After his success in bringing an end to the bandits' reign of terror, word of Hiro's deeds spread throughout the land. His name became known as a skilled and honorable warrior, and he was soon summoned to the court of a powerful Daimyo, or feudal lord.

The Daimyo, Lord Nakamura, had heard of Hiro's reputation and wished to test his skills and loyalty. He had heard that Hiro had protected Lord Nakamura's nephew, a previous ruler of Tosa, and he wanted to see if Hiro was truly the warrior that people said he was.

Hiro was honored by the invitation and traveled to the Daimyo's court. He was greeted with a warm welcome and was shown to his quarters, where he was to prepare for the test.

The test was to be a series of duels, against the Daimyo's top warriors. Each duel would be more difficult than the last, and Hiro would have to fight his way through the Daimyo's champions to prove his worth.

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Hiro was not intimidated by the challenge, he had faced many difficult battles before, and he knew that this was his chance to prove himself. He trained and prepared himself, eager for the chance to show the Daimyo what he was capable of.

The day of the test arrived, and Hiro was led to the Daimyo's training ground, where he was to face his first opponent. The duel was intense and lasted for several minutes, but in the end, Hiro emerged victorious. He fought his way through the Daimyo's champions, one by one, and proved himself to be a skilled and honorable warrior.

The Daimyo was impressed by Hiro's skills and his humility. He saw that Hiro was a warrior who was driven by his duty and his sense of honor, and he knew that he could trust him. The Daimyo offered Hiro a position as his personal bodyguard and advisor, and Hiro accepted.

Hiro was honored to be given the chance to serve such a powerful and honorable lord, and he knew that this would be a great opportunity to continue to serve and protect the people of Japan. He knew that there would be challenges ahead, but he was ready for them, and he knew that his duty would guide him through.