<em>Maybe</em>if you had something like the Ninja Operations Counter's Technique Counter ability.  ;)<br/><br/>Also... It seems like Myst got real busy. I know how that is. :-(<br/><br/>As for gear... the 'uniform' for Daimyo's Guard is pretty much the Oni Mask and an archaic battle vest like the ANBU wear. You can buy the vest without losing any of your purchase DC, so there's +2 Armor bonus right there. You have medium armor prof though so maybe Battle Armor is better. (+5 Armor, +2 Max Dex)<br/><br/>It has a purchase DC of 19 though, so you'd need to buy it first. Eventually, you could add the Featherweight Seal to the Battle Armor so you don't lose any dex. Remember that the purchase DC in the seal's entry is for materials. To buy the whole seal; it's the material cost +2 for minor, +4 superior, +6 Greater, +8 Legendary, +10 epic.<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Featherweight [Armor]<br/>Superior (Lv 7) DC 22<br/>Item Slot: Armor (medium or heavy)<br/>Property: Armor treated as though one category lighter (medium to light, heavy to<br/>medium.)<br/>The armor's armor check penalty is reduced by 2 and its maximum Dexterity bonus<br/>increased by 2. Proficiency in the original armor type is still required.<br/>Property: Armor weight halved (round up, minimum 1 lb.)</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>There's always a quickdraw scabbard, which would only put your wealth back by 1. Sealed items are purchased using the same rules.<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Quickdraw Scabbard [Sealed Item]<br/>This wooden sheath is designed to fit any mass produced curved blade of a specific type.<br/>It can be crafted to fit a specific blade as well.<br/>Sealed Item<br/>Minor (Lv 5) DC 16<br/>Property: Draw the weapon stored within as part of any attack or technique that uses it.<br/>Power (3/day, free action): Use Kenjutsu: Iaido or Kenjutsu: Iaijutsu as an attack<br/>action.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>If you had the favor ability or were on good terms with a decent crafter, you might get by just giving them the material cost and they'll craft an item for you.<br/><br/>Because Tashi's so far behind in levels, it means your options for sealed items are a little... limited. Since you have archaic weapons proficiency anyway... why not a Daikyuu, or Greatbow? Most ninja are using shuriken and kunai, which have a total range of 50 feet with some penalties. Most techniques won't go much farther than the Daikyuu's range<em>increment.</em><br/><br/>Being able to hit things 600 feet away? Win.<br/><br/>A greatbow wouldn't have as much range, but Tashi would be able to hit things with his full strength mod, which put ontop a 1d10 ain't shabby.<br/><br/>There's a wakizashi to go with the Katana. In very narrow quarters, a large weapon will do more harm than good. Plus, you have a backup in the event that you're disarmed... which, considering it's the easiest way to dispatch a weapon master/shinobi swordsman. When you're grappled or otherwise restricted, often you can only use a light weapon. In some specific cases, a dagger (or similiar tiny-sized weapon) is the only thing you can use. If I remember, it's like when a Tarrasque eats you or something.