One of the 'geisha' that had exited the room with the daimyo's wife dropped to the floor just behind Saeko. However, the drop was not subtle and she dropped to both knees and one hand before  rising up to make her attack. Saeko, meanwhile had kept herself poised and ready for whatever was going to come her way. So when the blades came for her, they missed, and only managed to catch a bit of her kimono. The attacker, Kiro, seemed shocked by the idea that she had failed, giving Saeko time to act.<br/><br/>The daimyo actually shifted watching this display. Since he had started this tea ceremony, no one had survived an assassination attempt. This was a special circumstance and he was happy to see it play through. "Kiro, you have lost the element of surprise.You have failed your final test. Saeko, that woman brings dishonor to our clan. Eliminate her. Whomever lives will be given the opportunity beg my forgiveness. The other dies in shame."