Recently Matsu Baku rebels attempted to burn Otosan Uchi, setting a number of small fires throughout the city. Thankfully, due to the quick, bold action of the Kenjingumi, these were able to be contained, resulting in only isolated destruction that failed to spread due to the general ineptitude of the cowardly group. In most cases fires scarcely burned an entire block.
The political movement has grown to increasing prominence in recent days, in response to the Treaty of Golden Sun Bay. While the Son of Heaven wisely continued to bring peace and prosperity to the empire for another thousand years, attempting to civilize the barbaric gaijin, these reactionaries have ignored his beneficence like sullen children jealous of a stray dog adopted by the household. Allegedly these wayward souls sought to invoke a popular uprising, one which has failed to materialize, showing just how marginal their viewpoint is. Shogun Matsu Tsuko, from whom the group takes their name, has officially decried their actions as unbecoming of a samurai, who faces an opponent directly in glorious battle. She continues to deny any connection to these rabble, and has stated that the Imperial Legions will be continuing to work in a law enforcement capacity to see them brought to justice.
