The last bandit inside the crematorium collapses to the ground as Hashimoto strikes him with his blade, falling heavily against one of the work tables with a sickening crack. You do not need to examine the bandit closely to tell that he is dead. However, at least a couple of the others are still alive, judging by their moans of pain, and there are still those that fled.<br/><br/>Outside, the bandits have scattered, and can be seen running in different directions, through the eta village, and perhaps back towards the city itself. Either way they seem to be hoping to lose any pursuit that follows them. Emi and Akane can both be seen chasing after a pair of the bandits, and a flash of blue and white announces Doji-sans intent to do the same. "I'll see you back at the inn after we run these dogs to ground." he shouts.<br/><br/>Hanzo's shot flies true, striking the trailing bandit squarely in the leg. The bandit screams and falls to the ground, clutching the shaft. At the same time, Meiwha finishes her prayer to kami. The kami whisper their words of sleep to the fleeing bandit, who staggers, stumbling and falling against one of the houses. He rises back to his hands and knees, shaking his head, then collapses slowly to the ground.<br/><br/>Emi and Akane. At some unseen signal your two bandits turn and run away from each other, crashing into the buildings either side of the street. Shouts and screams mark their rude entrance. What do you do next?<br/><br/>- - -<br/><br/>Current situation:<br/>Bandits in the crematorium neutralised (dead or down)<br/>2 fleeing bandits down, 1 asleep, 1 badly wounded.<br/>3 bandits being chased.<br/>1 bandit vanishing into the night. Hanzo, since you have you bow out you can try a shot a shot, but the failing light will make it a tricky one.