To my dearest public,

It would seem tensions between us and the Eagle Union have risen to new heights... new very dangerous heights...

It seems that Shinano's prophetic "dreams" if you can call them that... are coming to fruition. When earlier today, one of my spies placed two photos on my desk, and left without a word.

I could see the pure terror in his eyes, the misfortune of witnessing something so horrific, beckoned my attention...

And I regret that...

Of course, this concerns all of us, but I assure you, I am prepared to defend this country to its bitter, rather fiery end...

Emperor Akagi Rikyu,

Glory to the Empire