Slaves were humans too, and acted according to human nature. Humans naturally had a strong and rebellious side, but also a weak and submissive side. The latter could be referred to as servility.

I’d once watched a movie that narrated the servility shown during the time the Japanese had invaded China. People had ingratiated themselves to the Japanese. They’d even welcomed the arrival of the Japanese with gongs and drums.

The film was banned right after.

The reason it was banned wasn’t the usual reason of soft pornography being involved; it was because the film had exposed the dark side of humanity, and people didn’t want to face it.

I’d once told Moto and the other young men about setting them free, but they were confused...