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Ikko monks can convert others to their radical Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, inspire a friendly army with their rhetoric and by the same token demoralise an enemy force, reduce the chances of successful bribery, calm and inspire an angry populace or incite revolt in an oppressed one. Ikko monks are recruited via Jodo Shinshu buildings. They can convert both provinces and other agents to their religion - although it is difficult for an Ikko monk to convert a missionary and vice versa. Conversion of a population to the Ikko Ikki cause takes place simply via the Ikko monk's presence in a province. This man is highly susceptible to assassination by ninja or geisha.