In the current series, it seemed like Toranaga was really
by 1978Irish (2024-04-26 12:49:42)

In reply to: Toranaga has a Dumbledore problem  posted by El Kabong


beaten before his son died and gave him the long mourning period to set up the plan. I don’t remember that in the book. If doesn’t have mourning period it seems like he has to either surrender or fight while badly outnumbered.

My recollection of the book from over 40 years ago was that he was always in control. Everyone was a chess piece on his board. I am going to have to re-read the book.