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Post by Kin Masanobu on May 10, 2024 16:31:39 GMT -6
Bleach Unrated: REBOOTEDCurrent Arc: RejectionEpisode 435 "Healing Well": (continued) Kin smiled at the sight of the man. He looked well, but very bored, but at least he was up moving around with help of a cane now and not confined to his bed any longer. "I see you're keeping yourself busy these days." Kin walked toward his long-time friend. Suisenro brushed back his long black hair out of his face and turned to see Kin Masanobu walking up to him. He smiled up at his childhood friend. "Kin, it's good to see you." He turned back to the koi and let out a sigh, tossing the last of his fish feed into the water. "Depends on your definition of busy. To be perfectly honest, I miss being a captain. But from what I have heard, Captain Zayasu had been doing a splendid job. But I heard that he's now in the hospital as well." He gave Kin a sad smile. "I hope I haven't cursed Eighth Division. It's bad enough that Three and Five are still seen as cursed. Nine has survived the stigma left by Kaname Tosen due to Captain Hirabayashi." Kin's head nodded, "And yes, so rumor has it. Captain Zayasu and former Captain Coda were attacked. They believe it was a hollow." He took a seat next to Suisenro and looked out across the pond. "Former Captain Coda apparently lost an arm and was badly poisoned."
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Post by Suisenro Koriyama on May 10, 2024 17:14:08 GMT -6
Suisenro frowned and nodded with a sigh. He set the empty bag of fish feed aside and folded his hands in his lap. "Well, they are in the right place. If they still have fight left in them, then I believe they will pull through."
He looked back at Kin, his smile returning. "So what about you? How did your last mission go? Suisgetsu-sama told me that Makino and Kouen were sent to get rid of Konoba. I had my suspicions about that man, but never any proof to back them up."
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Post by Kin Masanobu on May 10, 2024 17:40:11 GMT -6
"They completed their mission with out complications, Konoba will no longer plague this realm," Kin then sighed shaking his head and rubbing his temple. "but the grafter menace appeared again. They only seem to be targeting the wealthier of our targets, but why I have yet to figure out. It's not like our other targets are vagabonds."
He looked at Suisenro, "They are just not as wealthy," his hand clenched tightly a slight growl in his tone, "and the grafter's notes are wearing on my last nerve. When I find them they are not going to like the consequences of mocking the Masanobus."
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Post by Suisenro Koriyama on May 10, 2024 17:53:21 GMT -6
Suisenro couldn't help but chuckle lightly at Kin's reaction. It was obvious that the sneaky thieves who seemed to be poking fun at the Masanobus was grating his nerves. He wasn't quite sure what the exact tone of the notes was, since he had not seen them himself, but he had to imagine it was one of two things: the tone was playful to the point of irritating or it truly was a tone of mocking and ridicule.
"So tell me, Kin. What exactly did these notes say?"
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Post by Kin Masanobu on May 10, 2024 18:09:50 GMT -6
"They're only poking fun at the moment. The one Kouen and Makino found the other day, like the others, was worded fairly simple ." Kin's tone annoyed, "Dear Masanobu Clan, you’re welcome. Again. Sincerely, Robin Hood and His Merry Men." he looked over at his friend.
"The 3rd was, 'I'm surprised you didn't get to this one sooner.', the 2nd, 'We take the wealth, you take their lives. Deal?', and the one that started it all, 'We'll be kind and make the clean up easy for you, 'kay?'. All of the notes signed, 'Sincerely, Robin Hood and His Merry Men'. Which leads me to believe there is more than one involved in their little band of merry men."
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Post by Suisenro Koriyama on May 10, 2024 18:22:02 GMT -6
Suisenro's smile widened and he chuckled again, this time louder as he covered his mouth. "Well, you know what this means, Kin. You're not 'Prince John' in this scenario. Because if you were, the notes would be threatening instead of teasing."
