"Is it him, Mori no Kiyoshi?"
"Correct! This time heading north, Mori no Kiyoshi is the deputy of the fleet. He wants to completely sever ties with me and has made preparations in advance to watch my downfall. But under the current circumstances, the trouble I've caused is far beyond his Buddhist Law's estimations. The sect's losses are so severe that it could throw everyone overboard! If I can't make it back, he'll be the only one held accountable..."
"In fact, if I'm gone, this Shandan's defeat will have no cover within the sect. Moreover, this significant issue will surely be exaggerated and publicized by my fellow disciples from this line. They'll first pin the defeat on me, the 'dead man,' and then drag Mori no Kiyoshi's faction down with them, sharing the blame! And your gold trade cannot remain concealed, it will surely reach the Hiei Mountain sect, making it known to the Shogunate!..."
