The Kenshinzen did not require new initiates to be from the Crane Clan. Any who proved themselves honorable and dedicated to Kakita's style of iaijutsu might join them. Hopefuls must defeat a Kenshinzen in a fair and honorable duel to join. Those who graduated were gifted with a Kenshin's Saya, magical scabbards which would maintain clean and polish their matching blade immediately after it was seathed.