He looked down into the koi pond, watching the fish swim around. "The Masanobus are the assassins plotting Prince John's demise, and this Robin Hood clan are here to steal from their coffers and offer up the wealth to the poor and the needy. You clean up the riff raff and they take care of the peasants. They've made an unspoken deal with the Masanobu clan. One they likely feel they couldn't make face to face. The teasing is probably just their sense of humor leaking in. Which makes me wonder..."
He looked to Kin once more. "Is Robin Hood and his men a group of commoners who happen to be exceptionally skilled in robbing and thieving, or are they aristocrats who can get close to the riff raff before cleaning them out? If their goal is to support those in need, then the money is likely going to the citizens of Rukongai, in part. This means they have the ability to move seamlessly in and out of the castle walls." Suisenro paused for a moment before tilting his head at Kin. "So tell me, Kin... what exactly will you do with Robin Hood and his Merry Men once you have them at knifepoint?"
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Post by Kin Masanobu on May 10, 2024 18:34:13 GMT -6
"I have yet to fully ponder their demise. Though, removing their fingernails comes to mind." Kin commented. He looked to Suisenro and chuckled, "Kouen mentioned that at our next big target we set a trap for them. Catch them in the act."
Suisenro gave a nervous smile and scratched the edge of his brow. He really hoped Kin wasn't serious. He had always been the proud sort, but he really couldn't imagine Kin making this group suffer over a few teasing notes. Well, I'm sure it will work out for the better... somehow.
"Is that so? Any ideas on who the next target is?" Suisenro asked. "I'm sure it's someone extremely wealthy, and it would have to be someone who is a particularly dark stain on the name of the nobles."
"I've heard whispers of the Aoki clan being involved in a Black-market ring. Though, sadly the Aoki's are not smart enough to be founder and or leaders of this ring, but getting our hands on one of them might be promising." He looked across the pond once more. "If done properly we could get a lead on the rings leader."
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Post by Suisenro Koriyama on May 10, 2024 18:56:51 GMT -6
Suisenro nodded firmly. "Definitely someone both you and Robin Hood would want to take out. The Masanobus taking out the ring and Robin Hood dispersing the wealth amongst the needy--as well as freeing some captives--will do everyone a lot of good."
"This was supposed to be a trap for Robin Hood, remember?" Kin shook his head at Suisenro. "There will be no distributing of anything."
Suisenro sighed and shrugged. "Sorry, Kin. I can't say I'm itching for them to be caught. I value your Masanobu pride, of course. But both the Masanobus and the Robin Hood Clan--whoever they are--are both two necessary evils. Killing and stealing. While both are crimes that hold weight, both of you do these things for the benefit others. I implore you to consider that when deciding a fitting punishment for a bit of fun poking. I would implore our comrade Byakuya Kuchiki and the rest of the Gotei to do the same."
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Post by Kin Masanobu on May 10, 2024 19:07:49 GMT -6
"But there is no guarantee that this is what this Robin Hood group is doing with the money they are taking." Kin shook his head, "they could just be using the title to make us believe they are one of the 'so-called' necessary evils."
"But do you really think they would go to such lengths to make everyone think that they are on the side of justice if they were not?" Suisenro questioned.
"I would not put it past them to lie to throw everyone off their trail. If know if they can get us to believe they're helping the community, we Masanobus will back off. To that point, if their claim is true I will be the first to step back and let them have the wealth of the scum we remove from existence."
"Is there a way to prove their title is truth?" Suisenro place a finger to his lips, humming.
Kin shook his head in thought. "The Tori clan are a well known as nobles, so any one of us walking around asking questions that pertain to this Robin Hood group might raise suspicion. The last thing we want to do is have them learn the ones asking are the ones they are mocking. We would have to have a commoner asking and they would have to ask in a way that the Robin Hood group would think they were looking for help for themselves."
