Vasara 2/BossInfo

This page(will) contain(s) portraits, back stories, vehicle descriptions, and the mon of the given warlord. All information is taken from Visco's original Vasara 2 site.

Shibata Katsuie's Army
		Age: 59 He was the chief retainer of the Oda clan, and his wife was Nobunaga's younger sister, Oichi. He is currently entrusted by Nobunaga with the management of the Hokuriku region, and from his base in Echizen Kitanosho, he has pacified Kaga and Noto, and is confronting the Uesugi clan. In the past, he had assisted Nobunaga's younger brother, Nobuyuki, in his rebellion, but since being pardoned by Nobunaga, he has been loyal and faithful. He always served as the vanguard when Nobunaga went into battle, and achieved many military feats, earning him many nicknames such as "Kakere Shibata," "Demon Shibata," and "Binwari Shibata. " However, he was not only a brave warrior, but also a kind-hearted and excellent civil administrator, and was a "good boss" who was respected and trusted by many of the Oda clan's retainers. He was confused by Mitsuhide's uprising, but his responsibility as chief retainer drove him to the battlefield...
		46 years old He has served Oda Nobunaga since his father's time, and became a member of the Kuromo-shu (Black Robe Squad), currently serving as its leader. As a hereditary retainer of the Oda clan, he has a strong sense of elitism, but he is straightforward and easily moved to tears. He is not taciturn, and lacks eloquence, so his actions stand out more than his words, and he is often seen as impulsive, but he is by no means short-tempered or rude (as he appears to be). He hates Hashiba Hideyoshi, who always flaunts his eloquence and makes fun of others, and they are at odds with each other at every opportunity, but he is on good terms with Maeda Toshiie, and is angry that Toshiie is on good terms with Hideyoshi.
		58 years old He was a retainer of Shibata Katsuie, known as the Echizen-shu, along with Maeda Toshiie and Fuwa Mitsuharu, in the Akamoshi-shu (Nobunaga's personal guard). He was often assigned to separate units on the battlefield, and was a military commander who demonstrated his skills in guerrilla warfare. His original name was Kakin, but Nobunaga bestowed the character "cho" on him in recognition of his outstanding military achievements, leading him to idolize and worship Nobunaga. However, having been awakened to the tea ceremony through Akechi Mitsuhide, he was surprised and confused when Mitsuhide, whom he had always respected, raised an army. He also did not get along well with Sasa Narimasa of the Kuromoshi-shu...
		21 years old He is the son of Jimyoji Junkuni, adopted by Tsutsui Junkei, and the successor to the Tsutsui family. Having married Nobunaga's daughter Hideko, he is known for his selfishness and self-centeredness in everything he does, and is not well-liked within the family. He loves alcohol and often goes on drinking sprees, but thanks to his capable vassals, he has never made a fatal mistake. In this battle, he aims to expand his power as Nobunaga's son-in-law, and succeeds in sending his adoptive father Junkei to the battlefield.
		33 years old A highly cultured military commander who excelled in Noh plays and the tea ceremony. After being driven from his castle by Matsunaga Hisahide, he spent his days fighting, but with the help of Akechi Mitsuhide, he approached Oda Nobunaga. After defeating Hisahide, Nobunaga appointed him as the Yamato Shugoshoku (Provincial Governor) and he became a deputy for Akechi Mitsuhide. In this battle, he rejected the opinion of his elder retainer Shima Sakon and decided to wait and see rather than side with Mitsuhide, but reluctantly marched out after pressure from Katsuie and persuasion from Sadatsugu. However, since his family had just been safely restored and he had recently become related to the Oda clan, he disliked risky gambling battles.
		38 years old His name was Katsutake. At the time, he was a senior retainer of the Tsutsui clan, and along with Matsukura Ukon Shigenobu, he was known as one of the "Ukon Sakon" of the Tsutsui clan. During the campaign to subjugate Araki Murashige, Akechi Mitsuhide, who was in command, praised him as "a brave general who could deceive even demons and gods," which led to Yamato being entrusted to the Tsutsui clan. When Mitsuhide raised his army this time, Sakon, who valued "righteousness," urged Yukiyoshi to "side with Akechi," but his advice was not accepted, and he ended up marching on the enemy side... What was going through his mind as he rushed to the battlefield?

