NINJA KNIFE THROWING

The Ninja Clan to which he belonged was allied with the
other side. He was being sent to gather information. Rumor
had it that the invader’s finest general, who had orchestrated
the successful seige of Hon Castle, had been seriously
wounded by an arrow during the final battle. If the rumor
proved to be true, with late reinforcements, the defending
armies would launch a counterattack, regain the castle and
crush the enemy. Without their finest leader, the invaders
would be routed.
Knowing that he would be thoroughly searched, Kenji was
only lightly armed with the tanto dagger which most
traveling merchants were allowed to carry. He also carried
four flat, superbly balanced throwing knives, which were
cleverly concealed in the sides of a wooden box which he
used to carry some of his wares. He was selling decorative
handguards for swords. Each of the tsuba were made by a
famous artisan. Along with those items and the clothes on
his back, Kenji carried nothing out of the ordinary for which
a merchant would be found. He prepared himself mentally
as he approached the outer gate. His performance had to be
calculated and perfect.