Gempuku

[Toku Kosta]

After he finished his training his sensei believes he is ready to support the clan.

"bows" I present myself Toku Kosta.

[Toku Hirotomo]

Toku Hirotomo was leading another train of supplies for the war effort. They were gaining the upper hand, and needed more supplies for the final push to the Capitol. Toku Nakata, the grizzled Monkey veteran, was briefly talking about reports, and he spoke of the newest samurai.

"Most are inexperienced, but they are enthusiastic." He said, naming the samurai. "I'm young too, Nakata-san." Nakata smiled at his Champion. "You're getting older, my lord." Hirotomo grunted. Perhaps the war was making him older, he had to worry about more than glory, he had to worry about the survival of thousands of men that wanted to die gloriously. If they all got their wish, there would be none left to defend Toku Torid-e if the war went poorly.

"There is one of note, my lord." Nakata said, looking at one report. "Who is it?" Hirotomo said curiously. "A Toku Kosta, my lord. His sensei spoke very highly of him. He's dedicated, and passed all the tests with only a single try."

"Interesting. Perhaps we can make arrangements for out newest samurai." Hirotomo said, rubbing his chin. "I'd like very much to meet him."

[Toku Kosta]

Toku Kosta was practicing a kata to clear his mind. His sensei always told him "You must keep practicing and strive to become a better man. Always answer to the call of your champion and of the empire. Offer him if needed your life. Offer the empire your soul."

With these words in his mind he kept practicing waiting for the day that he could prove himself usefull to the clan and his champion.

[Toku Hirotomo]

Hirotomo left Nakata at the door. As much of a fine warrior he was, Nakata was a little intimidating. Hirotomo chuckled to himself. This was the first time he'd entered this particular dojo. He'd trained with the Daidoji, then the old Kenku chose him. He'd never had the opportunity to train here. Perhaps he should make time after the war. The sensei greeted him, and he was directed to Toku Kosta. He straightened his kimono and daisho. He may be the Champion, but it would not do well to appear slovenly. "Toku Kosta, I presume?" he said gently.

[Toku Kosta]

Seeing his champion in front of him he felt a little shocked. He believed that he was a good student,but not someone his own champion would notice. He fell to his knees. He hold his katana to his right hand and bows a little more.
"I am Toku Kosta my lord. I am honored that you know my name."

[Toku Hirotomo]

Hirotomo smiled at the samurai. He was about the same age, he remembered his own Gempukku, mere months ago. Now here was a samurai in much the same position. Perhaps it was time the new generation took over. "How could I not, Kosta-san? Your progress has been impressive, and you've become the talk of the dojo. I would like to speak with you, if I'm not interrupting. Tell me please, how do you plan to serve the Empire?"

[Toku Kosta]

He stay bowed and answer to his champion:"I wish to show compassion and protect those who can not protect them selfs. I wish to travel across the country and bring to justice everyone that doesn't follow the rules of the heaven. I wish to be a magistrate my lord."

The moment he finishes his words his heart starts racing. He awaits the decision of his champion.

[Toku Hirotomo]

"Spoken like a true Monkey, Kosta-san." Hirotomo said with a smile. "Your honestly, and dedication gives me an idea. My father is the Captain of the Magistrates, but has asked me to find a replacement, due to the court calling him more and more. I would like you to become the new Captain." Hirotomo looks patiently as he allows the samurai time to think it over.

[Toku Kosta]

He is sure that he didn't listened well. It was an extraordinary thing. His sensei was stuned from the offer. It would affect him too along his student. After all he would be one of the youngest Captain of magistrates.

"I am honored to accept this position my lord.I am sure I have a lot to learn before I even can follow the steps of your father. I will try my best and succeed to bringing anyone that commits crime to justice."

He raise his body so he can see the feet of his champion,he still doesn't look in the eyes.

"I am ready to accept my first apointment as a magistrate my Lord."