You let your pride lead you to the brink of greatness and did not allow the mewling of weaklings to distract you from your goal. Now instead of striding boldly to your just rewards," the shugenja said derisively, "you kneel in the dusty remains of those who opposed you and failed." Kisada knelt completely motionless, completely still. Yakamo no Oni extended a tremendous, blood-red hand to the Great Bear. "Get up, Kisada-sama," it said with unexpected compassion. "Your future awaits!" The daimyo stared uncomprehending at the hand. He was insensate. Yakamo knelt down and placed a hand his father's shoulder. "I killed your brother," the poor man finally whispered. "I gave the order. I am to blame. Can you forgive me?" "No!" growled Yakamo. "You do not need forgiveness! Sukune did not want you to succeed. He never supported this action. By placing him in charge you nearly cost the clan everything. For that I might never forgive you. But you had enough insight to give an order that turned defeat into victory.
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