Chapter 2: Clash at District 21

Firedude: Alright, here is the second chapter in the Uprisings in Rukongai series. Thank you to CJ for reviewing, please review everyone.

CJ: I'm glad you liked it. I like your suggestions for couples, but I didn't see Chad-Tatsuki coming. However, I do like the idea and I will think it over.

Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach or any of its characters. I do not own the Samurai Warriors video game franchise or any of its characters.

Firedude: The showdown at district 21 is about to begin. Ready? Set? On with the show!

Soul Society: Outskirts of District 21

Dark clouds loomed over the skies of district 21. On opposite sides of the city, the forces of the Oda and Imagawa gathered. A large cliff pointing towards the city provided the perfect view for Shunsui. Shunsui rested against a lone cherry blossom tree that was near the edge of the cliff. He held a shot cup in his right hand as he looked over the city. Nanao suddenly flash stepped up next to Shunsui and stood there silently. "Our spies have returned and the reports are in." Shunsui remained silent for a minute. "…Sir?" Nanao bent over and looked under his straw hat. She saw that his eyes were closed and he was snoring softly. She got angry and knocked his hat off his head. Shunsui woke up and put his hat back on. He lightly took a sip of his shot glass and looked up at Nanao.

"Nanao! When did you get here!?" She suppressed her anger and said through clenched teeth. "As I was saying… our spies have returned from spying on the armies." Shunsui quickly finished the rest of the shot and smiled. "Alright, let's here it!" Nanao sighed and said, "The Imagawa forces outnumber the Oda forces 10 to 1. There's no way that the Oda can win…" Shunsui remained silent for a moment before whispering, "The fool of the Oda…" Nanao looked at Shunsui as he stood up. "Pardon sir?" Shunsui looked over to his lieutenant and said, "Nobunaga Oda is the leader of the Oda house. Many refer to him as the fool of the Oda because some say he is the most foolish leader the Oda ever had. Every time he's made a foolish choice… he's proved everyone wrong. But this…" Shunsui started back down the walkway towards their main camp. "If he wins supremacy in this battle… he will have definitely proved himself."

Karakura Town: Urahara Shop

Rukia walked through the front door of the Urahara shop and was greeted by a bowing Tessai. "Welcome to the Urahara store, I'm Tessai, how may I help you?" He looked up and realized it was Rukia. "Miss Kuchiki! I'm sorry; I did not realize it was you. Should I wake Kisuke?" Rukia blinked and asked, "He's not up yet? It's past noon!" The sound of Japanese sandals clicking on the wooden floor sounded throughout the store. "It's okay Tessai, I'm up." Kisuke walked out from behind a corner and walked up to Rukia. "Hello Miss Kuchiki, how may I help you?" Yoruichi walked out from behind the corner as well, wearing nothing but an apron. Rukia looked at Yoruichi and said, "Hello Yoruichi, it's nice to see that you're at least wearing something. You do know that children live here right." Yoruichi smiled and said, "Yes but they're out and Kisuke wanted me to do something for him." Rukia's eyes and mouth shot open in shock and she slapped Kisuke.

Kisuke rubbed his cheek as Yoruichi took out a pan of brownies. "Kisuke wanted me to make my secret brownie recipe." Rukia blushed and looked back at Kisuke. "Sorry…" Kisuke laughed and said, "Don't worry, what can I do you for Rukia?" She folded her arms and explained the situation in the Soul Society. Kisuke rested his hand on his chin as he ate a brownie. "That is a problem isn't it? So, what do you need me for?" Rukia waited until he finished the brownie he had in his mouth. "I need your group to come to the Soul Society with us." Kisuke gave her a surprised look and said, "What do you need my team for?" Rukia looked between the three as she said, "The three of you are very powerful fighters and no matter how powerful Ichigo and the others are, there are going to be opponents that even they will need help with."

