Warring State Period
AN: I'm back with a Naruto/Kingdom/DynastyWarrior series!
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The Warring States Period
China
Thousands of years has passed since the Shang-gu age, the age of saint has ended, the world where humans and gods has now been separated. Legend has stated, the beginning of sins has now been established as human lost their faith in gods. Warlords has risen and declaring war among each other's. Corruption among courts, assassination, and bribery was common. On the battlefield's brothers and fathers' bodies lying lifeless across the field. This was the Great age of war lasting 500 years, known as the "The Spring and Autumn Warring States Period.
Even among these dark time in ancient China, heroes have risen, given hope to the people across the land, hoping to break the cycle of hatred. But no heroes have managed to achieve it, some has come close before death, some has lost hope during their journey. Hence the country will never achieve peace, as the people has given up on such a foolish ideal.
As the people gave up hope; a single family still clung into that belief. A family connected but common ideology rather than blood. A country where her people can smile and prosper. Children running around smiling with no fear of sold to slavery. Fathers and brothers coming home for dinner rather than setting off to the battlefield. A silly dream people will say but these warriors believe one day peace can be achieve…even if their path leads to bloodshed.
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The Warring State Period, an age of endless war. Kingdoms comes and go, villages being sack, families getting murder or sold to slavery. With the endless years of fighting, smaller states start getting conquered, seven states rose to power.
The State of Qi, located on the eastern border of China as their state borders Zhao, Chu and Yan; with their capital city Rinshi.
The State of Yan located in the north-eastern border of China as they share border with Zhao and Qi. Rumor has it that out of all seven states Yan is the most mysteries.
The State of Zhao which is in the northern border while sharing border with five other states; Qi, Yan, Wei, Qin and Chu. Zhao is known for producing talented generals and even greater generals' knowns as the 'Three Great Heavens'. Their capital city is Kantan.
The State of Wei is in the middle of China and is lodge between Qin and Zhao with Han right under them across the Wei River. As their capital city is Dairyou. The State is known for their powerful war chariots and their 'Fire Dragons of Wei' generals.
The State of Han is in the middle of China and is lodged between the States of Chu, Qin and Wei. They are considered the weakest of all states as well as the smallest.
The State of Chu is the largest single state and is in the southern border of China. They are considering a super state and s capable of wiping a state off the map if they choose too. Considering their large landmass, they are border with five states; Qin, Zhao, Han, Wei, and Qi. Their capital city is Chin.
Then finally seven state is the State of Qin; located on the western border of China as their capital city is Kanyou. Qin is known as a super state like Chu since the era of King Sho who expanded Qin territory rapidly thanks to his Six Great General.
The four states of Zhao, Qi, Wei, Qi are known as middle tier states with Yan being the lower tier for lack of military strength. While the state of Qin and Chu are considering the upper tier states.
While these states have established a foothold across the land during Warring State Period age their military strengths couldn't be compared. And among this age of war, the 29th King of Qin, King Sho also known as God of War will sweep these lands with his Six Great General.
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The Six Great Generals of Qin was a famous group of Qin great generals personally appointed by King Sho himself to freely rage war across China under his name. Qin was considering the most dangerous state in all of China during the time of King Sho, enemies would lock their gate when one of the great six are near. Some would open their gates and surrender rather than challenging them.
While these Six Great Generals openly declaring war for King Sho, the State of Qin is always on the offensive, draining Qin of her resources and manpower. Qin was defenseless for an invasion. An invasion that would be expose by the State of Chu.
Ou Kotsu one of the six great general and possibility the strongest among them; led an army against the state of Chu but was stop by a young general, Kanmei.
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Qin Capital Kanyou
Kanyou, the royal capital of Qin is a place where the Qin king and important officials reside. This is where the political power lies as different fractions support different regimes. The city was built around the palace as the center piece with numerous layers of walls surrounding it. The city is always prospering as the royal city give off a majestic vibe. But around this time the capital is in a state of emergency with news reaching to the royal palace.
"What! What do you mean Chu force are marching towards Qin?" One of the gathering officials scream, causing his surround men to panic. This would be the first time Qin has been invaded since King Sho took the throne. "Where's general Ou Kotsu? Wasn't he supposed to be leading a campaign into Chu?"