Oda Nobutada's Army
		Age: 26 The eldest son of Oda Nobunaga. Nobunaga's legitimate successor and commander-in-chief of the Oda army. The second generation, he stoically pursues Nobunaga's vision of "reorganizing and stabilizing military politics with the Oda clan at the top, and ensuring peace in Japan under that vision. " While he most strongly inherits Nobunaga's character, he also has a kind heart, and even advised Nobunaga to rescind the order for his brother-in-law, Tokugawa Nobuyasu, to commit seppuku. Based in Azuchi, he operates mainly in Mino and Owari, and confronts the protagonist and his friends in Mino, but...
		30 years old A dark-skinned warrior who serves as Nobutada's sword bearer. He was initially granted an audience with Nobunaga as a "gift," but Nobunaga was so captivated by his imposing demeanor that he became his sword bearer. He is now Nobutada's sword bearer, and is a brave warrior who charges into battle in perfect harmony with Nobutada. He is nicknamed Kurogane (Iron of Death) because of the ferocious way he fights (he may be seeking a place to die in battle). He is fluent in Japanese, but rarely speaks to anyone other than Nobunaga and Nobutada.
		30 years old He served Nobunaga as a page from the age of 13, and became his closest aide, with Nobunagaism permeating every fiber of his being. He was a military commander who excelled in both the arts and the military, with an excellent speaking ability and outstanding military achievements. He was highly trusted by Nobunaga, and was appointed military inspector to his successor, Nobutada. He was also well-liked by Nobutada, and he did his best to be a good teacher in passing on Nobunagaism. He is often seen arguing with Gamo Ujisato, and it is unclear whether they get along well or not.
		20 years old The eldest son of Hosokawa Fujitaka. A distinguished military commander with outstanding military achievements and a distinguished tea ceremony. Although normally a sensible warrior, he can also reveal a cold and cruel side when he loses his temper. Four years ago, with the help of Oda Nobunaga, he married Tama (Gracia), the third daughter of Akechi Mitsuhide, and so he makes the heartless decision to kill his father-in-law Mitsuhide with his own hands in order to spare his wife's life.
		49 years old The head of the prestigious Hosokawa clan, a shogunate that prized order and discipline, and the lord of Shoryuji Castle in Yamashiro Province, he was a long-time comrade of Akechi Mitsuhide's in their quest to restore the power of the Ashikaga Shogunate. Furthermore, Fujitaka's eldest son, Tadaoki, married Mitsuhide's daughter, Tama, further strengthening their close relationship. However, unwilling to let the order restored by Nobunaga be reduced to ashes, he decided to sever all ties with Mitsuhide in this latest rebellion.
		48 years old A senior figure in the Oda clan, praised by Nobunaga as "Yone Goroza." A practical and intelligent veteran military commander of the Oda clan. A good person who generously works for his junior Hideyoshi and others who are the most successful. A military commander with a craftsman's spirit who is dedicated to making the most of his talents under Nobunaga's banner. Many people rely on him due to his personality, and as a result he is well-informed about the information within the Oda clan. He is a key figure within the Oda clan.

Maeda Toshiie's Army
		Age: 45 He was the leader of the Oda army's red-robed corps. He served Nobunaga as a page from a young age and was known as a loyal supporter. On the battlefield, he earned the nickname "Spear-wielding Mataza," and it's said that the mere sight of Toshiie made enemies tremble in fear. As a young man, he killed a member of Nobunaga's Doboshu and was banished from the Oda clan. However, he adored Shibata Katsuie and the late Mori Kanenari (father of the Mori brothers), who supported him behind the scenes, calling them "Oyaji-dono" (fathers). He had a deep appreciation for unique talents, and he himself wore a unique style, making him stand out even among the Oda army. In that sense, he and another talented genius, Hashiba Hideyoshi, were on friendly terms, calling each other "Tōkichirō" and "Inuchiyo," after their childhood names. Furthermore, Sasaki Narimasa, the leader of the black-robed corps, often criticized Toshiie, but Toshiie himself ignored him.
		25 years old His childhood name was Sanshichimaru. Due to the difference in status between his birth mother and his biological mother, Nobuo, born 20 days after Nobutaka, was the second son, while Nobutaka was considered the third. He became the heir to Kobe Tomomori, a powerful clan in northern Ise, and head of the Kobe family. From then on, he fought in various places as part of Nobunaga's direct guerrilla army, but he was not as favored as his older brothers, and his ranking within the family was third to Nobutada, Nobuo, and his uncle Nobukane. Like Nobunaga, he was handsome, intelligent, and skilled in both literature and martial arts, so he developed a complex about being treated inferior to Nobuo in everything, and was constantly conscious of Nobuo.
		40 years old Maeda Keijiro Toshihisa. He was adopted by the Takigawa family to the eldest son of the Maeda family, Toshihisa, and the right to inherit the Maeda family headship should have been Keiji, not the fourth son, Toshiie. Thanks to the Maeda family tradition and Takigawa blood, Keiji became the most refined man of his time, the most eccentric of the Sengoku period, and a warrior worth a thousand men. He literally "lives to throw his life away," and his purpose in life was to live and die on the battlefield. He often behaves in a flashy and unconventional way, but deep down he is in love with Toshiie's legal wife, Matsu, and is concerned about the future of the Maeda family.
		22 years old He is the eldest son of Maeda Toshiie and the successor to the Maeda family. His legal wife is Nobunaga's daughter. Although he is somewhat influenced by his father Toshiie's tendency to lean towards others, he is fundamentally a common-sense intellectual like his mother. Perhaps as a reaction to this, he does not particularly like his uncle Yoshitsugu's one-sided devotion to the military, and is rather more inclined towards the politician-style of his father's colleague, Fuwa Mitsuharu, than his father or uncle. His goal is to become a competent administrator with a good sense of balance.
		25 years old He was known as Katsuzo and Musashi no Kami. During the attack on the Takeda clan in Kai, he wielded a spear known as "humanly rugged" and fought with such fearsome aura that he was nicknamed "Yasha Musashi." His father, Kanenari, and older brother, Karatsu, who were renowned as brave generals, were killed in battle at Asai and Asakura, so he inherited the Mori family headship at a young age. He was a good older brother who acted as a father figure to his younger brothers, Ranmaru, Bomaru, Chikaramaru, and Senmaru. He was married to Senga, the daughter of Ikeda Tsuneoki, who commanded the Ikeda army's women's rifle corps. He was well-liked by everyone and was loved by many senior generals, including his father-in-law Tsuneoki and Maeda Toshiie.
		56 years old He was one of the four former leaders of Western Mino. He was initially a vassal of the Toki clan, the guardian of Mino, and served under the Saito clan before going on to serve Oda Nobunaga. He was a military commander who was primarily active in diplomacy, including the wedding of Azai Nagamasa and Oichi, but he also served as Nobunaga's horseman, taking part in major battles such as the Battle of Anegawa, the attack on Ise-Nagashima Ikko Ikki, and the battle to destroy the Azai and Asakura clans. At this time, like Maeda Toshiie, he was an inspector for Shibata Katsuie, and militarily he was Katsuie's yoriki. He was not the type to persuade with eloquence, but rather a professional negotiator who could overwhelm his opponents with just his presence.

