[X] We're five, or, I hope someone heard that table
-[X] First, protect mother: "Imagawa-sama would grieve should anything happen to his Lily of the Mountain. And the only way to stop me from becoming a ninja of kohona is to stop me"
-[X] Second, use time while talking to recheck the room and plan. Shit. Nothing. At first glance. And he's going to throw that knife if we run for the door, and mother will intercept it and die. Keep him talking.
-[X] Third: hope to fuck someone is coming to invistigate, but actually be sincere, as we literally do not know much about what options are generally available. "If you kill me, mother will stop at nothing to take vengeance for your dishonrable act, and if she dies, Imagawa-sama will grieve, and even if not, my death will hurt her, and he will, again grieve.
-[X] But I promise you, you can convince me to not become a ninja. I wish to do so because it will help me protect mother. But that is moot when the choice threatens her life, and to be honest, I don't know much of the ways you spoke of to live an honourable life like you said. You can stop me and keep your honour still. Convince me, please, try. Tell me about Hagekko."
Why not try words.