In the [[Money Changer District]] of [[Sakai]], Naoe and Yasuke eliminated the outlaws the area and recovered a scroll left on the floor.
In [[Sakai]]'s [[Money Changer District]], Naoe and Yasuke eliminated the outlaws the area and recovered a scroll left on the floor.
{{IUNote
{{IUNote
|Title = Letter from Iron Hand
|Title=Letter from Iron Hand
|Text = With the death of Oda Nobunaga, the influence of the Imai family has waned. We shall take their place, using any means necessary. Our influence shall spread across the country and we will control trade with silver and steel.<br><br>- Iron Hand
|Text=With the death of [[Oda Nobunaga]], the influence of the Imai family has waned. We shall take their place, using any means necessary. Our influence shall spread across the country and we will control trade with silver and steel.<br><br>- Iron Hand
}}
}}
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*'''Sōkun:''' ''Sanuki? Is that you? I haven't seen you since my [[Imai Sōkyū|father]]'s tea ceremony. Sit, have some [[sake]]. Let's talk business.''
*'''Sōkun:''' ''Sanuki? Is that you? I haven't seen you since my [[Imai Sōkyū|father]]'s tea ceremony. Sit, have some [[sake]]. Let's talk business.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''I'm no longer in the [[Arquebus|teppo]] trade.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''I'm no longer in the [[Arquebus|teppo]] trade.''
*'''Sōkun:''' ''(laughs) You never were, we both know that now. So, "Sanuki." I may have a task better suited to your true skills.''
*'''Sōkun:''' (laughs) ''You never were, we both know that now. So, "Sanuki." I may have a task better suited to your true skills.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''My skills are not for sale, whatever you might think of me.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''My skills are not for sale, whatever you might think of me.''
*'''Sōkun:''' ''Oh? Then let me appeal to your virtue, [[shinobi]]. Men like this feed chaos. Innocent people will suffer.''
*'''Sōkun:''' ''Oh? Then let me appeal to your virtue, [[Ninja|shinobi]]. Men like this feed chaos. Innocent people will suffer.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''I'm listening.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''I'm listening.''
*'''Sōkun:''' ''The death of Lord [[Oda Nobunaga|Nobunaga]] has had a profound effect upon this land. Not just for governance, but also culture. Trade. Some use this chaos to falsely attach themselves to great merchant houses. Forging letters and contracts that bear our names.''
*'''Sōkun:''' ''The [[Honnō-ji incident|death]] of Lord Nobunaga has had a profound effect upon this land. Not just for governance, but also culture. Trade. Some use this chaos to falsely attach themselves to great merchant houses. Forging letters and contracts that bear our names.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Like the Iron Hand of House Imai?''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Like the Iron Hand of House Imai?''
*'''Sōkun:''' ''There is no Iron Hand of House Imai!''
*'''Sōkun:''' ''There is no Iron Hand of House Imai!''
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===Merchant Kanta===
===Merchant Kanta===
Having received clues from Sōkun, Naoe and Yasuke left Sakai and traveled to [[Ōmi|Omi Province]] to find the missing ship in [[Lake Biwa]]. While exploring the lake with her boat, they came across the island of [[Okishima]] and found a group of [[Piracy|pirates]] near what seemed to be a [[shipwreck]].
Having received clues from Sōkun, Naoe and Yasuke left Sakai and traveled to [[Ōmi]] Province to find the missing [[ship]] in [[Lake Biwa]]. While exploring the lake with her [[boat]], they came across the island of [[Okishima]] and found a group of [[Piracy|pirates]] near what seemed to be a [[shipwreck]].
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*'''Yasuke:''' ''Those vessels are used for trade. What became of its cargo and crew? Could it belong to one of the Iron Hand's merchants? There may be something of value on board that wrecked ship. If pirates have not picked it clean.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Those vessels are used for trade. What became of its cargo and crew? Could it belong to one of the Iron Hand's merchants? There may be something of value on board that wrecked ship. If pirates have not picked it clean.''
</tabber>
</tabber>
The two cleared the area of the pirates and looted a note on the wreck.
They cleared the area of the pirates and looted a note on the wreck.
{{IUNote
{{IUNote
|Title=Shipping Manifest
|Title=Shipping Manifest
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{{#tag:tabber|
Spare=
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Naoe chooses to investigate Kanta's residence in the northwest of the city. Inside, she found a scroll on the table.
