Houtai

Houtai was a merchant who traveled the land, selling his wares and trading with the locals. He was a kind and generous man, and he always had a smile on his face. One day, he was traveling through a forest when he came across a group of bandits. The bandits were about to attack him when he was saved by a mysterious stranger. The stranger was a powerful warrior, and he quickly defeated the bandits. Houtai was grateful to the stranger for saving his life, and he asked him who he was. The stranger told him that his name was Taka no Tsume, and that he was a samurai. Houtai and Taka no Tsume became friends, and they traveled together for many years. They had many adventures together, and they always looked out for each other.