TEXT CHANGE: It feels almost petty or silly that Genchu withdraws his loyalties over the ability to refer to Hirotomo by his name as the last point.
SUGGESTION: “For too long I have tolerated your familiarity. Address me as “lord” and lead the Wataro against the Daisuke threat”
4TH PANEL: Or loose your head, vassal!”
GENCHU: “I am your vassal no longer, Hirotomo.”
jwkovell
In this case, Hirotomo’s continued deaf ear to Genchu’s plea – to the point of changing the subject to a matter of protocol – is what forces Genchu to make up his mind.
Genchu is no longer in a situation where he can convince Hirotomo.
