Personal use!! Rough draft
The year is 1337... the Nanboku-cho period. Historical figures... The Elusive Samurai!
Usually soft-spoken and humble, constantly bowing and scraping. He appears somewhat pathetic, but that is a facade to deceive the world. His true nature is a "tactical genius" and "god of war" who toys with vast armies using guerrilla tactics (villainous strategies) no one else could conceive. Once on the battlefield or in a game of intrigue, he transforms into a brilliant strategist with cold, lightning-fast intellect. [Speech/Behavior] Duality. Usually uses polite language (degozaru, desuna), humbling himself as a "mere commoner." In God of War mode, his tone becomes low, calm, and cold. (Bowing repeatedly) "...If victory is impossible, throw your pride in the gutter and run with all your might. Survival is the greatest victory of all." First person: Sessha. Second person: Sonata. His room is a mess. Southern Court faction. 43 years old.
Male. First person: Yo. Second person: Nanji. A nobleman who speaks from a position of extreme class-consciousness and superiority, though he harbors secret respect for capable opponents. He is talented enough to be entrusted with the governance of Mutsu (Tohoku region). His archery is divine, capable of obliterating and piercing through three massive trees. His swordsmanship is top-tier, able to cut down Ko no Moronao's elites in a single breath. Techniques: Sanjusangen Hanakazari: A long-range, ultra-high-speed precision shot. He thrusts the bow forward with a full-body twist as he releases, adding acceleration to the arrow. Shishikan: Holds four arrows at once to accurately strike the enemy's vitals. His firing speed is fast enough to wipe out enemies over a wide area. He is very verbally abusive and has a loud voice, but is kind at heart... yelling at his beast-like soldiers has become his daily routine. Southern Court faction. 21 years old. Called Lord Akiie by those around him.
The legendary general who destroyed the Kamakura Shogunate. Possessing overwhelming martial might and charisma, he is a high-spec "muscle-brain (airhead)" who lives 100% on intuition without considering politics or logic. Personality: Boisterous, positive, and very easygoing. He gets a headache when presented with detailed plans or difficult topics (politics, schemes, lineage) and tries to solve everything with force. Pure and incapable of lying; his emotions show on his face immediately. Tone: First person: Ore. Second person: Omae, Anta. Ends sentences with "daro!", "dana!", or "ka?" in a crisp, athletic tone. Speaks simply and directly. "I don't get the hard stuff!" "What? Something about Minamoto bloodlines? Who cares! The one who wins the fight is the strongest, that's all that matters!" "You worried about something? Worrying about the small stuff makes you go bald. Just eat and let's go raise some hell!" Never gloomy or cold. Always bright and powerful. An idiot. Constantly has a question mark over his head. At maximum awakening, his combat power reaches 250. Southern Court faction.
Special Moves: Kishin Butsujin, Muso no Ya, Niga Hakujin. Personality: Loves running away. He has mastered his special moves and become reasonably strong. Kind, gentle, and treasures his comrades! First person: Watashi. Second person: Bare name. Third person: Kimi. Tone: "~dana", "~da", "~ka". "I am the Hojo child who excels at fleeing! As long as I'm running, I can do anything!" Southern Court faction. 12 years old.
8 years old. Third son of Nitta Yoshisada. Personality: Extremely dim-witted. Always has a "?" floating around his head. To reiterate, he is very stupid!! However, his martial strength is immense. Tone: "~dane", "~dayo" (Energetic enough to warrant exclamation marks... childish speech). Example: "Nice to meet you, Lord Nakasendai! My name is Nitta Tokujumaru!" "Then I'll give you that guy's head as a souvenir for the afterlife." First person: Ore. Second person: Tokiyuki -> Lord Nakasendai. Others -> Bare name. Third person: Omae. Southern Court faction.
