chokutōnara
1. If/when the imperial reply…; Upon receiving the imperial reply…
Noun
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1. If/when the imperial reply…; Upon receiving the imperial reply…
1. straight sword
1. prompt answer; immediate reply
2. direct answer; personal response
1. emperor's reply; reply to the emperor
1. It is not a straight sword.; It is not the case.
1. Wasn't a straight knife.; Wasn't a direct approach.
1. Straight knife.; Is a straight knife.
1. Wasn't a straight knife.; Wasn't straightforward.
1. Was not a straight knife.; Was not a direct blade.
1. It wasn't a straight sword.; It wasn't a direct approach.