I still remember vividly how you accompanied me to Tatsunokuchi holding a horse by the bridle and breaking into tears when I was about to be beheaded there. I will never forget this no matter how many lifetimes come and go. If by chance you should fall into hell, I will refuse the invitation of Śākyamuni Buddha to become a Buddha. Instead I will go to hell with you. If we both entered hell, how could it be possible that we would not find Śākyamuni Buddha and the Lotus Sūtra there? This can be no more possible than a moon shining in the dark sky, cold water being poured into hot water, a fire burning in ice, or darkness embracing the sun.

Sushun Tennō Gosho, The ‘Emperor Sushun’ Letter, Writings of Nichiren Shōnin, Faith and Practice, Volume 4, Page 122