Kisuke leaned back and thought about it. "Hmmm… you do make a good point there…" He sat up and said, "But, you know that I ran away from them right. It's not like they are going to welcome me back with arms wide open." Rukia hung her head and said, "I know, but they need as much help as much help as possible. No offence, but some of the fighters under the nobles are a lot more of a threat than you are. They won't be worrying about you." Kisuke laughed and adjusted the brim of his hat. "You've got that right…" He stood up and began to walk away. "Where are you going!?" He looked over his shoulder and said, "I'm going to get ready." Rukia gave him a surprised look and stammered, "Wait…what…?" Kisuke smiled and said, "Well, I figure if I keep out of the shinigami's sight I will be fine…" He looked over at Yoruichi and said, "I can count on you to come, right?" Yoruichi smiled nodded. Kisuke smiled and looked back at Tessai who bowed slightly. "I shall come as well!" Kisuke nodded and continued to his room.

Soul Society: Eastern End of District 21

The large banner of the Imagawas flew over their main camp. A man with make-up sat in a chair in a counsel with his generals. He laughed and fanned himself as a spy gave him his report. "The Oda are outnumbered so, yet they stilldefy me!?" The man stood up and drew his katana. "We must remind them of our superiority! I, Yoshimoto Imagawa, shall show the Oda their place!" He looked to his right to a pudgy general in blue armor and motioned to him. "Ieyasu! Your forces shall lead the attack!" Ieyasu bowed and said, "Yes sir…" He stood up and left the meeting. He walked to the corner of the camp where a banner hung over that area with a different symbol than the Imagawas. He called together his generals in front of his tent and said, "Men… Lord Yoshimoto has ordered us to spearhead the attack, but that will not happen."

Ieyasu looked at his generals and said, "The Tokugawa house is done serving the Imagawas!" A large general in silver armor said, "Are we to defect my lord?" Ieyasu shook his head. "No, we are not going to do that just yet, however we will go to our own accord in the battle." He pointed to the large general and said, "Tadakatsu, I want you to lead the attack like Yoshimoto wanted us to. However, you will only defend and you shall only retaliate to enemy attacks." The large general stood up straight and said, "Yes my lord!" Ieyasu then reached into his pocket and pulled out a scroll. He handed it to Tadakatsu and said, "Give this to your daughter; I want her to deliver this message to the Oda main camp." Tadakatsu nodded and walked off. Ieyasu looked at his other generals and said, "I'll have orders for the rest of you later…" Ieyasu walked off into his tent as the generals walked away. He sat in his chair and removed his helmet.

He placed it on the small table next to him and sighed. He leaned back in his chair and starred at the ceiling of the tent. "…Hanzo!" Suddenly, a ninja dressed in dark blue appeared next to Ieyasu. "Yes…my lord…" Ieyasu continued to speak to him without looking at him. "I will give you a signal mid way through the battle. When I do… you will assassinate Yoshimoto, understand?" The ninja nodded and disappeared in a flash. Meanwhile, Tadakatsu walked into a tent nearby and opened the flap. "Ina, lord Ieyasu needs you to deliver this to the Oda main camp." A young girl around 15 years old stood up from her vanity table and turned towards her father. She wore a smaller silver suit of armor that matched her father's. She picked up a large bow with blades on the ends and a quiver of arrows. "I shall go father." She exited the tent, but Tadakatsu put his hand on her shoulder. "Be careful Ina. Nobunaga is an honorable man, but he is also unpredictable." Ina nodded and walked off to her horse.

