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While things are being gathered, and Hajime makes sure everything necessary will be present, he quietly mentions to the others:
"Whatever you think of what he has done - he understands and has accepted hospitality. In older times, certain rules were placed so that enemies could meet without threat. Perhaps negotiate, perhaps learn or test one another, or just acknowledge that both sides were civilized. He will be at Amiko-sama's table. Attacking him while he is there, or threatening him directly, would be a dire insult to her - and to me. I would be forced to defend him until he leaves the table or breaks the rules of hospitality himself. As he questions the place of a female daimyo - I will offer myself to stand in, and see that your guest eats well and has conversation - if, say, the rest of you wish to determine what to do next."

He has a couple suggestions, but can't make them right now. The rules of hospitality forbid him making threats against his guest, and preparations are being made.