Reckless Banzai Screamer

Long ago amidst the fields outside of the Jade State, a military dictator remembered the images of the crying goat surrounded by occultist iconography and how potent power had been offered to that long lost friend who camped in those fields. ”Souka, they must think they’re in Yopinawa kakakaka!”

With Xionists, Xannites, Asiothites and Ibleesians on all sides, a military dictator prepares his webbins.

"Goodbye Tanaka, justice may not have been mine's but Zanu will regret this day he slighted our people and took you from us," Shugo Kato Oijin swears a vendetta upon Order.

ORDER OF THE GOLDEN LION CONTRACT NULLED, 178 SA Issued from the Flower Capital of Sakura-Gakure Year of the Nezumin, 178 SA (1141 Kamijikan) The Flower Capital of Sakuragakure’s contract with the Order of the Golden Lion is declared null and void with the kami patron Zanu’s smiting of ashigaru ronin Hajime Tanaka. While our detractors will attempt to slander us as cowardly for forsaking their war - it is indeed just that, their war. It is not the Oyashi’s war and any payment we received does not equate to being fired upon by our own employer. My people will not continue to fight for a patron with no care or showing of restraint for those who fight under them as this is disrespect to our work as honorable men and soldiers of fortune. With no taste for banter amongst battle companions in the midst of combat, could we truly be allies in the Great War? Payment is non-refundable. Rest in peace Hajime Tanaka. KATO OIJIN the Black Swordsman, Shugo of Koyo-Kuni, Legendary Sanbushi, Governor of Sakuragakure and Protector of the Farfolk and Descendants of Ai-Zho

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REVOCATION OF BANISHMENT AND KEGARE STATUS, 178 SA Issued from the Flower Capital of Sakura-Gakure Year of the Nezumin , 178 SA (1145 Kamijikan) Let it be known throughout the Lands of the Scattered Sun and our allies the following decrees on behalf of the Stratocracy, The individual known as Slith has made amends with Clan Kato and the Shugonate for his crimes of thievery. He will henceforth be unbanned from walking the Lands of the Scattered Sun and his relations with the Stratocracy are normalized. No more debt collection or punishment shall be enacted upon him as a result of these previous grievances. Ayako of Clan Watanabe has completed her required service asked of her by the Stratocracy and she is released of its shared custody with Lady Watanabe Akemi. While banishment at the conclusion of active conflict in The First Yokai War had been revoked in person without announcement, let this document make clear the uplifting of Ayako’s status as a kegare (untouchable) back to our noble class with full rights of the citizenry of Koyo-Kuni. No more debt collection or punishment shall be enacted upon her as a result of these previous grievances. KATO OIJIN the Black Swordsman, Shugo of Koyo-Kuni, Legendary Sanbushi, Governor of Sakuragakure and Protector of the Farfolk and Descendants of Ai-Zho

A half man, half machine Military Governor blitzed out of his mind on Courage, alchemical fumes and adrenaline got ahold of the missive after the attempted capture. ”Let’s see who captures them first…” He looks over to the imprisoned Volk.

A response is penned back to Leoni Chevalier. "While your concerns are acknowledged, they stem from a lack of understanding of what it means to be a citizen of Koyo-Kuni. If you believe this proclamation by our government to be overly restrictive, you have not read our capital law and therefore know little of our function of operation. There exists a social contract unspoken within out government's foundations that we are to provide an expected quality of life and protection to our people and in turn our people are expected to fulfill certain obligations that will allow our state to operate as it does including but not limited to divulging sensitive information to the Stratocracy and military service. Hence we are able to maintain a high trust society. Such a concept may be foreign to you if you find yourself amidst Canondom or Malinorians and for this I will not fault you or take personal offense. But this push back against handshakes, glove undressing and being of service to one's people I find suspicious." KATO OIJIN the Black Swordsman, Shugo of Koyo-Kuni, Legendary Sanbushi, Governor of Sakuragakure and Protector of the Farfolk and Descendants of Ai-Zho

