Sakamoto Ryoma
Strategic Concepts & Mechanics
Primary Evidence
"“Summit Emotion Strategy Seven Battles.” “Summit” means “Envisioning a Vision.” It refers to Oda Nobunaga’s “Conquest with Weaponry,” Sakamoto Ryoma’s “Nation’s Renewal,” and Shibusawa Eiichi’s “Modernization of Japan.”"
"“Tian” represents “Heaven’s Timing, Timing,” bringing to mind Oda Nobunaga who succeeded in a surprise attack at the Battle of Okehazama, and Sakamoto Ryoma incorporating the restoration of imperial rule in the “Ship of Eight Policies.”"
"From when he was a child until he created this “twenty-five character” board, it is noted that Son esteemed four individuals: Ninomiya Sontoku, Oda Nobunaga, Sakamoto Ryoma, and Shibusawa Eiichi."
"“Tao” signifies “Principle, Aspiration,” reminiscent of Oda Nobunaga’s aspiration for conquering the world and Sakamoto Ryoma’s dream of an open nation."
"So why did he come up with a long-term life plan spanning fifty years during this period? The model for this ultra-long-term plan, called the ‘Fifty-Year Life Plan,’ was actually inspired by the Sengoku warlord he admired alongside Sakamoto Ryoma: Oda Nobunaga."