Murai is your first true test. He wields a large staff and has several predictable attacks. His main combo involves a series of swings, often ending with a heavy overhead smash. Block his initial swings, then dodge the overhead smash and counter-attack. He also has a grab attack that can be dodged by rolling away. When he glows red, he's about to unleash a powerful unblockable attack; always dodge this. Focus on quick combos and Flying Swallows. He's vulnerable after his longer attack animations. Don't get greedy; hit a few times and then prepare to block or dodge again. Reward: Dragon Sword.
