How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"But others say," the messenger continued, "that Lord Yamauchi wants him to teach young samurai the barbarian's language." The man lowered his voice to a whisper. "They even say that he will be a samurai himself." He clucked his tongue. "Imagine—a simple fisherman becoming a samurai!" (5.41.15)
So this would be a big change, right? Manjiro going from fisherman's son to samurai in Edo period, Japan. Even though the messenger doesn't know what will happen, the fact that it's even a rumor that Manjiro might become a samurai is a big deal. This is a sign of change in its own right.