Event: Foreign Invasion

[Saito Dosan (Ero)]

Hearing someone agree to his plan allowed him some semblance of hope in the matter, however, when the ninja spoke, he shot the shinobi and his partner a fierce look before he commented.

"If we falter here, we fall, right now, it is us that stand between the whole of Japan and these invaders, so you need to put aside your differences with this Oda, just like I have for the time being, otherwise, while you sit and... watch, we struggle and fight."

He pointed again to the map.

"If you sit out and observe, that leaves her with the task of getting in range of the archers and attack, the Chosokobe will then have to switch their target to strike at the archers to give the Oda commander a chance to get into position since you refuse to aid."

He now looked to the man who agreed with him before, who he assumed was Motochika.

"Not the best back-up plan, but if we don't take out those archers, my unit, as well as our Lord Hisahide will be routed, as the enemy foot unit ranges at around twenty thousand."

His gaze then trailed to the Oda General, narrowing his eyes in her direction.

"The Fuuma ninja is correct in his words that some of your spells are a danger to allies, see to it that you do not use any of those spells in this battle, otherwise these foreign invaders will not be your only threat and your lord will have to face me just as his father did during my rebllions in Mino."

Standing now, he turned his attention to Hisahide, sighing heavily.

"If we cannot even come to agree on an overall strategy here, all will be lost, my lord, you need to decide."

With that, he awaited an answer.

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Hisahide Matsunaga had grown disgusted with his beloved homeland. It would seem that maybe calling all of these warlords here was a mistake or was it? He had hoped that they would be able to put aside their petty rivalries in order to assist Japan as a whole. For if they did fall here these foreigners would conquer all that he loved so much.

His attentions would be directed towards the leader of the Chosokabe who had only recently entered the tent, he recognized him from his retainer who had already arrived. Also seeing that this daimyo was very unlike the others. Not only had he shown more respect and minded his words, but he had also accepted his gifts.

As he looked over the other daimyo's and generals squabbling over a proper strategy and of their own personal affairs, he grew angry. His fists struck the table with a loud bang and assured that he had the attention of the men and the one woman in the room. "If you can not even put aside your petty differences to unite against a common threat, then you do not belong here." Hisahide's words were stern, but true.

Before his next words his eyes would be set on Motochika, lord of the Chosokabe. "You who have shown promise, Motochika. Will be in command of a much larger force than the rest." As his hand pointed to the strung out maps on the table, pointing at the much larger Ashigaru force of volunteers. Hisahide's voice would now be set for all to listen. "Ninja, if you can set aside your differences, for now, with the Oda then please assist them with those longbowmen. Next you can carry out the mission I have personally given you. While I lead myself and the main vanguard head-on with the enemy and Saito Dosan will give support." The rest would do as the pleased he would assume. Hoping that they would make the proper decisions.




Admin Note:
First page has map as well as what exactly you will be commanding, that goes for all of you. If anything of course.

[shibatatim]

Covering for Kangasha

-Hintsune Juyian

The Shogun's words were stern as he detested the local daimyo's for their rivalries. It was true that the Oda and the Fuma clan had the biggest rivalry at this time. However, it would need to be set aside for this battle. Her next words would be one of caution, at least for her lords sake. "I agree to set aside our differences for this battle and feel rest assured that those pesky archers shall be dealt with Shogun."

That was all she needed to say. For she was not a ruler and any more words would most likely be falling on deaf ears. As she listened to the Shogun and watched how it aggravated him to see his fellow people were all greedy to take the lands for themselves. Of course, so were the Oda though. Especially since they had made themselves out as enemies to all of Japan. Though against these foreigners, they were all allies.

[Sakuraba Nosuke [Raven Curow]]

So is this still open to join?

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-Oda Nobunaga

Nobunaga would accept the Shogun's call, but he knew his presence would be one that would set the other warlords unease. He would arrive with Mori Ranmaru at his side and the only real reason he brought him here was to prevent the other daimyo's from assassinating him. For if Nobunaga was in their shoes, he would of attempted it himself.

