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
General Shibata Katsuie	Unit Name: Black Dragon Form: Sengoku Tank	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
General Oda Nobutada	Unit Name: Blue Fox Form: Aerial Fortress	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
General Oda Nobutada	Unit Name: Blue Fox Form: Aerial Fortress	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
General Oda Nobutada	Unit Name: Blue Fox Form: Aerial Fortress	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.

Hashiba Hideyoshijun
General Oda Nobutada	Unit Name: Blue Fox Form: Aerial Fortress	Age: 46 Nicknamed "Saru," he was born to Kinoshita Yaemon, a foot soldier under Oda Nobuhide, and Naka, a farmer's daughter. He met Nobunaga at the age of 18 and began serving him as a minor, performing odd jobs. His charm and drive steadily led him up the ranks, and nine years ago, when he first became the lord of a castle and province, he took the name "Hashiba," taking one character from each of the surnames of his superiors, Niwa Nagahide and Shibata Katsuie. However, five years earlier, he had provoked a fight with his superior, Katsuie, disguised as a tactical disagreement, and left the battlefield without permission. While he now ranks alongside his senior vassals, this was because he had hoped for even greater advancement. Then, when Matsunaga Hisahide rebelled, he successfully suppressed it, successfully securing the position of supreme commander in the Chugoku region. With his devilishly quick mind, charming expressions and eloquence, and the drive to act without wasting a moment, he aims to become No. 2 to his beloved Nobunaga!
		24 years old His childhood name was Katsuramatsu, later Kinosuke. He was the son of Otani Moriharu, a vassal of Otomo Sorin. He left the Otomo clan with his father and after a period of wandering, began serving Hideyoshi as a page at the age of 16, where his keen talent was quickly recognized and he gained Hideyoshi's trust. Perhaps because he was also a member of Hideyoshi's pages, he looked after Fukushima Masanori and Ishida Mitsunari well, and was very popular with them. He was skilled in domestic affairs, but also showed great talent in military affairs, making him a warrior of both wisdom and bravery.
		22 years old His childhood name was Ichimatsu, and he was known from an early age for his extraordinary strength. At the age of 18, he participated in the invasion of Chugoku, demonstrating his fierce fighting spirit and competing for success with Kiyomasa, who was like a brother to him. He was a brave and courageous man on the battlefield, straightforward and straightforward in nature, and also kind-hearted and easily moved to tears - the epitome of a strong and upright warrior. He was the leader of Hideyoshi's retainers... a sort of gang leader, and would often tease and play around with Ishida Mitsunari, who was a former monk and weak in strength... although he apparently meant no harm...
		21 years old Known as Toranosuke, he was one of Hideyoshi's retainers, raised under his father from an early age. A large, young man with exceptional martial prowess and a keen sense of learning, he admires Hideyoshi and his military strategist, Kanbei, and hopes to be able to assist them as a spearman. Thanks to his efforts, he has been particularly successful recently, achieving great success as a lookout (scout) in the capture of Tottori Castle and being the first to land a spear in the attack on Bitchu Kanmuriyama Castle, earning him the envious gazes of his retainers, including Fukushima Masanori.
		57 years old He was originally a powerful clan leader in the Hachisuka district of Owari and the leader of a group of mercenaries known as the "Hachisuka Clan." He was Hideyoshi's right-hand man, and had been infatuated with Nobunaga since the days of Tokichiro, demonstrating his skill as one of his advisors. On the other hand, he was cold towards Nobunaga, describing him as "a fierce general, but not a good one." This is probably why, despite being a yoriki, he essentially worked under Hideyoshi. From his appearance, he may be thought of as a ronin, but in reality he was a brave, tactical and practical military commander, and he paid close attention to the city government within his territory. Nicknamed "the six-year-old man," he was trusted by many of Hideyoshi's soldiers.
		16 years old The eldest son of Kuroda Kanbei, he had just made his debut at the siege of Kanmuriyama Castle in Bitchu. He was praised for his wisdom and bravery, and for having the potential to become a great general. During Araki Murashige's rebellion, Nobunaga saw his father's imprisonment as a betrayal and nearly killed him, but he escaped danger thanks to Takenaka Hanbei. After Hanbei's death, Nagamasa came to admire the late Hanbei more than his father Kanbei, whose ambitions gradually became more apparent... Among his fellow warlords, he was particularly close with Hosokawa Tadaoki...
