Getting Back on Track

 
We are now beginning our Hitotsu Goko campaign. Over the past day or so, we warriors have been identifying potential targets. Now Jīya, the Nichiren abbess, is meditating on which would be the most righteous, and would advance our clan's fortunes the most.

But regardless, I have just spoken with Bunmei and Captain Tomo, and it is clear to all of us that I will absolutely have to spend some time in the small city of Hikone, battling the Meisabokkusu. They are a mercenary group which has been growing in size and strength lately, and we must move to strike them down before they become even more powerful.

I must spend some time reconnoitering and learning their weak points. Hikone is in Ōmi Province, by the shores of Lake Biwa: territory I know well, unlike the strange regions of Izumi. I can do this.

And Lord Tai has just given us an update: The merchant houses from Sakai and Naniwa that are supporting us... will continue to do so at least until next summer. It is always good for a ninja to know how stable his gold supply is.