Chapter 32: The Silent Hunt Begins

In this chapter, Rick begins his day observing Miyamoto and Hanzo meditating in the open field, learning profound lessons about mindfulness and the way of the samurai. As the day unfolds, he accompanies them to a high-ranking meeting at the Karo-jō, where his quiet observations take on a deeper significance. The narrative shifts into a tense investigation of a mysterious ship's landing, leading to a harrowing encounter with an assassin targeting Denku. Forced to flee their refuge after the assassin strikes, Rick, Miyamoto, Hanzo, and Denku navigate the shadows of Shan, seeking safety while grappling with the lethal precision of their unseen adversary.