When an assassin is captured and survives execution, his kidnappers offer him the chance for a pardon.
When an assassin is captured and survives execution, his kidnappers offer him the chance for a pardon. If he can locate a magical elixir of eternal life and bring it back to the Shogunate, he'll be cleared of all former crimes. The only catch is that he must travel and return with his executioner—or the deal is off.