After the Flowers Page #3

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To act as agent for the shogunate

and his imperial messengers.

As an officer that was to

behold throughout generations.

Bear this in mind in the

honor of the clan of Naito.

You are not to let disgrace

befall on this house.

Yes.

This is your new

lord. Kageyu Fujii.

Naito Magoshiro I assume?

Yes.

- Do your utmost.

- Yes.

News received a month ago,

from the Naito's clan.

The lord have made their decision.

Magoshiro is taking the clan name.

Then his engagement to Kayo

have to be brought forward.

This is what the lord wishes

under these circumstances.

Now Eguchi Magoshiro will

start his political life.

We have not had time to consider

whether he has become a true swordsman.

In the olden days, a true swordsman

have a true value in the society.

Are there anyone in the clan that

possesses remarkable swordsmanship.

But a man too obsessed

with swordsmanship.

Will never grace himself with a

proper official placement.

This is part of society and life.

For the political climate of the country.

It's better to forego the pursuit of swordsmanship.

What exactly is the way

of the warrior (Bushido)?

Dilemma.

How long have father

been in Edo?

Because his clothings

looks aged.

The clan demanded his attention.

So it's been 2 to 3 years.

During that time mother

must've been lonely.

Leaving for Edo soon

after the marriage.

Father did of course end his pugilistic

road. Discharging his loyalty to the country.

Your father did his part

as the dutiful father.

Your father was eagerly anticipating

the day that you were born.

Your father rushed back

from town.

When he found out that

you're a girl.

His face froze.

I can never forget.

Til today, I can still

remember his look.

The essence of swordsmanship is something

politicians will never understand.

This is not a subject that

can be easily argued.

No.

The Code of Bushido doesn't

mean giving up a career in Edo.

Only teachers like

yourself can.

I didn't distance myself from country

service because I wanted to.

Just the opposite.

As the 2nd son who

isn't an achiever.

Not getting an official

placement.

But depending instead

on family's wealth.

Well, sword fighting for me is

more like an escape.

If I were given a chance

like Magoshiro.

I would have chosen

a political career.

You wouldn't understand.

End of lesson!

Magoshiro? Let's have a go at it.

No. I have matters

to attend to.

I'll take my leave.

These are my recommendations.

Hondai Shinogeo!?

Yes!

Kudira Genjiro!?

Yes!

Nakanura Heima!?

Yes!

Kato Azo!?

Yes!

Akio Tangei!?

Yes!

Shumaki!?

Shumaki Jingobear!?

Yes!

Sakiguchi Tarohaimo!?

Yes!

Thank you very much.

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