Quell The Insurgent

**Date Started:** March 1, 2022
**Date Completed:** Ongoing
**Users Involved:** User:Mr.Zeno999 User:Sekiro of the mist
**Setting**: Land of Iron
**Characters Involved:**
* **Present**: Yasuke Shinzui, Seigen Adachi Quell

## Sing to the Blade

"HAAA. Again! HAA. Again!" The sounds of many men training in a courtyard filled the air. Assembled in the Training hall many Young samurai highly skilled among their peers. Together they where all thought by the two highest skilled warriors within the land of iron under the grand general. Yasuke Shinzui and fellow warrior Seigen Adachi.

Sitting down in a chair that out-looked the samurai. s man of white hair and tall stature temporarily sat. His eyes where cloed completely due to the fact that he was blind. As he st there The man known as Seigen Sipped tea while surveying the trainees below.

"Yasuke, How do you feel about the New Warriors." Seigen said to the fellow Samurai. Unlike Seigen he hailed from a clan. not that this took a bad place in his mind it was a simple situation.

”What can I say about them? They are samurai trained by us but sometimes I doubt even our best trained these recruits are good but they seem to lack drive. Oh what am I on about” Yasuke said to his comrade. “Then again a plus is their not blind” he joked

Hearing the joke Seigen almost spit out his tea. "EH What kind of comment is that. Even blind I see better than all of them." Returning his composure with a smirk Seigen knew what Yasuke spoke of. the new samurai seemed all to Soft. Lacking a drive that belonged to a generation who lived for their general. More than that one that lived for the thrill of chasing honor and glory.

Meanwhile outside the courtyard a lone Boy was making his way towards the two running the fastest his legs could carry him. carrying with him urgent news that should be attended to. Still he probably wouldn't reach them for another five minutes. That was simply how big the place was. Having to host not only the general who himself was a giant but the large amounts of samurai who took up shelter and trained within its walls and borders.

”Whoa slow down boy. What seems to be the problem” Yasuke says to the boy before stopping him in his tracks. “Surely it has to be urgent if your running this fast” the samurai said

Gasping the boy paused for a second trying to catch his breath. When it was enough to allow him to speak he spoke loudly as if he was terrified. "Lord Yasuke, Lord Seigen. gasp, urgent news. A Warlord is on the horizon! bringing many rebels with him. Some Samurai named Quell! Gasp, He wants to over through the shogun!

Seigen hearing this instantly stood up from the table. Rushing over to the boy he waved a hand over the body until stopping at the boys hip. It was completely embedded in his abdomen. It was a miracle that he was still alive but that was the work of an expert no a master with the boy. Yet as he was about to pull away the boy grasped Seigen's arm in a pleading manor. causing the Elder samurai to look toward Yasuke.

Despite being so young he held on with this injury, even running here at the speed he was going must have been excruciating this boy had what their students lacked. Grit and sacrifice just, like the samurai of their own generation.

Medic!! Take the boy to the nursery. He must be treated and kept alive” Yasuke yelled out to his men and medics. This boy did something many adults would never do, he had to be kept alive for his sake. “Seigen, if what he is saying is the truth we must act fast. We can’t allow this rogue to reach the Shogun even if we have to risk our lives”

Agreeing with his Friend The white haired Samurai quickly rose to his feet as the medics arrived to tend to the boy. Even if he where to fall on this day. They would not let a sacrifice such as this one be wasted. Sigen turned his head in the direction of Yasuke motioning forward toward the stables.

"The shogun should be informed but their is no time. Well figure out that matter for now lets make for the for the horses." Directly after his statement Seigen made a beeline forward until coming to the ledge where he leaped off without a care. A feat almost crazy for a blind man but one common to him.

Getting on his horse, Yasuke quickly followed. “Onwards Nobu” he shouted to his steed before riding towards his blind companion.

”I should have someone inform the Shogun by the time we get their. Just incase we’ll need backup” The dark skin samurai spoke.

