The Emperior must die! — Kenneth Guthrie

Ninja 4: The Emperor Must Die!
Kreal has one more fight left in him. He's been contracted for the biggest job of his life and he's joined up with enemies and allies to make it happen. Today he will meet a man that is more than his match and find out the true meaning of power. Read on to see how he survives his last battle in a way that only a ninja could.

Notes:

1. This story can be found in a 2 story version (including Ninja 3) in Ninja: 3 and 4 or in The Ninja Collection by Kenneth Guthrie (which contains all 4 stories plus one bonus.)

Sample Content:

Story is about 2200 words.

There was a tapping sound and Kreal turned with his small sword at the ready.
"So it's you?" Kreal said.
The man mumbled something through the bandages. He had burns on his face and hands and looked like he should have still been in bed rather than standing here right now with Kreal.
"I can't understand you, speak up," Kreal said.
The man lifted the bandages off his mouth a little and mumbled something that Kreal could sort of understand.
"Well, it's not fun seeing you either, Light. Looks like you got a little too close to the fire," Kreal said. He had done this to the man. he was surprised he didn't try to kill him.
The man mumbled at him.
"Yes, we can settle this later. That's very mature of you."
Light pointed and explained.
"So, you, me and Zou go inside and assassinate the emperor and the rest of the men fight off the guards and ninjas stationed here? Sounds like a good plan," Kreal summarized.
Light rolled his eyes and nodded.
"You're much more fun to be around when you can't speak," Kreal said.
A ninja star landed at his feet. Apparently, Dark had survived as well.
Kreal turned to his view of the courtyard. They would begin as soon as the ninja around him were ready.

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