Gabiru is ordered by his chief to not only find a wife but also get better with the sword for his next long term mission.
Will life throw him a bone on this one?
It was a nice night for a walk, for normal people at least. However for Shinobi it was a cold dark moonless night filled with blood.
A dark figure leaps from roof to balcony and slips into a house. In a few moments is out again and red stains the glass windows. He returns home, his mission complete. Silver hair mistaken for moonlight. He enters the Shinobi headquarters and reports the mission to his master.
"I see" Was all the white haired man said with his eyes closed and scar on both his eyes. It was only a moment before he spoke again."
"There is a problem in the south."
"Yes master. Allow me to handle it."
"I also need your sword skill to improve within the month."
"My swords skill are the best among rank." The smaller ninja takes a look at his master in confusion.
"They can be even better "
"As you wish ..."
The ninja gets up and turns around to exit the room.
"One more thing Gabimaru"
He flinch. His master never called him by his name. What could be the reason for his sudden seriousness.
"I hear the south has very beautiful ladies. Bring back a wife, I don't care if you don't love her. My clan needs an heir. I have already chosen you from birth, that won't change. However you must meet my conditions.'
"What kind of woman sho-
His master held up his hands and he's quite to silence himself. "All I want is for her to be able to bear responsibility as the wife of the next clan head. The rest is up to you."
"I understand..."
"Do you have any other questions?"
"Why did you choose me?"
"You are most suitable plus you other brothers and sisters want to live freely and without burdens. I do too. Forgive this selfish old man."
" Your judgement will always be correct master Shion. You know I trust you completely."
"I see that." He punned although he could not.
Gabimaru blinks and counters with a pun of his own and leaves soon after.
"Don't forget to come back for your brothers wedding."
"I won't forget. I will bring him a gift and will have chosen my bride by then."
"No need to rush"
He nods and leaves his master's apartment. He packs a few clothes, food etc. and sets of for the south.
Two day later*
Gabimaru arrived but the guards won't let him in.
"Is he new here?" People began to gather around the gate. Even though the city was supposed to be big , people were pretty close to each other. More guards would be arriving soon to prevent commotion.
The guards began to be hostile towards him because he was an outsider. Until the focus was shifted from him to another party in the distance.
"Now's our chance boys!" From a distance people could see dust and horses running towards them.
"Gah Bandits"
"Everyone run away"
"Go get help." The citizens take cover and the guards prepare for the attack.
"Hey" Gabimaru spoke throwing his bag to the side. "If I help you will you believe imma harmless traveller ?"
They are taken aback by his words and find themselves nodding.
The man rushes forward and takes care of the bandits swiftly without a single injury.
The whispers of the people faded out in the background. The girl in her black, white and red kimono looks at the dazzling figure standing in the sunlight.
"Who...
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