Miyagi Akihito and Yoshimoto Ryota obtained some information about Song Xiaodong from Matsumoto Koji, and were preparing to go to Minghe in China to avenge the defeat of Kikkawa Kendo by Song Xiaodong.
The two had their strength greatly increased after closing off from the world, giving them great confidence in killing Song Xiaodong.
However, going to another country to kill someone, especially China, required careful consideration of how to safely withdraw, which was why they hadn't set off immediately.
Last time Song Xiaodong went to Japan, he made ample preparations. His previous military experience provided many convenient conditions for him in this regard, but Miyagi Akihito and Yoshimoto Ryota did not have these advantages. They needed to communicate with their own country's officials, a matter that couldn't see the light of day, else it would cause a diplomatic dispute.
