then arrives at a small village which was near a big grassy plain. She walks up to small house which looked pretty poor. Without knocking, she pushes the sliding door open and enters the dark house. Michelle starts stretching and and yawning. Little did she know that there was a dark shadowy figure waiting for her to enter. as she walks forward to the room where the mysterious person is waiting, Michelle says
Michelle: ''If anyone cares, I'm hom--'' Before she could finish her sentence, the mysterious person jumps forward and attacks with what seemed to be a mop.
Mysterious Person: ''GET OUT OF HERE PERVERT!!'' it was screamed in a fairly high voice. It was a girl. But Michelle instantly catches the mop.
Michelle: ''You know, Sharyn, if you're gonna attack a robber or a rapist or something, a mop isn't exactly the best weapon of choice.'' So yes, the Mysterious person is her younger sister Sharyn. Wearing a pink kimono and her hair was the same was it was when she was younger.
Sharyn: ''Oh shut up Michelle! What else am i supposed to do in a situation like this?!''
Michelle: ''Well...I'm a ninja and our fathers a ninja. you could of woke him up and got him to kill the intruder or you could of gone into my room and got a sword, some shriukens, maybe some caltrops, but instead you chose...a mop. well aren't just an adorable little badass!'' She begins to pet her on the head while Sharyn starts to pouting.
Sharyn: ''Oh your a fine one to talk mrs.'I think being covered in blood all the time is cool and sexy'!''
Michelle: ''Hey come on now, everybodies got their special...interest. But hey, at least i can defend myself. What would you do if i really was a murder or something? Mop the floor for them? Oh my that's really hardcore(!) Next thing you know you'll take out the trash too(!) THE HORROR(!!)'' Michelle begins to laugh loudly while Sharyn starts ranting and raving when a man walks in the room. With swept hair and a pretty big ponytail and wearing a kimono and an eye patch over his right eye. It was their father, Goh Kurosaki.
Goh: ''What's going on in here..?'' They both become silent and stare at him. Sharyn starts to nervously laugh.
Sharyn: ''ahaha....well, i'm gonna well, you know, go back to bed now...um....'' she then dashes up the stairs into her room.
Michelle: '' Nothing too serious, just went on another mission for the Fuji Clan.'' Goh's face drops in disappointment.
Goh: ''I see...more grunt work.''
Michelle: ''I don't see the problem in it, it's fun.''
Goh: '' Michelle, this isn't what i wanted you to do with your abilities. Remember, A ninja's greatest weakness is becoming blood hungry and look at you now, you are practically covered in it and it doesn't even bother you.'' Michelle points and says
Michelle: ''Hey! your wrong ok.....This kimono is pretty new and it's the third time this week that it's been ruined!'' Goh sighs and shakes his head. ''Well, if that's all you wanted to tell me then i'll be taking a bath now.'' She then walks up stairs to the bathroom.
Goh: ''Michelle, i'm not asking you a favor, i'm only telling you the truth. I mean, you're 18 and you're killing many people good AND bad. I mean, what would you're *mother sa--'' Mcihelle instantly stops dead and says slowly in a very cold and angry way
Michelle: ''Don't you ever mention that woman's name again...I have no mother. She left me and Sharyn for dead...I told you already....I have no mother.'' An eerily silence filled the room. Michelle then continued walking upstairs. Goh then Murmurs to himself
Goh: ''The way of the ninja. Where does it lead?''
The next afternoon, There was a meeting in the Fuji Clan Castle Main hall. It was between the 4 clan leaders. The Leader of the Taka Clan, Kyrie Takamaru with long blonde hair who always had a serious look on his face. The Leader of the Kuromaru Clan, Akudo Kuromaru who was a big bald man who was very cut throat and scary. The Leader of the Mosu Clan, Who's name is unknown. It was a woman who had bandages over her face only showing her eyes with Wavy black hair and of course, the leader of the Fuji clan, Fujimaru Kurosaki.
