“Regardless of what the Emperor says, regardless of what the Shogun says, if Shogun Isamu Honma is killed by Okuri in fair combat, Okuri will unquestionably become the Shogun.”
“Things would be so much simpler if Okuri was to die. But that’s not going to just happen on its own.”
“He moved…quickly…the Shogun will stand no chance when he attacks...”
“It is now inevitable that Okuri will become the Shogun...”
Naoki moved. She thrust her naginata forward with all her strength. But it was not enough. Okuri had seen it coming before she even started moving, and side stepped her attack. He stuck out his foot and she tripped, falling to her death on the sharp, jagged rocks below.
