Meishozo-san rubs his chin in thought, before nodding slowly. "I think so. Were I back home, I would say yes, with certainty." He pauses to look at Asahina-san. "I mean no disrespect for your talents, but dealing with such as these is neither quick nor simple." He gives a small grunt. "At any rate, we shall cross that bridge when we arrive at it."<br/><br/><br/>"Magistrate-samas." comes the voice of Whisper from the rear of the boat. "Please, you must believe I knew nothing of these things. I thought only of the money, and buying Surukos contract. I would never deal with ..." his voice drops away, seemingly unwilling to even say the word maho aloud.<br/><br/>"The masks I had, yes, I sold them on. It was to Kuni Ryo. I will give you his address."<br/><br/>"Kuni Ryo was accused of dealing in stolen property last year." said Doji-san from the rear of the boat. "Nothing was ever proven though."