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Yuuki could only listen as everyone explained. Her face was set into a look of focus. Her hand up against her mouth in thought. She wasn't a genius like her brother but if they were to hide in town they would need a disguise. The idea of taking up the identity of a ninja from a different clan was excellent. So was saying they were of different clans...but...

Hio-san started talking about a contract, one not of the mundane realm. She saw the bloodstained scroll and her eyes narrowed. It didn't seem to be the kind negotiated over tea and sweets. Yamahashi asked Hio who her contractor was and noticed his hand was drifting to his weapon. Distrust was still evident. When he started to explain Iga techniques she wandered off onto a branch that extended out into a view of the vast forest.

She looked out and saw trees for miles around. A beaten path wove through the trees. Now on that path a lone figure could be seen. Yuuki watched for a bit, wondering whether it was a common traveler or a threat. As the figure got closer she could make out it was female. No female traveled alone unless they were a miko, kunoichi, or just very brave. She heard Yamahashi calling and she walked casually back to the group, her expression now back to its soft features. "I believe if we disguise ourselves, it should be as the common villager or traveler. Something un-ninja like." She smiled. "But learning about each clan's weakness is very helpful. Thank you." She bowed her thanks. "Finally, I would like formalities to be dropped. Yuuki-chan or Yuu-chan is fine. Right Taka-chan?" She elbowed him.

"We also may have unexpected guest on our way. Whoever she is, I suppose we hide ourselves."