Oh no! Kage has made his dramatic enterance of these warlords and samurai! What is he planning! Find out!
After the Kage appears from the shadow of a man, he lays his hand on the shaking Date soldier giving him a pat on the back.
"Thank you for escorting me here! Now get lost." Kage said happily which made the Date soldier scramble as if his life depends on him. Someone is going to have nightmares for a while.
Now the white snake has entered the warlords' tent, their samurai look to be reaching for their weapons if the demon has other plans than just discussing. The demon is surrounded by tigers, dragons, a monkey and a vagabond.
Kage's eyes scanned the room as the outdoor tent is donned in three banners. On the right, it's Date with its azure color. At the left, Kage couldn't believe it as he is surprised to see the icy blue banner of Usegsi. Great, it's not only Takeda they have to worried.
"So you must be a Demon of Oda?" Kage's yellow inhuman eyes now lay on Tadeka sitting at the center with the red banner of his crest behind him.
"I am."
Keiji look in awe to see a demon appeared before him. His white cloth is pure as the snow as his grey scarf is long, covering his neck. But the mask is what got him the chills. It was straight out of the legends.
Sasuke is having trouble deciphering the enemy. His clothing is of the ninja but not so as he has one short sword and katana on the left hip.
"Before we discuss, tell me how you did it." Takeda wanting to know the cause of what destroyed his horses' feet and causing his army to tumble for the first time.
"Did what?"
"Don't talk dumb, you know exactly what we're talking about," Kojuro interjects as he already didn't like this snake's attitude.
"You mean this?" With a flick of his wrist, he shows the warriors of what's between his pointer finger and middle finger. It was an object in size of a rock, but it looks iron. Masamune narrows his left eye as Yukimura squints before widen his eyes.
"A b-bullet from a firearm?!" Yukimura exclaimed. "It's a bullet, my lord!"
"Indeed. You see, we assembled our arquebus squad but it's too risky since they will be trampled over even if they did fire. So..I decided to have them hit to your direction before you get closer to the walls."
"By who?" Usage seems interested and is very calm about this.
"Another demon like myself." He smirked under his mask. "Though…I couldn't believe that it works that such a small thing like this can bring a calvary down like that." Kage would have sworn that he can feel the intense glaring in here especially from the right. He discarded the iron right by their feet just to rub it in their faces for fun.
Yukimura is now frowning deeply as he glares at Kage.
"Are you here to gloat or is there something important that you have the audacity to appear before us?" Kojuro glares at Kage which Masamune smirked before stating,
"Not bad for a snake. But I wonder if you have any other tricks to save you from being beheaded." Masamune stated dangerously.
"Do not worry, I have an alternative to this situation. Something that is best for everyone." He held out his hands.
Masamune scoffs as if he didn't believe such a statement. Sasuke thought the same, wondering what kind of alternative would that be.
"Really? And what would that be?" Uesugi asked.
"A trial by combat," Kage stated so boldly this surprised everyone in the room.
"Eh?!" Yukimura's reaction to this was dumbfounded.
"Oh? Explain how would that work." Takeda is already being entertained by this Kage individual.
"Simple. Choose the best two warriors amongst yourselves and or others in your ranks to best me and one other person."
"And this another person is the one hit the iron?" Usage figured out whose the second person to be.
"Exactly."
"And why should I consider this?" Takeda raised a brow as he needs some persuading.
"In order to claim the fortress, what else? If one party wins, they claim the fortress and the loser surrenders. Think about it, no more souls lost on the battlefield and you might able to march on whatever you think you're doing." Kage doesn't believe this lot can defeat Oda. Not in chance. What plan do they have against them? Greater numbers?!
"Isn't that good for everyone?"
"Hm…."Takeda begins to stroke his chin now in thought. Yukimura doesn't know what to think. A trial by combat is unheard in this situation. Ideally, this sounds good but how could they trust a demon to uphold such a deal?
Masamune didn't look impressed but right now, he wanted to wipe whatever smirk under this little shit's mask. Talking about a trial by combat in compete for a fortress. This guy sounds like he doesn't want to participate in an all-out battle. What a punk.
Kojuro also thinks the alike with Masamune. This demon is no warrior. He sounds like cheeky brat thinking he will get everything his way. What kind of life did he lead?
Sasuke looks over to Kage and Takeda but back to Kage, wondering if Kage is seriously thinking that Shingen would take up that offer. Sasuke smirked. No way would that happened.
"Um…hello! May I say something?" It was Keiji who raised his hand making heads turn to him as well making Kage glance eyes at him. To Kage, this man wearing strange clothes as if he's some kind of kabuto actor. Though…is he really a warrior? Surely, he holds a large ridiculous blade at his side along with….a tiny creature. Huh?