The messenger kept his head down since he was in the present of the king., "Y-yes general Ou was leading an army down south into Chu territory… but was stopped by Chu force… a-a-and…"
"And what! Out with it already!" Another official yells. The messenger looks hesitated at first but continue.
"General Ou … has been injure during his duel with a young general name Kanmei from Chu and order a mass retreat … with the Chu army pursing."
"W-what General Ou got injured? I-impossible! Is your report even valid…" an official stutter? "You're saying the strongest general out of the six has been injured to young upstart? I refuse to believe such a story!" Another official cried.
Around the room domestic officials starting to panic, while top ranking military personnel whispering among themselves. Who should they send to intercept the incoming invaders and what scenario could be use in their favor?
"Silence you fools! Beside screaming and running around, use those fucking brains of yours!" A commander howl; frustrated with these weak bureaucrats wailing!
"W-what did you say you monkey! You damn brutes are only useful for wielding swords and shield! How dare you call us idiots!" A brave official shot back. Even if they are weaker and powerless to these battles harden commanders their pride of Qin officials is no laughing matter.
"Idiots! Clearly none of you idiot's step foot on a battlefield before! Panicking isn't going to win battles!" The previous officer reply, "now shut up and let us figure a way to stop the invasion!"
His remark was met with silence, his words rang true. They were only domestic officials who handle the economy and agriculture within Qin districts. Admittedly they were out of line in the first place, since none of them has step onto a battlefield before.
Nodding his head in satisfaction, the officer gaze addresses the messenger. "Where is General Ou army now?"
"The battle has ended ten days ago on Chu border, I believe General Ou army will soon arrive around the Yanzi River towards the Sichuan Basin." The messenger reply; missing the gleaming look from the king.
One of the officers voices his concern, "all our high-ranking generals are in the frontline facing both the Zhao and Wei. We couldn't recall any of the six back in time to defend those land."
"I believe we should let the Chu take the land and rally our forces to defend our inner province!" An officer suggests.
"Fool! You rather give the enemy our land rather than defending it! I should cut you down for such traitorous thought!" An older veteran threatens; unsheathing his sword and pointing it towards his fellow officer.
"Of course not! But it's the only reasonable strategy that's in-front of us! We can recall the garrisons from Sichuan province to gather at city of Ju, the gate way to Qin inner cities from the south. Giving us enough time to recall one of the generals." The officers reason. Around the palace floor both officials and military personnel nodding in agreement. Even the older veteran see logic behind the strategy.
Lowering his sword. "Your plan sound reasonable enough. But what about General Ou? He's still wounded and even if he's a great general; he could still die from lack of blood."
"…" The young officer didn't reply. The veteran sigh and sheath his sword.
"… with the Chu force on their tail the general wound hasn't been patch up yet. Even if he doesn't die from lack of blood, infection will start developing and the general will die from illness."
Grasp could be heard around them. Loosing one of the great generals will be the biggest lost to Qin. Neighboring states will see this as an opportunity to invade while morals among the troops will decrease.
"… m-maybe we should have his majesty ride out with his army to rescue General Ou?" A fat official suggests but jump back in fright from the glares from the officers across the room.
"You dare ask our king to march into battle! You bastard I shall cut your head!" An officer threatens, unsheathing his sword making his way toward the cowing man. "Know your place you bastard!" Standing in front of the frighten man he raises his sword before bringing it down.
"Stop…" The sword stops mere inches away from the man face when a stern voice spoke. The voice carries the weight of a warrior, a commander, but mostly a king. The fat man faints on the spot. The whole palace floor turns their head towards the throne.
It was King Sho himself who spoke.
"YOUR MAJESTY!!" The palace shook with everyone addressing to King Sho with their head bow deeply.
King Sho has a long goatee with a mustache. A war helmet with a marking at the top and two engraved faces on each side as the upper half of his face is cover by a mask. Around the age of sixties his body is smaller and less bulky when comparing to his prime youth.
"…Enough with this trivial matter… all of you are wasting your time bickering among each other." King Sho spoke.
"Y-your majesty… what do you mean?" A city official couldn't help but squeak. King Sho sigh, why can't these fools pay more attention on different province affairs and the history of their state.
"All my years as reign, sitting here and listening to these fools bickering still gives me headaches…" Sho bitterly remember. "How I wish I could go back 20 years and ride across the land once more…"
"… Do you people know why Qin has never been invaded for the past hundreds of years?" He asks, but his question was met with confusing looks. "Such fools" Shaking his head.
