8/3/01
Via: Hikari Rei Mail Exp.
Dear Hiei,
You
have some nerve making me think about politics as I lie here, basking in the
sun with the smell of sweet salt and sun tan lotion in the air. You jerk…
But
you’re my closest, dearest, most irritable friend and I want to help you.
Enclosed in this letter is another sealed envelope. I will now write exactly
what I said:
To
the High Administration of Makai,
Although
my life remains in the Human World, my intimate associate, General Hiei of the
Eastern Region, has informed me of the recent diplomatic events that are in
your midst.
As
you know, I have been familiar with Yomi’s character for a very long time. What
you do NOT know, however, is the past I’ve held with him and its
implications.
Two
hundred years ago, there was a power struggle in our thief guild. Now, while
this was only a small organization, politics not dissimilar to your own was
involved. I saw Yomi’s weaknesses as a leader early on. While he may have a
very analytical mind when it comes to city construction and science, he is very
stringent when it comes to bloodlines and close contacts. This is a weakness in
that he selects his personal administration not by ability or experience, but
by favorism. For this reason, I blinded Yomi in order to take over the thief
guild myself. Choosing an administration requires the impartiality of the
ruler. I advise that you follow this rule yourselves.
I
do hesitate in suggesting the de-seating of Yomi’s position. Yomi has already
acquired a very strong following and dishonor may create a civil war. Allow
Yomi to keep his territory and seat, however you should revoke his rights in
choosing his heir. Do not take my words lightly.
That’s
the most I can offer you, Hiei: my signed recommendation as Youko Kurama. The
seal contains a drop of my blood from my Youko form for verification. It was
not easy transforming inside my ship cabin. Ship cabins happen to have VERY low
ceilings. I nearly snapped off my ears for you.
All
right, I’m done tanning. I look golden now, I’m pretty happy about that. Now
for a good swim. Write me back to tell me how things worked out. Adieu!
Always,
Kurama