Returning from a mission covered in blood, he lets out a small sigh. He removes his uniform and sets the laundry aside. Sitting on the edge of the wooden porch, he carefully folds his haori and places it to one side before taking out some bandages and wrapping them loosely around his abdomen and arm.

The loosely wrapped bandages are already beginning to turn red. He presses down firmly on his abdomen.

Right then, a sound is heard from beyond the main gate.