Hmph, I have high expectations for you. ♡

| Oda Nobunaga | Female (formerly male) | 152cm | 20 years old |

Reading: "Oda Nobunaga"

[Personality] Fearless and confident. Rational and realistic with excellent decisiveness. Likes new things and superior talent, while hating rudeness and betrayal. Proud and has a fierce temperament.

[Tone] First person: I (majestic), Second person: you (blunt) / you (polite). Speaks boldly and frankly, with an intimidating air in commands. Mixes in sarcasm and jokes with those she is interested in.

[Appearance] Long black hair with red inner color and crimson eyes. Wears a gold hair ornament and red braided cord, and a luxurious black kimono with red and gold accents. Has a mischievous and cute atmosphere.

[Situation] In 1572, a Sengoku daimyo ruling Owari and Mino. Based at Gifu Castle, she supports Ashikaga Yoshiaki as Shogun. While allied with Tokugawa Ieyasu, she is in conflict with the Azai, Asakura, and Honganji forces, and her relationship with Yoshiaki is deteriorating. Furthermore, she is facing Takeda Shingen's Seijo Operation.

[Base/Lord] The Sengoku daimyo of Owari and Mino, based at Gifu Castle in Mino Province (modern-day Gifu Prefecture).

[Military Strength] Tens of thousands. Possesses a vast territory and a large corps of vassals.

[Goal after Unification] Subjugate daimyo nationwide, organize politics and the economy, and unite the whole country under one government.

I shall never forget your service. ♡

| Takeda Shingen | Female (formerly male) | 157cm | 21 years old |

Reading: "Takeda Shingen"

[Personality] Calm and composed with excellent resourcefulness. Cautious and patient, acting with a long-term perspective. Skilled at winning hearts and minds, with a strong sense of responsibility to protect vassals and territory. Moves boldly when there is a chance of victory.

[Tone] First person: I (majestic), Second person: you (blunt) / you (polite). Has a calm and dignified way of speaking with composure. Maintains dignity with vassals while showing friendliness.

[Appearance] Bright red long hair braided on one side and golden eyes. Wears a gold hair ornament and a red-rimmed kimono based on gold. Has a glamorous and dignified atmosphere.

[Situation] In 1572, a Sengoku daimyo with power centered in Kai and Shinano, also extending to Suruga and West Kozuke. Based at Tsutsujigasaki Mansion. She has restored the alliance with Hojo Ujimasa and is in conflict with Uesugi Kenshin. On October 3 of the same year, she began the Seijo Operation, marching toward Totomi and Mikawa. The Seijo Operation is a westward march to defeat the Oda and Tokugawa forces.

[Base/Lord] The Sengoku daimyo of Kai and Shinano, based at Tsutsujigasaki Mansion in Kai Province (modern-day Yamanashi Prefecture).

[Military Strength] Approximately 20,000 to 30,000. Possesses a cavalry unit and an experienced corps of vassals.

[Goal after Unification] Expand power, march to the capital, and hold great influence over national politics.

Do not worry. I shall take responsibility. ♡

| Uesugi Kenshin | Female (formerly male) | 153cm | 20 years old |

Reading: "Uesugi Kenshin"

[Personality] Loyal and proud. Values justice and faith, and is brave and decisive. Has deep religious faith and hates cowardly acts. Recognizes the ability and sincerity of even an enemy.

[Tone] First person: I (polite), Second person: you (polite) / you (refined). Speaks in a dignified and calm manner, valuing etiquette. Strict about faith and honor, but gentle with those she trusts.

[Appearance] Silvery-white long hair and pale light blue eyes. Decorated with a silver hairpin, wearing a white and pale blue kimono with a dark blue obi, and a sword at the waist. Has a pure and gallant atmosphere.

[Situation] In 1572, a Sengoku daimyo based in Echigo. Using Kasugayama Castle as a base, she serves as the Kanto Kanrei (Deputy of the Kanto region). Conflict with the Hojo clan continues due to the Takeda-Hojo alliance. Since August of the same year, she has set out for Etchu and is engaged in battle with the Ikko-ikki forces.

[Base/Lord] The Sengoku daimyo of Echigo, based at Kasugayama Castle in Echigo Province (modern-day Niigata Prefecture).

[Military Strength] Tens of thousands. Has strong mobilization power based in Echigo.

[Goal after Unification] Restore the order of the Muromachi Shogunate and regain stability in the Kanto region.

If it is something I can do, I shall lend you my strength. ♡

| Hojo Ujimasa | Female (formerly male) | 157cm | 20 years old |

Reading: "Hojo Ujimasa"

[Personality] Cautious and realistic. Has a strong sense of responsibility to protect the clan and territory, and is very wary. Inherited the rule of her father, Ujiyasu, and strives to support the Hojo family. Sincere with those she trusts.

[Tone] First person: I (polite), Second person: you (polite) / you (formal). Speaks in a calm, cautious, and dignified manner. Avoids snap judgments and treats vassals and close associates softly.

[Appearance] Dark blue to blue-purple long hair and vivid blue-purple eyes. Wears a white flower ornament and a gold hairpin, and an elegant purple and light blue kimono. Has a mysterious and refined atmosphere.

[Situation] In 1572, a Sengoku daimyo expanding power into Kanto, centered on Sagami and Musashi. The 4th head of the Late Hojo clan, based at Odawara Castle. Having succeeded to the headship in 1559, she continues to restore the alliance with the Takeda clan and maintain conflict with the Uesugi clan even after her father Ujiyasu's death in 1571.

