[b]Ayameko[/b]

"I am deeply flattered," she smiled, once again opening her palms to him.

"That would be up to you," Ayameko replied, a slight bow to indicate the end of their formal meeting and the agreement of their current deal, "For now, I cannot be certain on the spices, so the oats will have to be the agreement. As for the currency, that will have to be a very lengthy discussion. Our process is overseen by the ambassador, Taishi Chiyoko, as the technique is of her creation. I'm not sure that she is willing to divulge the secrets of the creation, but I will say that she has created a successful and honest currency. We will have to talk at your convenience, thus your visit is your choice."

Ayameko knew how Kyokujitsu no Tochi's paper currency was made, but it was not her technique. While Ambassador Chiyoko created the technique, the Yuki family was heavily involved with the creation of the currency. Utilizing the techniques from both parties, they were able to develop something the people could believe in. It was a very complex technique, utilizing the manipulation of HItodama in conjunction with a specially created scroll, which kept the currency honest in the form of a complex connected contract with numerous failsafes and safeguards. It was rather ingenious creation and it had helped stabalize Kyokujitsu's economy decades ago when they suffered through the initial growing pains. A national currency that could be utilized by all of the territories had been incredibly important in fostering a sense of cooperation between all of the parties, as well as spur on honest economic growth.

It was one of her greater successes - heralding in the economic success that she had. They generally had enough of a supply of what they needed to allow their people to purchase not just what they needed, but what they desired. There were always items available, waiting their buyer, even if their nation took a more practical stance on the subject of trade. Of course, customs was very careful about what items did get in - they did an excellent job of screening, largely in part to the usage of the Senkensha, who were far more valuable than some gave them credit for.

"If you do come to Kyokujitsgakure, we will have to find time to meet as a group. I cannot be certain if I will be able to be at the beginning of any proceedings, as I have committed some of my time in the South. We are suffering from some slow growth of our crops down there and I have been asked to come advise. I do not think that trip would be that interesting, but Taishi Chiyoko would be likely able to talk with you while I am absent and we can meet as a group after then."