Akane stepped stepped between the men and Mizuki. Her naginata was out, but held in a non threatening manner. She still looked dangerous enough that they should think twice. The fact that they wanted her on a leash wasn't surprising. She sighed in annoyance before speaking as if she went through this already. [B]"This isn't the first time we were stopped. I am the Demon Slayer Akane Kurosawa and the rest of my companions are all experienced hunters. If possible we would wish for her to go without a leash or at least not one that is using Holy chains."[/B] she walked towards the princess and one swift motion drew her knife and held it to Mizuki's neck. It was almost blindingly fast.

[B]"We are supposed to bring this rare little creatuer to a perverted but wealthy man. However she is unusually weak and frail compared to most Demons, but still dangerous. Even a leash would likely bruise this pretty little neck and we don't want to lose money for any obvious looking injuries. Rest assured that we will behead her the second she attempts escape in this city."[/B] Akane hoped Mizuki wouldn't react to terribly to this. For now she was simply playing the part. Even some Demon Slayers did try and capture there prey instead of kill them, so it was completely unusual.