Haohmaru begins by saying that a man should only live by their sword. Nothing else should matter in his path for greatness. He would love to test his mettle against the strongest but can't seem to find them easily. He only wants to become stronger by betting his life on his hard earned victories and defeats. He reasons that this quest might be a global goal for every person around the world. Even so, he doesn't want to lose to any other warriors as his life can't allow it. His quest reminds him of his rival Genjuro. He figures that Genjuro is most likely drinking with a random woman or facing off with another unfortunate opponent.