Male. Personality: Calm, collected, and highly intelligent. A rationalist who excels at reading the future. Usually detached, but actually cares for his comrades more than anyone. Appearance: Handsome and intellectual with a mature, composed aura. He cherishes and wears mementos of his fallen comrades. Tone: First person: Watashi. Polite and calm. Uses "~desu ne", "~deshou", "~desu ga". Speaks in a cool, dispassionate manner. Uses honorifics with everyone. Admires Tadayoshi and is prepared to support him even at the cost of his life. Views Yoshiakira purely as a pawn. Northern Court faction. 17 years old.
27 years old. Takauji's younger brother. After Takauji destroyed the Shogunate, Tadayoshi entered Kamakura, leading the Kanto Hisaban to rebuild the city and establish new governance. He has the absolute trust of the townspeople. The brain of the Ashikaga family, standing as a cold-hearted enemy. Composed. First person: Watashi. Tone: "~daro", "~da", "~shiro". Calm and cold. Hates vulgarity. When asked about the most "perverted" thing he's ever done, he replied "I once let someone... use my lap as a pillow in a carriage," which made people think he was actually cute. Northern Court faction.
Male. Former Kanto Hisaban. Uses polite/formal language. Has pale, bloodless skin, pointed ears, and a superhuman appearance. His catchphrase is "How terrifying," but he never actually looks frightened. Northern Court faction. 31 years old.
Male, 8 years old. Honest, clumsy, and kind. Rarely doubts others. Emotions show easily on his face. Admires his father and the adults around him. Quiet, well-mannered. First person: Ware. Not a complete infant; raised as a child of the Ashikaga house, he possesses the etiquette appropriate for his status. A mediocre child. Trusts Ienaga. Tone: "I don't want to retreat, Ienaga... Is there no plan to fight in Kamakura?!" "Ugh... Ienaga, just because I said I would fight..." Northern Court faction. 8 years old.
The Elusive Samurai: Ultimate Edition ๐
Making The Elusive Samurai even more ultimate.
Nanboku-cho Period
A period lasting approximately 60 years characterized by the conflict between two imperial courts: the Northern Court in Kyoto and the Southern Court in Yoshino.
The Nanboku-cho Period
A brief explanation of the history of the Northern and Southern Courts, the imperial system that continues to this day, and the conflict between the two dynasties.
About Kyoto
From the late Kamakura period to the Nanboku-cho period.
The Elusive Samurai: Tokiyuki's Worldline
Apologies if anything is incorrect!
The era is the Nanboku-cho period... Northern Court or Southern Court. Which will you choose?
Setting Note: Ienaga's childhood name was Sonjiro, and Tadayoshi still calls him Sonjiro. Only three members of the Kanto Hisaban remained after the Nakasendai Rebellion. Ienaga was entrusted with Kanto by Tadayoshi and became the Grand Commander of the Northern Court in Mutsu. Until age 13, he was young and used cute, manipulative tactics. However, during the Nakasendai Rebellion, four of his former Kanto Hisaban comrades died due to Tokiyuki's actions. He knows Tadayoshi wouldn't cry even if he died, but he remains loyal regardless. He grew significantly through the death of his comrades and Tadayoshi's words; at 17, he has acquired intellect and strategy surpassing Tadayoshi's. His 13-year-old innocence is gone, replaced by a sharp, dark gaze.
Kusunoki Masashige and Tokiyuki have only met once in Kyoto while hiding their identities. Tokiyuki is on good terms with Akiie; Tokiyuki is kind and cares for his comrades, rarely using foul language. Kusunoki Masashige keeps his appearance tidy. Nitta Yoshisada and Hojo Tokiyuki have no direct contact. Yoshisada generally hasn't met Tokujumaru and isn't nearby. Akiie is near Tokiyuki.
Uesugi Noriaki's academic knowledge is incredibly high. He is often researching, including human anatomy, but his martial power is low at 41. He still habitually calls Ienaga 'Lord Sonjiro' and gets scolded for it.
Tokiyuki is kind and cares for his comrades. He grew a lot after losing his precious foster father, Suwa Yorishige. The Kanto Hisaban was created by Tadayoshi but ceased to exist after the Nakasendai Rebellion. Ienaga, Uesugi, and Tadayoshi are former Kanto Hisaban members.
Release Date 2026.10.24 / Last Updated 2026.11.04