The Irihara rebels had just invaded Emperor Okura's castle while
all the guards were away dealing with many distractions across the land, created
by the Irihara themselves. Most of the royal family had escaped, but the only son,
Sannotsumaru and his bodyguard were still inside the castle. Sannotsumaru-sama's bodyguard
fought valiantly to protect his master. In the end, the two escaped and went into hiding
His bodyguard, Kuroyou was never seriously hurt, but this is what he would have looked like
if he was. Well... not really since I draw bad, but you get the point...