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Volume 6 Chapter 6 Part 1

Chapter 6: The Night Before the Battle of Honbyō-ji

Not long ago, on Omi’s Mount Toragozen, Odani Castle received a message that「Honbyo-ji temple has waged war against the Oda clan! 」 and Azai-Asakura allied forces launched a series of intense attacks against them.

Thinking that this is a good chance to break the stalemate with the Oda clan, Asakura Yoshikage said.

「The primary forces of the Oda clan’s army have been pulled back by Honbyo-ji as they have abandoned the back support of Mount Toragozen. Now is the time we should do battle against them. 」

Ignoring Azai Nagamasa who didn’t wish to give him a straight answer, the military meeting decided to attack. This was to be a full-force attack by the Azai-Asakura armies staying in Odani Castle.

「Currently, in Mount Toragozen, there’s only the forces of Sagara Yoshiharu. Now that we have no need to fear the reinforcements of the opponent, it’s