Those who were born in the Latter Age of Degeneration and try to spread the Lotus Sūtra will encounter three kinds of enemies who will exile and even kill them. However, Śākyamuni Buddha will shelter in His robe those who endure the difficulties in spreading the Dharma and protective deities will serve the practicers of the Dharma, lending shoulders of support or carrying them on their backs.

Shohō Jisso-shō, Treatise on All Phenomena as Ultimate Reality, Writings of Nichiren Shōnin, Faith and Practice, Volume 4, Page 78