Ryoma’s Path to Reform (If)

Historical Context: Bakumatsu Period (1867)

Scenario Summary:

What if Sakamoto Ryoma had survived the assassination attempt and successfully negotiated a new political alliance in Japan?

Sample Player Choices:

• Engage in diplomatic reform
• Initiate military escalation
• Build a coalition with third-party factions

Possible Outcomes:

• A Route: Historical route (conflict and defeat)
• B Route: Diplomatic reform or cooperation-based leadership
• C Route: Power vacuum and fragmentation