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Emma and Taro And Lord Akiyama
Uhm not exactly sure... but basically it's because he is always listening to Lord Akiyama and to his orders. He does whatever he can, in his best ability, to please Akiyama.
the conflict in ch1 of the samurais tale is that taro is hiding from the other samurais that killed his father becuase they are also after him . they hide in a safe house that is now getting broken into by the samurais taro is taken into the castle to talk to lord akiyama
Lord Akiyama did not treat his prisoners very well. He fed them and things but didn't love them in that sense
when lord akyama dies
Lord Akiyama asked Taro to deliver a message to Lord Yamakawa, requesting that he grant safe passage for Taro to travel to Kyoto.
The two main warlords competing to be ruler of Japan were Lord Takeda Shingen & Lord Uesegi Kenshin
Lord Akiyama asks Murakami about Lord Shingen's whereabouts and strategies, expressing his curiosity about Shingen's military plans and intentions. He seeks insight into Shingen's character and leadership, hoping to understand how to navigate the complexities of their political and military landscape. This inquiry reflects Akiyama's desire to stay informed and prepared in the face of potential conflict.
Wada Kansuke and others may have wanted Lord Akiyama to marry Lady Toyama for reasons of political alliance or strategic advantage. Marrying Lady Toyama could help strengthen Lord Akiyama's position, forge stronger ties between their families, or secure support from Lady Toyama's influential relatives.
Lord Akiyama Nobutomo
Samurais or bushi.
Togan is A Cook for Lord Akiyama's servants,. He looks after Taro when he first arrives in Kofuku.