Kaze Hikaru Volume 19

ByTaeko Watanabe The leaders of Japan panic when foreign forces deliveran ultimatum: open the borders and allow trade or face invasion. The politicianssquabble, and finally the young Shogun Iemochi resigns in exasperation. LordMatsudaira goes to consult with Iemochi, accompanied by Kondo, Soji and Kamiya.Kondo's heartfelt plea convinces Iemochi to return to Kyoto and lead the Bakufuthrough this time of chaos.