Therefore, as long as he can supply the Wanjin Army, all the Wanjin people will recognize him as the provider of the finest quality within the industry. Many would rather pay extra to buy his goods, making the workshop both profitable and reputable.
Kitahata Giyou naturally did not know that such a story was behind this small rain cape, but he was intelligent enough to gain insight from small clues. He rummaged through the small personal items of the Wanjin soldiers and even tasted the "biscuits" they carried — made of seaweed powder, flour, oil, and salt. They were very salty and hard, with a somewhat odd flavor, but they were small in size, easy to carry, and could quickly restore physical strength at critical moments to stave off hunger.
From small things, big things can be understood. The Wanjin Army made great efforts even for the temporary outdoor lodging of their soldiers, going to great lengths to maintain their combat effectiveness. Such a military...
