"At present, the Western Barbarians are wantonly defiling the land of our Divine Kingdom."
"In this time of national crisis, everyone should stand up, bravely fight the enemy, and serve the country with utter loyalty!"
"Think of those patriots who hold a blade in their hands, fearlessly confronting the barbarians and traitors."
"They can even disregard their own lives and safety. Now, all we ask is for you to lend some money, yet you're reluctant."
"It's not like we won't repay you. Didn't I say earlier that once the anti-foreigner cause is fully victorious, we'll repay you double?"
The shopkeeper was now so anxious he was nearly in tears.
"Honorable Samurai, it's not that I don't want to give you money! Our family truly doesn't have any money!"
"Ah!" At this moment, a skinny fellow, as thin as a stick, standing behind the big-nosed man, raised his hand and pointed at the shopkeeper's counter, "You there, using the Barbarians' stuff?"