"As the King before me, my father has never wage war across the land, since his focus was priorities on strengthen our internal economy and affairs. Even though my father hasn't invaded other states doesn't mean Qin wasn't threaten before."
"Y-you mean Qin has been invaded. But there no records of Qin ever been invaded before." An officer asks. As a military commander, reading records of previous battles and invasion is one of subject that they must learn.
"Of course, Qin was always threaten with invasion, but in the end all of them has ended in a failure! Only the royal family has access to these reports since we don't want news to reach across our land" Sho boast. "For hundreds of years Qin has been safe from every invasion that has threaten her. Since the time of King Boku Kou, Qin has been protected by a single family!"
"What! Only a single family!?"
King Sho eyes gaze to each person in the room; letting out a mysterious smirk.
"Yes, the only family that birth the best warriors out of the seven kingdoms …. The Uzumaki Clan.
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Outside of the Gate of Kanyou; two guardsmen are seen lazing around while attending guard duty.
Yawning to himself, one of the guardsmen asks. "Have you heard General Ou has been defeated?"
A surprise looks cross the other guardsmen face "…What seriously? What kind of monster can defeat the strongest general among the six?"
"I don't know man… one of the guys back in the barrack was talking about it. Apparently, some young general that goes by the name of Kanmei gave a deadly blow to the general…"
"… is the general dead then?"
"Of course, not you idiot, you think one of the six would die easily!" The guard looks offended his fellow guardsmen would say such thing. The general of six is Qin deadliest warriors! No one can defeat them! Not 'Zhao Heavenly Three', 'Wei Six Flaming Dragons' and certainly not a no name Chu general!
Rubbing the back of his head he replies, "S-sorry I didn't mean it like that…"
Before any of them could continue their conversation, a loud rumble could be heard from the distance.
"You heard that?"
"Yeah… sound like its coming from that direction…" Squinting their eyes, trying to see the cause of the noise, as several figures came into view with a flag raises high in the sky, "…Wait doesn't the flag belong to…"
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"WHAT!" Shouts could be heard outside the palace room.
"…The Uzumaki family… your majesty doesn't the Uzumaki's hold the rank baron? I see no reason such a low-class noble could defend our pride state of Qin." One of the officials stated, everyone is the palace mutter in agreement. How could the lowest noble family stop so many invasions? "Your majesty… not that I'm questioning your statement, but don't you think the likely hood of that family could defend the whole state by themselves?"
"I have to agree with him your majesty! Going by the ranking system set up by King Boku long ago, if there's a general among their family they can only lead around 50,000 or so to battle … unless the King or the Head of Military Affairs personal appoint them…" One of the officer's voice.
"... you are correct the Uzumaki family is indeed have the ranking of baron … but you fool seem to be forgetting something." King Sho calmly reply.
Puzzle expression was on everyone face. "What do you mean by that your majesty."
King Sho just let out a chuckle before laughing out right, startled the people around him. This is the first time they heard their king laugh. Sho continue to laugh before letting out a series of coughs; since his aging lung couldn't handle the strain. Calming himself ignoring the concern looks from his subject.
"The only reason their rank is baron is because they refuse to receive any higher rank. And half the members of the Uzumaki Clan hold the rank of generals!" Sho declare with a smirk plaster his face, his eyes sweep across the room looking at the disbelieve expression around the crowd. He couldn't blame them; people who achievement a higher position in the social class will accept it without a second thought. The Uzumaki family on the other hand refuse all offers. There only request is to govern of a province.
"True in war having larger numbers of troops is a huge advantage when invaded another state, but the Uzumaki family is a family of fine warriors. Ranging from men to women, these people pick quality over quantity. A single solder from their army could easily defeat ten or more common solders. Their retainers are gifted with intelligence, bravery and strengths! The Head family can easily compare to my Six Great Generals!" King Sho boast, he remembers 10 years ago when the current head of the family accompany him into battle. He could still remember that day. His army was 100,000 men strong fighting off Zhao and Han forces of 250,000 in the central plain. How that man rode off with only 25,000 of his men was able split the Zhao and Han force, while utilizing the 'Hammer and anvil' tactic with such grace; the enemy line was in crumble in minutes, letting his army launch a massive frontal attack.
