Kirie thought about it for a bit, then nodded. "Someone to trade for the legs, at least. Though Genkai obviously knows the importance of the legs, and might decide that this one is expendable. At least, I would think that way."

Suji walked down to the group when they came on deck.

"Hey there, strangers. That fella over there said you were friends of his, 'n we should pick ya up."

The sailor pointed over at Youji. Kurama bowed.

"Thank you very much. Our trip will be much shorter now."

Tayuumi had followed Kurama onto the ship and overheard the whole reason they were even here was thanks to Youji.

Tayuumi bowed to Saij in thanks and then walked over to Youji. With a pat on his shoulder, Tayuumi spoke to him so that only he could hear.

"Thanks Youji."

At first, Youji only had one thing to say. "..."

He really didn't know what she was thanking him for. It wasn't his ship, and in his own attempt to escape it was simply luck that had brought them back together.

"Thank the crew," Youji finally said, looking over the side of the deck. Besides, it's my fault that the airship blew up. Granted, he had no choice then, but if he hadn't allowed it to be shipwrecked in the first place, well...perhaps they'd be flying in the sky again.

Suzume walked onto the ship, tugging at a small piece of cloth on his arm. He'd managed to wash the blood off his arm and double-blade while he was waiting, and had just now gotten something on his arm to cover the cut on it.

Walking past the group and finding a place that seemed out of the way, the demon hunter settled down quietly and looked around. It seemed a lot more peaceful on this boat than on the airship. A perfect place to take a nap.

Beginning to doze off, Suzume reflected on the day. Maybe following Kurama around wasn't too bad after all.

Kurama looked over the side of the boat as they sailed away from the island much faster than they were before. His arm cringed a bit when he leaned against the side, but he merely lifted it up and away. He looked down at the crisp clear water, smelling the salt in the air.

Jade had boarded the boat silently. She had never seen a boat quite as large as this, she being so used to the small fishing boats of her village. As the others settled in, she decided to walk about the boat and marvel at its' sheer size.

Kurama turned his head and saw Jade walking about on her own. He didn't even know she was there, she was so quiet.

He walked over and got into step alongside her.

"Thanks for the wrappings. Still holding strong."

He looked about the ship.

"I assume you've never been on a ship this size before?"

Jade turned to look at Kurama and shrugged a bit. "I have rarely been on a boat to begin with, let alone one of this size. It's truly amazing." They continued to walk, Kurama's sandles making a thumping noise on the boat deck, Jade's boots making none at all. "This may sound like a silly question but, where exactly are we going?"

"Well, right now we're heading back to Japan. Once we land, most of us will go searching for my Grandfather's village. We lost some important scrolls in that fight, and we need new ones. Takin will likely go find his other airship. We'll need that vehicle if we hope to head for the far west."

Kurama looked over to her and smiled.

"You think this thing is amazing...wait until you're on a ship that can fly."