ritualization | [pcs] mizuki

You get to work quickly, don't you, Mizuki-san.

[he doesn't sound disapproving, though, just-- noting that more than anything. ishi certainly can't fault them for it.]

And have you come across any so far?

Things aren't that easy. But I've been organizing people that I find suspicious into two groups. Want to hear them?

[ this is a tacit indication that Ishikirimaru isn't in either group, and therefore moderately more trustworthy. For the time being, there's no choice but to take a chance on people they think are unlikely to be villains. ]

If you're not opposed to sharing, then yes-- I'd like to know your thoughts.

[that comes with a nod, and he'll step in just a bit closer so mizuki doesn't need to speak any louder than necessary.]

I have yet to speak with everyone here, but I am curious where our opinions might align.

I haven't either. Some of these thoughts are based on these profiles, thanks to that, so don't take them as absolute truth - but all I can do is work with what's available to me.

[ a pause while they sort out their thoughts. ]

First of all, the actions taken by people in this game are largely dictated by their gods. We can assume Shiki's killer was most likely encouraged by their god to kill her, if not outright ordered. There are a few gods we can assume are more open to murder than the others, based purely on their associated trait. This much is probably obvious to you already, but the four most likely to permit violence are Disorder, Ruin, Ambition and Indulgence, in my opinion. Justice is also a potential, but considering who was killed and Justice's age, I'd consider him unlikely in this particular scenario. With that in mind, the two groups...

[ Mizuki lifts one finger. ]

First off, people that I think might belong to one of those four gods' sects. Out of people I've spoken to, I think Goro-san, Chuuya-san, Berry-kun, Uchiha-kun and Blackfire-kun tend towards those elements. Based on their statues, I'd also consider Gau, Shang Qinghua, Kogoro Mouri, and Senri Nito to fit the profile. [ lifting another finger. ] The other group is people that I think would be capable of killing Shiki based on the dream we had. She was burned to death after being chased. So, someone with weapons knowledge and stamina, possibly with divine assistance. Uchiha-kun and Goro-san have that. Based on their profiles, Sakunosuke Oda and Jakuzure-kun might also be capable of it.

[ a pause. ]

I'm not blaming any of these people yet. But in terms of combat ability as witnessed in the dream or their loyalty to a more violent emotion, they seem the most likely.

[there's a pause on his end as well while he takes all of that in, humming thoughtfully to himself.]

I do not believe I disagree with you outright on much of this. However, which of the Uchihas are you including, if not both? [though really, he is assuming both, considering their plaques.]

As far as the ones you believe capable of killing her, I have only really spoken with Jakuzure, but she was... rather strange. A bit difficult to get a read on.

[she called him a gijinka and a soulbonder?]

I've only met the younger... but, considering his statue mentioned killing a family, it's safe to say the elder Uchiha can probably be included, too.

[ what a nice family. Guess Itachi missed one. ]

Jakuzure-kun is a bit unfriendly, but she's a teenage girl. Still, her statue said she knows how to use a rocket launcher. If we believe what they say, she's definitely capable of using some kind of firebomb.

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