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Do you believe in faith?Some may and some may not but in the end that won't really matter.

This tale is about three young spirits that broke rules in order to pursue their faith.

Kagura, the "Onmyouji Master", a bright girl with unmeasurable potential in yin yang arts. The rightful owner to the Seimei umbrella. The proud Hanabi that takes one the name "Scarlet Flower" and has mastered her sect's forbidden weapon, the Higanbana. Hayabusa, the "Crimson Shadow", destined to take down the feared traitor, Hanzo.

Some destined to win, some expected to perish. Will these three follow their faiths? Or do they not have enough strength of will to accomplish their duty?

War of Faith (Kagura x Hayabusa x Hanabi)

"How unfortunate" Hanabi utters as she takes a sip of warm green tea, the bitter aftertaste of the beverage lingering on her tongue, "Say, why did you ask for a meeting with me, Hayabusa? And why a cafe of all places?" Hanabi asks, looking up at her acquaintance.


"As a ninja and her friend, you know I can't just do nothing while Kagura is in potential danger" Hayabusa said, slamming his hands on the table, catching the attention of the other customers in the cafe


"Yes, I am know that, but I'm sure you're aware that you cannot go by yourself without knowing the number of your opponent and who they are" Hanabi explains, resting her chin on her hands while raising her eyebrow.


"Exactly, which is why I need your help" Hayabusa said


"Help? What do I have to do with all this? Hanabi said, confused 


"Don't take this the wrong way but.... I need your...skills" Hayabusa said, hesitantly 


"Oh? I'm listening" Hanabi utters, a smirk becoming visible on her face


"I have a plan, a risky one actually. I'll be counting on you" Hayabusa said


"If you're that desperate then I guess I have no choice but to accept" Hanabi said, taking another sip of green tea. Hayabusa leans in and explains the plan to Hanabi. "That is... risky, indeed" Hanabi gasped after hearing Hayabusa's scheme.


The sound of steel clashing onto each other echoed through Hayabusa's shack. Hanabi stared in awe as she examines the different varieties of weapons, like shurikens, katanas, and iron rods. 


"So this is your secret hideout?" Hanabi gasped, brushing the handle of a katana


"Hey! Don't touch that!" Hayabusa scolded


"Then what was the point in bringing me here in the first place, genius!?" Hanabi shouted with irritation 


"I just... don't like seeing other people touch my babies..." Hayabusa uttered


"Wait... you don't mean.... ahahaha!" Hanabi bursted out laughing, "Babies!? Oh my goodness, you actually have nicknames for these things?" 


"W-what's so funny!? It's not like I actually breastfeed them or anything!" Hayabusa said, panicking and attempting to hide his frustration 


"I'm going to pretend you didn't say that"  Hanabi said, holding back her laughter


Hayabusa brought out a sharp and long katana from the closet. It looked quite clean but had a few scratches from past battles. Hanabi's face was filled with awe once again. She instinctively went toward the blade, examining it carefully.


"Umm... what are you doing? You look like you've never seen a katana before" Hayabusa said


"Actually.... It's been about 4 years since I held one" Hanabi said as quiet as she could


"4 years? How can the one 'destined' to become the next Supreme Grandmaster not hold a Katana that long?" Hayabusa mocked 


"I'd rather not hold a Katana... it brings back distasteful memories" Hanabi said. "Memories of-" she paused


"Of!?!?" Hayabusa asked, waiting impatiently for an answer


"Shh" Hanabi said, putting her finger near her lips gesturing for Hayabusa to stay quiet


"Did you just shh me!?" Hayabusa said with irritation 


"I said shut up! Do you hear that?" Hanabi whispered 


Hayabusa paused, realising what Hanabi meant, "Footsteps?"


The Retrieval #1: Plans