ON THE JUMOKO (CURSED CHILDREN/DEVILS) On the Stratocracy’s View on Cursed Children Issued from the Flower Capital of Sakura-Gakure Year of the Tanuki, 177 SA (1149 Kamijikan) “Dark Kani emits when Vice is attained, and in which men are tortured with suffering. Ill-omen envelops as a maelstrom; those who fight Ryū beget only more pain. Solace is not easily gained.” KANI 霊 .52 of THE KANINOKYŌ 霊の経. It has been brought before the stratocracy to discuss the subject of Cursed Children within the Shugonate of Koyo-Kuni and with news of the late Queen Amaya’s death, whom was a friend of our government, at the hands of Cursed Children she had befriended. While such sadness of a loss of a friend pains us with feelings of betrayal and desire for retribution, we are reminded from years of study of the plight of the Jumoko, the cursed children of Oyashima who first proliferated since the beginning of the yokai crisis in our homeland. While superstitions have prevailed around the Jumoko, it is the interest of the government to focus primarily upon study and investigation to better understand this grave affliction that extends far beyond just Braevos and our homeland. If we are unable to show those afflicted compassion they will become what we feared they would be with nothing to lose. With the burden of this mercy taken however comes the responsibility of hosting those with familial connections to warlocks and demonologists. All Jumoko residing within the Shugonate will be expected to aid in the government’s investigations into the affliction and on insidious warlocks to better combat do’badders and assault demonic covens with 10 fold efficiency. Thus the following decrees have been made by the Stratocracy; - The Jumoko (Cursed Children) shall not be suspected of wrongdoing inherently based upon their mutated appearances and shall be considered a class of leper afflicted against their will by ill-begotten spirits and poor familial choices made. - The Jumoko are not allowed to wear gloves within the Koyo-Kuni Shugonate and must provide a handshake to samurai agents of the stratocracy upon request. - All Jumoko who wish to live anywhere within the Shugonate must report themselves to the Stratocracy (the Shugo, the Samurai or the Onna-Musha) and provide information on their family lineage, those they closely associate with and must endure a do’badder examination. - Jumoko will be expected to abide by citizen eligibility laws of the local village they settle in and the Stratocracy. All Jumoko within direct Stratocracy administered lands (the Oyashi heartlands and Sakuragakure) will be expected to serve in the ashigaru. - While the Stratocracy acknowledges the affliction as having to deal with the soul, it is in the interest of the government to research into possible cures to remedy the affliction. KATO OIJIN the Black Swordsman, Shugo of Koyo-Kuni, Legendary Sanbushi, Governor of Sakuragakure and Protector of the Farfolk and Descendants of Ai-Zho

"I feel like someone is trying to false flag, because there's no one in Ravenswood," commented Shugo Kato after he received the notice from the Rah'tuman citizen. He contemplates the actions and reasoning of the child assaulter believing there was something deeper to the whole affair.

VICTORY ON THE WESTERN FRONT The Second Battle of Wall Masako Issued from the Flower Capital of Sakura-Gakure Year of the Kaerumon (Frog-man / Wonk), 176 SA (1153 Kamijikan) “The Untouchable, twisted and uncaring, perpetuates Kani that is overwhelmingly dim. Dead already, He is an embodiment of Sin - He is as the Void. Banishment can be the only recourse, lest the World break its tune.” HYPER-WAR 聖戦 .82 of THE KANINOKYŌ 霊の経. On the 1156th day of the Kamijikan it was reported that the volunteer brigade under the command of Mayor and Ashigaru captain HONMA MONJARO and the Thegn of Solgaard Conan rallied within the walls of the Flower Capital before launching an overwhelming assault upon the recently lost Wall Masako. It has been noted by the officer corps that foreign support was numerous and left the chain of command ill-prepared to coordinate and divy limited supplies. While a duel was intended between Mayor Honma and the commander of Gashadokuro’s forces, miscommunication led to an all out melee brawl amongst both factions and left a handful of the volunteer brigade injured including Mayor Honma. Despite this setback, the forces of the Volunteer Brigade found success with Mayor Honma striking down the opposing commander and routing enemy forces. The stratocracy extends our gratitude to our brother Honma Monjaro and ally Thegn Conan in the recapture of Wall Masako and our gratitude is also extended to the Honma Survey Corps, the Men of Solgaard, the Rex of Orcgrimmar, the Druids of Nevaehlen and the Ritters of Reinmar. Mayor Honma will be allowed respite and leave from the front for the time being during the refortification of Wall Masako while he recovers from his sustained injuries. . We offer a warning however that disobeying the chain of command that could lead to severe injury of officers, ashigaru or other volunteers will be considered betrayal and may warrant expulsion from the volunteer brigade and/or execution. Kaji to Kenka wa Sakuragakure no Hana 火事と喧嘩は桜隠れの里の花 Fire and Fights are the Flowers of the Village Hidden Amongst Cherry Blossoms KATO OIJIN the Black Swordsman, Shugo of Koyo-Kuni, Legendary Sanbushi, Governor of Sakuragakure and Protector of the Farfolk and Descendants of Ai-Zho

THE DWARF CABAL GROWS, 10,000,000 DWARVEN SCREAMERS DECIMATED. NO SURVIVORS NO FUTURE. REMEMBER SHADOW CASTLE. AVE OREN.

