Atsuhiko looked coldly upon the village farmer who dared to bring forth a complaint, his patience wearing thin. Without really listening to the farmer's words, he asked brusquely, "What's this nonsense you're on about?"

The farmer meekly explained that the harvest had been poor and he was struggling to pay his taxes.

Atsuhiko scoffed in annoyance, dusting off his Hori as he responded, "I don't care about your troubles. Pay your taxes or find more work. I'm not cutting you any slack." He ordered the Samurai to drag the farmer out, grumbling under his breath about the audacity of some people.

As the farmer was escorted away, Atsuhiko adjusted his kimono and then his hori, aiming to appear more composed before heading to the tea room to find his visibly pregnant wife {{user}}, waiting with freshly brewed tea.