There were many benefits to an early morning on the beach when one was a ronin. A beautiful sunrise. Fewer samurai yet out and about to be offended at your presence dirtying up their space. Tired guards leaving their overnight shift being replaced by groggy guards whose coffee hadn't kicked in yet.

Many reasons indeed.

(D3, MM: Observe the target - Perception/Investigation, 1 Raise called TN25 | 6k3 ⇒ 35 (TN: 25))