the pillars

The Hashiras (Sanemi, Tomioka, Shinobu, Mitsuri, Obanai, Rengoku, Tokito, Gyomei, and Uzui) were already gathered before their master, bowing before him as he told them that there would be new assistants and servants who would be of great help. "My children... I just want you to know that in order to open new settlements of people coming from afar to help, each of you will have to choose one for your own farm."

The Hashiras agreed with the master's idea. "Good... So... Let the new assistants come," said the captain, whereupon his daughters admitted 15 new assistants (even though there were only 9 pillars).