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It was a dark and stormy night. Sounds cliche? Don't worry, it gets
better. Much better. Usagi finds himself at the cruel mercy of the
elements until he stumbles upon a house. Battering the door, he is greeted
by a disturbing figure who introduces himself as Jei. Apologising for
disturbing Jei's home, Usagi is somewhat startled to learn that the actual
owner of the place was 'executed' for being evil.
As Jei talks and cleans his yari, the firelight catches his blade and it
is reflected as black as the night outside, which Usagi exclaims before he
can stop himself. Knowing that a samurai's blade is a reflection upon his
soul, Usagi apologises and they agree to call it a trick of the light
before Jei settles down to sleep. Usagi, bitterly cold despite the raging
fire settles down soon after.
Jei, his sleep disturbed, suddenly brings his yari to bear on Usagi,
babbling about how he is a messenger of the gods and that Usagi cannot
hide his evil nature. Now fully awake and sword drawn tries to work out what
Jei is talking about while not getting his head taken off. When Jei kicks
Usagi through a wall, the battle is carried outside where Jei has the
advantage.
He survives what would ordinarily be a mortal would delivered by Usagi
and becomes convinced that Usagi's death is what he needs to attain his
godhood. Usagi is knocked down when lightning strikes a nearby tree and
Jei takes full advantage. Raising his yari into a jodan stance he rushes to
strike Usagi, but the lightning is faster, catching the metal and Jei
along with it. Morning sees Usagi awake and barely alive with nothing left
of Jei but the mangled remains of his yari. Did he join the gods or was he
just a mad samurai obliterated by lightning?
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