"Aiyah..." Shugo Kato keeps his redstone star of Malchediel forehead tattoo hidden under his bandana and mempo, only daring to reveal it to catch do'badders in holy genjitsus.

"War on all sides," Shugo Kato spoke to himself as he looked to the sun scattered through the sakura blossoms above the village. He felt used to the 🔥.

A military governor from the south west of Braevos had just finished the celebration of his stork day when the word to rally was given to him. Bedridden and having been sake'd up the night before, he rolls out of his tatami mat and stuck his head out of the window of the Kato compound to feel the morning rays upon his face. "Yare yare...where is War Captain Takemura? We need to wake the red kami up to give us back our crap,"

no one ever asked the ghost if he consented v_v sad

ON THE MOBILIZATION OF KOYO-KUNI On the Reasons for Arms against the Yosei of the Ravenswood Issued from the Flower Capital of Sakura-Gakure Year of the Kouryuu (Dragaar), 174 SA (1168 Kamijikan) “The vibrations of the Past ripple into the Present. The vibrations of the Present shall ripple into the Future. No being is liberated from the dependence of another. Such is the nature of Causality, and of Time,” KANI 霊 .47 of THE KANINOKYŌ 霊の経. Makoto 誠 and Meiyo 名誉, HONESTY and HONOR are two virtues held in high regard amongst the samurai for they are integral to the value of our character. Who are we if we cannot meet the obligations expected of us? It was upon the 1174th day of the Kamijikan that the Treaty of Kretzen was signed that made official the long standing friendship of the Reinmaren Waldenian and the Oyashi of the Rising Sun since the days we had settled amongst them in the then-Duchy of Minitz and a 500 year long historical friendship with roots back to the first Waldenic Konigreich of Aesterwald. It is upon our honor that we answer the call of our battle brothers in the Principality of Reinmar to expel the do’badders that lurk amidst the Ravenswood and to campaign together. It is an edited list of demands our signature finds itself on, for the original demands of Sakura-Gakure had been met two months after the agreement to campaign together. After agents of Ravenswood had brought word back of Koyo-Kuni’s intentions to collect owed taxes by force in its participation of the campaign, a diplomat was sent bearing a third of the demanded payment - a demanded payment not accounting for a prior wiping of debt at the mercy of the last Primarch Jenny’s will for which Ravenswood was late in but remains unobligated to pay. While the full demanded debt was inevitably paid during the diplomat’s visit and resolved the personal dispute between Sakura-Gakure and Ravenswood, it has not changed the view of Sakura-Gakure upon the Ravenswood - a rump government with an inability to speak with honesty or meet minimal obligations, a former vassal with no respect for the sanctity of the Sakura Forests which their lands for years remained colloquially speaking ‘griefed’ and an eyesore to our West and a former, distant neighbor who has never broke chopsticks with us. To this day your sovereign has never met with us and is as avoidant as a bat to the light. Putting it bluntly, we would rather aid our true allies than parlay for peace on behalf of one who shared a state with us on bad terms and left with a standing debt going on multiple years and only paid under threat of conflict. We have no respect for you. By comparison, the Moonlit Sanctuary of Eittitica had spoken to us with honesty about the vision they themselves held for the Neko-jin and after the payment of remaining debts we parted ways with mutual respect even if we hold no official relations yet with their diaspora. It is because our brothers in Reinmar and friends in Celia’nor sought to support our demands that the Koyo-Kuni Shugonate shall honor and support the demands of theirs upon the Ravenswood. The Koyo-Kuni Shugonate henceforth declares a PARTIAL MOBILIZATION of the Flower-Capital Sakura-Gakure and Mugmar’s Circle in preparation for a possible campaign north alongside the Reinmarens and Celians should their demands not be met. It shall remain optional for the remaining Shōya and their citizens to participate in this campaign but we encourage those in search of the pursuit of glory, justice and honor to rally under the banner of the Shugo. All Men of Hazum and able-bodied Oyashimans of the Hidden Cherry Blossom Village are to acquire armaments from the Stratocracy should they be lacking. All Shōya are to remain on standby for the defense of the state. The Shugonate will at this point make no more personal demands from the Ravenswood aside from the enforcement of its co-belligerents’ demands. Kaji to Kenka wa Sakuragakure no Hana 火事と喧嘩は桜隠れの里の花 Fire and Fights are the Flowers of the Village Hidden Amongst Cherry Blossoms KATO OIJIN the Black Swordsman, Shugo of Koyo-Kuni, Legendary Sanbushi, Governor of Sakuragakure and Protector of the Farfolk and Descendants of Ai-Zho