She walked it to the main gates and motioned for the guards to open. Two soldiers on either side heaved the gate open and Ina rode out of the main camp. As she rode her horse away, Shunsui and Nanao watched from nearby. Nanao peered carefully at the symbol on Ina's back. "That's not the Imagawa's symbol…" Shunsui poured himself another shot as he replied to his lieutenant. "It's the Tokugawa emblem." Nanao looked over at Shunsui and said, "Where have I heard that name before?" Shunsui downed a shot and looked over at Nanao. "The leader of the Tokugawa, Ieyasu, was kidnapped at a young age by Yoshimoto. He demanded as a ransom that Ieyasu's father would turn control of the Tokugawa house to him. He loved his son very much, so he did as he asked, but when he did Yoshimoto ordered him to be executed. He then brainwashed Ieyasu and made him his servant and leader of the Tokugawa. I knew that Ieyasu would find out one day though…"

He looked over at Nanao whose jaw had dropped. "What? What is it?" Nanao brought her jaw back up and said in a surprised tone, "I never knew you were so knowledgeable about the activities of the nobles!" Shunsui just laughed and said, "Well, not really. I only kept a close eye on the Tokugawa, because I was a good friend of Ieyasu's father…" Nanao frowned as Shunsui tipped his hat so his lieutenant would not see his sad eyes. He returned his hat to a normal position and much to Nanao's surprise, his eyes became blazing with determination. "Come Nanao. We will stop the Imagawas…" Nanao called over to her captain as he walked away. "Wait! We're attacking the Imagawas? I thought we were just supposed to maintain order!?" Shunsui called over to her without looking, "Yes, but Imagawas are the ones who are instigating these rebellions, so to maintain order we will defeat them."

Soul Society: Western End of District 21

Ina rode her horse through the city making her way to the Oda main camp. She was careful not to run over citizens and apologize when she almost did. She made it to the Eastern edge of district 21 and headed for the Oda main camp. When she felt that she was a good distance away she took out the scroll. She tied it to the shaft of one of the arrows and aimed over the gates of the camp. She carefully pulled back on the bow and the shot over the camp wall. The arrow landed right in the middle of the officer's meeting. A female general in a pink kimono stood up and picked up the arrow. She took off the scroll and opened it. She looked to the general sitting at the head of the counsel and said, "It appears that the Tokugawa have provided us with some useful information, my dear husband…" She handed the scroll to the general who took it and read it. He smiled and whispered, "A heavy fog will descend on the district. There's a back road around the city… we shall win this battle."

Soul Society: 8th division Main Camp

Shunsui stood in front of the 8th division, while he over looked the city once more. Nanao ran up next to him and said, "Sir, both the Oda and Imagawa forces are assembling for battle! What should we do!?" Shunsui gave Nanao a smile and said, "Take some of the men and remain here. You will guard the main camp." Nanao gave him an angry look. "But why!? I can fight just as well!" Shunsui gave her a serious look and said, "No matter how powerful we are, the Imagawa may find a way around us and attack the main camp. If they do, I need someone strong and I can rely on to be here. And besides," He pinched one of Nanao's cheeks and said, "I can't have my beautiful Nanao get hurt." She slapped his hand away and said, "Fine, I will remain here." She motioned for a group of soldiers to follow her back to the main camp. Shunsui then unsheathed one of his zanpakuto and raised it up. "Let's go men! Our target is the Imagawa!" The men all thrusted their fists up into the air and let out a battle cry.

Soul Society: District 21

Ieyasu and Tadakatsu marched through district 21, leading the Tokugawa and Imagawa troops to the center of town. Citizens were running inside their homes, locking the windows and doors and hiding away. Ieyasu looked around and frowned. "This is terrible… our people should not fear us like this…" Tadakatsu looked over at his lord and said, "They fear the Imagawa, sir. When we break free, the people will know of the Tokugawa name and will respect it." Ieyasu smiled and said, "That's a good thought…" Down the road, a horse ran towards them with Ina on its back. She stopped in front of her father and Ieyasu and said, "I delivered the message. The messenger they sent back just said that Nobunaga understood. Ieyasu smiled and said, "Good, our plan is working. If all goes well, the Oda shall win this battle. Ina, lord Yoshimoto wants you to return to the main camp and help defend." Ina nodded and rode her horse back to the main camp. As they resumed their march, Tadakatsu peered into the distance. "They're here…" Ieyasu looked ahead as well and saw the Oda banner flying above the heads of a group of soldiers. Ieyasu smiled and shouted, "Everyone! Take up defensive positions and only retaliate to enemy attacks!" He looked over to Tadakatsu who nodded and they both unsheathed their katanas.