Naoe investigated Kanta's residence in the northwest of the city. Inside, she found a scroll on the table.
{{IUNote
{{IUNote
|Title=Trustworthy in Tamba
|Title=Trustworthy in Tamba
|Text=I want you to personally see to it that your next shipment reaches my associate in [[Tamba]]. You may trust him, but none other.
|Text=I want you to personally see to it that your next shipment reaches my associate in [[Tamba]]. You may trust him, but none other.
}}
}}
''This Iron Hand is from Tamba, not Sakai. And more heavy-handed than either Sokun or Sokyu. There must be someone who can tell me where in Tamba to look.''
{{!}}-{{!}}
{{!}}-{{!}}
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{{IUNote
{{IUNote
|Title=Letter Regarding Otsu Port
|Title=Letter Regarding Otsu Port
|Text=I want you to personally see to it that your next shipment reaches my associate in [[Tamba]]. You may trust him, but none other.
|Text=I want you to personally see to it that your next shipment reaches my associate in Tamba. You may trust him, but none other.
}}
}}
}}
*'''Naoe:''' ''This Iron Hand is from Tamba, not Sakai. And more heavy-handed than either Sokun or Sokyu. There must be someone who can tell me where in Tamba to look.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''This Iron Hand is from Tamba, not Sakai. And more heavy-handed than either Sokun or Sokyu. There must be someone who can tell me where in Tamba to look.''
}}
|-|Yasuke=
|-|Yasuke=
{{#tag:tabber|
{{#tag:tabber|
Spare=
Spare=
Yasuke chooses to investigate Kanta's residence in the northwest of the city. Inside, he found a scroll on the table.
Yasuke investigated Kanta's residence in the northwest of the city. Inside, he found a scroll on the table.
{{IUNote
{{IUNote
|Title=Trustworthy in Tamba
|Title=Trustworthy in Tamba
|Text=I want you to personally see to it that your next shipment reaches my associate in [[Tamba]]. You may trust him, but none other.
|Text=I want you to personally see to it that your next shipment reaches my associate in Tamba. You may trust him, but none other.
}}
}}
*'''Yasuke:''' ''So, the Iron Hand dwells in Tamba province, but commits his crimes through agents elsewhere. Tamba is a vast region, but at least I have somewhere to start.''
{{!}}-{{!}}
{{!}}-{{!}}
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|Title=Letter Regarding Otsu Port
|Title=Letter Regarding Otsu Port
|Text=I want you to personally see to it that your next shipment reaches my associate in [[Tamba]]. You may trust him, but none other.
|Text=I want you to personally see to it that your next shipment reaches my associate in [[Tamba]]. You may trust him, but none other.
}}
}}
}}
*'''Yasuke:''' ''So, the Iron Hand dwells in Tamba province, but commits his crimes through agents elsewhere. Tamba is a vast region, but at least I have somewhere to start.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''So, the Iron Hand dwells in Tamba province, but commits his crimes through agents elsewhere. Tamba is a vast region, but at least I have somewhere to start.''
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{{#tag:tabber|
Spare=
Spare=
Naoe investigate the merchant's shop and found a scroll on the table.
Naoe investigated the merchant's shop and found a scroll on the table.
{{IUNote
{{IUNote
|Title=A Missing Shipment
|Title=A Missing Shipment
|Text=Lord,<br>My apologies. We have heard nothing about the shipment from your associate in Omi. As soon as it arrives, I shall send it to your warehouse in [[Fukuchiyama Castle]] without delay.
|Text=Lord,<br>My apologies. We have heard nothing about the shipment from your associate in Omi. As soon as it arrives, I shall send it to your warehouse in [[Fukuchiyama Castle]] without delay.}}
*'''Naoe:''' ''The Iron Hand has named Fukuchiyama Castle as his base. A mistake he will come to regret. I do not know Fukuchiyama Castle, but I may learn more from the Iron Hand's other merchants.''
}}
{{!}}-{{!}}
{{!}}-{{!}}
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{{IUNote
{{IUNote
|Title=Letter Regarding Tamba
|Title=Letter Regarding Tamba
|Text=Lord,<br>My apologies. We have heard nothing about the shipment from your associate in Omi. As soon as it arrives, I shall send it to your warehouse in [[Fukuchiyama Castle]] without delay.
|Text=Lord,<br>My apologies. We have heard nothing about the shipment from your associate in Omi. As soon as it arrives, I shall send it to your warehouse in Fukuchiyama Castle without delay.}}
}}
}}
*'''Naoe:''' ''The Iron Hand has named Fukuchiyama Castle as his base. A mistake he will come to regret. I do not know Fukuchiyama Castle, but I may learn more from the Iron Hand's other merchants.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''The Iron Hand has named Fukuchiyama Castle as his base. A mistake he will come to regret. I do not know Fukuchiyama Castle, but I may learn more from the Iron Hand's other merchants.''
