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reveals a piece of paper. She takes a moment to read leaving the castle. Her stoic focus has lead the team
it before addressing the group. this far.

MEI NAKATASHI
After a short, brisk walk the group is outside the
It is a contract. This ninja is a user of the “Mind Con- Fujihama Estate gate.
trol” Mystic Art Techniques. My son was his victim.
MEI NAKTASHI
GM NOTE: If the ninja escapes.
We will find Akane Fujihama. Be very careful.
Through a series of intricate, evasive movements Alerting the guards will mean a confrontation or even
the ninja dives passed the group, out of the window certain death. Be cautious, stay close and move si-
and onto the rooftop. Mei Nakatashi races to the win- lently.
dow only to see the ninja fleeing across the shingles GM NOTE: The PC(s) should follow Mei Nakatashi
and out of sight. through the Estate until they find Akane Fujihama
room.
She let’s out a grunt of frustration as she leaning
out of the window watching this action. She slams PART 7 “Eliminate the Guards”
her fist onto the window sill, and as she does that a
piece of paper floats up and slowly cascades down. Location: Fujihama Estate
Mei Nakatashi catches it out the air. She opens it and The group has found where Akane Fujihama is.
takes a moment to read it. In front of her door stand two guards, the same two
guards from the first visit. Through the Shoji wall,
MEI NAKATASHI
Akane Fujihama’s silhouette can be seen brushing
It is a contract. This ninja is a user of Mind Control her hair to get ready for bed.
Mystic Art Techniques. My son was his victim.
Gather your gear. We will go to Hakodate. MEI NAKATASHI

PART 5b. “To Catch the Perpetrator” I need you to distract the two guards to enabling me
to confront Akane Fujihama.
Location: Nakatashi Castle
GM NOTE: The PC(s) should devise a plan that will
Mei Nakatashi stews in anger leaving the PC(s) in distract or eliminate the guards quickly and silently.
a state of uncertainty. Her eyes indicate that her mind
is working through the situation. A particular amount PART 8 “The Kidnapping of Akane Nakatashi”
of time passes, and she finally addresses the group. Location: Fujihama Estate
MEI NAKATASHI As the last guard falls to the floor Mei Nakatashi

Everyone in this room will accompany me to the Fuji- steps up to Akane Fujihama’s door motioning with
hama Estate. Akane Fujihama must be dealt with for her hand for the PC(s) to join her.
her transgressions against my son and my family. As
Nakatashi-san is away on business, it is I who will MEI NAKATASHI
lead this mission. I expect that there may be confron- I want you to go in there, and kidnap Akane Fujiha-
tation ahead, so arm your selves well. Meet me at the ma. Place this rag in her mouth. Use this rope to
gate. We will go to Hakodate.
bind her, and place this sack over her head.
PART 6 “Hide and Seek” Mei Nakatashi hands the PC a rag, 4ft. of rope

Location: Fujihama Estate and a sack.
After gathering the gear the PC(s) feel is required GM NOTE: The PC(s) should devise a plan that will
to complete this mission, the PC(s) should meet Mei result in the silent capture of Akane Fujihama.
Nakatashi at the front door of the Nakatashi Castle. GM NOTE: Akane Fujihama will scream if the PC
She inspects the group, and without a word leads (s) attempt is unsuccessful. A second failed attempt
them out the door and on with their mission. will cause her to scream again. This final scream

It is night time. The ride across the strait was a will alert 1D6 guards who will arrive at the scene in
silent one. Mei Nakatashi has not said a word since 1D4 melee rounds.

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