Karakura Town: Urahara Shop

Rukia sat on the front porch of the shop as Ichigo walked over. "Ichigo!" Rukia shot up and ran to Ichigo. "What happened?" He walked by her and said, "We got attacked…" Rukia followed him asked, "We?" He sat on the porch and stabbed Zangetsu into the ground. "Yeah, this guy came out of no where and attack Chad, Orihime, Uryu, Tatsuki, Keigo, Mizuiro and I." He leaned back and looked up at the overhang of the shop. "I couldn't beat him, he was tough…" Rukia looked at him bewildered and said, "Who was it?" Ichigo sat up and thought about it. "I don't remember… Ko… Ko something? He was a tall purple guy with red dreadlocks-." Rukia's eyes shot open and quickly cut Ichigo off, "Kotaro Fuma!?" Ichigo looked up at her and said, "Yeah, how'd you know?" Rukia sat down next to Ichigo and starred at the ground. "He's a notorious ninja serving the Hojo. He used to be apart of the shinigami special forces, until he was arrested for committing the assassinations of several high ranking nobles."

Rukia looked back over at Ichigo and continued, "But… He was executed a hundred years ago." Ichigo sighed and sat up. "Apparently not…" Suddenly Ichigo's group walked out of the nearby alley and walked them. "You guys are healed already!?" Keigo motioned over to Orihime. "Courtesy of Orihime, she healed everybody up quickly!" Orihime blushed and scratched the back the back of her head. "It was nothing…" Ichigo looked over at Tatsuki and said, "You're okay then, Tatsuki?" She put her hands on her hips and smiled. "It takes more than a psychotic ninja to take me down!" The door to the Urahara shop slide open behind them and they turned to see Kisuke and Tessai. The two walked out and Kisuke tipped his hat. "Hello everyone." He looked over at Rukia and said, "All these people are coming with us?" Rukia was about to speak when Mizuiro cut her off. "Of course we are!" Everyone starred at Mizuiro, Keigo and Tatsuki for a minute.

Keigo smiled and followed up, "That's right, we've been in the dark too long and it's about time we see what's going on." Tatsuki folded her arms and continued, "Besides, we've been attacked by this guy. Now we have to see it through. We don't have powers like you guys, but we'll do everything we can to help!" Everyone remained silent until Kisuke scratched his head and said, "I see no problem." He looked over to Ichigo and said, "You'll protect them right Ichigo?" He looked over Kisuke and smiled with a nod. He clapped his hands together and said, "Alright then, we're only waiting for Yoruichi, Jinta and Ururu." Rukia rested her head on her hand and said, "You're bringing the brats…?" Tessai interjected and said, "They have gotten to be quite excellent fighters and-." He was interrupted with Yoruichi walking out of the store. She emerged from the store in a very revealing bikini. Everyone starred jaw dropped, while Keigo and Mizuiro had massive nose bleeds.

Yoruichi looked around at everyone and said, "What?" Ichigo yelled at her and said, "Can you wear clothes for once!?" Yoruichi just shrugged and sat down on the porch. Uryu adjusted his glasses in an embarrassed manner and said, "So, when shall we head for the Soul Society?" Rukia stood up and pointed to a building in the distance. "Tomorrow, we will meet Renji on top of that building over there. He will open a portal and we will go. So if any of you need to go prepare or go get alibis for your parents, you better do it now." Jinta and Ururu walked out of the nearby alleyway, carrying bags of groceries. "Why is strawberry here!?" shouted Jinta, pointing at Ichigo. Orihime realized that Yoruichi was still wearing a skimpy outfit so she jumped in front of the kids and spread her arms. "Please, don't look this way!" Kisuke fanned himself a little and said, "What's wrong?" She turned around and pointed to Yoruichi. "Children are here and she-!" She then saw that Yoruichi was in her cat form. She then hung her head out of embarrassment and said, "Never mind…" Kisuke stood in front of everyone and said, "Well then everyone's here. Tomorrow morning, we will meet here then move out to meet Renji. Okay!?" Everyone nodded in agreement and Kisuke yawned. "Great, I'm going back to bed, good night!"

