Fall 1570 - Expected Blood

As the second blow hissed across my chest, I began to feel fear.

I had expected blood, but not so much of my own---

the handle of my katana was slippery with seeping panic.

Defeat moaned in my heart like the wind through cleft rocks.

Humble Asakura Clan:
Armada of Wakasa Bay beach at Noto
Samuri of Tamba conquer Settsu

Ancient Hojo Clan:
Fishermen of Suruga Bay seek refuge in Totomi
Farmers of Shimosa go to market in Hitachi

Shimazu Clan Green
Fleet Hyuga moves to Sout Pacific Ocean
Army Higo holds

Oda Clan Orange
Fleet Iga moves to Kii
Army Ise moves to Yamato

Fall order for the Mori & Uesugi:

Fleet Chikuzen defends and holds
Army Aki moves to and attacks Bingo
Fleet Etchu moves to Noto
Army Echigo moves to Sado

Chosokabe Clan:
Fleet Sanuki holds
Fleet Bungo Strait holds

Takeda Clan:
Army Kai moves to mushashi
Army N.Shinano supports army Kai to mushashi