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In Yoritomo’s time, the entire country was in turmoil: countless coups, indescribable conspiracies, and assassinations were an everyday occurrence. It was during this period that the ninja became identifiable. Zen Buddhism had just been introduced into Japan from China by the priest Eisai and it was already making its influence felt, creating religious strife as well. The Minamoto were fighting the Taira clan for control of the government and warfare was constant. It was in this serious state of national debilitation that Nakadai, under constant query by Yoritomo for his thoughts and opinions regarding the state of affairs and rules of conduct in government, puts his ideas into writing. Because of the precarious nature of his court position, Nakadai had to be sure that what he advised the first shogun of Japan was the utmost in correctness. He could make no mistakes if he valued his life.

During the course of history, there have been many attempts at similar “truths” revealed in different parts of the world. Nakadai was held in very high esteem and did not have to qualify his philosophical position. He maintained himself in an ever higher position in his world and died a very rich and happy man singularly honored by all who knew him and knew of his work.