Snippet #13151

Asuka walked through the suspicious streets of Akusho village with indifference. She had no pride or shame in her stride, nor was she looking to fulfill some sort of purpose. She had no business in those dangerous parts and was simply there looking for something to do. She had taken the guise of an elderly man so as not to catch any special attention. Even though her appearance had taken the opposite effect, she did not change and didn't seem to care either.

Asuka caught the eyes of every person on the street, not making any eye contact with anyone. She stared straight ahead and walked forward as if she was in a park, having a nice stroll. A skinny scruffy looking man approached her, knife in hand. "Hey old man. What are ya doing here?" he said, his words slurring together. Asuka could barely make out his words. She ignored him, still walking forward. "Oi, stop ya geezer!" Asuka kept walking until he stepped in front of her, waving his knife in her face.

Cackling, the man smiled smugly. "I oughta knife you fer that, but since yar an old fart, I'll let ya go. Give me yer money, old man," he said, stabbing the air in between them. Asuka stood silently before bringing out what appeared to be a wooden walking stick. "Move," she said once in the voice of an old man's. The man cackled again but his smile disappeared. "I'm gettin' impatient. I said, give me yer money." When she said nothing, the man attempted to stab her but was disarmed with a clang of metals as she sent the knife flying upward with her walking stick.

The man froze, dumbfounded for a moment before recovering when Asuka asked in the man's voice, "You have tested my patience. Now, you must answer this: Do you wish to live? ..Or die?" The man gave her an unbelieving look before swinging at her as she dodged. Asuka murmured, her voice and appearance slowly changing back to her original form, "Death? So be it." The walking stick's facade faded until it revealed to be a katana. The man's eyes widened as he witnessed this transformation, unaware that she had been disguised all this time.

It was Lily Asuka, a notorious member of The Kraken. This brought genuine fear deep in his heart. She swung down but the man dodged successfully. Shocked and relieved he had actually dodged, he dropped his guard which was a big mistake. "I did it .. i did it! I actually dodged!" He laughed in relief looking at everyone with pride. Asuka put the katana in the inside of her coat, the sword disappearing as it came in contact. She walked away from the scene, hearing the sound of the man falling to the ground as the sword she had sent flying into the sky earlier dropped down and pierced his heart.

"Kimuio-dono. What a pleasant surprise," said Asuka, bowing down in respect. "And if I may ask, what business might Akusho Village have with yourself? If you need any assistance, I am at your service."