Before Kintaki could answer, several rojus and daimyos shoved there way through the doors. Upon seeing the former shogun Akuji, they began pushing one of the rojus to the front of the group, and shoved him towards Akuji. He trembled at Akuji's presence, but gathered the strength to speak.
"Uh.. uh.. B-.. Brother Akuji.. We.. Well, most of us are.. wo.. wondering.. Uhm. Why.. Why have you not killed yourself yet? Surely the.. the.. the shame m-.. must be unbearable?.. Well, uh.. uhm.. When.. When you are ready.. to.. to.. exercise seppuku.. we will be waiting.. Uhh.."