From the beach he could see the lines that the Shogun had brought. They were mostly volunteers and poorly trained for that matter. Nobunaga would of liked to brought his own forces here, but that would of more than likely done more harm than good. Oh how he loved his very well disciplined Samurai. As well as seeing the Shogun's forces, he could see the foreigners and their boats. It appeared that they had already landed and were making their way here. A guard would motion Oda Nobunaga towards the commanders tent and Nobunaga would ignore his words of advice. "The Shogun's quarters are this way, be on your best behavior."

Before he entered the large tent, he motioned for Ranmaru to stay outside. As he reached up and moved the tapered tent out of his way, he made his entrance. He noticed Hintsune Juyian had already arrived and was pleased with this, but who he saw next he did not expect. Fuma Kotaro and his Apprentice was standing to his left, a bit off but there. His eyes were also drawn towards that of the Chosokabe, but he had nothing to say to any of them.

Who he would see next was definitely what he had not expected, Saito Dosan. Dosan had killed his father in a rebellion many years ago and ever since had it out for him. Though he never had known where 'The Viper' had fled to. Nobunaga made his way to Juyian and proceeded to sit next to her as a cough escaped him as his eyes could not be drawn from Dosan. "Hisahide Matsunaga, the enemy prepares for their assault and are well on their way." Nobunaga's eyes never leaving the image of Saito Dosan.

[Saito Dosan (Ero)]

He looked up as another had arrived, he nodded, though he disliked the Oda, he really did not disrespect Nobunaga, on the contrary, he respected the man in battle, but on a personal level, he clearly disliked him. He turned his attention back to Hisahide, as if about to speak when a messenger approached, and whispered.

"My Lord Hisahide, I've just recieved word that Lord Takao is on his way now to join us here."

He looked to Nobunaga now, his glare grew more intense as he leaned on the table looking to the map.

[Shang Yue]

The tent suddenly became very crowded. People from the entire land had answered the shogun's call-to-arms and were in the same place as Chikayasu. He was trying to show seriousness to everyone, adn looking at his son Chikauji in regular intervals to make sure he did it too. He agreed to all battle plans silently, without making any remark. The man who had been the most talkative was surely Saito Dosan, whose skills and prowess have already reached Chikayasu's ears in Shikoku. The man who could help them contain Nobunaga Oda's ascent to power. Or... maybe it was just a delight. He tried to focus on the matter at hand.

The fact was that the enemy troops could easily overwhelm them in case of an ill placed strategy, as their numbers reached 20,000. The commanding and problem solving skills of every individual officer would be tested. Chikayasu was placed in charge of the arrows, with a unit that rivaled the enemy's archer unit, but the difference in skill was tremendous. When his brother arrived, Chikayasu gave him a quick stare and nodded his head, just to inform that he was there and he wished to speak with him later. The Chosokabe were a force that had yet to show their true potential to the land, even though their exploits were starting to spread to the far corners of Japan. The tense atmosphere began to grow while Chikayasu thought of how could they stop the massive enemy.


Chikauji was near the exit of the tent. In other occasions, he would tend to ignore the majority of the action going on, but now he was trying hard to pay attention to every word, every move. He picked up his flute and started to play, but did not blow, just put the fingers in the holes. This battle could make his father and uncle very famous, and he tried his best to hide the unsettling feelings on his heart.

[Sakuraba Nosuke [Raven Curow]]

Nosuke passed along the tents of soldiers, watching as the warriors prepared for the coming battle against an unknown enemy. He stopped before the command tent, took a breath to steady himself, and passed into the tent where many generals were already at work on strategy. Nosuke stopped next to a map of the lay of the land. The battle would take place on the beach where poor footing would abound. They would need to watch this.