Fujimaru: ''Well gentlemen, lets say we cut right to the point and not waste anytime.''
Akudo: ''My My, that's a very polite way to say 'let's cut the bullshit.' But that's just like you Fujimaru. You never had the balls to do anything yourself do you?'' Fujimaru just smiles warmly.
Fujimaru: ''Well yeah, my clan did receive a lot of help from the Asuka, i will admit that.''
Akudo: ''Look at him, he even admits it!''
Kyrie: ''I suggest you calm yourself Lord Akudo, Unless you would like this peace treaty to be your execution.''
Akudo: ''What the hell did you say to me?!'' And starts to get up.
Fujimaru: ''Come on guys please, this is the only chance we have to make peace with each other, can we not fight like this?'' Akudo reluctantly sits back down. ''Now as i was saying, it's been 10 years since the fall of the Asuka Clan. My cousin Goh blames me for it and i do not blame him. I was weak, afraid, incompetent at my position. I was devastated when i found out that the asuka had fallen. They were family to me. Ever since that time, i vowed to grow stronger and help avenge their name and fullfill their fallen legacy. Now i will tell you now that i was a little paranoid as i'm sure all of you were of each other. I didn't know who was responsible. Well, i just want to tell you all....THAT I WAS BEHIND IT!'' Kyrie and Akudo look at Fujimaru in absolute shock and The Mosu Clan leader glares are Fujimaru. ''I'M KIDDING! I'M KIDDING!'' The room begins to calm down but the Mosu Clan leader continues to stare dead at Fujimaru. ''Well, so much for trying to break the ice...Anywho, what i really wanna say is that i really don't care who did it anymore. I want to make sure that all of use are in good terms with each other. And even if we can't be the best of friends, i want to make sure that this doesn't end up becoming a giant war or anything. so on behalf of myself and the Fujimaru Clan, i would call for a truce.'' Kyrie begins to think to himself and finally says
Kyire: ''Every well, Truce.'' They all look at Akudo.
Akudo: ''Well, i should beat your ass for that lame joke from before...but ok then....truce. They look at The Mosu Clan Leader. she says silent for a while.
Mosu Clan leader: ''...Truce.'' Fujimaru then lights up with a smile once again.
Fujimaru: ''This is great news! Wonderful! I guarantee you that you not regret serving under me!'' Everyone then suddenly looks at Fujimaru in spite.
Akudo: ''Serve under you...?! Did i hear that right?!''
Fujimaru: ''Wait, Wait, i didn't mean to offend any of you or anything!''
Kyrie: ''Tell me Fujimaru...What position did you intend for us to work as?''
Fujimaru: ''Well i have enough Generals are there is so i would probably have you work in a position just under that perhaps.''
Akudo: ''You've got to be kidding me! You expect me to work the position next to a pawn?!'' Akudo then stands up and starts cursing and yelling.
Kyrie: ''To expect someone of such nobility to work in such a position. How insulting.'' The Mosu Clan Leader just remains silent and closes her eyes. Akudo then walks away ready to leave.
Fujimaru: '' Wait, this is all a misunderstanding, i didn't mean to--'' Akudo Cuts off Fujimaru mid sentence.''
Akudo: '' Save your crap! take your treaty and shove it directly up your ass! Because that little war you are so scared about is now official! I'll wipe all of you off the face of this land!'' he then storms off and leaves. Fujimaru then scratches his head in disappointment.
Fujimaru: ''Well, I'm sorry things had to end that way Kyi--''
Kyrie: '' For the first time in my life and it gives me great dishonor to say this but i actually agree with That scum Akudo. This is very insulting. Your treaty and truce means about as much to me as a flower left out of the sun. Worthless. This Fujimaru, means something worse than a disagreement. This means war. He then sits up and leaves the room.'' Fujimaru gives a deep sigh.
