En route, they stopped in Yamaguchi, where they began working to convert the population of the city. When Xavier and Fernandez left Yamaguchi in December 1550 to continue the journey to the capital, Torres was left behind to continue the missionary work begun there.
While traveling, they stopped in Yamaguchi, where they began converting the city's residents. When Xavier and Fernandez departed Yamaguchi in December 1550 to proceed to the capital, Torres was left behind to complete the missionary work started in Yamaguchi.