Edio Yenye Shavu

Meanwhile, Zai asks Yamaji for permission to go take out Higan himself, but Yamaji refuses. He figures Higan will be eliminated sooner or later anyway, so sending some other grunts will do the trick. Higan reminisces about the core rules drummed into him since childhood: First, a ninja lives to protect and uphold the rules, so even in death, they must be followed. Second, no emotional attachments. And third, the mission comes before your own life. Only truly capable ninjas are granted a codename