47 Ninjas
Dec 21st, 2009 by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
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His house was surrounded. Takezo would have no hope for escape. He might have been able to elude thirty, maybe even forty of them. But not 47.
Every avenue of escape was blocked. They would not attack. Takezo could defeat them a pair at a time inside the narrow confines. Instead, they would wait outside. If anyone emerged, they would be assassinated. And if they remained inside, they would slowly starve to death.
His entire family would be eradicated in retaliation for his refusal. His name would be forgotten.
Luckily, Takezo was watching from the overlooking hill. He laughed silently.
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