Ep. 4: Nobunaga seeks muskets while Hirate supports him against Nobutomo's power grab
Aired on July 29, 2019
Nobunaga asks his retainers for 500 muskets, but only his mentor Hirate offers support. Meanwhile, Nobutomo, the titular lord of Owari, attempts to seize real power. As Hirate's health declines, Nobunaga decides to test his new battle method. This sequence highlights the political tension between Nobunaga and Nobutomo, while emphasizing the crucial backing provided by Hirate during a time of personal and strategic uncertainty for the protagonist.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Nobunaga aids homeless youth stealing his father's goods amid castle intrigue
- Ep. 2 · Nobunaga's forced marriage to Kichou ends in failed assassination attempts
- Ep. 3 · Nobunaga misses his father's funeral while helping Tsuneoki confront a spy.
- Ep. 4 · Nobunaga seeks muskets while Hirate supports him against Nobutomo's power grab
- Ep. 5 · Dousan invites Nobunaga and Kichou while Yoshitatsu executes a scheme
- Ep. 6 · Nobunaga seeks Nobukatsu's aid against Imagawa's provocations and Principal Line interference.
- Ep. 7 · Nobukatsu tests his loyalty to Nobunaga after Hidetaka suffers misfortune.
- Ep. 8 · Nobukatsu faces a crisis as he defies his own proclamation and raises an army of thugs.