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The Shogun’s Scroll is structured as a recently discovered and previously hidden work and as such, arcane works of profound philosophical value would not have had ample exposure. Veiled in mystery, it would have given the reader of Nakadai’s time a tremendous advantage in governing the realm if the ideas could be internalized by an individual. The severe penalties suggested by Nakadai for violators of the shogunate must have pleased Minamoto Yoritomo as well. He rewarded Nakadai with an entire fiefdom and elevated him to the position of “monchujo,” the equivalent of a seat on the American Supreme Court.

And so, in keeping with the premise of the Shogun’s Scroll, copies of the work that might have been found were eventually destroyed with the exception of the four that exist today with the seal of Minamoto Yoritomo, indicating that they were the only copies to be kept. Anyone who had a copy was also to be destroyed (Nakadai’s influence, undoubtedly). Consider how fortunate you are to have one in your hands. Also Nakadai’s influence—undoubtedly.