After his visit to the shrine Yasuki Hochkie returns to his tent. grabbing his daisho, several tanto, and even strapping a yari to his back he puts on an old worn suit of armour that clearly displays the Hida mon. Finally picking up his tetsubo he grabs his search and goes in search of his charge.

Hochkie's search is short, as Manabu is seen limping a few feet away, towards the bushi's tent. When he sees Hochkie, he stops and gives a bow before speaking.

"Good morning, Hochkie-san. I figured I'd make it somewhat easier to find me. Besides, an extra set of ears and eyes would help my investigation into this illness, especially another with some knowledge of the darker sides of things."

"That my friend is exactually why i was going to go find you" Bowing quickly to Manabu "If you are going to begin your investigation you are not going alone, not that I dont trust your ability to defend yourself but I was told we were to act as yojimbo to the shugenja and I have decided I will personally take care of you. Sad to say you are stuck with me Kuni-san." chuckling as he finishes "Shall we grab some breakfast before we head out? or eat on the way?"

The hint of a smile is seen of Manabu's face before he nods. "Breakfast would be a good idea. I would rather wait until the peasants have woken up a little more before questioning them."

"That my friend entirely depends how we are to question them. If becoming Yasuki has taught me anything its that a man barely awake is more likely to slip up and tell you what you want to know rather than what you want to hear."