Master Peng sat on the dais of the Tokyo dojo watching ten pairs of students essay a double kata, a formal progression of movements designed to strengthen and reinforce training in the carefully planned movements of martial arts. His exceptional hearing picked up footsteps on the path leading to the side door. He glanced across to see it slide open.

A most peculiar looking individual stepped in.

Suddenly, Master Peng dropped to the floor in a full prostration, arms ...