Takigawa Kazumasu Army
		Age: 58 Born in Koga, Omi Province, he traveled around the country, mastering Iga-ryu ninjutsu, fortification techniques, and firearms. At the recommendation of his cousin, Ikeda Tsuneoki, he began serving Nobunaga at the age of 40. Though descended from Koga ninjas and well versed in ninjutsu, he did not resort to tactics much, preferring fair and square battles. Perhaps this was due to his success as a samurai after a long period of wandering. Perhaps knowing this nature, Nobunaga trusted him highly, and he is currently appointed as Kanto Kanrei. He was on good terms with Shibata Katsuie, and they would share drinks together whenever the opportunity arose.
		25 years old His childhood name was Chasenmaru, and he was Nobunaga's second son. Born 20 days after the third son, Nobutaka, he was considered the second son, which made him feel superior to Nobutaka and fiercely rivalrous towards his older brother, Nobutada. As a result of political strategy, he was adopted by Kitabatake Tomonori, the governor of Ise Province, and took the name "Kitabatake Tomonori," but soon changed his name to "Nobukatsu." He later assassinated Tomonori, effectively bringing about the downfall of the Kitabatake clan. He subsequently fought in battles all over the country, including the Battle of Nagashima in Ise, and became an ambitious military commander who hoped to restore the Oda family name by achieving military merit.
		56 years old A long-time vassal of Nobunaga's father, Nobuhide, he served as the head of Nobunaga's Kuromoshi-shu (black robes) and later as Nobutada's chief retainer. He played a key role in the downfall of the Takeda clan with his bold attack during the Kai Takeda campaign. He currently rules Kai Province, second only to Shibata Katsuie and Akechi Mitsuhide in command of the armies, but is continually plagued by uprisings that harbor nostalgia for the Takeda era. Unable to see that the uprisings were the work of the Tokugawa clan, and fearing that rumors that Takeda Nobukatsu was still alive would gain momentum, he marched out to eradicate the source of the rumors.
		26 years old At the age of 15, he fought on the Azai side in the Battle of Anegawa, but was defeated. He wandered around, changing masters as he went, from Oshu in the north to Ryukyu in the south, broadening his horizons. At the age of 21, he fell in love with the personality of Hideyoshi's younger brother, Hashiba Hidenaga, and entered his service. He then served Hidenaga, traveling from place to place to fight, learning castle-building techniques and many other political matters. In this latest battle, he was sent aboard a warship, with the naval skills he had learned during his wanderings in high regard.
		20 years old The eldest son of Kuki Yoshitaka, he is a true seaman, born and raised on the sea. To him, the sea is an endless longing, the flag a marker for where he will die, and the ship an unrestrained soul. Though he often disagrees with his father Yoshitaka and clashes with him, deep down he is the young heir who respects his father and sincerely wishes to be like him. As we'll see later, the drastic change in his facial structure... it's unclear whether it's genetic or whether he ate the evil fruit series.
		41 years old The leader of the Kuki Navy, nicknamed the "Pirate Daimyo." Originally a powerful clan in Shima and subordinate to the Kitabatake clan, governor of Ise Province, Yoshitaka served under Oda Nobunaga at the age of 27, with the help of Takigawa Kazumasu, and thereafter fought in battles all over the country as Nobunaga's chief sailor. Yoshitaka was innovative, impulsive, and destructive, and was likely drawn to Nobunaga, who was on the same wavelength as him. Four years ago, in a battle against the Mori Navy's 600 ships, he defeated them with just six newly built ironclad ships, and this military achievement elevated him to the rank of daimyo with a stipend of 35,000 koku. Yoshitaka says that the "araha" on his battle flag means rough waves, but it is not unrelated to the greeting "aloha" from a far southern island.