Isawa Jishin

Isawa Jishin was a minor Lord who had a rift over a fishing village with Isawa Unushiko, and both were taxing the village. Jishin threatened his rival to elevate his claims to Imperial Court, a bold movement which could end with both lords dishonored adn committing seppuku. A group of samurai were sent as Unishiko's emissaries to settle the issue.

Gold Mine
Jishin's men had found traces of gold in the river that crossed the village. Jishin was gaining time to find the original vein. Once it was located, he would withdraw his claim over the village and took for himself the land where the mine was located.