I myself am a humble man but the Lotus Sūtra is protected by the King of the Brahma Heaven, Indra, Sun Deity, Moon Deity, the Four Heavenly Kings, Goddess Amaterasu, and Great Bodhisattva Hachiman. Therefore, those who persecute the believers of the Lotus Sūtra invite disasters as painful as swallowing swords or seizing fire by bare hands. Contemplating these things, it is noble of you to further your faith. It is noble indeed.

Kubo-ama Gozen Gohenji, Response to My Lady, the Nun of Kubo, Writings of Nichiren Shōnin, Volume 7, Followers II, Page 89