Would the teppo (arquebus or matchlock gun) have made its appearance yet?
(UY Vol 1, #7) Though the “Teppo” was in use by the 17th century, I’ve resisted introducing it into Usagi’s Japan, preferring the more traditional weapons. However, I’ve just plotted a “novel” in which it plays a central part [“The Dragon Bellow Conspiracy”, UY Vol 1, #13-18 and UY Book 4] . The story also reunites Usagi with Lord Noriyuki and Tomoe as well as Gennosuk and Zato Ino.
