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Back in Japan.

At Tokyo police station.

The two that were captured by Sanosuke are brothers Taichi and Haichi Sendou and it looks like Aichi was hit in the throat by a sword my guess is it's was the Sakabatou said, Saito.

So you're just gonna let em walk? Don't the words Kidnap or Attempted murder mean anything to you people? Asks Sanosuke

Not only that they violated the sword ban said Kaoru.

So does Himura, anyways that charge would be a slap on the wrist for these guys said, Saito.

They're giving us intel on a major crime ring and in return they go free said, Saito.

Looks it's not my call this order came from my superiors said, Saito.

If this offer isn't taken then we won't find out the information we need about Kenshii said Kaoru.

Let me in the cell said Sanosuke.

I'll beat it out of em said Sanosuke.

You will do no such thing Sagara said a voice.

They turn to see the police chief.

I've allowed you and Miss. Kamiya to be present for this matter out of courtesy for our past dealing with Miss Himura but I rather you don't make me regret it said the chief

Thank you, Sano, won't step outline right Sano said Kaoru.

Right said Sanosuke.

Good follow me said the Chief.

They follow the chief to the cells.

What do you wanna know officer? Asks Haichi.

Who was the man in the village with Kenshi Himura? Asks Saito.

His name is Kuzu Zhangchen said Haichi.

That last name doesn't sound Japanese said Kaoru,

It isn't it's Chinese said, Saito.

So he's a bounty hunter? Asks Sanosuke.

No clue we were just hired for the job said Haichi.

Who is he working for? Asks Sano.

That's not the sort of thing that gets passed onto people like us said haichi.

He's right we're too low on the ladder said Haichi.

And don't bother asking what they want with the Battousai because we don't know that either said Haichi.

What we do know is he was taking her to Kyoto for some kind of exchange for the rest of our pay happy said Haichi.

Watch your tone so far you guys haven't told us anything useful so far said, Sano.

We've given you a place to look, you didn't have that before said Haichi.

How were they traveling? Asks the chief.

On the way to Kyoto by carriage said Haichi.

And when they got there by boat you missed em by almost a day said Haichi.

Scene change.

Seriously you just had to punch him? Asks Kaoru.

He ticked me off said Sanosuke.

The chief is going to try to get word to the police in Kyoto said, Saito.

If Kuzu is going by boat he'll make port there said, Saito.

But that's what you police are doing what about us? Asks Sanosuke.

You have to ask we're going to Kyoto said Kaoru.

Scene change to the Kyoto harbor two days later.

Kaoru, Megumi, Saito, Sanosuke, and Yahiko arrive and head to the port.

They go straight to the harbor master's office.

Excuse me saud Kaoru.

Yes, how can I help you folks said the harbormaster.

Saito stepped forward.

Police we're looking for a ship that is carrying a Chinese crew and passengers said, Saito.

Well, we've only had one Chinese ship come into the harbor in the last month said the harbormaster.

Can you tell us where its docked? Asks Megumi.

Sorry it set sail two days ago said the harbor master.

Do you know where it was headed? Asks Sanosuke.

Let see here said the harbor master.

Yes, its headed west said the harbormaster.

Why did it head there and not back to China? Asks Yahiko.

Well, it was a merchant ship said the harbormaster.

What makes you so sure of that? Asks Kaoru.

Well, they were loading and unloading a lot of cargo said the harbormaster.

How long was it docked here? Asks Saito.

About a month said the harbor master.

And that's unusual for a trade or merchant ship to stay that long? Asks Sanosuke.

Yes, most merchant or trade ships stay a week or two at most said the harbormaster.

Did you notice any Japanese people going aboard? Asks Megumi,

Not that I saw but i'm sure locals went aboard to make deals and trades said the harbormaster.

But I wasn't there every minute of every day I had other duties and ships to attend to said the harbormaster.

Who does the ship belong to? Asks Sanosuke.

Yes, it belongs to Fieng imports said the harbormaster.

Who? Asks Kaoru.

They're a large import/export company based in China said, Saito.

How do you know that? Asks Yahiko.

I have a friend that belongs to Fieng family said, Saito.

Thank you for your assistance sir said Kaoru.

You're quite welcome. Sorry, I couldn't be more help said the harbormaster.

It's fine said, Saito.

One more thing who was in charge of the ship? Was it a man or a woman? Asks Saito.

A woman, she was a little older than me said the harbormaster.

Thanks said, Saito.

They walk out of the office.

Ok, what was with that last question? Asks Sanosuke.

Yeah, do you know who this lady is? Asks Yahiko.

I suspect that its the late Lord Fieng's wife said, Saito.

Lord? You mean this family is nobility? Asks Kaoru,

Yes, they're relative's of the Emperor of China said, Saito.

The group gasps

How do you know so much about this family? Asks Sanosuke.

I like I said I have a childhood friend in the family said, Saito.

Who? Asks Sanosuke.

The current Lord Fieng said, Saito.

So what now? Asks Megumi.

Now we wait until something turns up said, Saito.

You mean we give up? Asks Sanosuke.

We no proof Himura is even on that ship Sagara and my superiors aren't going to want to start an International event over one former manslayer said, Saito.

You're just jealous that Kenshi is better at swordsmanship than you are said Yahiko.

No said, Saito.

He walks away.

Yeah right he is so jealous said Yahiko.

Even with Kenshi with gone, he's not the best swordsman in Japan said Sanosuke.

Yeah, there's Aoishi said Yahiko.

But he fought on the same side as Saito said Kaoru.

Oh yeah said Yahiko.

But still, Saito is among the top swordsman said Megumi.

That's true said Yahiko.

Well, let's head home said Sanosuke.

We're not going after the ship? Asks Kaoru.

You have money to finance a voyage? Asks Sanosuke.

No said Kaoru.

And it's like Saito said we don't have any direct proof Kenshi is even on that ship for all we know those brothers could have lied and to us and Kenshi just decided she needs some space said Sanosuke.

You don't really believe that, do you? Asks Kaoru.

Right now I don't know what to believe said Sanosuke.

He walks away.

What's going on with Sano? Asks Yahiko,

I don't know said Kaoru.

The start to walk after Sanosuke.