}}
|-|Yasuke=
|-|Yasuke=
*'''Yasuke:''' ''That merchant looks nervous. Out of fear of the Iron Hand, perhaps?''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''That merchant looks nervous. Out of fear of the Iron Hand, perhaps?''
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{{IUNote
{{IUNote
|Title=A Missing Shipment
|Title=A Missing Shipment
|Text=Lord,<br>My apologies. We have heard nothing about the shipment from your associate in Omi. As soon as it arrives, I shall send it to your warehouse in [[Fukuchiyama Castle]] without delay.
|Text=Lord,<br>My apologies. We have heard nothing about the shipment from your associate in Omi. As soon as it arrives, I shall send it to your warehouse in Fukuchiyama Castle without delay.}}
*'''Naoe:''' ''The Iron Hand has named Fukuchiyama Castle as his base. A mistake he will come to regret. I do not know Fukuchiyama Castle, but I may learn more from the Iron Hand's other merchants.''
}}
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Fukuchiyama Castle. The Iron Hand must be confident in his strength to declare his position so openly. This land has many castles. I need more information to find Fukuchiyama and the Iron Hand.''
{{!}}-{{!}}
{{!}}-{{!}}
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{{IUNote
{{IUNote
|Title=Letter Regarding Tamba
|Title=Letter Regarding Tamba
|Text=Lord,<br>My apologies. We have heard nothing about the shipment from your associate in Omi. As soon as it arrives, I shall send it to your warehouse in [[Fukuchiyama Castle]] without delay.
|Text=Lord,<br>My apologies. We have heard nothing about the shipment from your associate in Omi. As soon as it arrives, I shall send it to your warehouse in Fukuchiyama Castle without delay.}}
}}
}}
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Fukuchiyama Castle. The Iron Hand must be confident in his strength to declare his position so openly. This land has many castles. I need more information to find Fukuchiyama and the Iron Hand.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Fukuchiyama Castle. The Iron Hand must be confident in his strength to declare his position so openly. This land has many castles. I need more information to find Fukuchiyama and the Iron Hand.''
}}
</tabber>
</tabber>
===Merchant Kin-no-suke===
===Merchant Kin-no-suke===
Next, Naoe and Yasuke traveled to [[Wakasa|Wakasa Province]] to track down merchant [[Kin-no-suke]]. They investigated a [[bandit]] camp and found a letter on the table.
Next, Naoe and Yasuke traveled to [[Wakasa]] Province to track down merchant [[Kin-no-suke]]. They investigated a [[bandit]] camp and found a letter on the table.
{{IUNote
{{IUNote
|Title=Letter from Bandit Chief
|Title=Letter from Bandit Chief
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*'''Yasuke:''' ''One of the Iron Hand's merchants is killing people and stealing their possessions. Have they no shame?''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''One of the Iron Hand's merchants is killing people and stealing their possessions. Have they no shame?''
</tabber>
</tabber>
The two then traveled to the city of [[Obama]]. There, they found Kin-no-suke with his hired group of outlaws.
They then traveled to the city of [[Obama]]. There, they found Kin-no-suke with his hired group of outlaws.
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|-|Naoe=
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}}
*'''Naoe:''' ''The Iron Hand is not so different from other merchants. He wants to use tea to improve his standing. If the Iron Hand is with House Imai, why has he not been invited for tea?''
*'''Naoe:''' ''The Iron Hand is not so different from other merchants. He wants to use tea to improve his standing. If the Iron Hand is with House Imai, why has he not been invited for tea?''
}}
|-|Yasuke=
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She destroyed some more jars, which finally prompted merchant Tamao to come out from his warehouse.
She destroyed some more jars, which finally prompted merchant Tamao to come out from his warehouse.
*'''Merchant:''' ''What did I tell you? Do not disturb me when I'm in here!''
*'''Merchant:''' ''What did I tell you? Do not disturb me when I'm in here!''
The merchant drew his katana and attacked Naoe, but was swiftly cut down by her. The ''kunoichi'' then picked up a letter from his body.
