Hitomi Numachi

Numachi Hitomi is a member of The Hands and the adoptive daughter of Lady Aisuru Numachi and Techno Numachi. She is the biological daughter of Imari Kozuke.

Early Life and her discovery of Najer
Numachi Hitomi was brought into the Numachi family at a young age after being found alone and abandoned in the mountain town of Yamagake. Out of sympathy for the young girl, the Numachi noble who saw her brought her with them back to the regional capital (at the time) of Ieon. There, as she grew up, she became firmly integrated into the Numachi family as if she was one of their own, as well as learning skills that would help her later on in her life such as swordsmanship, politics, and the arts.

Closer to the present day, Hitomi set off to other lands in search of adventures, when she stumbled into a man with piratically welcoming tone and and a large smile. As von Sturgeon and Hitomi walked through the deserts of Najer she becomes attached to certain sights she saw, and places she visited. After asking Dmitrio if she could stay and build a town he graciously agreed, and gave her access to the Island of Andamooka Major.

Life as a Numachi
From the day she was brought into the Numachi Family, Hitomi had always been close to her brother Alexander. He was the one who had first seen her on that bridge in Yamagake, seemingly abandoned. Despite how close they were, they seemed to be polar opposites of one another. Her being the hot headed fighter and him being the cool tempered noble. This would come to define their relationship, as every time Hitomi got scratched up Alexander was there to help heal her wounds. Whenever Alexander needed some motivation or felt down, Hitomi was always there with her enthusiasm to cheer him up.

Discovery of her Real Parents
(full story:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qu0RzM_6uDSCfLXpVh_KLw3_77k6QauqlIHjcR1y-hU/edit?usp=sharing)"A bell tolls once for those who came before us""A bell tolls twice for the loss of a loved one""A bell tolls thrice for the daughter of a prince""- Poem of the lost Strugeon""""Hitomi rummages through old texts left behind past Seyoh’s and Residents of Hicto.""“You really think there is anything here that’s really worth all this time?” Hitomi asks Shivarah""“This is exactally how I found out I was a Basha, anything could be here, just gotta look in the right places.” Shivarah responds""“But most of this just looks like legal documents, nothing really important…” Hitomi responds with something catching her eye.""She picks up what seems to be a personal journal of someone by the name of Kozuke-von Strugeon Imari.""“Kozuke-von Strugeon?” Hitomi says confused""“there ya go, something interesting” Shivarah says""“Dimitrio never spoke of anything like this before,” Hitomi says more confused as she opens it and reads the first page.""“Today all Naho are leaving for more northern lands. I hope that this Journal can keep a record of our travels and a first hand account as we embark on such an important mission. All the Naho people deserve a better home, one not so dominated by Escharia and Soleanen.”""“This is a journal written by a Naho on her way to Sakura.” Hitomi tells Shivarah""“What is it doing in Hicto of all places?” Shivarah responds""“My question Exactly” Hitomi Finishes.""She begins to thumb through the journal and stops at a page with a familiar name, Hitomi.""“Kozuke-von Strugeon Hitomi” Hitomi says in a soft voice as she flips through a couple more pages.""“My husband has been murdered… Numachi’s…..” Hitomi says a few broken sentences""Shivarah looks at her with a rather confused look. Hitomi looks up and says, “Shivarah, read these three pages”""He begins reading:""“Today was possibly the most wonderful day of my life as my sweet daughter is with me, Hitomi. Me and my husband look forward to raising her together and will cherish every moment we have with her…”""The page continues on, as the next page is flipped with a date 2 months after the previous entry…""“Something terrible has happened, my husband, the one who gave me a life worth a million words, was found dead earlier today. Presumably murdered. I’m still trying to process this, my head flooding with despair and emptiness…”""Then to the next page, this entry a week after the last…""“There is more here than I realize, something that my husband was a part of possibly or familial issues. This has been a long week to put it lightly and I may not be thinking straight, but I believe that I and Hitomi are in danger. That’s why I plan to bring her to the Numachi’s. I’ve heard from Sakuran travelers of their nobility and loyalty to the Naho culture. Perhaps they would be willing to listen to my plead of desperation and at least protect the last thing I hold dear to me…""The journal ends on that page, left behind and covered by sand.""Shivarah looks up at Hitomi who is a bit teary eyed as she quickly hugs the armored man""“Do you know what this means?” Hitomi asks""“That you are related to Dimitrio?” Shivarah replies""“Well among other things maybe, but more importantly my real mother could be alive!” Hitomi says excitedly “I have to speak with mother” Hitomi says as she leaves the room""“Where are you going?” Shivarah asks""“Kitaichi, wanna come with?” Hitomi responds""“I suppose” Shivarah says."

The Events of 9/6/21
At the time of the coup, Queen Aisuru Numachi was visiting Najer as part of a diplomatic effort to bring Asarakaen and Najer closer. She, along with Hitomi, were sitting at a bar in Kijaro enjoying their time among the many folk of Najer. They were drinking, laughing as Hitomi recounted stories from her adventures. The arrival of a Asarakaeni messenger would break this warm peace however. As soon as his boots crossed the threshold of the bar, the mood was shattered, Aisuru's face suddenly turning wrought with nervousness. The letter was addressed to Aisuru with the word URGENT painted in a thin red paint on the front, bearing the unbroken ministerial seal of Alexander W. Numachi, the Minister for Economics and Hitomi's brother.

