In The Trials of Unity, Emperor Yasunari is not portrayed as a ruler basking in glory.
Instead, he feels the weight of leadership — the sleepless nights, the constant decisions
that could either strengthen or weaken the entire kingdom.
One passage from the Book of Heaven reflects this: “The crown is a burden, and the
throne is not a seat of comfort but a symbol of service to the people.” Yasunari
embodied this truth. His role was not about power, but about sacrifice.
Leadership in our world is much the same. True leadership — whether in a family, a
community group, or a workplace — requires sacrifice. It asks us to put aside personal
comfort to guide others, sometimes into difficult places.
When we think of leaders worth following, we don’t think of those who demanded loyalty
but those who inspired it through humility. Yasunari reminds us that the highest form of
leadership is service.