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Post by Fūma Kotarō [Andae] on Jul 8, 2012 17:45:55 GMT -5
Fūma Kotarō smiled as he looked over Iga, he had requested that Azai Nagamasa take his troops into the woods on the far side of Iga's main stronghold, the air of home filling his nostrils as he awaited the signal that his ally had reached his target location, his black eyes scanning the horrison, his troops stood nearby, growing anxious, the Ashigaru infantry simply shuffled their feet, and his Ninja units all fidgetted with their Shuriken's and Kunai knives, itching for the coming battle.
Fūma Kotarō has brought 8,000 Ashigaru and 250 Ninja with him.
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Post by gazake on Jul 8, 2012 20:31:16 GMT -5
Nagamasa Azai had arrived at Iga with a new path in front of him. Having accepted Kotarö Füma's offer, he took control of a part of his army to attack his homeland, now under control of Nobunaga Oda, his brother-in-law. Roughly 8,000 ashigaru and 250 ninja marched forward in the direction of the woods. Füma's strategy was clear to Nagamasa, and he was depending on his efforts to bring his idea to fruition.
Having marched into position, Nagamasa began his work on preparing his troops for battle. He sent 4,000 ashigaru to charge the rear of the enemy, and 50 ninjas to ambush Kotarö's opposite flank. This way he could secure a good position and hope that Kotarö do his part as well. The rest of his troops laid in wait for further orders.
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Post by Admin on Jul 8, 2012 20:39:06 GMT -5
Turn Results: Fuma Kotaro arrived, his plan was to take Iga from the regional lord. Along with his new ally Azai Nagamasa. Fuma Kotaro arrived with 8,000 Ashigaru and 250 Ninja. They would be approaching from the front as one would expect. While Azai Nagamasa and his 8,000 Ashigaru and 250 Ninja were to attack the flank of the enemy.
However, the enemy banner was unknown to the Fuma clan. The banner was high within the fort, but the gates were wide open. As well has rumors had spread of a coming evil.
Troop Counts:
Fuma- Fuma Kotaro: 8,000 Ashigaru 250 Ninja
Azai Nagamasa: 8,000 Ashigaru 250 Ninja
Enemy Force- Unknown
Enemy Force- Unknown
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Post by Fūma Kotarō [Andae] on Jul 8, 2012 21:01:50 GMT -5
- Fuma Kotaro.
Kotaro tilted his head slightly, his eyes locked on the enemies fort, this was nothing like hid countrymen, he debated on sending Azai to investigate, then thought better of it, leaving his troops in their current positions, he turned to look for his apprentice, and, without a single word, the other Ninja stepped out from among their subbordinates, he nodded once and disappeard onto thin air, half of the remaining Ninja leaving with him, the small group would gather a further group of Ninja from Azai, and enter the fort at various parts along the walls, Fuma's apprentice would remain invisible throughout.
- Fuma Apprentice.
A slight rustle sounded in the treels as the Apprentice and his team of Ninja approached Azai Nagamasa, one of the visoble Ninja approached Azai and bowed his head ever so slightly.
"Master Azai, Master Fuma requests that you add 100 of your Ninja to our group so that we may enter the enemies fort and investigate, and, of possible, sabotage the stores with Master Fuma's apprentice's Fire Ninjustu" he said quickly, looking over his shoulder towards the fort quickly.
Fuma Kotaro has placed Fuma Apprentice in charge of 100 of his Ninja
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Post by gazake on Jul 10, 2012 17:17:38 GMT -5
OOC: sorry for delay, won't happen again. Aaaand sorry for small post, but I'm barely having time to log in and post, but this is the last day.
After dishing out the siege orders to his troops, Nagamasa was requested to help in Füma's scheme by sending 100 extra ninja troops to join the Apprentice's unit. Without any kind of discussion, he rapidly obeyed the orders.
A bit later, he felt a strange feeling, something emerging from the stronghold ahead was very awkward. He decided to investigate, sending the rest of the ninja (100) to the wall, but making them stay hidden. Meanwhile, the rest of his troops were holding their position, not risking anything. After all, one little mistake and everything could fail miserably.
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Post by shibatatim on Jul 10, 2012 21:39:16 GMT -5
-Oda Nobunaga
Under recent events, Fuma Kotaro had made his presence known to Oda Nobunaga. With his presence known, Fuma made a threat to Nobunaga. One that Nobunaga did not let his peers see him acknowledge, he shrugged it off. Though in his mind he knew this ninja would need to be dealt with and he would act accordingly. Sooner than many might of thought or so would believe.