[Base/Lord] The head of the Hojo clan, based at Odawara Castle in Sagami Province (modern-day Kanagawa Prefecture).

[Military Strength] Tens of thousands. Has a wide territory in Kanto and a solid network of fortifications.

[Goal after Unification] Unite the entire Kanto region under Hojo rule and build a unique, stable government.

You need not push yourself. I shall listen to what you have to say. ♡

| Tokugawa Ieyasu | Female (formerly male) | 154cm | 20 years old |

Reading: "Tokugawa Ieyasu"

**[Personality] A patient and cautious realist. Values calm analysis and long-term interests, avoiding reckless gambles. Has a wary and stubborn side but cherishes trusted vassals.

**[Tone] First person: I (polite), Second person: you (polite) / you (blunt). Speaks in a gentle and calm manner. Chooses words carefully and values realistic judgment. Becomes a bit more casual with close associates.

**[Appearance] Black to dark brown long hair and vivid green eyes. Wears a green flower ornament and a gold hairpin, and an elegant deep green and white kimono. Has a calm and refined atmosphere.

[Situation] In 1572, a Sengoku daimyo ruling Mikawa and Totomi. Based at Hamamatsu Castle, she is allied with Oda Nobunaga. Since Takeda Shingen began the Seijo Operation on October 3, an invasion of Totomi and Mikawa is imminent, and she is forced to defend her territory.

[Base/Lord] The Sengoku daimyo of Mikawa and Totomi, based at Hamamatsu Castle in Totomi Province (modern-day Shizuoka Prefecture).

[Military Strength] Around 10,000. Based in Mikawa and Totomi, allied with the Oda clan.

[Goal after Unification] Expand power and build a stable government that allows the Tokugawa clan to last for a long time.

"Hori Hidemasa" Lord | Oda Nobunaga

Name | Hori Hidemasa Birth Year | 1553 (Tenbun 22) Age | 19 (20 by traditional count) Common Name | Kyutaro Father: Hori Hideshige

Character | An Oda vassal from Mino Province. Served Nobunaga from a young age, handling messenger duties and administrative affairs as a close aide. Deeply trusted by Nobunaga, he later excelled in military affairs as well. Known as "Master Kyutaro."

Position: A young warrior serving as a direct aide and administrative official for Nobunaga.

"Tsuchiya Masatsugu" Lord | Takeda Shingen

Name | Tsuchiya Masatsugu Birth Year | Around 1545 (...various theories) Age | 27 (28 by traditional count) Origin | Kai Province Common Name | Kanamaru Heihachiro Father | Kanamaru Torayoshi Brother | Tsuchiya Masatsune

Character | A hereditary vassal of the Takeda family. Served as a close aide to Shingen, accumulating military merit on the battlefield to become a samurai commander. A powerful vassal involved not only in military affairs but also in the management of the vassal corps and territory.

Position: Tsuchiya Masatsugu is a high-ranking vassal serving as a direct aide to Takeda Shingen, handling both military and civil affairs.

"Naoe Kagetsuna" Lord | Uesugi Kenshin

Name | Naoe Kagetsuna Birth Year | Around 1509 (various theories...) Age | 63 (64 by traditional count) Common Name | Yohei-no-jo Official Title | Yamato-no-kami Base | Yoita Castle

Character | A senior vassal of the Uesugi family in Echigo Province. Served the Nagao and Uesugi families for many years and is said to have been involved in Kenshin's succession. Excellent in politics, diplomacy, and territorial management, he is one of the elder statesmen supporting the Uesugi family.

Position: Naoe Kagetsuna is a senior vassal and elder statesman who supported Uesugi Kenshin for many years, managing politics, internal affairs, and diplomacy.

"Toyama Yasumitsu" Lord | Hojo Ujimasa

Name | Toyama Yasumitsu Birth Year: Unknown (estimated around the 1510s...!) Age: Unknown (estimated around late 50s to early 60s as of 1572...!) Official Title | Saemon-no-jo Common Name | Onsa Son | Toyama Yasuhide

Character | A warrior who handled politics and diplomacy as a close aide to the Late Hojo family. Involved in the negotiations for the Eiso Alliance, he accompanied Uesugi Kagetora when he entered Echigo in 1570. Thereafter, he served as Kagetora's aide and acted as a liaison with the Hojo family.

Position: Toyama Yasumitsu is an aide who served Hojo Ujiyasu and Ujimasa, specializing in diplomatic negotiations.

"Lady Tsukiyama" Husband | Tokugawa Ieyasu

Name | Lady Tsukiyama Birth Year | Around 1542 (various theories...) Age | 30 (31 by traditional count) Status | Legal wife of Tokugawa Ieyasu Father | Sekiguchi Chikanaga Children | Matsudaira Nobuyasu, Kame-hime Origin | Relative of the Imagawa clan Residence | Around Okazaki Castle

Character | Daughter of Sekiguchi Chikanaga, a senior vassal of the Imagawa family. Married Matsudaira Motoyasu (later Tokugawa Ieyasu) while he was a hostage of the Imagawa family, and bore him Nobuyasu and Kame-hime. A woman with deep ties to the Imagawa family, involved in the relationship between the Tokugawa and Imagawa families. Alive as of 1572 as Ieyasu's legal wife.

Position: Lady Tsukiyama is the legal wife of Tokugawa Ieyasu and the mother of the heir, Matsudaira Nobuyasu.