He could still remember him being in the mist of battle as the Zhao force started to retreat. With a massive advantage in numbers from his enemy, King Sho was surprise when the enemy order a retreat. But soon realization hit him when the very same man being accompany by a red hair woman rode up to him with the heads of Zhao and Han generals.
With the death of half their leader the Zhao force retreated. He remembers that day clearly, because…
The Yellow Flash was known across China.
'A shame I couldn't convince him to join the other six' Sho sighed, if he were able to convince him to wage war across China under his name, he would be sure that he could unite the land already. 'Damn, that stubborn family… if only I had given the right answer back then…then maybe he would of join.'
"Then w-why haven't we heard of them in the battlefield? If these members of the Uzumaki family is great shouldn't they be roaming across China with the other six?" The same officer asks. He couldn't figure out why a family of no names is being praise so much by their king would be undetected for so many years. So many questions running through their minds.
So many unanswered questions surround the Uzumaki family… this family of mystery.
"Because-" Sho was interrupt when the door to the palace room was open. A tall and well-built man with fair skin walked inside the palace with usually big grin on his face. The man has waist-length spiky white hair that's ties into a ponytail, with two shoulder-length bangs framing his face. A blue silk robe covered his upper body with a symbol of a red swirl sewed onto his right chest; and with a matching pants that is being held up by a red cloth belt. Underneath his robe was some sort of mesh armor; as he his feet is cover in sandals. The aura around this man is strong yet give off a goofy vibe as well.
"Well looks like I made it in time for the party, eh Sho." The man casually said. The whole room went into an uproar! The officials look outrage with veins popping on their heads, the military personnel glare at the man with killer instinct oozing off, some pulling out their sword; ready to strike this man for disrespecting their king.
"How dare you speak to our king like that! know your place you bastard!" An officer scream marching his way to send this man to hell. The man himself doesn't look frighten at all if anything his grin couldn't have gotten any bigger and his eyes shows amusement. Having enough of that smile the officer was in striking distance and began to swipe his sword down at the man head hoping to sever the man head from his body.
As he and everyone else around the room expect to see the man head rolling to the ground, he felt someone grab his sword in mid swing and felt a pain sensation on his wrist making him drop the sword. Before he knew it, he felt something sharp press against his neck.
Looking down the officer found his sword held against his neck… he couldn't help but gulp, while his eyes gaze at the person who held the sword.
"Tsk…Tsk…tsk, Sho you should really inspect your military commanders once more. This young lad would have been dead if he lets his anger get to him." The man scolds. More officers unsheathe their swords and march towards the man. How dare this bastard lecture our king!
"Enough! All of you! Stand down." Sho stern voice rang out as the officers looks hesitant, but with one glare from their king made them heed. Nodding his head in satisfaction Sho eyes gaze at the white hair man who handed the sword back to the officer. "Jiraiya … even though we are friends, I am still your king and you will show me respect in front of my court!" Sho press firmly.
The now name Jiraiya just grin and wave his hand dismissingly. "Ma… ma… your still to uptight Sho, relax a little would ya?"
King Sho just sigh, he's getting to old to deal with Jiraiya shit, he has more pressing matter to worried about. "What are you doing here Jiraiya? Five years has pass since I saw you. I heard you were wandering the land while your son and daughter-in-law governing your family land."
"I'm not the head of the family anymore, I passed it down to my son and his wife. Reading reports and observing the land is boring. I rather travel across the land looking for beautiful women to inspiring my novel!" Jiraiya perversely giggle, King Sho and his court just sweat dropped.
"Well I would gladly spare some time to catch up with you and -uhum, read your newest release..." he muttered the last part, he was secretly a big fan of Jiraiya' work. "But I have some pressing matter to attend."
"Oh…. And that is…?" Sho has a feeling that Jiraiya already knew. What King Sho doesn't know was Jiraiya has a spy network throughout of China, from down south at Chu to northern Yan.
"One of my six, general Ou Kotsu has been injured during his campaign down at Chu. With the Chu force pursing him into our land seemingly intend to invade us…" Sho answered, his voice shows no panic, no stress of knowing his land is being invaded. "… I believe your son Minato already knew the situation?"
Humming to himself Jiraiya let out a chuckle, "of course he does we've predicted where the Ou and his army will retreat too. Minato and Kushina should've been at Yanzi River two days ago." His comment earns a puzzle looks around the room.
