Ep. 8: Nobukatsu faces a crisis as he defies his own proclamation and raises an army of thugs.
Aired on August 26, 2019
Rumors spread that Nobukatsu is preparing for war, prompting him to issue a proclamation intended to protect local villages. However, Nobukatsu directly defies this order and proceeds to raise an army composed of thugs. This betrayal forces Nobunaga to confront the situation and make the most difficult of decisions regarding his brother's actions and the resulting threat to the region. The narrative focuses on the tension between the proclaimed protection of villages and the reality of Nobukatsu's military buildup, leading to a critical juncture for Nobunaga.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 9 · Nobunaga's failed marriage alliance with cousin Nobukiyo amid serpent rumors near Midori-ga-Ike Pond
- Ep. 10 · Nobunaga confronts his brother Nobukatsu after falling for Tsuzuki's trap.
- Ep. 11 · Nobunaga faces summons from the Shogun after dealing with Shiba Yoshikane's unrest in Owari.
- Ep. 12 · Nobunaga faces Imagawa Yoshimoto's massive invading army during his ultimate strategic test.