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Post by Suisenro Koriyama on May 11, 2024 20:24:33 GMT -6
Suisenro nodded firmly. "A good point..." He smiled at Kin. "Well, I have faith that it will all work out in the end. If they are true to their pseudonym and really are helping those in need with dirty money, then maybe the Robin Hood Clan and the Masanobus can form a flourishing alliance from thereon out."
He crossed one leg over the other and placed both hands on his knees. His smile turned down into a scowl. "And if this clan turns out to be using the name of Robin Hood as a scapegoat... then I have no doubts that you will teach them the consequences of playing such silly games of pretend."
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Post by Kin Masanobu on May 11, 2024 20:34:13 GMT -6
Kin nodded his ever so slightly. "I need to devise a plan that catches them in the act, but we have to make sure we move before they move, or we're back to square one." Kin looked pointedly at Suisenro.
"I wonder if Jiro could get one of his friends to help out."
"What about Jiro? He seems like a good choice to send out on some reconnaissance." Suisenro questioned.
Kin's head shook, "Jiro is too well known to be connected to the Tori clan. I am sure people would ask why the Tori clan was not helping out a family friend."
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Post by Suisenro Koriyama on May 11, 2024 20:58:12 GMT -6
Suisenro nodded. "Maybe someone from the Gotei? Someone we can trust. No one would question a Soul Reaper asking around about a so called clan of Robin Hood thieves." He hummed and tilted his head. "Although... if this clan really is doing what they want people to think they're doing, then the masses may not give a Gotei member much information to go on if they go around asking about them. It might scare them off if word gets back to them."
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Post by Kin Masanobu on May 11, 2024 21:18:36 GMT -6
"Exactly. It would have to be a commoner. Not a Noble, not someone from the Gotei. One of their own. It's the only way we are going to get any information from the ones the Robin Hood gang is helping. If that is what they are doing."
"But asking one of Jiro's friends will to lead to questions as well. What will you have Jiro tell them?"
"It will have to be a set up for both parties. The researcher will have to be in the dark as much as the informants." he looked to Suisenro, "I will figure this out and when I do we will get to the bottom of this gang."
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Post by Suisenro Koriyama on May 11, 2024 21:25:24 GMT -6
"Well, we all have faith in you and the rest of the Masanobu clan," Suisenro reached out and placed a hand on Kin's shoulder. "No matter what happens, I know that you will do what is best for everyone."
"I will do my best. Like you said, if they are truly giving the riches to the commoners. I will be the first to step back." Kin confessed.
Suisenro hummed with a frown. "Then let's hope that if they are honorable thieves that the Gotei does not get to them first. Not everyone in the Divisions may be so understanding."
"No, they are not and I believe Kuchiki-sama's division would be one of the unforgiven. Though, I believe if I went to Kuchiki-sama and explained what our plan is, he will allow us to tend to the gang. Be it good or bad information that we receive."
"I wish you luck in that endeavor then," Suisenro responded, turning back to the Koi. After a moment he smiled. "I would be lying if I said I was not interested in meeting this Robin Hood Clan." He grinned at Kin. "You'll have to let me know when you catch them. I'm sure Suigetsu-sama would be intrigued to meet them as well. If they turn out to be legitimate."
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Post by Kin Masanobu on May 11, 2024 21:55:04 GMT -6
Kin chuckled, "I am sure I will be informing everyone that needs to be aware of this group." Kin then looked around the garden, "speaking of Suigetsu-chan." He looked back to Suisenro, "where is my girl?"
Suisenro smirked at Kin and leaned his cheek against his palm. "Ohhh, I don't know~" He stared off into space and tapped a finger against his chin. "Let's see, where did I see her last? I thiiiink I saw her heading to her room after a meeting."
Kin chuckled, "I will have to go see her before I leave or I will never hear the end of it." He looked pointedly at Suisenro, "has she made up her mind where she wants the wedding to be held. Every time I ask her, she avoids the question. Which makes me think one of two things," Kin held up his index finger, "one: she has not made up her mind or two," he lifted his next finger in line, "she is afraid I am not going to be pleased with the location."
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