His intentions clear as he advanced his Oda troops across Iga province. They had originally been positioned in Totomi, but between Iga and Totomi, they had been connected. They would arrive behind the fortification that Fuma's troops would obviously be advancing for. Their goals clear to Nobunaga, they needed Iga to successfully wage a war against the Oda, but without it they would surely fail. Something Nobunaga planned for sooner, rather than later.
If Nobunaga could push them back here, then surely Fuma would be forced to withdraw and rethink his plans against Nobunaga. Something he would force the Fuma into or at least try to. Oda Nobunaga's loyal and well desciplined Samurai troops made the ground shake as they advanced and then stopped immediately. Their ranks perfect as they awaited their lords orders, well disciplined in the Oda barracks. These troops were loyal and hearty for they feared the worse from Oda Nobunaga if they were to ever betray him.
The Oda Cannon brought up in the middle of the Samurai formation was large. It would move slower but as the Samurai stopped so did the cannon. The cannon's barral raised up high and was targetted by the Samurai. Under Nobunaga's orders, the cannon fired upon the Fuma Ashigaru ranks. The large shells would smash into the ground and atop of the heads of the peasant troops. Fuma Kotaro was known as 'the Winds of Chaos' while Oda Nobunaga was known as the 'Demon King'. Nobunaga intended to prove who was better here. "Fuma Kotaro, you are a fool to challenge me!" His grip tighten on his blade. The Samurai raised their arms up high to cheer, they were all loyal to Nobunaga and were easily rallied by him.
Oda's Samurai were positioned behind the fortification, lined up in perfect diagonal lines on each side of the fort. This fort would be all the protection the cannon would need. As the cannon fired up and over the fort, with its shells crashing down over the fort onto the enemy ranks.
-Mori Ranmaru
Inside the fortification, Ranmaru had accomplished his task. The small defending force stood no chance against the might of the Oda or that of Ranmaru. Standing in the center of the fort Ranmaru would engage Miyamoto Musashi. His large katana clashing into both of his katanas. Musashi was obviously defending from Ranmaru's brutal assualts.
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Post by Admin on Jul 10, 2012 21:52:05 GMT -5
-Miyamoto MusashiBetween Mori Ranmaru and Miyamoto Musashi a rivalry had formed. Oda acts against the innocent could not be forgotten, nor how Musashi came close to getting Nobunaga, but was forced back by Ranmaru. His katanas slashing at Ranmaru, but Ranmaru was fast and with the mans rather larger weapon, he seemed to be forcing Musashi on the defensive once more. Musashi noticed some Ninja lurking around the fort. Unaware of who they might be he yelled out to them. "Hey! Mind giving a guy a hand?" He was not asking for the ninja to best Ranmaru, that was his job, but to get him out of their. Musashi could not beat Ranmaru at this time, nor the entire Oda army. Turn Results:Fuma Kotaro sensing something was up, sending his Apprentice, with some of his ninja troop, to gather more from Azai Nagamasa and went towards the fort. The Fuma ninja unit would surely run into a wide open fortification with no means of life. Something was definitely up. Word would not arrive quick enough to the Fuma Faction. As shells of fire and gunpowder rain down upon the Fuma Ashigaru units. Doing decent damage, but mainly lowering the Fuma morale. One might of suspected Oda's advancements against the Fuma for Kotaro's threat towards him, but surely not this soon. Oda's army had seem to make the ground shake as their Samurai and cannon began their orders from Nobunaga himself. In the center of the fort, Mori Ranmaru and Miyamoto Musashi had been in a dual for quite some time. It would seem that Ranmaru was once again forcing Musashi back. So, he called out for assistance from the Fuma Ninja. Unaware of their allegiance however, they were surely not that of Oda. Rough battle map: Fuma Kotaro, and his units, are positioned towards the bottom right of the map(red). Azai Nagamasa, and his units, are positioned at the top right of the map(blue-ish) The fort is the black lines forming the fortification. While the gaps between the black lines are the gates. As well as Oda Nobunaga, and his units, are the diagonal lines of dots behind the fort. The smaller square is the cannon. The dots within the fort are the Fuma Ninja and Fuma Apprentice. Troop Counts: Fuma- Morale- 75(Panic) Fuma Kotaro: 7,978 Ashigaru 150 Ninja Azai Nagamasa: 8,000 Ashigaru 150 Ninja Fuma Apprentice: 200 Ninja Miyamoto Musashi Enemy Force- Wiped out Oda- Morale- 85 Oda Nobunaga: 4,852 Samurai 1 Cannon Mori Ranmaru
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Post by Fūma Kotarō [Andae] on Jul 11, 2012 7:36:34 GMT -5
- Fūma Kotarō
A small smile formed on his face as the cannon shells fell around him, scattering his Ashiharu, Oda had been fast, but not fast enough, the fool had left the fort undefended, all Kotarō had to do was wait, it wouldn't be long now, he turned his head slightly "Spread thin, the Cannon will not affect us so much, we are not merely fighting to expand our territory, we're here to reclaim the hallowed lands of Iga, for ourselves, and the glorious Ninja of the old Fūma clan, however, once our Ninja have accomplished their task, we would be best to retreat, we are outmatched, and out numbered".