"W-wait… wait a minute, my king who is this man?" An official ask.
Not waiting for Sho to answer, Jiraiya injected. "Me? My name is Jiraiya Uzumaki! The Sage of Sichuan, A Super Pervert across China, and the 23rd Head of the Uzumaki Family!"
Hearing Jiraiya self-introduction the people in the royal court couldn't help but have their eyes widen in his proclamation. Not only did this man called himself a super pervert but he's also the Head of the family that their king has praise so much. Thinking back on their king and Jiraiya conversation, these two seem to be close friends…
"The Uzumaki Clan… our king has praised your family to such extent … answer me … why have your family never join any campaign across China!" The previous officer demanded.
Jiraiya gain a thoughtful look, pondering whether to tell these people about his family motto.
….
Nah
"Well, I won't tell you people the details, since it's none of your god-damn business, if the King of Qin want to employ our family, they must give us a righteous answer. If we don't deem it worthy enough then we refuse to fight in any war, but only defending the State of Qin. It's been our duty since the time of King Boku." Jiraiya reply.
"Even if your own king demand you! You dare refuse to join! Your family is just traitorous the- "One of the official insult but his voice died in his mouth as the whole room suddenly feel heavy. Officers starting to sweat as their breath start sharping, the civil officials either fainted or on their hands and knees.
Jiraiya eyes turn sharp as his body seem taller than before his aura itself is so heavy that even a sword couldn't cut it. "You dare call us traitors! We may not use our skills and troops to invade other lands, but we repay it by defending Qin herself!" He glares down at fallen officials before headed for the door. "Sho, I'm leaving! If you want to catch up come by Chengdu! I'll have the next volume of Icha Icha ready for you!" Jiraiya personality took a 180 degree turn as he laugh himself out the door.
"Oh… before I leave, the battle report down in Yanzi River should becoming anytime now! See ya!" With that last statement Jiraiya left.
Sighing to himself, Sho lean back against his throne. "That man could be the death of me before natural selection." He chuckles bitterly.
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Walking down the palace steps, Jiraiya spotted his escorts. Several men wearing dark grey armor with a dark blue undershirt with matching pants and boots on their feet. The most noticeable thing on these men armor was the red swirl symbol in the middle of their chest.
"My lord, have you taken care of your business?" One of the officers asks with his head bow.
"Yes, I have… has any news came in yet from down south?" Jiraiya ask as he settle on his horse.
"Yes, my lord, Lord Minato and Lady Kushina has made contact with the Kanmei army across the Yanzi River."
"What of General Ou and his army?"
"Lord Minato has secured General Ou personal and has taken him to our medic unit for checkup.
"Good, let's head home I wanted to see how beautiful Chengdu girls has gotten …. Hehehehe." Jiraiya giggle causing his escort to sweat.
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Yanzi River (Hours Prior)
The Yanzi river, a second major river below the Yellow River that runs across the southern part of china. It's also a strategic blockade that separate the border of Qin and Chu. Currently on the southwestern part of the Yanzi river we could see massive scale retreat happening.
"General Ou hang in there! We're almost near Qin's border!" A retainer yells. Surrounding the general was fellow retainers and personal bodyguards.
How did they end up in this situation? Their campaign into Chu territory was met with some resistance but it was nothing the Ou army couldn't handle. They token four castles in the span of a month and was about to enter Chu inner cities before they were stop by a Chu army. Going by the report the scouts has deliver the army general was Kanmei a young general with no major history fighting against the other states.
Thinking this battle would be an easy victory, General Ou rode ahead of his army to claim the head of the young upstart that dares oppose him. This is where the situation went south. The men saw Kanmei dueling with their general in equal grounds! General Ou! The man who said to be strongest among the six is being evenly match by this man!
Before they even realize it, Kanmei deliver a sinking blow at Ou, giving him a massive cut down from his left shoulder to his stomach. Shocking the troops around them.
Staring at disbelief, some men lost the will to fight, dropping their weapon with their head hung low. While some took this chance while the Chu force was cheering to gather their general and recall back.
Soon Chu army starting to flood towards their location. News spread across the battlefield with General Ou defeat. Gathering all the retainers, they sounded off a full-scale retreat. Some stood back trying to buy time or trying to avenge their lord.
