<div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Shizuru, The Daimyo</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj499/MzHyde/Character%20Portraits/Nakaru.jpg)</div></div><br/>"What are you saying? That we betray the Overlord?"<br/><br/>"Not at all," remarked Shizuru. The demoness was standing before her assembled army in the barracks, her arms crossed and her eyes shut, the demoness full of thought, "You all follow my Way of The Sword. We never stab anyone in the back. Besides, Krathen is... a friend. As much of one as I could have. I will not attack him. Just the same, however, I think the time has come for us to move on. We've given him his foothold. If he wants to rule the mortal world, let him earn it. Let him lead his own army - especially if he wishes to use those disgusting creatures." She glances up, looking out over her men, "What I am suggesting is that we simply part ways. Strike out on our own. All of Tera is out there, should we not own a piece of it?"<br/><br/>The men looked to each other, murmuring in conversation, low rumbles of agreement heard. Shizuru's men were much like her. They had a code of honor, they preferred rolling fields and clear skies over seas of hellfire. Like Shizuru, they'd spent enough time in the underworld; they didn't care to see it replicated up above. They tired of the same old sights over and over again.<br/><br/>"Good," Shizuru smiled, "then from this point on I declare us free. We are no longer part of Krathen's army, we are no mere cog in a machine, we are<strong>The Oni!</strong>We will spread across Tera and make a new home for ourselves! A place where we can hone our skills and prove to this world that we are the proudest, most capable warriors that it has ever known!"<br/><br/>A great cheer went up in the barracks and all the men rose to their feet, ready for action. Shizuru silenced them with a wave of her hand and continued, "Our destination will be The Principalities. We will make our first home on the coast. Within a few years, the islands will be united under our banner." Another cheer. "We leave tonight. Gather all the supplies Outlook has remaining, as well as any tools you can carry. Then, head for the coast. Travel in small groups to attract as little attention as possible. Avoid main roads and any villages; there is little sense in stirring up a hornet's nest before we get settled. Go."<br/><br/>The men were off. Shizuru smiled to herself and stepped back outside, taking in a deep breath of the cool night air. "How will the Overlord react?" asked one of her personal guard, whom had followed along behind her. Shizuru glanced over her shoulder a moment, paused, then looked ahead again.<br/><br/>"He won't do anything."<br/><br/>"General?"<br/><br/>"He has bigger problems to worry about. Besides, I imagine he knew this day would come at some point. Not to mention that if we start attacking The Principalities, that takes care of the problem for him. If the islands end up under demon control, it benefits him. So, I can't imagine he would have any reason to pursue us. Krathen is not so petty as to hunt us down for a few islands."<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Theme of The Oni</div><div class="spoiler_body">Ryoshima Coast (Okami + Okamiden) Guitar Cover (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vzb-nywf044#ws)</div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Shizuru's Men</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj499/MzHyde/ShizuruTroop_zpsfb21b11a.jpg)</div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Shizuru's Bodyguards</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj499/MzHyde/ShizuruBodyguard_zps29a0ab3b.jpg)</div></div>