In this volume, which concludes the New Human Revolution, numerous highlights of the history of kosen rufu are described: from the events that took place in early 1979 when Shin'ichi Yamamoto, after resigning as president of the Soka Gakkai because of the treacherous plots hatched by the Nichiren Shoshu clergy, standing as an unshakable mountain in the face of those difficulties, initiated a grand new phase of the kosen rufu movement in the world, to his fifth visit to China in 1980 and to North America, South America and the Soviet Union the following year; from his trip to Italy in 1981, during which Shin'ichi Yamamoto devoted himself particularly to encouraging and nurturing young people, to his numerous activities in the various areas of Japan. 

In the concluding chapter, entitled The Vow, we finally find described the events that led to the excommunication of the Soka Gakkai by the Nichiren Shoshu. November 28, 1991, the day of the excommunication, is described by Shin'ichi as "a historic date, the day of our spiritual independence." It is also the moment when the Soka Gakkai finally takes flight into the twenty-first century as a world religion. 

The chapter-and the entire novel-concludes with a description of the November 12, 2001, meeting of center leaders during which Shin'ichi makes a heartfelt appeal to the youth, the Bodhisattvas of the earth who live by the great vow of kosen rufu, entrusting them with the future of the Soka movement in the world.

In his heart, Shin'ichi made an appeal to the young people, "Let us go forward together! Let us fight as long as we have life. Let us advance with confidence and vigor by ringing aloft the sound of the second set of the Seven Bells." Inside, Shin'ichi had a clear vision of the young Soka people who, like majestic young eagles, were soaring in the dawning light of the third millennium. He saw them flying high in an unbroken stream to the vast skies of the world.

Main contents of each chapter

C.1 THE GREAT MOUNTAIN:

On April 24, 1979, Shin'ichi resigned as the third president of the Soka Gakkai. At the end of the May 3 meeting of center leaders, he writes the calligraphies "great mountain" and "great cherry tree." On May 5, he writes the calligraphy "justice."

C.2 WAITING FOR THE RIGHT MOMENT:

Shin'ichi vigorously devotes himself to encouraging members, preparing the auspicious moment

for a new departure. In 1980, fellow believers from Shikoku and Amami Island made a boat crossing to Kanagawa, where Shin'ichi Yamamoto was, to meet their master.

C.3 IMPETUOUS MOMENTUM:

On April 21, Shin'ichi travels to China for the fifth time. On his way back he stops in Nagasaki, where he initiates the counteroffensive to break the chain of plots and intrigues hatched by the Nichiren Shoshu priests. In the following year, 1981, he visits North America, South America and the Soviet Union.

C.4 THE BELL ANNOUNCING THE DAWN:

Various events take place in Europe, including the first visit to Bulgaria. Shin'ichi Yamamoto devotes his whole self to training young people in each area. Shin'ichi also visits the United States and Canada.

C.5 VICTORY CRIES:

In the Shikoku region, Shin'ichi Yamamoto composes Kurenai no uta, the "Song of the Crimson Color." In Oita, the poem Youth, climb the mountain of kosen rufu of the twenty-first century is presented. Shouts of victory also resound in Kumamoto and Atsuta.

C.6 THE VOTE:

Shin'ichi Yamamoto conducts a series of meetings and dialogues with leaders and thinkers from around the world. The Soka Gakkai soars into the twenty-first century as a world religion. At a meeting of Center leaders held on November 12, 2001, at Toda Memorial Hall in Tokyo, amid great enthusiasm, Shin'ichi makes a heartfelt appeal to young people.