The parade dispersed into flaneurs. The Fukeshu are a funny bunch. They play the flute and hide their faces in wooden masks. Masks that cover their faces. The Fukeshu are old.
Centuries ago ronin, that is masterless samurai, asked permission to start a religious order.
They claimed to come from China and their papers were lost in a fire. The Shogun granted their request, but in return they had to spy for him. They redesigned their swords. Their swords became flutes and formidable clubs. Their fine and haughty features, they hid in masks of wood.