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Duel of a Lifetime for Two Swordsmiths - Part 2

By shyredfox

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Muramasa Sengo challenges his master to a swordsmithing duel! Has he learned all he can from Masamune-sensei? It may seem absurd for two of Japan’s most famous swordsmiths, Masamune and Muramasa—born in different centuries, to have known each other. But when...

Chou Becomes Ohno-chan's Pet

By shyredfox

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What would you do if you found a ki absorbing sentient ooze that was accused of eating a neighbor's cat? Would you dare to approach it? Find out how Su-chan meets and adopts Chou. Tags: magic, myths, side stories, pets Rating: PG Stats: ~800 words, average...

Duel of a Lifetime for Two Swordsmiths

By shyredfox

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(A tale from Umeji’s copy of Myths of Japan, compiled by Shitani Daisuke) How far would you go to be the greatest sword maker of all time? It may seem absurd for two of Japan’s most famous swordsmiths, Masamune and Muramasa—born in different centuries, to...

When the Kit Met a Falling Star

By shyredfox

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When impetuous little Nakamura Hisako meets a messenger from Inari, what news could scare her so badly that she runs away? And what will the news mean? Will it bring her hope for the future? ~1K word flash fiction from Nakamura Hisako's POV as a kit. It was...