Dear Mother,

''I shall be straight to the point. There is a coup ongoing in Polskrige. Leon Olsen-Tanaka, the Magistrate of the Colonies, has declared Kardovia to be the Second Plagatéan Empire, and is set on claiming his rightful place as Tagavor both here and there, threatening military action. Simulami backs him. I am here in the Senate, as involved as I can be with the negotiations. We need you here. I bid you a safe journey home, so that we may even dare to hope of picking up the pieces when you arrive back on Sakuran soil. Too much longer, and you may be expected to sign an end to the negotiations upon your arrival, though you may already wish to as I write this.''

Your son and your loyal servant, now and forever,

Numachi Alexander Saiyo

(P.S. Send Hitomi my warmest regards. Under different circumstances, I was planning to sail to meet you both today.)

Shocked at the contents of the letter, Aisuru set it down on the table and Hitomi quickly read the letter, the gravity of the situation dawning on her. She summoned two Kijaro Guardsmen to accompany them to the port, with a fast return paramount.

Events of 9/27/21
After a day of grueling work and political issues Hitomi finally had some time to catch up with the Emir, Dmitrio von Strugeon and Governor Dragontypes. When what was to interrupt their delightful conversation other than the sound. *Clip Clop* *Clip Clop*. Hitomi's head shot up much to the confusion of the Emir and Governor. *Clip Clop* Clip Clop*. It’s getting closer she said. *Clip Clop* *Clip Clop*. Before finally she turned around and saw a Plagatean messenger, she began to grip her fists. She walked up to him and he handed her a letter with the words URGENT writing on the letter. She gripped harder. Opening the letter in the forum with the Emir and Governor present she read, and sat there for a moment. Before ripping the paper in 2 letting out a loud a ferocious scream as she reached for her blade and cut a near by flag clean in two. Shocked at the out burst both von Strugeon and Dragontypes asked what had happened she gave the ripped letter to them as she stormed out of the forum heading north.

Events of 2/5/22
Hitomi sits slumped over at one of the stalls in Kitaichi, Greaving over the ones she has lost. She takes a generous Swig of sake that she has in her right hand. as she lowers her hand she sees a figure approaching in the distance. She gets up from her seat and begins to staggeringly walk over to them, she draws Inazuma. "Who are you, why have you disturbed this place" she says slurred with a thick Goshumese Accent. "I was told of a Samurai living in this area, you don't happen to be her?" A tall dryad looking woman Says

"If I was, Who are you?" Hitomi Responds and raises her sword Eyeing the strange woman down. "I this open space, that is unimportant. However I was told you know Hub" The woman Responds

"Dimitrio's friend, we've met in passing" Hitomi Says lowering her sword and continuing to sound drunk. The Woman Hands Hitomi a letter with a big red and black Stamp on it. The woman backs away and walks out of the city.

The letter contains an invitation to the Crimson Orchid for an impromptu meeting in 2 days, The letter says to order a Flower Shot.

Events of 2/7/22
Hitomi enters an old abandoned structure resembling a large barrel, supposedly this is the entrance. She steadily walks down a few flights of creaky stairs, the stairwell begins to fill with laughter and music as she moves closer to the main bar. Hitomi sits down at the bar and asks the barkeep for a "Flower Shot". "Right this way." The bartender says and opens the gate to behind the bar. Hitomi follows the barkeep down to a dark and damp room, barley illuminated. "Ive been expecting you." A woman says. Hitomi identifies her as her eyes adjust to the lighting in the room, its the woman who met her in Kitaichi. "Who exactly are you" Hitomi begins to question, remembering her short lived time with her mother but holding back the emotions. "My name is Calianna Manon."

"Whats that name supposed to mean to me?" Hitomi replies with lingering thoughts in the back of her mind.

"Don't you know your manners?" Calianna responds. Hitomi looks around the room and sees multiple banners of The Hands in pristine condition. She quickly sits down.

"Now you're getting it." Calianna says.

Thoughts of why The Hands have invited her flood Hitomi's mind.

"What do you want?" Hitomi says in a way one would act in the prescience of a powerful individual

"We want... you." Calianna says

"Me? Why me?" Hitomi replies

"We've been following your journey as an individual for quite some time, as well as your incident in Fornost" Calianna says confidently.

Hitomi stays quiet as she recalls Incident. "We know of your histories in both Plagatea and Najer and see you as becoming a valuable asset to our organization in the future." Calianna says with an unwavering confidence, "However you have not yet met your full potential" She continues. Hitomi's typically hesitant and questioning nature seems to be cast aside for the moment as she begins to speak, "A tempting offer with the potential of many risks? I'm in, Got nothing else to lose."

"Wonderful, Ill begin preparations for your induction" Calianna finishes.

The Ronin of Kitaichi
With all that she had loved had been lost, Hitomi had sunk into a state of drunkenness and sorrow. She roamed Sakura and Kitaichi in search of those who she felt too her home and family, everyone who entered sakura was a target. Those outside of Sakura and knew of Hitomi refered to her as "The Ronin of Kitaichi". With her new found friends in the hands and now begining to travel the world, Hitomi has a new found use for her talents as and assassin for the hands, and as capable warrior. She would do this "Banditry" work under the pretense that she would give all those who took everything from her what the deserved, besides, she always liked killing anyways.