Kitsune bowed to Nawabuta as he motioned for his retainers to follow him. "That's more than enough, Nawabuta-san. Thank you." Kitsune replied to the gatekeeper's offer as he looked at the woman he was supposed to be waiting with. She was beautiful with a red kimono, and basing on those looks, she was probably popular among men. The young heir averted his gaze as he went back examining the Mitsumine environment. Truly, their land was bountiful of the earth. Kitsune sighed as he somewhat compared the Boar to the Mitsumine... These people were experiencing peace; such peace, meanwhile, their land was always vigilant and watchful. While the people here were carrying flowers and tea, the Boar Clan were always carrying katanas and tantos even when they take a bath. 

"Tell me, Shibata-san... Would the Boar experience this kind of peace? Where people actually go to their land, not to wage war, but to visit?" Kitsune mumbled to his retainers.

"I believe that once you become the leader of the Boar, we will prosper, Hatamoto-dono." one of the retainers answered as Kitsune smiled.

"If you keep up with this weak attitude, Hatamoto-san, even our fiercest warriors will desert you." the other retainer added as that statement wiped out Kitsune's grin.

"Akechi-san! Speak not of Hatamoto-dono in that manner! You know he was born with a weak fortitude and body. It's already a proof of his strength that he survived that harsh winter, when Ishiyama-san, the strongest retainer, perished beneath frost and ice." Shibata, a retainer, rebuked the disrespectful partner.

"Cool your tongues, my friends." Kitsune ordered as he turned to his retainers with a smile. "We are not here to bring ill-will, but to meet with the new leader of the Mitsumine." the young heir sighed as he turned to the woman in front of him.

"Greetings, ojou-san. Pardon me for the inconvenience of having to share a single meeting room. If you don't mind, I'd be glad to allow you to meet with Mitsumine Ryuunosuke-dono first, before I would seek his audience." Kitsune nodded to the lady. "Oh, pardon me for my manners. My name is Hatamoto Kitsune, a visitor."