I shall give Japan a good laundering.
日本を今一度せんたくいたし申候。

Military Strategists
Sakamoto Ryōma
The visionary who brokered the alliance that overthrew Japan's feudal government and launched the country into modernity (1836-1867). Sakamoto Ryoma connected rival domains, envisioned a democratic Japan, and pioneered modern commerce — all before his assassination at age 31.
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