"Any brigands can claim to be rebels to justify their crimes," Mie Feng spoke softly.  From what she read, most did.<br/><br/>She bit her lower lip nervously at the suggestion that they split up, but then nodded.  She couldn't stand the thought of leaving her innocent friend in the pawing hands of thugs a moment longer.  "Isamu, come with me.  We'll work our search towards the east.  Kaminari and Kyou can go west."