Fujimaru: ''Well Mosu Leader, i don't think you really need me to ask you, i could already tell that you want this war as well. Well, you can leave now...Perhaps war is inevitable.'' She then gets up and walks away but before she leaves she says
Mosu Clan Leader: ''I know what you are up to. Fujimaru.'' She then leaves. Fujimaru then drops to his knees, covers his face and starts to cry but, it sounds like crying at first but then he jumps right back up and starts laughing hysterically.
Fujimaru: ''HAHAHAHAHA Oh Man! That was much harder than i thought! Not so easy playing the nice guy all time...But who cares? It all went right as i intended it too! Those Ego maniacal jackasses went right into my flame like like the little moths they are! now it's time to watch them all burn down and the land will finally be mine! hehehheheh...HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!''
An Hour has past and the news has already gone across the small village of where Michelle, Sharyn and Goh live. Goh went to go and buy a riceball.
Goh: ''Delicious, Thank you.''
The Rice Merchant: ''The Pleasure is all mine Mr.Kurosaki...Oh Goh did you hear the news..?'' Goh who was about to leave stops and turns back to the merchant.
Goh: ''No...What?''
Rice Merchant: ''There was a big argument in the Fuji Clan Castle between the 4 clan leaders. And now, there is going to be a big war between the 4 of them.'' Goh's face goes into a mix between shock and anger. He then squashes the riceball in his hand. He's so angry that his fist are shaking.
Goh: ''Fujimaru....You bastard...I knew it was only a matter of time.'' He then sets of and says ''Rice Merchant...it was nice knowing you..but this will probably be the last time you see me.''
Michelle had come back from another mission, less bloodier than before. She then notices an arrow on the wall of the house with a note on it. she takes the arrow off and rips off the note and reads it.
''Michelle, Meet me by the empty plains the moment you read this. I will be waiting.
Goh.''
Michelle makes her way to the the plains to she her father Goh stand there with his sword and wearing a straw hat.
Goh: ''My time in this place is now over.''
Michelle: ''Huh? Dad what are you....don't tell me, you're leaving...? Goh just nods once. ''But why? What the hell are you leaving us..? Is it because of what i said yesterday? are you taking to heart that much..?''
Goh: '' Of course not. It looks as if the 4 great clans are ready to clash.'' Michele gets taken back by this.
Michelle: ''What..?! are you serious??''
Goh: ''If i wasn't serious, i wouldn't be leaving. Now don't get me wrong here. I'm not leaving because of fear. I promised to myself long ago that i will never take another human life...not even...his...''
Michelle: ''Huh? did you say something..?'' Goh then shakes his head.
Goh: ''No it's fine, just my mind wondering. But the reason i called you out here is to take this.'' he then gives her his sword.
Michelle: ''You're given me your sword..?'' she takes it very slowly and draw out the Katana, a very clean and shiny glow comes from it. Almost as if it had just been made and brand new.''
Goh: ''Yes. I will not be needing that anymore. But to be honest i never really needed it to begin with.'' He laughs to himself. ''Michelle...When the time is right...You will know why i gave you this sword. Another reason why i have called you out here is because i want you...'' He becomes silent. ''To join the Fuji Clan.'' Michelle snaps back
Michelle: ''What?! But why must i--
Goh: ''You don't have a choice in the matter this time Michelle. It is the only way you will end this war.'' She then clinches her teeth together. She then gives a big sigh.
Michelle: ''Very well...I will join.'' Goh then smiles and touches her shoulder.
Goh: ''Please...look after your sister for me. From here on... you are officially the last of the Asuka Clan.'' He brings her closer for a hug but then he whispers in her ear ''One of the Clans know the truth about what happened our clan and who was behind it.'' Michelle is in complete shellshock from this and then Goh lets go of Michelle, Nods one and walks away. She watches him walk off. Goh Silently says to himself.
Goh: ''One way or another, we for fill our duty with regret...'' and at the same time, Michelle silently says to herself
Michelle: ''...That is the way of the Ninja.''