Nowaru

— That’s right. — The Taoist wiped the blade of his sword on the clothing of the slain man and then returned it to its scabbard. — Such children should not disgrace the Taoist art.

—I wouldn’t call that a very good reason, but it’s not my business. Just make sure it doesn’t cause you any problems with the local authorities. Forgive my curiosity, are you also a traveler like me? I must confess, I recently arrived in the city to visit the local Temple of Shameimaru and, perhaps, learn something new from the local masters of Taoist art, but now I don’t know what to think about the local customs and laws.