People are writing off Rakuakan and Yogoat Yogoat way too quickly. It’s clear from story context that these two are Hans highest quality generals right now. There’s no reason to assume Han has similar caliber generals that we just haven’t seen yet. I guess it’s possible but Hara has portrayed these two for years as the only generals worth inviting to Han’s court.
I’ve said it before but the moment where Shin commented that Rakuakan stood with Tou without fear or apprehension is clearly Hara’s way of showing that Rakuakan will be able to give Tou a serious battle. This is Han’s number one general, meaning he is likely similar in level to the Juukou gang who were also themselves heads of small states. If we assume Han is overall a stronger state than the likes of Beki and Reki (which seems like a very safe bet), it’s possible that Rakuakan will be a better general then even the Juukou generals who themselves were already strong enough to match Qin 6 in war.
Imo Rakuakan will be emblematic of Han’s overall ability as a state. He will be a reserved, subtle, and patient general, but with razor sharp strategies that cut like a knife. He will be more than capable of forcing Tou to the upper limits of his ability. At least moreso than anyone Tou has faced so far lol.
Yoko Yoko is a walking Shin opponent if I’ve ever seen one lol. When I said that Shin might face Shibashou in Hango, this was mainly out of disbelief that Shibashou was actually going to utterly curb stomp Ousen with as little effort as it actually took him. Otherwise there was little reason to believe Shibashou would be a major opponent for Shin at that time.
Yoko Yoko on the other hand, nah. 100% Shin’s next big fight. I would be shocked if Shin doesn’t slay him. Just like Gyou’Un and Gakuhaku Kou, Yoko Yoko is a massive mongoloid of a man, which indicates that he is going to be a massive powerhouse on the battlefield that likely only Shin or Tou will be able to deal with.
Yoko Yoko also seems similar to Shin in that he’s a Han general but he seems far stronger than an ordinary general. Shin just got a promotion to above general but not Great General. So basic battle manga logic says Shin’s next opponent should be a massive martial mongoloid of a similar stature to Shin currently so Shin can metaphorically overcome his current status.
Anyway. Let’s wait and see what Rakuakan and Yoko Yoko deliver before we write them off lol. Imo they’re going to be enough to give Shin and Tou a run for their money.