Unexpectedly, Shozo acquired enough wealth to live on, not only more than he had lost when he was a village headman,but also enough to be able to live a life of leisure. It was only natural that a normal person would choose that option. However, the hardships he had endured due to the unreasonableness of society over a long period of time, and the suffering of the peasants he had witnessed many times during his years as village headman and government official, did not allow Shozo to live a life of peace. Shozo then made up his mind. To go into politics to make the world a better place. Shozo wrote a letter to his father Tomizo expressing his determination. 「I will not start a business to make money for myself in the future. I hereby pledge to spend 120 yen each year for the people in political activities for the next 35 years. 」