At the Yaneura-gumi

The Yaneura-gumi supplies their own ninja-tos. They use a Buddhist hilt-wrapping style, instead of the Shinto type I'm more accustomed to, so the sword feels strange and awkward in my hand. And, unlike most of my recent ventures, I have actually been assigned to forest duty, not work in the cities or towns.

In a way, this is most refreshing.

Despite the unfamiliar ninja-to, I am performing satisfactorily. I have hunted down and slain the enemies assigned to me, and will receive another assignment after lunch.

This will only be for a week, but the gold will be useful for Akane and myself.