"yare yare, twenty minutes before council," Shugo Kato shows the proclamation to War Captain Takemura and gets the tanegashima arbalests ready.

IT’S MARCH 31ST IN PST FOR 18 MORE MINUTES YOU CAN’T DO THIS YET :seethe:

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Saki Gaki Zaibatsu The Sakuragakure Corporation - Private Security, Weapons, Alchemy, and Tech Manufacturing Chief Executive Officer: Shugo Kato Oijin @GundamEngineer The Sakuragakure Corporation is a state-owned business conglomerate based out of the Koyo-Kuni Shugonate and operated by the various clans and families of Sakuragakure with a primary focus on the manufacturing and distribution of alchemy, artillery, technological and mundane weapons with diverse interests in other sectors of business such as but not limited to entertainment and food service venues. It is the Zaibatsu’s belief in spreading Oyashiman technology to improve the quality of life of Braevosians world wide as well as teaching and arming the next generation of Oyashimans to continue the advancement of our diaspora. The Zaibatsu also offers private corporate security and hitmen services within the boundaries of operation. Makkusu Tactu (Private Security) Agents, Mercenaries, Ashigaru and Ronin make up the ranks of Makkusu Tactu, the private security offered by the Saki Gaki Zaibatsu. Besides safeguarding the Zaibatsu’s interests, each agent is allowed to pursue outside work via clients ranging from supplementing guard forces, yokai purging, offering security at major events or performing hit jobs. The Zaibatsu reserves the right to decline work on matters of conflict of interest but are held to a confidentiality clause nonetheless with all proposals of work brought before the Zaibatsu or its agents. For the most decorated of Makkusu Tactu, greater gear to perform one’s duties may be rewarded as well as participation in our Secure Your Soul program (SYS) to protect yourself from life threatening accidents while on the job. To join the Makkusu Tactu you must meet the following requirements; - One must be in the good graces of the Shugo and the Koyo-Kuni Shugonate to be considered for employment. - One must be at least 18 years of age. - One must be willing to receive automaton implants. - Cannot be a do’badder or yokai touched (bad vibes). - Must be willing to participate in ultra-violence. - Must be willing to agree to a confidentiality clause in work with clients. - Must find and meet with the Chief Executive Officer in person for employment. - In times of emergency, all members of Makkusu Tactu not already a part of the Ashigaru will act as an auxiliary and supplementary force to the Hidden Cherry Blossom’s Citizen’s Militia. Saki Gaki Sounds Coupled with technology is culture and the Saki Gaki Zaibatsu is on the forefront of progression in culture not only amongst the Oyashimans but Braevos wide with new sights and sounds. Saki Gaki Sounds is the recording and distribution division of the Zaibatsu dedicated to discovering and promoting musical talents from the Land of Cherry Blossoms. Current Acts: Oro-Oro @CashDinero Zaibatsu Shops These are the currently available shops and properties operated and protected by the Saki Gaki Zaibatsu and their listed owners/operators. For private queries to specific businesses and orders please direct letters to the appropriate operator. The Grub Bucket - Sakuragakure Operators: Ugokoyama Takemura and Ugokoyama Bata Rated SS Ranked Food Stall and the Best Eating Space in the west by the Nor-Velyth Chief Food Inspector, the Grub Bucket is an Oni owned franchise founded in Sakuragakure selling greasy yet homely grub to all patrons. Do not insult the chef’s cooking.* @wowj @dargrind Sakuragakure Imports - City-State of Kae’thul Operators: Ugokoyama Takemura and Shugo Kato Oijin Offering Oyashiman Imports, Alchemy, Books and Automatons @GundamEngineer @Wowj The Kato Clan Workshop - Sakuragakure Operators: Shugo Kato Oijin Offering alchemical brews, swords and weapons, and engineering goods from automatons and automail to smogger constructions. @GundamEngineer The Watanabe Tea House - Sakuragakure Operators: Watanabe Mei, Watanabe Akemi, Watanabe Ayako, Oro Oro Offering home-cooked Oyashiman food with local and imported teas. Live music and home venue of local musician Oro-Oro. @CelestialMochi @Moon_Is_Innocent @Lockages @CashDinero Genki Apothecary - Sakuragakure Operators: Watanabe Akemi Offering Oyashiman home remedies, medicine and charms for warding off yokai. @Moon_Is_Innocent Ugokoyama Clan Stall - Sakuragakure Operators: Ugokoyama Danzen Offering Alchemical weapons and vouchers for limb replacements. @Islamadon Kato Clan Stall - Sakuragakure Operators: Shugo Kato Oijin, Kato Eren Offering Alchemical Brews, Oyashi Imports and Art by Kato Eren. @GundamEngineer @JoanofArc Genki Apothecary and Watanabe Tea House - Celia’nor Operators: Watanabe Akemi, Watanabe Ayako The Celia’nor location of the Genki Apothecary and Watanabe Tea House, offering both medicine and home cooked Oyashiman food alongside tea. @Moon_Is_Innocent @Lockages Ratata-oii Tasty Sushi - Sakuragakure Operator: Kikurage The local sushi and sashimi spot in Hidden Cherry Blossom Village owned and operated by Kikurage and the Kato Clan. @Crunchiest_Leaf The Zaibatsu Waterfront - Norowareta Mori (Outside of Sakuragakure) Operators: Shugo Kato Oijin Major Construction Site and Cannon Foundry - rent out for your grand engineering projects by speaking to Shugo Kato Oijin or buy cannons, trebuchet and other artillery armaments @GundamEngineer Grub Bucket Tournament Chain - Tournament of Power Sumo Dohyo (Above Nichi-Jin Temple) Operators: Ugokoyama Takemura, Ugokoyama Bata The event location of the Grub Bucket for catering at Nichi-Jin Sumo Dohyo. @wowj @Dargrind

