The two walked in silence for a small time, Takeshi still brooding over his escaped prey. What was he? What manner of creature could be that strong? It seemed Suzo's promise had finally proven true. An opponent worth fighting certainly, but he'd neglected to mention that some of them may not be human. Takaya's voice pulled him from his thoughts and directed his attention to one of their comrades who stood outside a small sake shop. Yuji had made it back safely it seemed, though it seemed was up to his usual mischief. How that man could make buying a nice bottle of sake so difficult, Takeshi had no idea, but he was in one of his moods. These moods were infamous amongst his comrades for stirring up trouble and starting fights with anyone who ticks him off. Said mood drove Takeshi to the counter of the sake stand.
He glared at the stall keeper with his maddened blood red eyes and growled more than he spoke. "Problem?" The stall keeper swallowed audibly when faced with Takeshi's question. "W-Well, err... T-this boy wishes to purchase some s-sake... But I don't think he's of age to be drinking yet..."
Takeshi growled and raised a fist, slamming his palm onto the wooden counter. He removed his hand to reveal three 10-yen pieces embedded deeply into the wood. "I buy." He took the bottle of sake and went back to his comrade while the merchant set about trying to pry the yen out of his counter. Takeshi shoved the bottle into Yuji's hands before grabbing the man by the collar and literally dragging them towards Yamaguchi inn. "Suzo waiting. Meet now."