Shiniga ClanThe Yanata ClanThe Hizashi Clan The finest samurai families of Katashima have received a letter from Daimyo Anshiro Owaru to an annual tournament at the Miko Iaijutsu Dojo in Ryoka Owaru. It reads:
You are invited to send a disciple of your school to be tested in the skills of bushido and Katashiman etiquette at the Miko Iaijutsu Dojo. The four top most students shall receive the chance to participate in an iaijutsu championship to be selected to serve in our glorious Empress', beloved and served by all, honour guard. All gakusei will have safe passage through Owaru Clan lands, this is sworn upon the honour of Lord Anshiro Owaru.