Hachi considered for a moment before answering "If he is not far I will take directions but my comrades have questions for you and some of the other management of the sake works which I have no doubt you will answer as best you can. My name is Suzume Hachi." He inclined his head in a nod, the man was of a lower caste but would be shown courtesy. "Have their been many incidences of people's families being 'hassled'."