The Eternal Emperor's smile was unreadable. The superbly handsome genius was like a trickster god of legend, powers beyond understanding lay at his fingertips and a mind that was shrewd and ever changing. Kazi's gaze settled on Genji, his descendent. A forgotten grandson.
Vaguely, Kazi got the feeling he and Genji were on the same level, despite drawing long, deep breaths and not of driving age.
"Let's make it interesting," Kazi began, not breaking eye contact with Genji. "I will fight your grandson and if I win…" He pretended to think about it and then glanced at the Emperor with a smile. "Oh, I don't know, I receive a full set of Hihi'irokane prosthetics?"
"Ooh, Stakes. I like it. He wins and you play a shogi match with me. Oh, and…hm, how about you tell me about your battle with Jack?"
So he knew.
'I should have figured.'