Sacred Killers - Akuma no yoru

Sacred Power II: Secrets and Strength

Flashback - a couple of days ago

Tatsumo was dashing through the city at high speeds, slicing through Kinoshiba's men easily.

[Tatsumo] I sense his energy, but from where? Where is it coming from? It has to be near.

Suddenly, he noticed a boy, around the age of thirteen, short blonde hair, blue eyes, wearing a kimono, running down the street. No one else could notice it, nor see it, not even the highest level of sensory perception would be able to tell, but Tatsumo saw it. It was the same energy he had seen before, the same aura; putrid, bloody, and demonic, trailing behind him like a mist. Tatsumo quickly halted right in front of him, causing the boy to quickly stand on guard.

[Tatsumo] Tell me boy, what is your name?

[Taizuchi] Does it matter? Why are you here- wait a second, I know you!

Taizuchi dropped his guard, still looking at Tatsumo.

[Taizuchi] You're Tatsumo, right?!

[Tatsumo] My name is that popular around here these days I see.

[Taizuchi] Who wouldn't know you, I didn't think you'd still be in business.

[Tatsumo] Well, technically I'm retired, but that doesn't mean I've stopped training. I'm currently looking for someone as we speak, I sensed his presence here in this city.

[Taizuchi] You mean, Kinoshiba?

[Tatsumo] That's right, I assume you know where he is?

[Taizuchi] Not in the slightest, and even if I did I wouldn't be interfering.

[Tatsumo] You're a monkai academy student aren't you? That kimono you're wearing comes from there right?

[Taizuchi] That's correct.

[Tatsumo] Brings back memories, well I hope you're doing well there.

[Taizuchi] It's always the same, we're just preparing to defend here.

[Tatsumo] Well then, we all have similar goals I suppose. Now tell me, what may your name be? I'd like to catch it before I leave, that way in the near future I'll know who you are/

[Taizuchi] Taizuchi, Taizuchi Yuno.

[Tatsumo] Taizuchi? Nice to meet you then. Anyways, I'll be on my way.

[Taizuchi] Good luck.

Present - Tatsumo and Kinoshiba

Kinoshiba stood there, hands twitching, staring at Tatsumo. His breathing had actually started to become irregular, not from exhaustion, but from anxiety.

[Kinoshiba] That's impossible, how did you find out? There's no way you can distinguish energy at that level!

[Tatsumo] Maybe the average assassin, or even high ranking can't, but I can. I saw the energy radiating off that boy like a mist, and it was your energy. I also got the chance to speak to him personally. I don't know his intentions, but so far it doesn't look like he's all that like you. However, if I am wrong, I may have to kill him as well.

Kinoshiba's nails sharpened like claws and he clawed his hand, looking at Tatsumo with anger for the first time in the fight.

[Kinoshiba] You will not lay even the slightest finger on him.

[Tatsumo] Ahhh, so you actually have remorse for someone in this world?

[Kinoshiba] He's a valuable asset, I won't allow the likes of you to get your hands on him.