Kenji and the Gauntlet of Ariku

Kenji slid the tarnished gauntlet onto his aching right hand. The gauntlet appeared ancient, and the smells of rust and old age wafted in the air as he closed and opened his hand with an unfamiliar grip. Master Hideki had given it to him when he had returned to the dojo after his encounter with Tikanashi.

His fight with Tikanashi was much more difficult that he had expected, and his bruised hand ached still as a reminder. Even with his advanced skill amongst his peers, when challenged by the more experienced fighter, he could not rely on his limited training alone. He was being forced to advance even quicker than before, but with the Gauntlet of Ariku now in his possession, he might just have the advantage he would need to face Tikanashi once again.