[b]Ayameko[/b]

"I would suggest that you discuss your plans with Chiyoko, she should be able to assist in moving to our paper currency. Unfortunately, I am needed very urgently in the south, so I will be unable to travel back with you personally."

Ayameko gestured to Kei, "I am sure Kei can provide adequate protection and guidance on your way back. As for the wheat to the Land of Earth and Wind, I would need to assess their need more closely when I return to Kyokujitsugakure. When I am back we can discuss more about the currency and aid to them in more detail, but I am sure they will be most honored by your assistance."

Ayameko nodded slightly, reminiscent of a bow. With that, she and Touzoku stepped out quickly, leaving the young Kei with Takumi.

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Kyokujitsugakure was, as always, quite busy. Yggdrasil provided an incredible backdrop, with the forest of plants and trees of many colors all around. The houses wedged into a small, tight circle around the great tree. Kei would take Takumi to guest lodging outside of the inner walls of Kyokujitsgakure. They were the nicest of their accommodations, as buildings in the more central part of the city were much smaller and sometimes lacking in amenities due to being space constrained. Only Ayameko's personal lodging, as well as some of the major clans, had any significant amount of space within the city center. 

The space constraints, however, were by choice. Kyokujitsgakure was well known for its many gardens, which took up the bulk of the land within the confines of the inner wall, which was covered in many vining plants. Even so, in emergencies, space could be made for all of the capital's inhabitants should it be needed. Then they too would be under the protection of Yggdrasil. Additionally, the city center held the shrine to the Two Tails, which was frequently worshiped by the people.