General Korechika Anami, the Army minister, was ambivalent, insisting that diplomacy must wait until "after the United States has sustained heavy losses" in Operation Ketsugō.
Menteri Angkatan Darat Jenderal Korechika Anami bersikap ambivalen, bersikeras diplomasi harus menunggu "hingga Amerika Serikat menderita kerugian besar" dalam Operasi Ketsu-Go.