One of the fundamental purposes of negotiation is for both sides to establish a foundation of trust. This is something Harano has never managed—he cannot prove he will sincerely keep his word, and the Imagawa family does not dare believe he truly will honor his commitments.
Toya Hongtong was silent for a moment, then sighed: "Lord Nozawa, please reconsider! If you are uneasy, I have a daughter named Ato, my fourth legitimate daughter. I can betroth her to you. You need not worry about your position afterward, nor about being ostracized within the Imagawa family."
He paused, his expression growing solemn. "This is the greatest sincerity I can offer."