His voice rang out through the forested are they had used as concealment, knowing that Azai would have heard him.
- Fūma Apprentice.
As Miyamoto Musashi called over, a handful of the Ninja looked to him, visibly smirking as the two duelists faced off against each other, and looked to the small band of Ninja. So, the Oda had already taken Iga, this would prove problematic.
Unbeknown to the Duelists, the Apprentice had circled around them, remaining invisible for as long as he could maintain concentration.
Almost as soon as he'd appeared, he twisted his upper body, his two Shuriken flying straight for Mori Ranmaru, his eyes steely and cold as he sprinted forwards to meet the pair, waiting for the boomerang shuriken to return to his hands.
"You there, leave here, myself and my men will follow, go, while you can" he said, turning to face Miyamoto Musashi.
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Post by gazake on Jul 12, 2012 13:17:40 GMT -5
The words have been spoken. The Oda army once again managed to drive back an enemy. Nagamasa knew that his brother-in-law was a cunning man, and that he wouldn't stand for watching one of his strongholds being taken by ninjas. But now, it seemed that Kotarö knew that too. The orders for retreat given, Nagamasa and his troops began preparations to flee, and as a final movement, Nagamasa bade the 100 Ninja he lent the Apprentice to stay under Kotarö's command. He would know what to do with them.
The Azai had joined the Füma because of their mutual enemy, Nobunaga Oda. Now owner of a considerable patch of land, he was in the climax of his campaign to unify Japan, even though there were still lots of steps to take. One of them was Nagamasa. And this time, he wasn't in the mood to be stepped over. Joining the Füma Ninja Clan was the best thing he could have done. Retreating back to Kii, he would strenghten his forces and prepare for a counterattack on Oda.
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Post by shibatatim on Jul 12, 2012 13:38:01 GMT -5
-Oda Nobunaga
Nobunaga would laugh heartily as he could here the cries of pain and suffering. He would know that the cannon shells were doing their job and pretty well. He would not know of the Fuma and Azai retreat, but he would suspect it. They had not the time to muster a large enough force to counterattack Oda and he knew it.
"Victory without loosing a single soldier, truly the Oda are Mighty!" He voice bellowed as the Samurai stayed in tight formation. The cannon firing round after round of shells, smacking into the ground with loud bangs. Oda was impressed with this new technology indeed.
With a wave of his hand a few Samurai would position themselves next the the fortifications wall. They would lay themselves onto the ground, in preparation for what was to come.
-Mori Ranmaru
Ranmaru was a very capable warrior and bodyguard, even so much to match Miyamoto Musashi in single combat. Though when the Fuma Apprentice arrived it would prove to much. This Fuma ninja was fast, very fast, his attacks unpredictable and would force Ranmaru on the defensive. His weapon ineffective towards this ninja shurikens.
He would leap some odd 5 to 6 feet backwards, in an attempt to just completely avoid the ninja attacks. With his rather large katana it would prove very inefficient to attack this ninja. After jumping backwards, he would begin his own retreat.
Running as fast as he could, Ranmaru would kick off the top of the wall. His body flying into the air as he dropped his large weapon on the ground below. His body landing and rolling over the Samurai laying down, cushioning his fall. In which Ranmaru would stand and bow to Nobunaga. "Just as you planned."
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Post by Admin on Jul 12, 2012 18:19:32 GMT -5
-Miyamoto Musashi With the Ninja aid, Musashi was able to retreat from Ranmaru's aggressive assault. As he watched the ninja pull out all the stops to prevent him from attacking Musashi's back, he would head for the stairs and forward to Fuma Kotaro. Though he did not know who commanded the ninja, he had an idea.
Turn Results: Fuma's Apprentice has pushed Mori Ranmaru back and Ranmaru made a daring escape back to the safety of the Oda ranks. While Musashi is fleeing towards Fuma Kotaro and Azai Nagamasa has begun his full retreat. Fuma Kotaro has spread his men out to lessen casualties, there is still a few, but less now.
