Making a God of War (Uesugi: Legednary, Domination)

[Maltz]

Chapter 14. Chaos in Hokuriku

Hongaji's army was here only three days after Jinbo evacuated from Toyama Castle.
Seeing hordes of Loan Sword Ashigaru marching on the streets and take whatever they want, even a nun has to be careful.
Rizenji Munechika's order is to stay in Etchu and keep an eye on the Ikko army.
She learned that Honganji is constantly sending new troops to Toyama Castle.

"Hey! Isn't this the master from Rizenji?"

"AH..."
The beggar suddenly holds Munechika's arm.
Perhaps he received some of Kasugayama Castle's koku last time.

"Here is Rizenji's master!"
"It is you!"
"I miss you so much!"

A homeless crowd of hundreds now encircle Munechika.
She wants to run away, but she recalls Kagetora's sympathy toward these people.
She decides to stay.

"What can I do for you?"

"We... have again spent all the koku. We will have to rob Toyama Castle if you don't help us."
"What? I already told you it was the last time."
"Please, master. Buddha's compassion is limitless. Please help us again."
"No. I am only making things worse for you."
"If you don't help us, we will starve to death. Then it would be your fault."
"This karma is created by yourself. I have done my best and I feel no regret."

"Master, you know that Honganji is in charge of Etchu, right? If we give you to Honganji..."

Munechika shivers when she hears that.
Hongaji and Rizenji are not enemies, but Hongaji is known for their lack of compatibility with other Buddhist branches. Would Munechika face religious persecution?