He gazed around the room and noticed some of them looked at him strangely as if it was out of place for a monk to be here. If he thought about it though it was true. Monks did not usually participate in battle. The best battle was the one not fought. However, at times, self defense was necessary as it was now.

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The guest had seemed to settle themselves down a bit as new ones arrive. Which left Hisahide in a better mood. On the news provided by Oda Nobunaga it would seem that the foreign invaders had successfully landed on the beach and were on the march. However, the coalition had seemed to be taking longer to assemble. It was said that a handful more were to arrive, but had yet to do so.

Hisahide Matsunaga would speak once again. "Oda Nobunaga, Saito Dosan and Chosokabe Motochika." He said waiting a moment for them to turn their gaze to him. "You shall be the appointed leaders, under me of course, to whom any in the midst of battle need to report anything or would need assistance." He said this so that command throughout the coalition could be strong. For if every tid-bid of information had to go through him would slow down the initiations of plans and would slow down the coalitions efforts. He believed that these three would be the best options and hoped that he was not wrong.

"The plan is as follows; A long with myself, Oda's unit and Chosokabe's unit shall advance directly towards the enemy and engage them where we meet. While Saito Dosan's unit advances towards the south and when the time is right, advance and attempt to hit the enemy from the side or behind." Hisahide grabbed the glass on the table in front of him and took a quick swig. "While the Cavalry, under Hintsune Juyian, advance and take on the longbowmen. Hopefully, the Fuma can assist them while they also attempt to assassinate the enemy leader. Any ronin who are joining our cause may follow the orders of the appointed coalition leaders." When he finished he rested the glass back on the table and took his seat. He hoped that everyone understood well and was waiting to begin the march.

[genghismike]

He had taken the quickest route possible, traveling by sea in a fast merchant vessel to arrive to the battlefield in time to offer his services in defense of his country. Although matters in Nagato had held him up, he had no intention of missing the battle. There was nothing to do about it now, save to arrive, albeit late.

Docking a ways from the battle, he then managed find a traveling group of soldiers heading towards the battle. Then allowed him to borrow a spare horse so that he could increase the speed in which he arrived. After making it to the allied encampment, he announced himself to the guards, then made his way in to where the rest of the gathered leaders were convening.

Coming before the Shogun, he bowed before the man. "Lord Shogun," he said. "I am Takao Hitoshi of Nagato, come to report for the battle in defense of our honorable country. I apoligize for my tardiness."

( As a quick question, what is the time/weather/wind direction? )

[Fūma Kotarō [Andae]]

- Fuma Kotaro

The small glimmer of a smile passed over his face as Saito commanded that the Oda dog not use her skills, his arms folded slowly as he processed the given information.

"Very well, I shall assist the Lady Hintsune, however, if an opportunity to carry out my mission as ordered by Lord Hisahide, I shall take it, as will Hideki here, I do hope we all understand one another?

He gestured to his apprentice when he mentioned his name, his eyes flicking from one to the other of the officers, he then pointed to Saito.

"If you need any assistance, you send some word of a message, I shall send Hideki to assist you if you become surrounded, that way, we can all keep him out of trouble, he tends to let the heat of the moment get the better of him, the same goes for you all, except, of course, Lady Juiyan, since she will be fighting alongside myself" he added, for good measure.

- Fuma Apprentice.

A snort left his nostrils as Saito spoke once again, almost as if the general was making demands of his master, his eyes rolled and he turned away from the group as Kotaro offered the entire Coalition Hideki's aid, he then turned to face them once more, stepping forth and looking between each one of them.

"As my master said, I shall assist you, however, you cannot issue orders, simply point me in the direction you wish my Shuriken's to go, if you wish for me to purge our foes with Mystic Flame, all you have to do is ask, are we all clear on this?" he asked, his voice holding a deep, arrogant tone as he spoke.

When receiving Aid from the Fuma Apprentice, you have control of the Ninja, therefore, when he is fighting alongside your unit, you must send in his commands to Daimyo