second son

After having sparred against Kuroki, Hattori was eager to put Takēshi's skills to the test. Times were changing and he couldn't simply coast through life relying on his rank as Prince for much longer. Regardless of how it might seem, there was a place for him in the Empire, he simply had to find it. And if the Shogun had to apply more pressure to move things along then he was more than willing to do so, as was his duty as Father and Shogun.

Standing amongst the remains of the makeshift battle ring, Hattori tipped his head back and called for his youngest son. Draped in his equipment with his companions flanking his sides, he would fight him just as he had Kuroki before him. No holds barred, firm but fair.