Soul Society: District 21 Town Square

The Oda forces stood across from the Tokugawa forces and were ready to attack. Tadakatsu stepped forward, out of the Tokugawa formation and rose up his katana. "Come! Anyone who believes they can defeat me is welcome to try!" The soldiers of the Oda all began to step back and they began to whisper to each other. "Crap! That's Tadakatsu Honda! We're doomed!" The general at the head of the formation stepped forward as well and unsheathed his katana. He wore a brown robe and had a large brown beard and the top of his head was bald. He called forward in a fierce voice. "Do not tremble! I will smite Tadakatsu!" The soldiers began to regain morale and began to step forward again. "Master Katsuie Shibata is going to fight Tadakatsu!" Suddenly Shunsui and his shinigami entered the square from a third road and announced, "The 8th shinigami division is here to help the Oda!" The Oda troops then became ecstatic and shouted, "The shinigami are on our side! We can win!"

Katsuie pointed his katana at the Tokugawa and Imagawa forces and shouted, "Charge!" The shinigami and Oda soldiers charged the Tokugawa and Imagawa forces and clashed in the center of the square. Shunsui and Katsuie ran to one of the side roads after Tadakatsu and Ieyasu. They squared off in the alleyway and they starred each other down. Katsuie stepped forward and said, "I'll get Tadakatsu…" He and Tadakatsu walked off to another street, not breaking eye contact with each other. Shunsui and Ieyasu remained on the road with the sounds of their troops battling roaring around them. Ieyasu drew his katana and said, "I never expected to fight you one day Shunsui…" Shunsui silently drew his katanas and said, "Likewise. But, whether we like it or not, we're fighting…" Shunsui held up his katanas and shouted, "Flowers are disturbed, god of flowers weeps, winds of Heaven are disturbed, demon of Heaven laughs, Katen Kyokotsu." His two katanas suddenly morphed into two large scimitars. Ieyasu smiled and raised his sword up. "It's been a while since I've seen that release…" He then closed his eyes and said, "Obliterate your enemy, Houyari." The katana morphed into a large spear with what appeared to be a large pot hidden under the blade. Shunsui smiled and said, "You finally got your first release, impressive." Ieyasu smiled and readied his spear. "There's more to this spear than meets the eye… prepare yourself!"

District 21: Side Street

Katsuie squared off with Tadakatsu and raised his blade. "Branch out, Kametoshi!" Katsuie's sword extended into a pitch fork with several small branches coming out of the neck of the spear. Tadakatsu laughed and said, "You call that a zanpakuto!?" He held his katana out in front of him and cried, "Sop up your opponent's spirit, Ekitoraidento!" The sword grew into a huge tonbo-giri with a gigantic blade head. Tadakatsu slammed the butt of the spear into the ground and shouted. "Prepare yourself Katsuie!" They starred down each other for am minute before Katsuie said, "Aren't you going to attack!?" Tadakatsu stood up straight and said, "My orders are to only retaliate to enemy attacks!" Katsuie mumbled, "Idiot…" Katsuie charge Tadakatsu and stabbed at him. Tadakatsu deflected his pitchfork and pushed against Katsuie. He stumbled back a few feet as Tadakatsu made a stab at him.