The merchant drew his ''[[katana]]'' and attacked Naoe, but was swiftly cut down by her. The ''kunoichi'' then picked up a letter from his body.
{{IUNote
{{IUNote
|Title=Letter Regarding Kyoto
|Title=Letter Regarding Kyoto
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With the syndicate dismantled, Naoe returned to Imai Sokun at his office.
With the syndicate dismantled, Naoe returned to Imai Sokun at his office.
*'''Naoe:''' ''The Iron Hand is dead. His merchants offered some resistance... not all of them survived.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''The Iron Hand is dead. His merchants offered some resistance... not all of them survived.''
*'''Imai Sokun:''' ''(sighs) Sometimes these things can't be helped. At least the worst of them is gone. Accept this poor token of my appreciation.''
*'''Imai Sokun:''' (sighs) ''Sometimes these things can't be helped. At least the worst of them is gone. Accept this poor token of my appreciation.''
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Naoe and Yasuke discovers a secret merchant group who seeks the downfall of the Imai clan in Settsu and takeover their operation.
Dialogue
In Sakai's Money Changer District, Naoe and Yasuke eliminated the outlaws the area and recovered a scroll left on the floor.
Letter from Iron Hand
With the death of Oda Nobunaga, the influence of the Imai family has waned. We shall take their place, using any means necessary. Our influence shall spread across the country and we will control trade with silver and steel.
- Iron Hand
Naoe:Who is the "Iron Hand?" From House Imai... Imai Sōkun didn't talk like this, but maybe that was only a mask he wore.
Naoe decided to head to Sokun's office to find out more. She entered the room and spoke to Sokun.
Sōkun:Sanuki? Is that you? I haven't seen you since my father's tea ceremony. Sit, have some sake. Let's talk business.
Sōkun: (laughs) You never were, we both know that now. So, "Sanuki." I may have a task better suited to your true skills.
Naoe:My skills are not for sale, whatever you might think of me.
Sōkun:Oh? Then let me appeal to your virtue, shinobi. Men like this feed chaos. Innocent people will suffer.
Naoe:I'm listening.
Sōkun:The death of Lord Nobunaga has had a profound effect upon this land. Not just for governance, but also culture. Trade. Some use this chaos to falsely attach themselves to great merchant houses. Forging letters and contracts that bear our names.
Naoe:Like the Iron Hand of House Imai?
Sōkun:There is no Iron Hand of House Imai!
Naoe showed Sōkun the letter she found.
Naoe:Then why do I have a letter signed by him?
Sōkun:The imposter. Using our name to kill and cheat his way to wealth and power.
Naoe:You want me to remove your business rival?
Sōkun:If we do not contain this lawlessness, Lord Hideyoshi will. All who trade will suffer for it. In Sakai and beyond. We must prevent this land from sliding deeper into chaos. Many will die if this "Iron Hand" endures.
Naoe:All right. For the greater good... and past favors. Where can I find him?
Sōkun:The merchants that serve him might offer clues that point the way. But spare the merchants if you can. When the Iron Hand is dead, House Imai will contract their services. If they live.
Merchant Kanta
Having received clues from Sōkun, Naoe and Yasuke left Sakai and traveled to Ōmi Province to find the missing ship in Lake Biwa. While exploring the lake with her boat, they came across the island of Okishima and found a group of pirates near what seemed to be a shipwreck.
Naoe:A trading ship. Does the Iron Hand's reach extend this far? There may be something of value on board that wrecked ship. If pirates haven't picked it clean.
Yasuke:Those vessels are used for trade. What became of its cargo and crew? Could it belong to one of the Iron Hand's merchants? There may be something of value on board that wrecked ship. If pirates have not picked it clean.
They cleared the area of the pirates and looted a note on the wreck.
Shipping Manifest
This water-damaged document appears to list the goods carried on the wrecked ship. The port of origin is marked as Ōtsu, but its destination is unreadable.
Having identified the source of the ship, Naoe and Yasuke traveled to Ōtsu and explored the ports, finding the merchant Kanta from the syndicate.
Naoe:Does that merchant work for the Iron Hand?
Naoe investigated Kanta's residence in the northwest of the city. Inside, she found a scroll on the table.
Trustworthy in Tamba
I want you to personally see to it that your next shipment reaches my associate in Tamba. You may trust him, but none other.
After killing him, Naoe recovered a letter from his body.
