Ghost in the Tokaido Inn 8-9

Who was Bunzo and what did he teach Seikei to do?

What happened to the Inkeeper? Why do you think it happened?

Describe the Sword given to Seikei. Why did they give him that kind of sword?

What does Judge Ooka mean when he says "If you want to catch him, you must become a tree?"

Who were the Kamuso and why did Judge Ooka suggest Seikei keep and eye on them?

How does Seikei figure out that the performers who the noodle lady saw were the same as the beggar he met on the road earlier?

Where are Judge Ooka and Seikei headed at the end of Chapter 9 and why do you think that Samurai are not allowed to go there? (think Bushido Code).

To whom is Bunzo referring when he says that sometimes Judge Ooka makes mistakes?

Match the following

• Powerful, not that bright

• Michiko

• Bunzo

• Teaches samurai skils

• Judge Ooka

• Samurai detective

• Wants to be a samurai

• Lord Hakuseki

• Wrongly accused

• Seikei