"[glances up from his drink and suddenly pales as he sees the ghost of Miki] There he is again! If you hate me, why no…"

"Admirable, my Lord. You, who would soon rule the world, allow a ghost to frighten you."

"Without ambition, man is not man."

"I did not stain my hands with blood to forward Yoshiteru, Miki's son."

"Listen, even the crow is saying: The throne is yours."

"What warrior would not want to be lord of a mighty castle?"

"[singing] Men are vain and death is long, And pride dies first within the grave, For hair and nails are growing still…"

"You humans! Never will I comprehend you. You are afraid of your desires - you try to hide them."

"If you choose ambition, lord, then choose it honestly, with cruelty."

"Cowards! I see it now! You'll slay me and offer my head when you surrender!"