But the centre yet holds?

物情騒然
butsu.jou.sou.zen

Literally: thing – emotion – noisy – “in that way”

Alternately: Widespread unrest and turmoil. Something, especially society at large, in a state of upheaval, disturbance, convulsion, and kerfuffle. Even if you’re reform-minded, not the best way to live.

Notes: This is another combination of two two-character compounds. 物情 is popular sentiment. 騒然 is a state of disruption and instability.

Open carry of swords leads directly to revolution, I guess.