[YB Dojo] The Mirumoto Niten School

[Creamsteak]

Oriental Adventures 218
While Togashi listened to Shinsei expounding his philosophy to the first Hantei, he grew frustrated and stormed out of the court. Taking up a seat of meditation, he refused to move, or even to eat, until he understood this philosophy that Shinsei had brought. After he had fasted for nine days, Shinsei himself came to sit with the troubled Togashi. Togashi repeated his ultimatum-"I will not move until I understand"-and Shinsei responded with but three words: "Neither will I." After a moment, Togashi laughed and bit into a plum.

Samurai of the Dragon clan train in a simple dojo with Shinsei's three words painted on the wall. To the Mirumoto family, these words are a reminder that a samurai's duty is to his lord. While he was starving himself, Togashi was also starving those that he had promised to protect, and Shinsei's words reminded Togashi that he was being selfish in putting his own search for enlightenment over his responsibilities to others.

The Mirumoto school teaches a unique style of swordplay, rooted in this sense of duty. Mirumoto wrote, "Some people say I am a coward. A samurai's duty is to protect his lord. Are they so simple-minded that they cannot see that two swords serve their lord better than one?" The Mirumoto niten ("two-sword") style typically employs the wakizashi for defense rather than offense. Mirumoto niten masters are the military leaders of the Dragon clan. The Mirumoto family shoulders the responsibility of protecting the clan from attack and from assassination attempts.

Master: Sanctus Togashi
Honored Allies: The Fighting Beast Dojo, The Dojo under the Stars, The Order of Light
Styles Taught: Dragon, Sword, Tsunami
Students: None
Special: Any student who reaches equal tier with the Clan Daimyo, Sanctus Togashi, must fight his master in a sparring match. This match is unofficial, and it is a special requirement all students must honor. If the student wins, he will be awarded the Masters Gift, a small sum of yen.
Masters Gift: 15

Graduated STudents
Tomi, who graduated in one day, but failed to earn the Masters Gift.

Dojo Recored: 7-8 (Dishonored)

Win Against Angel on October 10th.
Loss Against Kerall on October 20th.
Loss Against Sahiro Tso-Nah on November 14th.
Win Against Sahiro Tso-Nah on Febuary 3rd.
Loss Against Rathan on Febuary 27th.
Win Against Rathan on March 20th.
Loss Against Nakayari on March 21st.
Loss Against Nakayari on March 21st.
Loss Against Nakayari on March 21st.
Win Against Ratasal on March 21st.
Win Against Tomi on March 21st.
Win Against Tomi on March 21st.
Win Against Sanctus Togashi on March 21st.
Loss Against Tomi on March 21st.
Loss Against Tiny on March 28th.

 

[Creamsteak]

Sanctus Togashi Reporting - Win Against Angel on October 10th

 

[Creamsteak]

Sanctus Togashi Reporting - Loss Against Kerall on October 20th.

 

[Creamsteak]

Sanctus Togashi Reporting - Loss Against Sahiro Tso-Nah on November 14th.

 

[Creamsteak]

Sanctus Togashi Reporting - Win Against Sahiro Tso-Nah on Febuary 3rd.

 

[Creamsteak]

Sanctus Togashi Reporting - Loss Against Rathan on Febuary 27th.

 

[Creamsteak]

Sanctus Togashi Reporting - Win Against Rathan on March 20th.
Loss Against Nakayari on March 21st.
Loss Against Nakayari on March 21st.
Loss Against Nakayari on March 21st.
Win Against Ratasal on March 21st.
Win Against Tomi on March 21st.
Win Against Tomi on March 21st.

 

[Ciaran]

A sturdy fellow appears, clad in red leggings and a yellow sash. His sandals patter across the gravel path as he walks toward the dojo. When he reaches it, he doffs his sandals, enters, and bows deeply before the Master.

"Togashi-sensei, I have come to learn wisdom at the feet of the master. Will you teach me the mysteries of the Tsunami Style?"

 

[Creamsteak]

"Sanctus Togashi is a teacher of only a few styles, of the Tsunami style which was learned from a Mantis Mercenary I will teach you. You will learn the story of Yoritomo's rolling wave from me, and you may earn the right to pride yourself on winning the master's gift. Report your wins and losses to me."

Tomi is welcomed into the Dojo!

 

[Dark Eternal]

A dark figure approaches the dojo. Strapped across his back is a strange looking stringed instrument. He is tall and dark skinned, and his pointed ears and regal bearing identify him as a creature of the fey.

He bows before the gate, choosing to wait for an invitation before crossing the threshold.

"I have come to beseech the Master of this House to accept this humble student, and instruct him in the mighty Tsunami style."