They are willing to follow Kijima Heisuke because of his radical policy.
But one person still kept his head and asked, "Shouldn't we explain the situation to the others?"
"Yes, send someone to inform them. Those willing to march with me will depart immediately, and those unwilling can stay behind as cowards."
Kijima Heisuke looked indifferent.
...
Soon, the 600-strong guerilla force of Kijima Heisuke gathered.
It was a rather diverse group.
There were samurai of the Kijima family and ronin from different places.
From their attire, one could discern the difference between the samurai and the ronin, the former appearing strict, the latter loose.
Kijima Heisuke glanced at them, drew the katana from his waist, pointed in the direction of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and shouted, "To Kyoto!"
"To Kyoto!" "To Kyoto!"
Regardless of being ronin or samurai, they all drew their swords and shouted loudly.
Kijima Heisuke charged at the forefront.
Not a single horse among them.