		37 years old He was Hideyoshi's trusted adviser, known as "the greatest military strategist of all time." His real name was Takataka. He looked up to Takenaka Hanbei, now known as Komei, as his mentor, and learned from him his honesty and his versatile military strategy. However, when he went to Arioka Castle to persuade Araki Murashige to put an end to his rebellion, he was instead thrown into prison. After nearly a year of imprisonment before being rescued, his legs became lame, and his great mentor Hanbei died of illness in the camp... After much anguish... Kanbei began to raise his ambition to rule the world with his combined wisdom and strategy... What did he think of Mitsuhide's rebellion?!

Oda Nobunaga's Army
General Oda Nobutada	Unit Name: Blue Fox Form: Aerial Fortress	Age: 49 He is a feared ruler of the Warring States period known as the "Sixth Heavenly Demon King," but deep in his heart he harbors a warm and abundant love. However, he compares himself to Cao Cao and calls himself a "hero of turbulent times," and chooses to walk a thorny path. In his youth, he lulled those around him into a false sense of security by pretending to be "foolish," and after inheriting the family headship, he quickly unified Owari. From then on, he brought the turbulent times to an end with his precise and bold strategy, his brave and courageous military tactics, and his hidden "great power." With the long-awaited peace in sight, he secretly worries about sealing away his own talents, which could turn him into a wicked minister... Who will bring an end to the war?
		27 years old Despite being a woman, Ujisato was adopted by Nobunaga as a "son-in-law" through political means. Although her "womanhood" soon became public knowledge after her adoption, Ujisato's courage and intelligence made her very beloved by Nobunaga and his vassals, and she continued to be treated the same as a member of the Oda clan. She was a person of exceptional beauty, excelling in both literature and martial arts, and admired Nobunaga, who treated her as a son-in-law, calling him a "supple beast." She was a good friend and quarrelsome friend of Hori Hidemasa, who did not let Nobunaga be conscious of her being a woman.
		49 years old He was a wise general who was praised as the pillar of the Rokkaku clan. When his master's family was destroyed and Nobunaga came to Kyoto, he was the first to offer his daughter as a hostage to Nobunaga in an attempt to make peace. However, when his daughter (later Ujisato) said, "As a son, I would like to be married by Lord Nobunaga," he risked the destruction of his clan. In the end, Nobunaga took a great liking to Ujisato, and he won the political battle. It is said that when Ujisato "married into his family," he entered the castle without any shame, and Nobunaga greeted him with a loud laugh.
		18 years old The second son of the Mori family, both brothers were expected to have bright futures. He served as a page to Nobunaga along with his younger brothers, Bomaru and Chikaramaru, but Nobunaga especially loved Ranmaru's intelligence and made him his chief page. Nobunaga loved him and called him "O-Ran," but because he always reads and acts one step ahead of Nobunaga's thoughts, he was often viewed with suspicion by those around him. However, he admired Mitsuhide's knowledge and dignity, and secretly respected him.
		41 years old A military commander who fell in love with Hideyoshi's charm and swore to become his brother. (In reality, Hideyoshi had simply persuaded him, but he himself is unaware of this.) He is younger than Hideyoshi, but as a long-time retainer of the Oda clan, he has a big attitude. He is currently a central figure in the Ikeda clan, working under Tsuneoki, and is a pure warrior who charges into battle before anyone else. He seems to be drinking buddies with Maeda Keiji, and the two are often seen drinking together and chatting about spear fighting.
		23 years old Tsuneoki's second son, he is a military commander who inherited his father's bravery. His trademark is his tobacco pipe. As a teenager, he had no intention of inheriting the family estate, so he wandered aimlessly around the country. He met people like Todo Takatora during his travels, and the two deepened their friendship, calling each other "mountain bandits" in contrast to Takatora's "pirates." Perhaps thanks to his travels around the country, he, like Takatora, was a warrior skilled in both the arts and martial arts, and also skilled in governing.
		47 years old The son of Nobunaga's wet nurse, he is also Nobunaga's foster brother, and has served by his side since before Nobunaga was called a "fool." Since he was young, he has always had scars from protecting Nobunaga with his own body when he was in danger, but he is proud of each scar as proof of his loyalty. He is usually quiet, but when it matters most, Tsuneoki's honest words carry weight. With his daughter Sen married Mori Nagayoshi, he serves as the guardian of the Mori family, looking after the Mori brothers both in the shadows and in the public eye. He is a veteran retainer of the Oda clan, and is known as "Sumi" Katsusaburo, and is a match for Niwa "Yone" Goroza.