It wasn’t long before they arrived and were welcomed into the shop as if they were strangers. Ikazuchi nodded as a greeting, paying close attention to the man’s demeanor. ‘Is something wrong with the scroll?’ Ikazuchi could tell that the man seemed slightly abnormal and naturally assumed that there was an issue with the item they delivered last time.
That didn’t seem to be the case though. Unlike what they were used to, the man acted as a stereotypical blacksmith. He suggested purchases and offered his services as if he didn’t know the duo. It was also surprising to see other customers present in the shop. ‘Is this what he meant by act normal?’ Ikazuchi was puzzled, but played along. Eventually, the result would be both of them having maintenance done to their various pieces of gear. The transaction would appear very normal, however they would notice a letter subtly hidden within Akushitsuna’s belongings unable to be seen by the other customers. ‘He’s being awfully secretive…’ Ikazuchi thought this as they re-equipped their gear and left the familiar shop.
It was an odd situation, but neither of them would mistakenly make a scene at this point. In a very natural manner they found a spot in a nearby alley where they could be out of sight. It would be at this point that Ikazuchi would speak in a quiet, but still audible manner to his companion. “What does that letter say?” Ikazuchi calmly checked the alley entrance for any unwanted listeners as he waited for his companion to check the contents of the letter.
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