Cause, Latent Effect, and Manifest Effect

Cause and latent effect is always simultaneous. Cause and manifest effect may or may not be simultaneous. That's why SGI leaders are required to sign codes of conduct... because there is not simultaneous manifested cause and effect of Buddhahood in the Soka Gakkai, at best, only latent effect. On the contrary, there is both the simultaneous latent and manifested cause and effect of Buddhahood for those who share the same faith and practice as Nichiren Daishonin.