Chapter 4 Part 2 - Since I was reborn as Saito Yoshitatsu, I'm aiming to hand over the territory to Oda Nobunaga and live longer!
1533 (Tenbun era, year 2)
TL: YuinaEditor: Yuina
[1] Daimyo is a generic term referring to the powerful territorial lords in pre-modern Japan who ruled most of the country from their vast, hereditary land holdings. In the term, "dai" literally means "large", and "myō" stands for myōden, meaning private land. Subordinate only to the shogun, daimyo were the most powerful feudal rulers from the 10th century to the middle 19th century in Japan.
As the year-end approached, my grandfather fell ill and was bedridden for two or three days before passing away suddenly. They were just discussing whether to call a doctor from Jozai Temple. The household was almost unaffected because he had retired since a while ago, but personally, I was in shock.
It reminded me how easily people could die in this era. I had taken it for granted that I could start life anew and that I would have at least 25 more years to live, according to historical records.
In this world, death is an inevitable part of life, and historical events may not follow the course I once learned. It becomes apparent with just a little contemplation that since I arrived in this era, history has already started taking a different path.
At the same time, I also realized I had no idea of how to make this transfer of territory happen. If I continue on this path without a clear plan, my father will only make enemies of everyone around him. I must figure out what to do before I step onto the big stage. There's no need to rush; I still have time to strategize and prepare.
Amidst this realization of various things I needed to reconsider, the funeral took place. The entire clan mourned for 49 days. Even during this time, my father, using messengers known as Nakama, continued to send out letters to various regions. It made me reflect on the relentless responsibilities that come with being a feudal lord or a daimyo [1] – it seemed like they were always expected to work tirelessly without any respite.
Then, on the day before the end of the mourning period and the dawn of the new year, an urgent report arrived at Inabayama Castle.
Nagai Kagehiro, a senior retainer of the Tōki clan, had suddenly passed away.
[1] Daimyo is a generic term referring to the powerful territorial lords in pre-modern Japan who ruled most of the country from their vast, hereditary land holdings. In the term, "dai" literally means "large", and "myō" stands for myōden, meaning private land. Subordinate only to the shogun, daimyo were the most powerful feudal rulers from the 10th century to the middle 19th century in Japan.
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