'Damn it! How could we have let this happen!' A retainer thought. '…Not only did the campaign end in a failure, but our general is in critical condition…' Looking towards their general. He couldn't tell if his lord is awake or not, with his body slump throughout the retreat. 'We've been running nonstop for ten days; with the Chu killing off our men from the rear. We've already lost two-third of our army!' The retainer frustratingly thought. They need to get their general to a doctor, or their sacrifice will be in vain.
"L-uo C-chen…. Where are we?" General Ou weakly asks. Despite his critical conditions, Ou has muster all his strength on staying awake. His wound has stop bleeding but there's still a risk of infection.
Startle by his lord voice, Luo Chen look towards the horizon, when a long narrow river lays ahead.
"My Lord! We're almost near the Yanzi River please wait a little longer we will take you to the nearest city!" Luo begs.
"Incoming Arrows!" A random soldier cries before being pierce through the skull. The surround men start to fall prey to the arrows as their numbers starting to dwindle. Luo Chen reflect some of the arrows with his fellow officers. Some of them couldn't keep up with the incoming arrows as they soon perish.
"Proud soldiers of Qin! Be overwhelm with pride as we were able to survive this long! Now fast forward my brothers! Escort our general to safety!" Han Zhi a fellow retainer declares encourage. The remnants of the Ou Army eyes lit up with fire and pride.
"HOOOAARRHHH!" An earth-shattering cheer erupted from the troops.
Han Zhi turn to Luo Chen. "Take 500 cavalry and ride toward Chengdu. Request for medical aid for our lord and warn them about the incoming enemy…" Zhi instructed. "The rest of us will make a stand here, providing some time to make your escape." Luo Chen look puzzle but agree nonetheless, he wouldn't question a man dedication for his lord.
"Jin Hui unit with me! We're taking our lord to Chengdu!" Luo command, receiving a cheer as confirmation.
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Kanmei Army
A huge muscular man, with a horn-like haircut and short goatee wearing a standing Chu general armor could be seen smirking at his latest handy work. This man is General Kanmei the man who defeated General Ou of the Qin Six Great Generals with eases.
If he was being honest with himself, he's kind of disappointed with the whole battle. This was one of the great six of Qin? The strongest man from the state of Qin? These people dare call themselves the greatest. What a disgrace to all generals out there!
The battle only last half a day with the Qin army losing a third of their army. He stood up all night preparing tactics and movement to counter the Qin, but sadly all it took was to cut down the general and his men start to retreat like a bunch of bitches.
'Once I've taken this man heads and bring it back to Chu, my promotion will be secure.' Kanmei smirk. 'Plus, with how easy it was taken down one of Qin six the other states will probably make their move, with Qin army losing moral. Giving Chu an opening on all frontal assault on Han, Wei, Zhao and Qi."
"Chu and her armies will destroy everything that block her path-HAHHAHAHA!" Kanmei laugh. An officer approaches him before kneeling.
"General, we're approaching Qin territory should we stop the pursuit?" Kanmei ponder on the report. If he enters Qin territory, he would technically be invading, going against his king order. There also a possibility that they might face another army...
But in the other hand… going by the army he just easily destroys, Kanmei believe there's no army in the State of Qin that could match his own. Plus, once he presents general Ou head to his king; he might be awarded rather than being punish.
With that thought in mind…
"No, have the men keep up with the pursuit, a river lays ahead of us, have all units procced with the chase and engage with the enemy within reach." Kanmei instructed.
The officer nodded, "Yes general!" Before relaying the order to the units. Kanmei smirk, fixing his eyes on the retreating army.
'To easy'
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Across the Yanzi River
"Guess like my master predication was right again…" a male voice mutter. Eyes observing the incoming armies entering the terrain. "Such arrogant from the Chu general, entering an unknown land without a second thought…" the male shook his head.
"Report!" A messenger rode up behind the man. "Lord Minato and Lady Kushina are in position. They're waiting for the signal to commence the operation."
Back still facing the messenger the male reply, "…Alright, have the old man get his unit in position as well. Let's get this over with before our lady turns her sword on us…" The man shiver as memories still haunts him. "… Our lord wants this battle to end quickly with minimum casualties as possible."
