[CycloneKira]

Akira walks across the desert tirelessly, katanas at his side, trying to get to the next city. He is sick and tired of having to kill for no reason. He has taken permission from the Koga elders and taken their leave, saying that he does not wish to fight anymore. Right before his departure, however, his foster father, Hiroki Koga, took him aside and told him to be wary. Even though Akira does not wish to fight anymore, there are others who still do and will harm him if they recognize him. Saying so, he entrusted Akira with the katanas Akira had been given in his childhood, when Hiroki had found him on the street. On that day, Akira had skilfully stolen some money from Hiroki's pocket. Seeing great potential in the boy, Hiroki had adopted him as his own son, for his wife could not bear him any sons of their own. The young boy lived up to his foster father's expectations beautifully. But the boy also had a conscience. Every time he killed an enemy of the family, it left a guilt in his heart that would fade in time but never be truly erased. Thus, it happened that Akira left. Initially there was turmoil in the family, but they finally yielded to his wish. A cousin of his was made new head of the clan.

After an hour of walking, Akira reaches a town. Quiet and sleepy. He decides to rest here and continue on his journey tomorrow.