Giving a swift nod Seigen reached his hand out as a woman gave him a long bow. Armed with that and his horse the samurai gave a quick flick to pick up their pace. “Forward Nozomi.” Like two flashes the samurai raced out of the gates making their way for the land outskirts.

Unlike the shinobi, the samurai used a special breed of horse, one’s fit for war and battle but more than this they could channel chakra to a certain extent making the best horses bolts of power fit for only the best samurai.

”We need to know who and what we’re facing” Yasuke said while on his horse, his two swords Onimaru and Jinzumaru swinging on his waist, the sword surging with chakra. “We know of the man leading the rebellion but we don’t know what his forces are wether they are themselves samurai or if they are just simple farmers.”

“Agreed” Seigen Said as they rode veering his horse so they may turn. “It is hard to imagine our samurai would turn but farmers remain unattended by the shogun. And the outskirts are home to most of them. Well ride for Jogen karst and take up a vantage point since it lies upon the village”

”Good idea though we must remain under the cover of darkness, as we don’t know what territory they have acquired” Yasuke said to his samurai friend. “But no matter we’ll kill anyone that dare threaten the peace in the Land of Iron”

Seigen and Yasuke rode through the land until arriving at a limestone peak. Looking over the land of irons border, the vantage point was perfect for them and showed multiple farmers and swordsmen

Seigen charged chakra into an arrow and fired the powerfull bow forward. This causing a line to form in his mind from the trail of chakra. Landing upon a wall and giving his sense of the area a new perspective

“Seems like a gathering of farmers like we thought. But there are some of our own. Traitors ungrateful for the shogun” he said lowering the bow while still facing the village

”Indeed we have traitors but we also have more farmers meaning this has been in the works for sometime and is not just a random up rise, whoever this Quell is he has been planning for a while” Yasuke said before scouting out the village. “We can sneak in the village through a opening at the base of its southeast corner, with it we can enter undetected and kill Quell.”

Looking toward Yasukue Seigen felt a bit uncomfortable by the idea, given his past and the fact they where samurai killing an enemy undetected was a hard pill to swallow.

"Like Shinobi, though I'm sure the option sits with you the same as me. An all out assault wound't be too difficult but it would be smart. We could have a distraction. Ever since the Shogun has allied with those cloud shinobi Our tactics have varied but it is for the better. How is your fire art?" Saying this Seigen motioned toward a nearby wagon with it carrying multiple explosives and hey. All it would take is one well placed arrow and the whole cart would blow.

With it they could sneak around with no issue and enter quells domain. Hopefully challenging him without the interference of his followers

”Like you said I don’t want to use Shinobi tactics anymore than you do but with the introduction of the Shinobi arts is the perfect way to sneak in here and kill Quell. The Shinobi way is flawed but not bad” Yasuke said before turning back at the camp. “And yes my fire release is good” he said before readying his chakra.

This was one of the reasons many Samurai began to rise in power. There where clashing ideals and new opportunity's with the introduction of Shinobi Tactics. Only those who had what it took to learn from both pools could take the way of Samurai to knew heights. And These two warriors where prime examples of it.

With the introduction of His fire release Yasuke became known as the burning Samurai his passion and skilled only rivaled by the flames at his command. Meanwhile Seigen was hailed as the Iron owl. Given the name for his Level of sensory, even blind nothing passes by him unnoticed.

"Shall we take a page from their book then. Set the arrow ablaze, and I will give us a needed distraction" Saying this Seigen poured chakra into his Arrow that coursed up the weapon in a spiraling movement. Accumulating around the arrowhead until it was shrouded in a swirling entity of blue light.

”Let’s do it” Yasuke said before doing some handseals and creating a small fire at the tip of his finger. “Let’s do this”

Seigen brought the arrow closer to yasuke's finger, almost to the point where they touched. With a small flair the tiny fire jumped toward The arrowhead and swirled around following the chakra. Seigen skillfully morphed it into shape with his unique chakra skill. The previous light blue coating, slowly turned Inot a more violent orange color. Instead of bursting out ward the newfound chakra nature quietly bonded with Seigen's own. Taking on the previous tranquil flow his own chakra displayed.

