He had spent so much money raising them; he had not done so just to make them dance for him!
As a result, the resolve in his heart grew even firmer.
Emperor Meiji's people, including the thousands of ninjas, totaled thirteen ninjas. At that moment, all thirteen had gathered at the training ground.
"Actually, it's nothing too serious. I simply have a vague feeling that something may happen to another household. However, although there may be a major incident, based on my judgment, there will be unrest, but no danger of annihilation."
Mingchuan spoke slowly and modestly. In truth, he had already seen that the households around his own had begun making preparations for battle, intending to swallow up the fat prize that was his household. Even allies like this household had such intentions.
However, although many households intended to make moves against others, the matter did not seem particularly serious in Mingchuan's eyes, because he knew that there were supporters behind those other households!
With that person's support, it was impossible for one household to destroy another. That was why the mild-mannered Emperor Meiji had not agreed to this household's demands despite the temptation.
"However, although our household itself is not in danger, during these turbulent times, it will surely neglect us residents. As the richest people here, although our household will certainly provide assistance, that assistance definitely will not offset the encirclement by those households. Therefore, under these circumstances, what we must do is save ourselves."
Mingchuan spoke slowly. This self-rescue was a conclusion he had reached only after studying the matter for a long time...
However, other measures, whether seeking refuge with other households or moving away, would only lead to a dead end.
The safest yet seemingly absurd method was to save themselves!
"My lord, we