Ah... been a while since I read this, can't even remember where I am.  Well, might as well start over then!

duh... wait and see, cho will explain it

Taoist are chinese (Unless they emigrated to japan).

Well, might as well have the first comment. You people who are just starting out with this webcomic should know that the artwork goes through several rather substantial style changes over the course of the story. So...if you don't happen to care for the style so much, just wait awhile...it'll change. Meanwhile, you'll meet some really entertaining characters having very funny adventures. Welcome to the readership.

A fan.