“Well, what do you plan to do?” “Do about what?” “Oh, don’t be so difficult! You do remember, don’t you, the promise you made to the captain?” “Why, yes, of course!” “Well, if we don’t bring Takezō back—” He interrupted her. “I know, I know. I’ll have to hang myself from the old cryptomeria tree. But don’t worry. I’m not ready to die just yet.” “Then why don’t you go and look for him?” “If I did, do you really think I’d find him? In these mountains?”
Zen humor is catchy
