Entering Sakura Castle

Turn around NOW. I cannot let you enter.

But Akai has an important message for Princess Suzume. She told me to find Nobuo.

A likely story. While Lady Akai and Princess Suzume ARE close friends, how do I know Lady Akai really sent you?

You have a point. She could've given me an amulet or a flower or something as proof, but she didn't. Come on, I REALLY have to talk to Nobuo.

You've mentioned Nobuo twice now. Not many people know about him. Very well, I will trust you. You may enter, but... You must do me a favor as well.

The castle is full of ninja. My son has always dreamt of being a ninja, so he snuck into the castle...and I haven't seen him since. I support him for pursuing his dreams, and I praise his ambition, but I want you to give him something for me.

Take these Steely Throwing-Knives to Sai. I have a hunch they will be of great service. There's not much else I can do for him right now...

Then I will not permit you to enter! Turn around!

Whooosh! I am ninja! You can no longer see me! I have disappeared into the shadows.

Hi, Sai. Your father wanted me to give these to you.

Oh! Daddy sent you? Hey, these throwing knives are great! Perfect, because I just broke all the ones I had carving pictures into the wall!

But seriously, you better get out of here as soon as you can. These ninja are serious business. Like, seriously. I can handle it, with my amazing ninja skills, but you don't stand a chance.

You do not see me. I am not here. Whoosh! If only I had some new throwing knives... I think I have something stuck under my nail.

Take these Steely Throwing-Knives to Sai. I have a hunch they will be of great service. There's not much else I can do for him right now...