Prime Minister,

Germany has in no way, shape, or form stated that you had not paid for the transaction that was meant to take place. This clerical error is your own fault - perhaps caused by your unsavory change of Prime Ministers.

It is this political instability that has drawn Germany away from trade deals, agreements, and correspondence with the Empire of Japan. While we recognize your influence in your own sphere of influence, limited that it is by the British, French, and Russians, we do not recognize it in Europe. Japan's urgings are noted, and will be dealt with the necessary haste and effectiveness we believe to be appropriate to the situation.

However, your message is unclear. You state you want the return of funds, and then state your wish that we hold true to our original bargain - that would mean the transfer of ships. If perhaps you made yourself clear, or justified the reason for why Japan believes we should give both, we will decide how to respond to your adverse demands.

"And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts. And I looked, and behold a pale horse, and his name that sat on him was Death, and hell followed with him."