To: Adm. Okamoto | From: Lord Protector Mitsuo

[Mitsuo Akihiro]

IKN Haruna, New Tokyo, House Kusari, 836 A.S

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Lord Protector Akihiro Mitsuo - Kusari Naval Forces

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Admiral,

I trust that you have read about the incident at the Kazu family shrine. It is intolerable that such a plot passed right under our noses, but I come to you to urge caution. Though my area of expertise remains Kusari's military policy beyond the border, the nature of this incident in the wake of the political upheaval sets a new, dangerous, precedent. I must ask you, not only from my position as Lord Protector, but also out of desire to know more about this incident on a personal level -- have you any further leads, or knowedlge, about who is truly behind this terrorist attack?

We are dealing with a delicate situation at the border; all one has to do is but light the spark to cause unprecedented chaos throughout. If indeed the Admiralty shall set for us to go to war, then we shall carry Kusari's banner proudly; still, before then, we must make sure that our whole nation is united in the belief of victory. Defeatism cannot be allowed to take root, nor can we allow for the Blood Dragons to strike behind our lines at the very core of our society.

With that said, I am nevertheless surprised by the recent electoral results. What do you make of them, my dear friend? And what do you believe will follow with regard to the Galileo situation?

I am eager to hear back from you. It has been many months since we have had an exchange in much more depth than the short cables sent between our postings.

With utmost regards,
Lord Protector Mitsuo

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