Iyo

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    • Chapter 20: Lady Tsubaki’s Secret Cover
      by Iyo Ōigawa Castle - Isshiki Masataka 1561. Summer. Since I needed to report our victory to Ujizane-sama at the Imagawa Residence, I had to take off my armor and wear my hitatareIt's a traditional clothing that were worn by the members of the samurai clans. I'll give you the picture at the end of the chapter.. Why? Well, it was because Ujizane-sama disliked anything that had to do with conflicts. Even when Tsuratatsu declared a fight against us at the Imagawa Residence, he didn’t order for him to be…
    • Chapter 22: Yield the Flesh to Claim the Bone Cover
      by Iyo Imagawa Residence - Isshiki Masataka 1561. Summer. “I shall provide an explanation.” Everyone turned their eyes on me. Good, good, keep doing that. Focus on me instead of Tsubaki next to me. “First, please take a look at this.” I spread out the large bundle of papers that Yukime gave me in front of me. Everyone here was staring at me with curious gazes, save for one—NagamochiLike with Tsubaki in the previous chapter, I will drop Nagamochi's honorific in the narration for…
    • Chapter 21: An Opportunity Sent by the Departed Cover
      by Iyo Imagawa Residence - Isshiki Masataka 1561. Summer. “Everyone has returned safely. Motonobu, we’ll assign Hikuma Castle to you. Guard it well.” “No words would be enough to express my gratitude, my lord.” Ujizane-sama rewarded those who contributed greatly to Hikuma Castle’s capture. First up was Okabe Motonobu-dono, the commander of the troops. As declared, he would be the new lord of Hikuma. For those of us in Tōtōmi, this was nothing short of good news. Next up was Udono…
    • Chapter 19: The Rebels’ Subjugation, the Approaching Footsteps of Ruins Cover
      by Iyo Imagawa’s Main Camp, Outside of Hikuma Castle - Isshiki Masataka 1561. Summer “I’ve heard from everyone. You’ve done an exemplary job.” “No, no, my contribution is insignificant. Everyone planned to wait until their side starved and gave up, but you, Masataka-dono, did that maneuver and brought the matter to this swift end.” In front of the main camp, I met Udono Nagamochi-dono by chance and greeted him. I still didn’t know how the battle went in detail, but seeing his confident…
    • Chapter 18: An Unexpected Traitor and the Fall of the Castle Cover
      by Iyo Outside of Hikuma Castle - Isshiki Masataka 1561. Summer. Several weeks after I issued that order to Rakudo, I could finally see the fruit of it. According to the infiltrating shinobi, Hikuma was already divided between those who wished to surrender and those who wished to fight until the end. Naturally, Tsuratatsu led the latter, while the one who led the former was Inoo Tsurayoshi, his heir. From this, I could tell that they didn’t get along well. “So I assume that there is a good chance…
    • Chapter 17: Siege of Hikuma Castle Cover
      by Iyo Outside Hikuma Castle - Isshiki Masataka 1561. Summer. “I always think of this, but this castle really lives up to its name as one of the two Tōtōmi’s Defensive Line.” “Indeed. Though it’s now in the hands of the traitorous Inoo, it’s been protecting Tōtōmi for many years.” Surrounded from all sides, Inoo Tsuratatsu had chosen to hole up in his castle. Hence, we were all just standing by, waiting for him to give in. This summer heat was really unbearable, though. Since this…
    • Chapter 16: To Win One’s First Battle Cover
      by Iyo Ōigawa Castle - Isshiki Masataka 1561. Summer. “This will be your first battle, huh, my lord?” “Well, it’s just an internal dispute.” I was talking with Sasuke while wearing my armor when my mother entered the room together with several maids. From her expression, I could already tell what she wanted to say. “Why don’t you just leave the fighting to Sasuke? If something were to happen to you, Isshiki will perish. Not only that, Hisahime will also grieve.” As you could…
    • Chapter 5: Signs of a Division Cover
      by Iyo Imagawa Residence - Isshiki Masataka 1561. Spring. “Isshiki Masataka. Here to deliver my urgent report, my lord.” “Good work, Masataka. You may raise your head.” “Yes.” When I looked up, I saw Ujizane-sama seated before me. Standing on both sides were his close aides, Imagawa’s senior retainers, as well as the core members of the clan. But even I could notice that their numbers had dwindled compared to the last time I was here. If the clan’s former advisor, Taigen…
    • Chapter 4: The Fool of Owari and Unification Cover
      by Iyo Ōigawa Castle - Isshiki Masataka 1561. Spring. The moment Tadatsugu left, I sent a messenger to the Imagawa Residence to convey my request for an immediate audience with Ujizane-sama. After he received a reply from them, he went back to Ōigawa Castle. “Ujizane-sama stated that he would be free to accept your visit at any time, my lord.” “I see. Good work. Call Tokimune. Tell him, we’ll leave for the Imagawa Residence immediately.” “Understood.” The page then ran to…
    • Chapter 3: Matsudaira Motoyasu’s Contact Cover
      by Iyo Ōigawa Castle - Isshiki Masataka 1561. Spring. Matsudaira Motoyasu, or better known as Tokugawa Ieyasu, who’d later establish the Edo shogunate, was the husband of my cousin. Indeed, Sena-sama, who was better known as Lady TsukiyamaHer proper title in Japanese is Tsukiyama-dono, but I want it to be more specific. Well, this is the proper translation anyway so it works out. I'll be doing the same to all the female characters who have the same title in the future. in history, was my cousin. But even…
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