Oda Nobunaga (織田信長)

After the Onin War

that lasted over 100 years,

the country went through great turmoil,

and the turbulent times continued.

With the tide of overthrows,

different regions became enemies.

Each one vied for supremacy.

First, there is Dosan Saito, "the Viper of Mino."

He started as a simple merchant, CLAN SAITO

and seized the Mino region.

DOSAN SAITO

Following the saying, "whoever controls Mino, controls the country."

"The Viper" vigilantly looks for opportunities.

There is also Shingen Takeda, the "Tiger of Kai", TAKEDA CLAN

He exiled his father to seize Kai and conquer Shinano. SHINGEN TAKEDA

The Takeda cavalry is a terror for neighboring countries.

They boast to be the strongest.

Lastly, Yoshimoto Imagawa,

who holds

immense power in Suruga, Totomi, and Mikawa. IMAGAWA CLAN

YOSHIMOTO IMAGAWA

Proudly, his clan is linked to the Ashikaga shogunate.

His ambition is to go to Kyoto and conquer the entire country.

Who will bring peace to this

chaotic and turbulent country,

and reign over it?

Amidst neighboring powers that were increasingly growing in strength,

Owari was worn out with a series of internal conflicts.

This land was on the way to Kyoto,

and its state was truly precarious.

Anyone could cheat on it. ODA CLAN

Nobunaga Oda came into the world

like a comet in that dangerous land.

He was a complete storm of wind, lightning, and waves,

burning in flames as he traveled towards the unification of the country.

ODA NOBUNAGA

NAGOYA CITY

Currently,

Nagoya has grown spectacularly as

the center of the Chukyo industrial zone.

But at that time…

OWARI - NAGOYA

16th year of the Tenbun Era (1547)

I want to ask you something.

Have you seen a man named Kichihoshi around here?

Kichihoshi?

Mr. samurai,

what do you want with that fool?

I have business with him.

I understand that Kichihoshi is the son of the lord of Nagoya Castle.

If you know that and insult him,

you must hold some grudge.

Do you think there are peasants

who don't hate that idiot?

Just a moment ago,

he came with some children

and ravaged my pumpkin field.

They took 50 or 60

and ate them all.

I see.

And where is he now?

If his stomach got full,

he will sleep

somewhere for a nap.

Ooh…

Well, thank you very much.

But what is this?

Watch out!

What are you doing?

Hey!

It's over!

The group of women and children wins! KICHIHOSHI - NOBUNAGA ODA

Well done! KICHIHOSHI - NOBUNAGA ODA

Yes! The long spears INUCHIYO (TOSHIIE)

are stronger. INUCHIYO (TOSHIIE) TAKEDA

Great attitude! MACHIYO (NAGAHIDE) NIWA

You fought very well! MACHIYO (NAGAHIDE) NIWA

That's right!

We live in turbulent times!

even you

need to be strong!

- Yes! - Excellent!

Today's battle is over!

Uh, sorry to interrupt,

but I need to ask something.

- What is it? - Are you lord Kichihoshi Oda?

No!

I don't know that name!

Let's go swimming!

Follow me, winners!

- Yes! - Yes!

Mr. samurai,

you were fooled.

I see.

So that's Kichihoshi.

He's the fool from Owari.

I understand.

That's what they call him.

Right, people! Go in!

Take this!

Have this!

LOOK! THE FORTUNE SOLDIER OF OWARI. PART ONE

NAGOYA CASTLE

Well,

eat on, one more drink.

No,

I've had enough.

Even if you say that,

it was only two or three drinks.

Owari prepared this marriage proposal, HIRATE MASAHIDE

and they think you are a very important guest.

No amount of hospitality or attention

will be enough.

- Lord Hirate! - Yes!

YOZAEMON MURAMATSU

Actually,

our lord

Saito Yamashiro-no-kami Dosan

ordered me to meet Kichihoshi indirectly.

Oh, very good.

Then tomorrow we will bring you with us.

The princess that my lord was asked for

is the one that fills us with pride.

I understand.

I know it very well.

For that reason,

it is considered a precious bond between Owari and Mino.

- Lord Hirate! - Yes!

Our princess

is the most precious in Mino,

although it is unusual for a vassal to say so.

She is like a treasure to us.

That's why we sent a sincere request!

Please wait for a moment!

Lord Hirate, I was told that you

have been taking care of Kichihoshi

since his birth.

Indeed.

He is truly

a beautiful heir under my custody.

In that case,

do you know how the peasants call

Kichihoshi behind his back?

Unfortunately,

I have no idea.

"The Great Idiot",

"The Fool of the Castle."

Some call him "Howling Horse"!

Well, that is…

That is the name of the sound

a fox makes when you put it on a horse and let it run.

No, that is the name of his horse.

He is such a skilled rider that no vassal can defeat him.

Lord Hirate!

- I will tell you, - What is it?

that man

is not the ideal match for our princess.

His physique is not suitable,

and neither his intelligence!

Please,

realize it!

Well,

you

express what you notice from your perspective,

but, lord Muramatsu,

still,

could I ask you

to say something to lord Dosan?

What is it about?

For this old man,

the arranged union

will be the best in all of Japan!

It is a cause for celebration for both families!

Go ahead, have a drink.

We knocked them down!

Good! We got them!

This way!

Lord!

- Oh, it's you, old man. - Lord!

Find him!

The prey fell nearby!

This weapon is impressive.

It will change the war.

Do you want to try, old man?

Do you remember

the discussion we had the other day?

Oh!

About "the Viper's" daughter, right?

Correct.

We don't know when the vassals of Mino will arrive,

so please be discreet.

I already told you.

When "the Viper" visits me,

he will notice my favorable points and give me his daughter.

Don't worry.

Please be quiet!

The courtship will begin very soon!

The safety of the Oda family

depends on this marriage proposal!

Nonsense!