Nodding toward Yasuke for him to step backward Seigen knocked the arrow slowly letting the wind guide his hand. Finding his mark. The arrow was pulled back fully and burst into a scorching blaze. This was one of Seigens arts. Combining his chakra with that of another he can manipulate both due to his taking on a form of absorption. Using this mostly through his bow due to its complication in Kenjutsu and the focus needed to achieve such a combination. The bow seemed to become a living flame and double in size. Seigen being its master stood completely unfazed. As the bright fire wrapped around his weapon and increased its size and power. It gave off a bright hue that cast its light over the two samurai. Their perch gaining a bright orange signal that could be seen, but just barely by the watchmen of the town. **Homusubi's Arrow!** Seigen said in a calm booming voice.

"Hey you see something over their Shiku", One watchmen said to his partner as he saw what seemed like a orange bird flying towards them. Shiku observed the same thing and looked a bit confused. "Yea but there aren't any orange birds in the land of iron." his eyes suddenly widened and began fumbling for his weapon. The Orange bird they saw only grew in size and intensity. Revealing itself to be a blistering arrow shooting forward like a phoenix darting from the sky. In a moment it hit the caravan lined with hay and explosives and instantly set off a chain reaction. A violent explosion shook from the carts origin, Following this several barrels flew from the cart set ablaze each of them at some point giving way and exploding. Some of them even reached the wall and punched holes into its frame. As for the watchmen they where nothing more than charred husk b the time the explosions where done.

"Lets move Yasuke!" Seigen yelled as he was already on the move. His bow already being tucked away, while he and Nozomi raced down the mountain in a flash.

”On it” Yasuke says as he calls his horse, Sora to take him down the mountain in almost no time flat. “Remember the plan, we sneak in, kill Quell and leave. Nothing more, nothing less”

Seigen didn't reply but he took the words to heart. This mission was more than the two of them, personal pride shouldn't get in the way. And so they rode to the infiltration spot. With every powerful step of their steeds footprints where left in the snow. Only to be quickly replaced by the wind blowing snow right back over them.

## Enter: Warlord of rebels

Within the village, near the back end of the land. An attendant walked through a brief hall. As her steps echoed through the hall the sound of music filled her ears. Finally taking a step inside the music burst into full fruition. Multiple musicians played music while four figures stood near each other. One sitting in a chair with his eyes closed. humming to the same music that took over the room.

"lord Quell, it would seem there is a disturbance at the gate. Or rather an explosion, Should we all go to investigate. At least lend aid to our men." The attendant said causing the three figures around the fourth to look at her. Their eyes felt like daggers waiting to sink into her skin. yet the man sitting down kept humming.

"Hmmm, Hmmmm, Hm." To break this one of the figures looked over, and spoke. "Quell, would you stop living it up and focus for a second?" this caused the man in the chair to stop humming and address the rest.

"Mahito, what do you take me for? The news at the gate reached me already and so I've waited. We all know how the samurai fight, and we know their next course would be to storm the village ripping everyone asunder. This is something no, now we are dealing with ghost." the man said still keeping his eyes closed and having a relaxed sound in his words.

This made Mahito narrow his eyes. For the great planner he was Quell was too relaxed sometimes and this made things worrisome at times. "Ghost?" he said

"yes, Ghost. Samurai who have taken on a knew path combining both the samurai and shinobi ways. The land of iron is full of them in fact we are ones ourselves. Miss Hano, it wouldn't be safe to stay with me, id suggest taking your prized possetions and leaving, Mahito, Noctus you two venture toward the gate and secure our defenses. the last two will stay here." With that order the man opened his eyes, though only one showed through his messy hair. Piercing through the dark room like a predator. "Remember, have fun the shoguns head is the prize for all of our planning and work." With that Quell started laughing as the people in the room began to make their move.