Well, it ain't luck as much as hard work. I had people who knew a lot better'n me t' show me what's what, so I can't claim to have done it all on my own either. That's why I asked for Majima's help, 'cause I know I dunno what I'm doing.

[ he smiles now and gives izō a pointed look because see!! he can also do successful things!! ]

Know what the most important part of it was? Every single one of 'em who worked with me were ronin, no different from you or me.