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Ruthless
Samurai Deeper Kyo
by D. Reed

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Cold, cruel, calculating red eyes. They strike a chill down her spine every time her gaze meets them – in his eyes, she sees many deaths, much bloodshed and war.

But he still won't tell her about Kyoshiro. Part of her wonders if he's protecting her, or only prolonging her misery in finding the truth. He could be lying.

No, he has no reason to lie to a simple bounty hunter like me, she tells herself.

Frowning, she follows the ying-yang – a beacon that hides the testimonial scar – further into the mysterious forest. Even without trust, she follows to find truth.

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100 words. Letter 'R' in the A-Z DrabbleFest.