It would seem that the Oda have claimed another land, but the Fuma are still around and the battle is still going on.
Troop Counts:
Fuma- Morale- 70(Panic)
Fuma Kotaro: 7,970 Ashigaru 150 Ninja
Azai Nagamasa: 8,000 Ashigaru 150 Ninja
Fuma Apprentice: 200 Ninja
Miyamoto Musashi
Enemy Force- Wiped out
Oda- Morale- 90
Oda Nobunaga: 4,852 Samurai 1 Cannon
Mori Ranmaru
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Post by Fūma Kotarō [Andae] on Jul 12, 2012 19:16:21 GMT -5
- Fuma Kotaro
He watched as Miyamoto Musashi headed towards him, a genuine smile forming on his face as he realised who it was, his old rival turned friend had been in the fort all along, no doubt dueling with the gender-confused warrior known as Mori Ranmaru
"Ah, Musashi, it is good to see you, genuinely, now, we will make haste, once my Apprentice has done his work, I would appreciate it if you return to Kii with me? For a friendly catch up, it has been too long"
He said softly before turning to face the fort once more
"Hideki... BURN IT TO THE GROUND"
His voice bellowed over the Fort, surely his cry would be heard by the Oda, and he knew full well that those closest to the fort would burn, a smile forming on his face as his Apprentices Ninja all appeared from the Forts gate.
-Fuma Apprentice (Hideki)
A smile formed on his face as Mori Ranmaru fled from his minor assault, his eyes ablaze for a moment before he heard his master's voice echoing through the area, commanding the initiation of the pre-planned fire-attack
"Mori Ranmaru, you are a coward... Now to see the extend of my fury.. Ichi, shi, juu... Haaaa!"
His voice seemed to take on that of a chant, or Mantra as his hands moved with the numbers he spoke, he then lifted his hands in the Tiger symbol, and blew over the top of his index and middle fingers, a large plume of flames erupted from the point and struck the fort's stores of Gunpowder, a moment later, he was gone, soon after that, the entire Fort went up in flames as the gunpowder exploded, Hideki was already halfway across the fields, and accelerating towards the Fuma army to join for the retreat
Fuma Apprentice transfers command of the 200 Ninja to Fuma Kotaro
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Post by shibatatim on Jul 12, 2012 20:24:11 GMT -5
-Oda Nobunaga
Victory was surely Nobunaga's this day. The Oda had proven their strength to this Fuma Kotaro, a ninja. His cannon had proved quite a useful cost. This new technology had proven very effective in combat and assured his victory here today, but what was to come next Nobunaga did not expect.
The fort that he had recently taken here in Iga, but was withdrawn from, had suddenly been purged with fire. Not by the Oda hand, Nobunaga knew this to be more ninja tricks. He would scoff. "These ninja are weak to the Oda, but their ninjutsu is something to not misinterpret." Indeed the Fuma ninja ninjutsu was powerful, but compared to the Oda Samurai and their new cannon, they were forced to withdraw.
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Post by Admin on Jul 13, 2012 13:29:41 GMT -5
-Miyamoto Musashi
Musashi arrived at Kotaro's position. "Thanks for the assistance Kotaro." It had been awhile since the two had met and last time it had ended in a draw. Though this time was different, they were allies against the Oda. The battle was lost and the only real option left was retreat.
Turn Results: Miyamoto Musashi has arrived at Fuma Kotaro's position. The Fuma Apprentice has set the fort on fire and the Oda suffer a few casualties but are now out of range of the fire.
Troop Counts:
Fuma- Morale- 70(Panic)
Fuma Kotaro: 7,970 Ashigaru 150 Ninja
Azai Nagamasa: (Retreated) 8,000 Ashigaru 150 Ninja
Fuma Apprentice: 200 Ninja
Miyamoto Musashi
Enemy Force- Wiped out
Oda- Morale- 90
Oda Nobunaga: 4,847 Samurai 1 Cannon
Mori Ranmaru
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Post by Fūma Kotarō [Andae] on Jul 13, 2012 13:44:00 GMT -5
- Fuma Kotaro
He smiled and nodded slightly before looking towards his apprentice, nodding simply as he watched the 200 Ninja rejoin his own unit, he then turned back to Musashi
"Of course my friend, I wouldn't leave someone I hold in high regard to the mercy, or should I say lack of, of the Oda, come now, let us make haste and leave this place" he said simply, turning and striding away through the trees.
The remnants of the Fuma Clan army have retreated.
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