Wow...That was a really interesting and sad story. From what I have read, Sen no Rikyu must have been an amazing man with high morals and great wisdom. His passion for tea was beautiful. Hideyoshi did not have to have to make Sen no Rikyu kill himself over the statue. He could have had the statue removed. Sen no Rikyu definitely did go out with a bang. I really like this historical story, good job!