Katsuie held up Kametoshi and the small branches on the neck extended outward, almost forming a shield on the pitchfork. Ekitoraidento was deflected back and Tadakatsu fell back. "So that's your zanpakuto's power… Allow me to show you mine!" A yellow aura began to glow off of the tonbo-giri and Katsuie began lurch forward. "What? What's happening!?" Tadakatsu smiled and stabbed at Katsuie rapidly as he said, "Ekitoraidento's special ability absorbs the spirit energy of my enemies!" He slammed tonbo-giri down on Katsuie who blocked it with Kametoshi. He upheld his block for a few seconds, but began to feel the affects of the spirit absorption and fell to one knee. He struggled to keep Tadakatsu's tonbo-giri away as he began to lose more energy. Tadakatsu laughed and kicked Katsuie square in the chest. He flew back and bounced down the road. He was barely able to raise himself off the ground.

Tadakatsu walked towards Katsuie as he scrambled for Kametoshi. He was able to pick it up and get into a stance. "You still wish to fight!? Ekitoraidento will destroy you!" Katsuie smiled and said, "The shield thing is not my only power you know…" He stabbed the pitchfork into the ground and it glowed bright green. Suddenly, a large tree grew under Tadakatsu and wrapped its branches around him. Tadakatsu struggled fiercely, but was unable to break free. "Where did this tree come from!?" Katsuie laughed and held up Kametoshi. "It's my Kametoshi; it is able to create trees under my opponents." Tadakatsu angrily gripped his fists. "That's cheap!" Katsuie began to limp away and called back, "Maybe, but at least I'll live to fight another day!"

District 21: Side Alley

Shunsui and Ieyasu were rapidly striking at each other. Shunsui was releasing massive gusts of wind upon Ieyasu and blew him back. Ieyasu smashed against the alley wall and fell to the ground he stood up and got back into a stance. Both of them were covered with cuts and small slashes. Ieyasu rested against his spear and spoke between breathes of air, "Very impressive Shunsui…" Shunsui smiled and began to pant as well. "Same to you, but you haven't showed me your zanpakuto's power yet…" Ieyasu smiled and said, "You mean… this!" He quickly raised his spear up on his shoulder and the spear head folded back. The pot that was hidden under the blade turned out to be a canon. He fired a fireball at Shunsui from it and it hit him head on. A large cloud of smoke surrounded him and all was silent. Ieyasu smiled with content and began to walk away, but suddenly Shunsui lunged forward and slashed at Ieyasu.

Ieyasu jumped back just in time to dodge the blows. He stabbed his spear forward at Shunsui who blocked it with one of his sword. He then used the other to slash at Ieyasu's side. Ieyasu saw it coming and quickly rolled back. Shunsui jumped back and slashed both his blades at once, releasing a large gust of wind. Ieyasu stood his ground and was able to prevent himself from being blown away. Shunsui then charged forward once more and jumped into the air. He slashed both swords down upon Ieyasu who blocked them once more with his spear. The two then broke away and took a couple steps back. Shunsui wiped some blood away from his mouth and smiled. "Don't you get tired of this Ieyasu…?" Ieyasu gave him a puzzled look and replied, "Tired of what? Serving the Imagawa?" Shunsui nodded and continued, "Aren't you tired of living a lie? Don't you want control of your own destiny?" Ieyasu looked at the ground and gripped his spear tight. "Of course… I will break away from the Imagawa house when the opportune time comes!"

Ieyasu looked up to see Shunsui palm striking him in the face. Ieyasu bounced back and slid across the ground. He pushed himself up to see one of Shunsui's blades in front of his face. Shunsui's face had become serious and he said in a stern voice, "I will help you then friend, because the day of your house's freedom is today!" Shunsui quickly flash stepped away in the direction of the Imagawa main camp. Ieyasu took in what Shunsui said and smiled. He pulled a small firework rocket out of his satchel and aimed it into the sky. He lit it with some flint and it soared into the air. On a roof top on the other side of town, Hanzo watched the trail of sparks fly through the sky. "Yoshimoto's death is on the horizon…" Hanzo then began to jump from building to building toward the Imagawa main camp as it began to rain.

