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[inushin]

Valuable Lesson #1

Morning arose and InuShin emerged from the small hut adjacent to the hot spring. Despite being offered a room inside, he insisted on staying outside in something small. The gentle breeze brushed across his face as a soft smile pulled at his lips. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. That was a refreshing nap. InuShin slowly reopened his eyes and lifted his arms, examining his new clothes.…

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Reunion

The mysterious women inhaled deeply. “InuShin, is that you?” Her heart beat heavily and she stared at the little boy before her. The smell of salt spilled from her. InuShin stared back at her, his eyes wide, and heartbeat echoing in his ears, tilting his head to the side. “Mom?” Her scent shifted a little as a teardrop fell down her cheek and a bright smile crossed her lips. “Son.” She sprinted…

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Meditation

InuShin returned to his hut, brushed the bamboo curtain out of the way, and entered his home. “I’m home.” He exhaled deeply and stepped over to the kamidana, kneeling in front of it with his thumb keeping the blade in its saya. “General Saitou divided us into groups. I’m supposed to train with Asano, Seki, and Aguni.” He removed the weapon from his obi and laid it in front of him. “Although,…

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Panic

“I can’t get rid of the stench!” InuShin shrieked as he clawed through the stream. “Why can’t I get rid of it?” He tightened the muscles in his arms and slashed the water even harder. It flowed around him as he stood in the middle of it, his kimono completely soaked. Because of your heightened sense of smell. The voice spoke calmly. “Well I don’t want this sense of smell.” He growled loudly and…

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Hunt

InuShin slipped his katana under his black hakama strap and adjusted his deep blue haori. “Time to get some meat.” He stepped out of his hut, dropped the bamboo curtain behind him, and walked around the small building. A few rays of flickering light emitted from the Emperor’s home. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, then looked up to the sky. The stars filled the darkness. A moonless night.…

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Training Pt. 4

“Are you ready for your next element training?” Fuji carried a large log on his shoulder and dropped it near a giant square tatara furnace made of clay with a row of inlets along the sides. “Yes, sir.” InuShin exhaled deeply and shook the nerves from his arms. “Why are we building a new furnace away from the village?” “Just in case the fire gets a little hectic, it won’t cause any concern for…

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Intruder

InuShin leaped down from the wall, crouched in the shadows, and watched the mysterious person enter the castle. The moon illuminated the garden. He tied his silver hair into a low ponytail and crept to the closest tree. He looked around the garden. A small creek weaved down the yard with a small pond at the end. Adjacent to the pond was a zen garden and concrete bench in front of it. Concrete…

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