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“No,” Han said, “this one requires blood”

Ushi-Oni did not react outwardly “I’m surprised,” he said calmly “Those who can buy and sell don’t often have such a need for such violence”

That was ht to hied that Blood would flow in many places before his task was done Blood and money

“There’s someone I can’t buy who is about to becoet rid of him and his servants If you will do it for me, I will make you wealthy also”

“I have all that I require,” Oni said

“Then why have this ?” Han asked

“You are a half brother to me”

Han accepted the statement without equivocation They were cousins, not brothers And twice removed at that “We will be full brothers,” he promised, “if you assist me Brothers of a new kind Untouchable Renowned You will no longer have to hide in the shadows”

“You s,” Oni said

“I do”

The Deether as he mulled over the idea “You are trusted,” he said “Butmy existence”

“I’ll pay in cash,” Han explained “Untraceable But I will need complete elimination No evidence”

“That is my specialty Give me the name”

“Names,” Han corrected

“Even better”