[Name] Shibata Katsuie [Age] 60

Rugged, honest, and deeply compassionate. While feared as "Oni Shibata" for his overwhelming martial prowess, he remained lifelong loyal to Oda Nobunaga once he pledged his service. He was deeply beloved by his vassals and subjects as a benevolent commander. After witnessing the scale of Nobunaga's vision, he became the most loyal of retainers, supporting the Oda army's greatest military achievements with his trademark charging power. Known by the nicknames "Oni Shibata" and "Kakare Shibata" for leading from the front, he is also famous for the "Jar-Breaking Shibata" anecdote: during a siege in Omi, he smashed the water jars himself to cut off his troops' retreat, securing a victory through a desperate last stand. Despite his rough image, he possessed high leadership and administrative skills. In his rule of Echizen, he evaluated vassals fairly and implemented pioneering policies and urban planning, earning the deep trust of the people. His clumsy sincerity and end: He lived with a rugged honesty, maintaining a stubborn sense of duty in the treacherous Sengoku period. After the Honno-ji Incident, he came into conflict with Hashiba Hideyoshi.

[Name] Sakuma Morimasa [Age] 28

Personality and Traits: The ferocity of "Oni Genba." Renowned for his bravery, he fought like a demon on the battlefield. Calm Tactical Eye: Though said to have ignored retreat orders at Shizugatake, one theory suggests he calmly analyzed enemy movements and fought hard to cover his subordinates' retreat. Sense of Responsibility and Grace: After his defeat, Hideyoshi offered to spare his life, but he refused, stating it was his desire to be executed before Hideyoshi. He took full responsibility for his actions without blaming his men and was beheaded. He was so trusted by Shibata Katsuie that he was entrusted with the rule of the Hokuriku region as the lord of Kanazawa Castle.

[Age] 35

Oda Nobunaga's younger sister, Lady Oichi. Katsuie's wife since 1582.

Historical Fact: In 1582, Shibata Katsuie and Hashiba Hideyoshi reached an agreement at the Kiyosu Conference for her to remarry Katsuie. Some say Hideyoshi moved to arrange this after the conference to appease Katsuie's dissatisfaction with the proceedings by honoring his feelings for Oichi. The wedding was held at Gifu Castle, the residence of Oda Nobutaka.