The journey through the city took a short time, the Crane able to lead you through the back streets and thus avoid the worst of the crowds. Passing from the merchants quarter into the nobles, the harried looking Thunder Guard waved you through after Doji-san made the introductions.<br/><br/>Moving towards the river, he stopped to point out a section of street. "It was here that your predecessor was ambushed and slain. The Thunder Guard spoke with those nearby, but no one good give them any leads. You should speak with them when you have the time. I know that the Governer was most distraught to have an honoured Magistrate killed in her city. Her son leads the Thunder Guard, so I expect he will also wish to see those responsible punished."<br/><br/>The way to the docks was a single small gate in the city wall, small enough that only a single person could pass through at a time. Down on the bank of the river, a single small dock extended out into the water, and the lights of Teardrop Island could be seen sparkling in the distance.<br/><br/>- - - -<br/><br/>As Akane began to remove her weapons, the Crane cleared his throat politely and spoke again. "The reason for weapons being left at Swords Polished is so that drunken samurai are not a threat to those around them. We do not come to lose ourselves, but on the business of the Emperor's Law, and with the threat of an Oni, I think that perhaps Gate could be convinced to set the traditions of the island aside for this."