Peace Maker Kurogane EP9 - Ryo

Tetsu, accompanied by Tatsu, is sent without warning to go at a harbor to pick up a package for Hijikata. Tetsu spots Suzu on the way, chasing him to a brook. The two follow the brook to make their way to the harbor. Tetsu catches up to Tatsu, who was worried sick about him, and Suzu takes his leave. After stopping for lunch, Tetsu encounters a mysterious man and trails him into a forest, where a group of thugs appears before him, and Tatsu discreetly comes as well. The man throws a hat towards Tetsu, while simultaneously shooting one of the thugs and breaking their sword. After defeating the other thugs, the man shows Tetsu and Tatsu two ships docked at a naval base where he is among two hundred soldiers in combat training.