The messenger nods his head but voice his concern. "But is it wise to let lady Kushina ride off to battle… She's still pregnant, I believe…"
"We tried to talk her out from coming to the battlefield. Even our lord tried to convince his wife, but end up getting punch in the face…"
"Oh…" The messenger couldn't help but sweat drop.
"Going by her own word and I quote, 'I will not let my husband goes into a battlefield by himself. I can still kick ass with a child in me' …" The male said.
"Our lady is a scary woman…"
"Yes… yes she is…" the male nodded in agreement. "Now, go back to your unit, we will soon start the operation." He instructed.
"Yes, general Zhuge!" With a final bow the messenger quickly left.
Sighing behind his fan the man mutters "… I'm not a general… I'm a strategist." The so-called general is a young man in his early twenties with long black hair with two long bangs framing his face with a small goatee starting to develop on the man face. The man is wearing a long white robe with his collar folding up. The most noticeable thing about the man is the large feather crane fan. His name is Zhuge Liang, retainer of the Uzumaki family and servant of Minato Uzumaki.
Observing from the cliff side mountain, five miles east from the Yanzi river, Zhuge Liang can study the enemy movement.
With the Ou Army nearing the river with the Chu on their tail, Zhuge Laing nodded his head. Waving his fan, the flag bearer giving signals to their force to begin the operation.
'Troublesome…indeed…, you dare set foot in our land without my master approval… we shall show what happen when you trespass into our land.'
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The Ou army could be seen crossing the Yanzi River with the Chu's not far behind. While crossing the river the troops face another problem.
"W-why is river so deep all of the sudden!" One of the soldier cries. His cry wasn't the only one, with the surrounding troops having the same difficulty. Half of their body was already submerged, with the additional weight from their armor, these troops movement has been halted. In the time like this, these soldiers are sitting ducks as the enemy are closing in.
While the foot soldiers having difficulty crossing the river, the cavalry was able to make some progress.
"Sir, the foot soldiers are having trouble crossing the river!" A random cavalrymen points towards the soldiers.
"Forget about them, our main priority is getting the general to safety!" Han Zhi bark. He doesn't want to see his men die like dogs; but he doesn't have the choice, sacrifice must be made. Their general comes first, with him the Ou army would still exist.
"Incoming arrows! Brace yourse-Ack!" A soldier was impaled through his eyes, instantly killing him. The surrounding troops starting to die off as arrows still raining down upon them. Men crossing the river was easy picking with their back being expose to the arrows. For the soldiers from the rear, they were able to use their shield for protection.
Han Zhi was able to block most of the arrows by deflecting them with his sword. Suddenly he felt a pain sensation through his right thigh. Looking down Zhi found his leg has been pierce. Before he could even register the pain, another arrow hit his right shoulder, knocking him off his horse.
"ZHI!" Han Zhi could recognize the voice, it was Luo Chen riding towards him, with General Ou being escorted by the Jin Hui unit. "Get up, we got to go before the cavalries gets here!"
With a a grunt, Zhi pulls the arrows from his shoulder and leg, ignoring the pain Han Zhi starting to rise. "No, you guys go… I will stay and take command of the troops to buy you guys some time."
Without waiting for a response, Zhi got on his horse, and start making his way across the river.
…
Sighing to himself, Luo Chen didn't bother looking back. His mission was to get their lord to safety. With that in mind, him and the Jin Hui unit procced to cross the river.
(xxx)
"Shield wall! Blockade the river, we will hold them off until General Ou has successful escape! With me men of Qin!" Han Zhi roar. The soldiers start mobilizing, men with shields starting the imbed their shields on the ground side by side. Following up with a second row of shields laying on top of them, covering them from the incoming arrows. Spears can be seen filling the gap between the shields.
With the Chu cavaliers coming closer, the men of Qin starting to brace for impact. Their hands starting to sweat their heartbeats starting to beat faster. The adrenaline in their body working overtime. They could feel the rumble through the earth, telling them the enemy is close by. As the rumbling got loud, their breath starting to become haste. Before they knew it, the enemy were upon them
"Die you Qin scu-ACK!" A Chu soldiers was silence by an arrow impeded through his eyes, dropping the man dead.
"FIRE AT WILL!" A gruff voice could be heard behind them.
Han Zhi didn't know what kind of gods were watching over them, but he isn't complaining. He was ready to stand his final ground to fend off their pursuer; so, his lord could escape safely. Ready to face the incoming charge from the enemy force volleys of arrows pierces the Chu's, halting their advance.
