What if Aza Chobei had a different executioner? What would happen if an unranked woman of the Yamada clan took his brother's place instead? Mizuho may be looked down upon, but won't be underestimated by the Bandit King.
This franchise belongs to Yuj...
As the two tortured the Doshi by cutting off their lower half using Mizuho's sword, their captive finally spoke as the blade was still stuck in their body.
"All from the blessings of Tao... both have mighty Tao, especially the young man... Ordinarily, you would be consumed by this power. Why? Because... the power did not come to you through training of your own."
They both stared at the tentacled hostage as they continued with Chobei looking more peeved at him.
"The elements of Tao consist of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water.... The woman has Water Tao while the man has Metal Tao, making you support for the girl.... Meanwhile, she can defend you from Fire Tao users."
We need to work together to bring out the best in us...
Mizuho removed her sword from the Doshi's body as they writhed in pain, spooking her. Chobei then grabbed the servant's upper half by the neck, stealing the beaded necklace to put on his own.
Reluctantly and painfully, the Doshi pointed to the direction towards their leader's hideout as the two followed suit with Chobei carrying the captive. As the two climbed through mountains, they had reached the top only to see a white-haired ninja accompanied by a blond swordsman and a tall, beared man with a little girl on his shoulder. The Bandit King and the shinobi stared at each other in shock as the former dropped his hostage.