District 21: Shinigami Main Camp

Nanao stood outside the gate to the main camp with several shinigami guarding her. Suddenly, a shinigami came running over the nearby hill. "L-Lieutenant Nanao!" He stopped in front of her to catch his breath. "N-Nanao! The Oda forces are coming full speed towards our main camp. Nanao's eyes widened in astonishment and turned towards the main camp. "Everyone to your positions, the Oda are advancing upon our main camp!" All the shinigami ran into formation and drew their weapons. Nanao took a dagger and lead the formation. She raised an arm to try to shield the heavy rain that was falling. A thick fog also began to move into the area. "Curse this weather! Why did it have to come now!?" Before Nanao knew it she heard the sound of horse hooves from somewhere in the fog. The sound slowly became louder and more hooves were added in. Many of the soldiers began to feel fearful as they drew near. A soldier leaned over to Nanao and said, "I thought we were helping the Oda in this battle!?" Nanao continued to look ahead and replied, "I guess they didn't get the memo…" Suddenly a wave of horses came into view and the soldiers prepared for battle. However, the cavaliers navigated around the shinigami. The shinigami just stood there after all the Oda troops had moved on. Nanao then realized what happened and left formation to try to see where they were going. Nanao stood there trying to look through the fog as she thought to herself, Where are they going...?

District 21: Imagawa Main Camp

Yoshimoto sat in a chair in front of two columns of body guards seated in front of him. He sat fanning himself with a fan in one hand and an umbrella over his head in the other. "Curse this weather… my make up will wash off if this keeps up!" Ina walked up the pathway made from the two rows of guards and stopped in front of Yoshimoto. "You wanted to see me sir?" He smiled and stood up. "Oh, yes!" He walked up to Ina and began to walk around her, looking her over. "You've grown into a fine young woman, Ina. As you know, I need a son to be named the successor of the Imagawa house. How would you like to provide me with that child!?" Yoshimoto put on a perverted grin as began reach for Ina's chest. Ina brushed away his hand and said, "No thank you sir, my father will find me a proper husband." Yoshimoto got angry and slapped Ina. She fell to the ground and Yoshimoto angrily shouted at her, "How dare you wench! Are you calling me not worthy!?"

He grabbed her hair and pulled her up. "Don't forget that I own you and your clan! You will do as I say!" Hanzo suddenly appeared before Yoshimoto and his guards. He looked up at Hanzo and released Ina's hair. "Oh… you're Ieyasu's shadow, aren't you? Does he have a message for me?" Hanzo slowly began to walk towards Yoshimoto and drew his wakizashi. The guards around Yoshimoto stood up and put their hands on the handles of their katanas. Yoshimoto took a few steps back and spoke in a nervous voice, "W-What are you doing!?" Hanzo whispered something under his breath and four clones of him appeared next to him. In the blink of an eye, the five Hanzos had slain all of Yoshimoto's guards. The guards fell to the ground with a soft thud and their blood pooled out. The Hanzos disappeared except for one that continued to walk towards Yoshimoto. Ina stood up and stepped away for Hanzo.

Yoshimoto hurriedly drew his katana and pointed it at Hanzo. He began to tremble in fear as he drew closer to him. "Hostile shadow! Know that I'm Ieyasu's lord!" Hanzo silently continued towards Yoshimoto who put his hand over his sword and began to say, "Noble blade, I-." Before Yoshimoto could finish, Hanzo quickly slashed his wakizashi and Yoshimoto's zanpakuto fell to ribbons, completely destroyed. Yoshimoto shouted in dismay and attempted to run away from Hanzo. Hanzo disappeared and reappeared right in Yoshimoto's escape path. Yoshimoto was so surprised; he fell back onto his back and screamed, "Men! Help me! The Tokugawa have rebelled!" Imagawa troops began to run to fight Hanzo and protect their lord. A soldier ran up behind Hanzo to strike him down, but an arrow shot into his back and he fell to the ground. Ina and her soldiers stood there with their weapons drawn. Ina raised her bow into the air and cried, "Yoshimoto dies here!" The soldiers then all charged the Imagawa.

