Imperial Court of the Blood Dragon Shogunate

[The Rising Sons]

The Taishogun gestured for one to approach.
"Daimyo, Akuji-san, step forth!"

Akuji immediately came forward, and kneeled before the Taishogun. Some in the crowd muttered words of support for the Daimyo, others delivered murderous stares.

"By your loyalty and steadfast manner, you have pleased the Taishogun. It is His will that you are to be called Shogun from this moment on."

"HAIL THE SHOGUN! HAIL THE TAISHOGUN!!" Came the roar of the crowd, at least those who were not leaving - with the shortest of bows and barely concealed disgust behind their compliments.

Akuji bowed deeply and rose.
"I am honoured beyond words, the Taishogun is truly gracious."

The Taishogun smiled, and picked up the next holo-card. The matter was thus concluded.