Letter Regarding Otsu Port
I want you to personally see to it that your next shipment reaches my associate in Tamba. You may trust him, but none other.
Naoe:This Iron Hand is from Tamba, not Sakai. And more heavy-handed than either Sokun or Sokyu. There must be someone who can tell me where in Tamba to look.
Yasuke investigated Kanta's residence in the northwest of the city. Inside, he found a scroll on the table.
Trustworthy in Tamba
I want you to personally see to it that your next shipment reaches my associate in Tamba. You may trust him, but none other.
After killing him, Yasuke recovered a letter from his body.
Letter Regarding Otsu Port
I want you to personally see to it that your next shipment reaches my associate in Tamba. You may trust him, but none other.
Yasuke:So, the Iron Hand dwells in Tamba province, but commits his crimes through agents elsewhere. Tamba is a vast region, but at least I have somewhere to start.
}}
Merchant Ginroku
Naoe and Yasuke then left Omi for Tamba province to track down merchant Ginroku while pursuing the clue from Ōtsu. In the city of Miyazu, they found Ginroku standing outside the shops.
Naoe:That merchant looks nervous. Maybe out of fear of the Iron Hand.
Naoe investigated the merchant's shop and found a scroll on the table.
A Missing Shipment
Lord, My apologies. We have heard nothing about the shipment from your associate in Omi. As soon as it arrives, I shall send it to your warehouse in Fukuchiyama Castle without delay.
She assassinated the merchant and looted a letter from his body.
Letter Regarding Tamba
Lord, My apologies. We have heard nothing about the shipment from your associate in Omi. As soon as it arrives, I shall send it to your warehouse in Fukuchiyama Castle without delay.
Naoe:The Iron Hand has named Fukuchiyama Castle as his base. A mistake he will come to regret. I do not know Fukuchiyama Castle, but I may learn more from the Iron Hand's other merchants.
Yasuke:That merchant looks nervous. Out of fear of the Iron Hand, perhaps?
Inside the merchant's shop, Yasuke found a letter on the table.
A Missing Shipment
Lord, My apologies. We have heard nothing about the shipment from your associate in Omi. As soon as it arrives, I shall send it to your warehouse in Fukuchiyama Castle without delay.
Yasuke killed the merchant and looted a letter from his body.
Letter Regarding Tamba
Lord, My apologies. We have heard nothing about the shipment from your associate in Omi. As soon as it arrives, I shall send it to your warehouse in Fukuchiyama Castle without delay.
Yasuke:Fukuchiyama Castle. The Iron Hand must be confident in his strength to declare his position so openly. This land has many castles. I need more information to find Fukuchiyama and the Iron Hand.
Merchant Kin-no-suke
Next, Naoe and Yasuke traveled to Wakasa Province to track down merchant Kin-no-suke. They investigated a bandit camp and found a letter on the table.
Letter from Bandit Chief
We must stop at nothing to deliver what was promised to Iron Hand. If you fear me, fear him more. If you meet a merchant on the road, take their stock and bring it to me in Obama. Kill anyone who resists.
Naoe:I don't care what hold the Iron Hand has on these merchants. There's no excuse for murdering people to rob them.
Yasuke:One of the Iron Hand's merchants is killing people and stealing their possessions. Have they no shame?
They then traveled to the city of Obama. There, they found Kin-no-suke with his hired group of outlaws.
Naoe:What hold does the Iron Hand have on these merchants? Are they as corrupt as he is? Sokun told me to spare the merchants, but this one seems as cruel as the Iron Hand.
After killing the outlaws, Naoe killed Kin-no-suke and recovered a letter from his body.
Letter Regarding Obama
Little is known about the Iron Hand's habits, but like most merchants, he understands how tea ceremony can benefit business. We believe an appealing invitation could draw him out.
Naoe:The Iron Hand is not so different from other merchants. He wants to use tea to improve his standing. If the Iron Hand is with House Imai, why has he not been invited for tea?
Naoe and Yasuke then traveled to Kyoto to track down the next target, merchant Tamao who owns a brewery west of Honponji Temple. They arrived to find two workers talking about their boss outside the warehouse.
Woman:Is the boss still locked in that warehouse?
Man:You know how he is when he gets like this. He doesn't want to be bothered. Not for any reason.
Outcome
Naoe and Yasuke helped Sokun to eliminate the Iron Hand and his syndicate, clearing the Imai family's name.