Amidst the chaos, Yoshimoto jumped up and ran away, but Shunsui appeared in front of him. He smiled and tipped his hat to him. "How are you doing Yoshimoto?" Shunsui whipped out his swords and pointed them at Yoshimoto. He stumbled back and shouted, "The shinigami are after us too!?" Yoshimoto tried to run the other way when a soldier shouted, "Sir! The Oda are here!" The Oda cavalry broke through the front gate of the main camp and stormed the camp. The woman in the purple kimono led the troops into the camp and shouted, "Show no mercy! Spill their blood in the name of my husband!" Yoshimoto fell back and asked the soldier, "How did they get here!?" The soldier crouched next to him and said, "They used the fog for cover and took the back road around the-." Suddenly an arrow buried itself in the throat of the soldier and he fell to the ground, dead. Yoshimoto panicked and tried to scramble away.

He scrambled into the corner of the main camp, cowering in fear. The woman in the purple kimono slowly walked towards him as she drew her tanto in a very sexy fashion. "L-Lady Noh! Please spare my life!" Noh just smiled and stood before him. Hanzo, Ina, and Shunsui all walked up next to her with their weapons ready. "We each have our own reasons for killing you Yoshimoto, so I only think its fair that we all get a chunk out of you." said Shunsui as he raised his swords. Yoshimoto screamed in terror as the four began to unmercifully hack away at Yoshimoto. After a few minutes, Noh cleaned off her blade with a piece of material from Yoshimoto's sleeve. She then sheathed it and began to walk away, "I will prepare the camp for my husband's arrival…" Hanzo sheathed his wakizashi and disappeared without a trace. Ina strung her bow around her and bowed to Shunsui. "Thank you for supporting the Oda in this battle. If you had helped the Imagawa, we may not have achieved out independence today."

She then walked off as well. Shunsui then turned around to see Ieyasu and Tadakatsu standing behind him. Ina looked up at Tadakatsu who nodded and said, "You did well Ina…" She smiled and the two walked off into the camp. Shunsui walked up to Ieyasu and smiled. He handed Ieyasu his gourd of sake. He accepted it and took a sip. "So, what are you going to do now?" Ieyasu smiled and handed the gourd back. "Rebuild, we have our lineage back. And we will build the Tokugawa name off of honor and righteousness." Shunsui took a sip and then sat down. "Do whatever you want Ieyasu. As long as we do not have to fight again, I'm fine with it." Ieyasu smiled and turned towards his soldiers. "Everyone! Listen up! From this day forth, the Imagawa exist no longer. So…" Ieyasu pushed his fist in the air and shouted, "The Tokugawa here by declare independence!" The soldiers shouted in joy and cheered at the top of their lungs.

Their celebration was interrupted when a Tokugawa soldier called out, "Hey! Everyone! Lord Nobunaga approaches!" Everyone remained silent as a man on a black horse entered the camp. Katsuie walked next to him as they entered the camp. The man wore a black suit of armor and had a katana strung to his side. He wore a small shin beard and had a fierce face. As he entered the camp, the tension was felt in the air and the scent of death was heavy. Shunsui starred in disbelief as the man slowly rode into the camp. "The demon king… Nobunaga Oda." Shunsui looked up and saw Hanzo standing next to him. Shunsui looked back at Nobunaga and said, "So, it's really this intense to be in his presence?" Hanzo nodded slightly and said, "This was nothing. The battle today was against someone who was barely strong enough to lead a noble house. Eventually, we will have to face Nobunaga himself, and when the time comes…" Hanzo looked down at Shunsui and said, "I fear that perhaps not even we… will be able to even harm him…"

Firedude: Damn, sorry I know it was a long chapter. Why am I apologizing you ask? I feel like may be there wasn't enough action for such a long chapter. Anyways, please review everyone, receiving a review gives me the motivation to type the next chapter. Feel free to flame if you hated it. Don't forget to include the couples you want. Just share your thoughts with me.