Lord Shima listened to the concern and it misplaced, and even if it wasn't it would be simply a bad idea in his eyes.  Sending someone to represent him for the group could easily just end up with someone looking out for themselves and their personal gain, or Shima's fall in exchange for something dishonorable like money.  [color=0072bc]"Relax Son, I trust you all will figure out how to handle any problem.  Trust in yourself and the souls of your allies and simply do what you think is right.  If you must have a leader than I'd rather you all decide for yourselves after  you have gotten more used to each other.  Either way though I know you'll be fine. After all, you are named after these great Islands we all call home, live up to it and trust your countrymen."[/color] It was a point he wasn't going to argue, and hoped that Baji would leave it alone.  

Turning away from him, he noticed Yuudai approaching him once more to speak. He looked up at her and smiled, his gaze lowering as she moved down to be eye level with him. As always he would dismiss any notion that he was worried or sad, instead just laughing it off.  [color=0072bc]"Hahaha! I'm far from worried Young Lady. I know you all will succeed with ease that will tell all future enemies to think twice before attempting to make any moves against the Shima Clan!"[/color] He said loudly before placing a hand on her shoulder. [color=0072bc] "You will find the relics, gain new friends for us, and return to great celebration that we will hold in your honor once again! Hahaha! And then you can marry one of my sons! Yuudai, The Lady of Shima! How does that sound?"[/color] He said loudly enough so that everyone nearby could hear, causing those not in the group to whisper among themselves about what such a thing meant.