The Iron Hand Guild

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The Iron Hand Guild was a virtual representation of one of Fujibayashi Naoe's genetic memories, relived through the Animus EGO.

Description

Naoe discovers a secret merchant group who seeks the downfall of the Imai clan in Settsu and takeover their operation.

Dialogue

In the Money Changer District of Sakai, Naoe 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.

• Imai Sokun: Sanuki? Is that you?
  I haven't seen you since my father's tea ceremony. Sit, have some sake. Let's talk business.
• Naoe: I'm no longer in the teppo trade.
• Imai Sokun: (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.
• Imai Sokun: Oh? Then let me appeal to your virtue, shinobi. Men like this feed chaos. Innocent people will suffer.
• Naoe: I'm listening.
• Imai Sokun: 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?
• Imai Sokun: There is no Iron Hand of House Imai!

Naoe showed Sokun the letter she found.

• Naoe: Then why do I have a letter signed by him?
• Imai Sokun: The imposter. Using our name to kill and cheat his way to wealth and power.
• Naoe: You want me to remove your business rival?
• Imai Sokun: If we do not contain this lawlessness, Lord Hideyoshi will. All who trade wil 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?
• Imai Sokun: 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.