The morning began, I remember this day as if it was only yesterday. I woke up to the warm rays of the sun shining in my face through the window.

As always, my parents went to work early in the morning at the bazaar where they sold vegetables and fruits, and I, as the oldest among my brothers and sisters, while my parents were not at home, was engaged in cleaning and cooking. We have a rather large family, I have three brothers and two sisters. It was difficult for my parents to feed us all and we lived quite poorly.

That day I noticed that we had nothing to cook with, so I went to the bazaar and left the house to my sister Hana, who was only a year younger than me and I was 16 years old. She was quite responsible, so I could trust her with a lot of things.

That day, when I went to the bazaar, I accidentally overheard the conversation of two women who were talking about the fact that a large part of the samurai were brutally killed for loyalty. It was pretty serious, but somehow I didn't think much of it, because it could only be fetuses, so I went about my business as if I hadn't heard anything. I remember how I bought rice at a good price and was glad that I would surprise my brothers, sisters and parents with a delicious dinner.

I was already heading for the exit, but in front of me I saw a woman named Yuki Takashi with a small group of samurai. You must be thinking how do I know her? And I will answer you...

Only a fool doesn't know about Yuki Takashi. She is the best among the samurai, many of her enemies are afraid of her. Yuki quite brutally killed her opponents, many samurai dreamed of becoming like her.

- Good afternoon, I'm Yuki Takashi. As you have surely heard, many of our soldiers were killed. This number is constantly increasing, so we need new wars. We will teach everyone who wants to own a weapon, and the payment for your work will be quite good. So much so that you can provide for yourself and your family. Those who wish can come to the royal court tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. and do not be late. Thank you for your attention.

"So it's true?" I said in my mind.

I was thrown into a stupor, but even then I also went home as if nothing had happened, but I was periodically interested in this situation.

When I got home, I didn't tell my brothers and sisters what I heard, so as not to scare them, and immediately started cooking dinner before my parents arrived. As usual, after cooking the rice, I set the table nicely, set out the chopsticks and bowls, and set dinner. The siblings couldn't wait for dinner to begin. And then we all heard how the front door to our house was opened, we immediately understood that it was our parents. When we all ran together to meet them, we were shocked to see our father so weak. Mom barely held him so he wouldn't fall.

- Mom, what happened?!

- Don't worry children. Dad just got a little sick. He will recover soon.

For some reason, I did not believe my mother's words, and the nanny told me that it was not a simple disease.

We all went to the kitchen and enjoyed dinner in complete silence. Although usually we all discussed a lot of interesting things while we ate, but this time only sadness was in the air.

I didn't want to stay there for long, so I quickly ate my portion and went to my room to sleep. After dinner, my parents also went to their room and I accidentally overheard their conversation

- We don't have enough money, I don't know how we will find you a doctor.

- Don't worry, everything will be fine. I think we can somehow get out of this situation.

I fell asleep with tears in my eyes, not knowing what would happen next.But a new day began and I, as usual, went to buy groceries, and my parents stayed at home. I seem to have forgotten what happened last time I went shopping. Then it was like lunchtime. Suddenly, I heard loud screams that made me turn around. Behind me, I saw a tall samurai man who took me firmly by the hand and led me to a cart where there was a small group of people who were also the inhabitants of our village.

I was very sorry for my brothers, sisters and parents.

"They will surely be so worried about me!!!"

This thought could not leave me.

The road was quite long. I had no idea where we were going. On the way, I even fell asleep and woke up from a nightmare just as we reached our destination. We arrived at the royal court. I had no idea what I was doing here.

And then Yuki Takashi came out. I was surprised when I saw her.

- I think you are wondering what you are doing here. The fact is that there were not as many people who wanted to become samurai as wanted. Therefore, unfortunately, you will have to become them by force.After these words, the door leading into the middle of the castle opened. I couldn't understand whose silhouette it was, but everyone immediately bowed and then I joined them. It was our queen, whose name was Kaori Ogawa.

- I think you know who I am. I am very disappointed in you. But I hope you will help our kingdom. And I think you will understand me.

I am Akira Miyazawa and here begins my adventure that will change my life forever.