They just reached the continent of Kara-Tur and docked on the island nation of Kozakura. After speaking with the retainer of the emperor, who refused to let them see him, they were tasked with traveling to the city of Masakoto in the west to seek aid from the Daimyo Sakate Kenshin. Their goal is to unite the countries of Kozakura and Wa to protect Kara-tur against a greater threat.