Turning around Han Zhi spotted roughly 3,000 horse archers across the river shooting arrows while riding along the riverbed with a man leading them.
Trying to identify the man, Han Zhi could tell this man was around his mid-forties. The man has a muscular body type with a long goatee running down to his upper chest. The man is cover in golden armor plates with a matching helmet, with a green robe underneath it.
'I can't remember any general wearing golden armor before….' Han Zhi thought. All general basically stick to blue that represent their state, but some general either has different variation of blue. But a golden armor? Only the royal family wear gold army, and this man is not from the royal family.
"General Zhi, a second waves of Cav are closing in with their archers bringing up the rear for fire support!" A lieutenant reports.
Staring at the remnant of troops, Zhi gave the order. "Have the men remain here. We will hold our ground here. With the additional firing support; it will make our task a lot easier."
Giving a quick bow the lieutenant rides off to deliver the order.
Han Zhi then turn head back to the incoming Chu. Even though they may have archer support doesn't guarantee their chance of surviving this. At best, the support will give them more time to stay alive.
"Sir! Two armies have been spotted from the enemies flanks!" The lieutenant from earlier came riding towards him.
"What…? Do they carry any sort of flag on them?" Han Zhi demand. He couldn't get his hopes up, worse case scenario those two armies could belong to the Chu's.
"No sir! It's the Qin flag!" The lieutenant cries. Like everyone else he thought this was his final moment with his fellow comrades. But with luck on their side reinforcement has arrive!
"Sir! The right reinforcement army has made contact the Chu cavalry!" An officer yells. Whipping his head to his right Han Zhi could see ally cavalry hitting the Chu cavalry on their flank.
"Sir! The left army just engage with the Chu archers from the rear!" Another officer yells. True to his word dust could be seen in the far distance.
With a sudden new development on their side, Zhi couldn't let this opportunity pass. "O men of Qin this is our chance to repay the Chu for what they have done to our general! The embarrassment they have cause us for ten days! Rise my O men of Qin it's time for our revenge. It's time to show them the strength of Qin!" Han Zhi roars! "On me men of Qin … to battle!"
"HOOOAARRR!" Han Zhi rode off, with his men following suit.
(xxx)
"It would seem one of the general from the Ou Army was able to utilize the situation to start a counterattack…" Zhuge Liang mutter. His eyes sweep across the field. "Have Huang Zhong and his unit to cross the river. Have him split his unit into two and block the Chu escape path." Zhuge instructed.
"Yes sir." An officer said before riding off.
"Now witness the destruction of your army, general of Chu."
(xxx)
Luo Chen couldn't believe it, after crossing the river with the Jin Hui unit they were one about to ride off for Chengdu. They didn't get a chance to take a single step before an army came out from the forest riding their way towards.
Thinking it was one of Chu detachment they were ready to fend off the attacker. But to their surprise the mystery army just rain arrows down on the enemies across the river.
"Q-qin reinforcement?" Luo mutter.
"Sir, we have to hurry to get the general away from here." The captain of the Jin Hui unit said.
Giving a brief nod, they were about to leave before a voice stop their track.
"Well Kotsu-kun, you don't look so well…" A deep smooth voice spoke, catching their attention. "I did warn you about Chu's generals did I not…" They could hear the disappointment from his voice.
Hearing a familiar voice, Ou Kotsu weakly looks up. His eyes were met with a pair of blue eyes staring right back.
"M-in-ato…."
I'm back guys! Well not totally back, since I'm still on and off on here. But I decide to do a Naruto/Kingdom/Dynasty Warrior crossover. I got inspiration from reading the kingdom manga and I must say I'm loving it.
While I was playing Dynasty warrior 8 and 9, I was like why not combine all three series into one fanfic? Why Naruto? Cause it's my favorite series.
For characters, only three characters from the Naruto universe will be in this story. Minus Naruto, Minato and Kushina. But I think you guys will like it. I will try to integrate the dynasty warrior characters into the kingdom series.
Some characters will play a major role while some will be supporting role.
I've also added some love interest for Naruto as well.
Minato Unit: Zhuge Liang,
Kushina Unit:
Naruto Unit:
Please let me know you guys opinion! And any other idea you guys may have.
Also sorry about the grammar as well.
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