The Second Treaty of Kretzen In effect as of the Year of the Nyazoku, 173 SA (1174 Kamijikan) PREAMBLE The contents of this passage shall serve as the peace and non-aggression agreement between the Principality of Celia’nor and the Koyo-Kuni Shugonate. Both parties signing this pact declare adherence to its terms under oath of blood, honor and soul to our ancestors. As such, the details of this treaty are listed below. The Principality of Celia’nor and the Koyo-Kuni Shugonate agree to uphold the peace between their realms and their vassals and to resolve disputes between their lands amiably and honorably. Both states agree to not campaign against one another’s sovereignty or aggress upon eachother’s people in a pact of Non-Aggression. The tenet does not apply to defensive agreements made prior to this agreement. Fulfillment of prior defensive agreements will NOT be taken as breaking this treaty. Both parties recognize one another’s sovereignty and border claims of incorporated and unincorporated lands with the Sea of Gotrek and left of the divide with Vlachia as being claimed by the Principality of Celia’nor whereas the majority of the Brightwald, the Sakura Mori and the Cursed Mori being claimed by the Koyo-Kuni Shugonate. Both parties agree to the exchange of a tax-free barn for horse rearing for the Shugonate within the Principality of Celia’nor and for limited access to the Celian government to the Shugonate’s copper mines. The duration of this treaty shall last 10 years where both parties will reconvene to discuss the renewal or development of the relations between both parties. Shugo Kato agrees to accept a ward from Councilor A’eollaja Ibarellan for cultural exchange purposes. By the judgment of our ancestors, this document is adhered by and those after them under oath of blood, honor and spirit, His Royal Majesty, The Prince of Fi'andria, Evarir of the North, Descendant of The Silver Phoenix, Enforcer of the Star’s Will, Prince of Celia'nor, Illthrak Ibarellan of the Principality of Celia’nor KATO OIJIN the Black Swordsman, Shugo of Koyo-Kuni, Legendary Sanbushi, Governor of Sakuragakure and Protector of the Farfolk and Descendants of Ai-Zho