In a hidden mountain forest outside Inabayama Castle in Mino Province, Hosokawa Nobugen led a hundred horseback samurai teams, a hundred bows and foot light, and two hundred ninja troops lurking here.

"My lord! A message from Lord Ando came that everything is normal, and we can do it tonight. "Takenaka Hanbei is reporting to Hosokawa Nobumoto, today is the day of the Saito family's annual meeting, and all the wealthy families have arrived.

"Well, is Ando-sama's military strength ready?" Hosokawa Nobumoto stared at Inabayama Castle tightly, and today, in addition to the Hosokawa family's main camp, he also invited the troops of Ando Mori, Inaba Ittetsu, and the clan Buquan to participate in the capture and defense of the city, which was regarded as a vote for the Oda family.

"Back to the lord! Two thousand troops have assembled in front of us, and everything is at the disposal of the Lord! Takenaka Hanbei said, pointing to the west of Inabayama Castle.

"Hmmm! Okay, let them hide now, don't be discovered, and once Inabayama Castle raises fire at night, immediately enter the city, occupy the city gates, and clear the city guards. Hosokawa Nobumoto looked to the west, the military situation there had already been detected by Mojiban, and it was indeed the military strength of Mamoru Ando and others.

In the dead of night, the madness of Inabayama Castle during the day has passed, and the drunken people have collapsed in twos and threes in samurai mansions or dormitory houses.

"The ninja army is attacking!" Hosokawa Nobumoto gave the order for a general attack, and although there was an internal response, he still sent a ninja army to respond with anxiety, and the half-guard of Takenaka looked thoughtfully at the departing ninja army on the side.

In a few moments, the Otemen opened silently, as if there had been no fighting.

"What's going on?" Hosokawa Nobumoto led the rest of his army to the castle.

"Back to the lord! The city gate has been taken over by Lord Ando, and the original garrison Saito Hida Mamoru has been drunk, and now I don't know where the cat is. Izuura Morikiyo replied.

"Haha! Good! God help me, what about Ando-sama? Hosokawa Nobumoto looked and didn't see Mamoru Ando waiting for others.

"Ando-sama went to the castle tower, and said to see if he could trick the castle tower gate, so that it would be more once and for all." Deura Morikiyo pointed in the direction of the castle tower.

"Good! Ando-sama is really thoughtful, let's go! Go pick up Ando-sama! The Mino people stayed behind to occupy the city gates and clear the defenders of the city! Hosokawa Nobumoto glanced approvingly at the Takenaka Hanbei, perhaps it was also his plan.

"My lord! His subordinates were born in Mino, so let his subordinates stay and lead the Mino. Takenaka half-guard knelt down and asked.

"It's okay, it's up to you to lead the Mino, be sure to clear the city's defenses quickly, and then come over to support your family." Hosokawa Nobumoto agreed without thinking about it, and he was the only one among the retainers who was the most suitable, after all, he was the son-in-law of Mamoru Ando.

With a rustle, the Hosokawa army hurried to the gate of the castle tower.

"Huh?" I saw that the castle tower was quiet, and there was no one on the castle wall.

"Go up and have a look!" Deura Morikiyo commanded two ninjas to come forward to check, and suddenly the city was full of flames and arrows raining down.

"Be careful!"

"Protect the lord!" Hattori Hanzo suddenly appeared in front of Hosokawa Nobumoto to block the arrows that flew in.

"Retreat!" Hosokawa Nobumoto promptly ordered the army to retreat, and only a dozen people were killed.

"What's going on!" The sudden blow caught the Hosokawa army off guard.

"Hahaha! Hosokawa-sama! You've fallen for the ploy of your own half-guards! "The figure in the city shook, and a middle-aged samurai appeared, it was Ando Mori!

"Ahh Isn't that right? Hosokawa Nobumoto roared in surprise.

"That's right! Count as you go! Since you can use such despicable means to discord, I will simply pretend to surrender and then lead you into the game! First cut off Oda Nobunaga's arm as a return gift! How Hosokawa-sama, I didn't expect it! Behind him, the voice of the half-guard in Takenaka came, and I saw him leading a thousand ashigaru to block the way back.

"You! Vile! Have you even abandoned the righteousness of the samurai? "Hosokawa Nobumoto didn't think of the rebellion of the Takenaka Hanbei at all, and he is famous in history for his dedication and death.

"Humph! Under no you mean! Originally, I just wanted to persuade the lord, but it turned out to be because of you! Destroy the reputation of the next, so that the next becomes a profit-seeking! A despicable villain who has been stinking for 10,000 years! This is the greatest insult to the samurai! Takenaka Hanbei gritted his teeth, hating to swallow Hosokawa Nobumoto alive.

"In Shimotakechu, half a guard is re-established! I'm going to duel with you! Hosokawa Nobumoto dares to fight! "He was determined to die.

"Good! If you want to fight, I'll fight! It's a pity that you're so talented! Hosokawa Nobumoto strode out of the ranks, and the little surnamed Tsurujumaru holding a knife on the side raised his hands and knelt aside.

"No need! In the following, let's use the 'national weight' given by the lord to learn the mastery of Lord Takenaka. Hosokawa Nobumoto pulled out the "national weight" on his waist and waved his hand to drink back the Tsuruju Pill.

Clang! The blades touched, and the two looked at each other.

Swish! Swish! Two swords, Takenaka Hanbei used Katori Shinto-ryu's sword technique "Divine Sword", Hosokawa Nobumoto retreated in time to dodge this killing blow, and then bullied forward, stabbing straight to the chest of Takenaka Hanbei.

Takenaka Hanbei held the knife in his backhand to separate the blade, and took advantage of a 360 rotation to remove the tendons, and when he came to Hosokawa Nobumoto, he was about to use the trick "Yagami Taidao" when he raised the sword.

With a poof, the Takenaka half-guard looked at Hosokawa Nobumoto, who was facing away from him in front of him, and the high-held sword did not fall for a long time, and Hosokawa Nobumoto stabbed into the chest of the Takenaka half-soldier with a move, straight through the back.

When it is long! Takenaka Hanbei leaned weakly on Hosokawa Nobumoto's shoulder, and cursed weakly: "I will wait for you in the ground, I believe you will see you again soon." With that, he slowly closed his eyes.

"Nether Iron Rider, invincible! Kill!! "Honda Tadakatsu led the flag warriors and rushed to the opposite Ashigaru.

"Free fire! Cover the attack! "Naito Masasari commanded the bow foot to retreat behind the charge samurai.

"Brothers! The time has come to be faithful to the Lord! Cover the evacuation of the lord! Fight to the death! "Izuura Morikiyo led an army of 200 ninjas and engaged in street battles with the thousands of Saito troops who swarmed out of the castle tower.

"Stop them! They are already certain to die! "Inaba Ichitetsu commanded the spears in front to form a gun formation to block the attack of the Hosokawa army.

"Kill! They can't escape, let go of the arrows! Rush! Kill all these hateful ninjas! "Mamoru Ando led the army and attacked the ninja army behind the palace.

"Drink! Lord, go! "Hattori Masaaki led more than a dozen members of the Monomiban to block the enemy's spears with their bodies, acting as shields for the samurai team behind, and serving the lord with death.

"Kill! Whoever stands in my way, die! Honda Tadashi took the brunt of the attack, burst into the gun array, and knocked down the ashigaru with a "turning over the river and the sea", and the samurai team took the opportunity to intervene, expand the results of the battle, tear apart the defense line, and pave a life path for Hosokawa Nobumoto.