Ep. 6: Sasuke attempts to capture Fukuyou Castle using crude pottery and deception tactics.

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In January 1582, Sasuke feels pressure to achieve more war feats before his chance to become a lord fades. Soeki tests Hosokawa’s loyalty to Nobunaga, while Sasuke commissions Katou Kagenobu to create crude Ido teabowls. By February, Oda forces move against Takeda Katsuyori. Ieyasu and Hojo Ujimasa attack Katsuyori, Oda Nagamasa targets Fukashi Castle, and another force assaults Takatou Castle defended by Nishina Morinobu. Sasuke volunteers to subdue the nearby Fukuyou Castle with minimal troops. He pretends the simple wares are masterpieces to persuade retainers to flee. In March, as Oda forces prepare to aid Ieyasu, Sasuke attempts to persuade Morinobu again. He sends crude wares to one guard and poor intercourse to another, but is kicked through a window upon reaching Morinobu.