山下奉文
During this period, a number of officers sympathetic to the rebels were admitted, including Gen. Mazaki, Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita, Gen. Ryū Saitō and the Vice-Minister of War, Motoo Furushō. Saitō praised the young officers' spirit and urged Kawashima to accept their demands. Shortly before 09:00, Kawashima stated that he needed to speak with the Emperor and left for the palace.