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     Another was Francisco Kichi, an Franciscan carpenter from Ise, had continually followed and taken care of twenty-four martyrs including Franciscans on their way to Nagasaki when they were paraded in cities of Kyoto, Osaka and Sakai, and then were conveyed. 

     These two accepted arresting ropes somewhere on the way. Perhaps, greedy officers wanted to lay their hands on the money they were carrying.  But, they became pleased to receive the grace through martyrdom, rather willing to accept arresting ropes, and gave the money they had. 

     They themselves might relentlessly wish them to be incorporated into the martyrs. In fact, it says in some books that they did in such a way.  No matter, martyrdom was joy to these two and their own choice. 

     When they reached Shimonoseki, the number of martyrs were twenty six, and these two also ——Peter Sukeshiro and Francisco Kichi —— were prisoners.  But their face must have been shining.  They were full of joy the Lord is with us, and hope to heaven….

     At that time, twenty-six, a band of martyrs, continued their about 500 kilo-meter journey almost by road from Osaka to Nagasaki. It is said that they were pressed by exceeding hardship since It was in the depth of winter and the road was muddy. Little Luis Ibaraki, aged twelve, the youngest was the one who relieved hardship, became their comfort and encouragement. He was not genuinely aptest but was always happy, cheerful and quite a lively boy.