In the small village Kaiva in Dji

you were in a tavern in the new lands. A foreign and stranger to their eyes and ears. Tough it was the same the other way around. These people with marks on their cheeks. The smell of fish, the weapons and clothing's as well as the... Drinks they had.

In middle of your thoughts, three tall man sit down around you, one standing close behind you. They speak in a language you cannot understand.

"Oi, kitanai gaikoku hito yo. Kanarazu koko kara dete kudasai." One said.

But then, before they could get their hands on you, a young but strong looking man interrupted.

"Nē, kare o hanatte oite kudasai. Kare wa watashi no monodesu." He said, causing them to groan, sigh and leave. Then the young man sat down besides you, talking in your language with an accent.

"Are you alright? My name is Tawaki Aokiba."

The so called Tawaki then ordered two sake. He had a mark on his cheek as well and he stinked. It looked like he had a rough fight from the scars on his bare chest. He didn't wear much...

"Drink this. It will purify your spirit."