Kitsu's Estate

The achigaru guards who patrolled the estate quickly opened the large wooden doors for Kitsu and Raynor and anyone who may have attended them.

"The Mists of the Sea are indeed quite troublesome, and has disrupted trade with Katashima for a long time," Kitsu explained to Raynor, "but I am glad to see you arrived safely." The Lady of Uesung led him into a main room, then down a hall, and into another room before exiting onto a large open-balcony, which provided a 180 degree view of the harbor and the horizon. From this perch, one could see the goings-on down below. She would be able to see every ship that came in or out of the area. A few ashigaru guards stood watch on the balcony, but at the flick of her wrist, Kitsu sent them back indoors.

"I am glad, Land Tiller, that you see equality in both genders. My father was a great samurai who fought for Kagen Uesung." Kitsu looked at Raynor, but figured he did not know the tyrant, Kagen. "Ladies like myself generally opt out of combative training, but my father felt it necessary to train me, lest some man abuse me in some way when he married me off. Fortunately for my father - and my suitors, I never married."

A young man came onto the balcony and served tea. It would be good tea, as Kitsu only ordered the very best from the capital. It was offered to Raynor. "You would like Kenjin. He holds a very high standard for all women, and through him we will become empowered. Even now, he has put me in charge of erecting spiritual and recreational buildings specifically for women. He is... obsessed with them, but not in a terrible way. He is a good man, a man who treats all women as goddesses. The man is a virgin, and perhaps will always be, because he is so devoted to women."

The woman was clearly hiding something. Was it a dark secret? Did she have her own agenda separate from Kenjin? Perhaps she was infatuated with Kenjin, and sought to twist him in a way that would make him marry her? She was a very hard woman to read.

"So Land Tiller, let's talk business. Did you bring the necessary items to help Kenjin's folk learn to farm more effectively? Seeds, tools, perhaps specific talents for them to know? If so, please, do tell."

Kitsu listened intently, trying to size Raynor up. He seemed a good man, and she rather liked him. "Do not worry, Raynor, the women here, at least in Uesung Province, are treated with the greatest care. Kenjin would not take to kindly if anyone treated your women poorly." Kitsu assured Raynor that, if his women had any problems, the perpetrators would be dealt with by Kenjin himself. He was extremely devoted to women, eccentrically so.

"Now. Once your required items are unloaded, you will be allowed to head to Famu-Taun whenever you wish. There, you will meet Kenjin, who will tour the fields with you and see you put your skills to work. But do not worry, Kenjin isn't afraid to get his own hands dirty." Kitsu drank some of her tea. "As for the dangers this plan imposes, I can assure you Kenjin will take all necessary precautions. Good luck, Raynor."

Kitsu smiled at the man, and he would be free to leave Tagebusa with is supplies. His next stop should be Famu-Taun, where he will personally meet Kenjin himself.