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| | Naoki at Masayoshi |
 | | When, in the past, Naoki had returned from duty, or battle, with Kataji, the large, almost insatiable man had immediately demanded that they go out, to drink, to party, to tell tales that would be wildly fantastic for most bushi, but not for Kataji. |
 | | Naoki arose purposefully, and drew on the rough-spun kimono the monks had loaned him earlier. |
 | | Naoki asked himself again if he could help heal his cousin, but he knew that Ishi was infinitely more complex than Kataji might ever be. |
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