Kage closes his eyes, trying not to get distracted by such odd things.
"I think this is the best thing for everyone!" Keiji interjected as he liked the idea. "Like he said, no lives would be lost and we will just have to win the fight fair and square. I think it's almost good resolution, that way no men on both sides have to die. We should lead by example. This is our chance!"
Well…looks like someone agree with him. "And you are?" Kage asked the man which smiles at him in respond making him wary of him.
"I'm just a peaceful wanderer in search of wonders and love. I'm Keiji, nice to meet you, Kage." He said with a positive attitude. Kage just stares at him where Uesgi chuckles at the demon's expression while Masamune just looked to roll his eye in annoyance, Yukimura continues to be dumbfounded and the last two, Kojuro and Sasuke just sighed. Shingen is still thinking as he takes Keiji's statement into consideration.
"Besides…what you just offered is a great idea. If all battles are like this, we could have peace in this land and everyone will able to know it. No good men will have to die."
"What?" This man cannot be serious, who allows this fool in here sitting beside the War God of all people? How did these two know each other, anyway? No…don't get distracted, just calm down.
Kage's body shakes making everyone notice this. Did Keiji unsettle him in some way? That's a surprise even by the vagabond's standards. But what didn't they expect was a snicker from the masked demon.
"Lord Keiji. Forgive me for asking this, you claim to be peaceful and talk such things of that such as love. "Kage's eyes look to be mocking, "But honestly, how could you be when you're surrounded by these warmongering beasts?"
That changes everything in the atmosphere.
"Why you-" Kojuro is about to unleash his fury at that comment but Sanada Yukimura beats him to it and points his spear, aim at Kage's neck immediately with fury in his eyes, as he didn't take that comment too kindly as anyone else.
"How dare you insult My Lordship?! How dare you?!" Yukimura yelled at the snake angrily, "First you humiliated our army, seek an audience with him and after being granted one, you still throw blatant disrespect at his face?! You dare to disrespect the lords here?! Don't you have no shame?! Calling us beasts when you serve a lord that commits such villainy! He is the beast! He's a warmonger! You're a beast! Where is your honor?! What do you say for yourself?!" Yukimura demanded as he is furious.
"Danna." Sasuke is warning him to calm down but so far, Kage is just adding fuel to the fire.
"Shame? Honor? What's that?" Kage snickered as he took pleasure in seeing the shock on the angry spearman's face. "At least…he doesn't pretend like you lot. Why aren't you satisfied with you have? Hm? This wouldn't happen if you beasts stay in your territory."
"But…if you need more convincing, I will tell you something good. Right now, I'm being kind today." Yukimura is still gritting his teeth at Kage whose still talking, "Your surviving men are currently held hostage and the general I assumed already send the messenger to get reinforcements." Yukimura's face faltered.
"That includes yours, One-Eyed Dragon," Kojuro growled through his teeth as he didn't like this masked demon addressed his lord. He is really considering doing this trail of combat right now so he can have this snake's head on a plate.
"Therefore, you're going against time. If you accept this option and have two warriors brought to the fortress to best us, I will make sure the hostages will be set free once you come. As for the reinforcements, I have no control over that so consider that as a timer." Kage moves the spear away from his throat with his hand, still liking the angry face plastered on the Takeda's general. "If you don't like being called a beast, then prove otherwise to me and your men."
Yukimura begins to grit his teeth, glaring at Kage. Yukimura wouldn't allow such crimes go unpunishment, especially from this demon. A trial of combat sounds fitting so he won't allow Kage go unscathed if his Lordship accept.
"Goa Da Naga Kage." Takeda now finally speaks, making the snake looks over to the man and making the young tiger cub startles and backs away. "Is your superiors aware of your presence being here?"
"Huh?"
"You said that you assumed that the general send a messenger, did I hear that right?" Meaning this demon is doing this on his own.
"Yes, you did," Kage answered, straight out. "As for that other questions, I told the foot soldiers to relay my message, since my general wants to take hostages in order to buy time. Didn't like the idea." He's not sure what this old man getting at. However one person in the room figures Kage out from that answer,
"Wow…" Masamune whistles and stand up as if he figured it out, walking towards Kage. Sizing him up, "You sound like you want to do things your way. What? Didn't like that your general wouldn't allow a piece of trash like yourself gets to do what he wants? You sound like a spoiled brat than some scary demon."
"I'm quite scary when you dare to make me mad." Kage flashes his eyes dangerously. Tensions begin to brew between the two until…
"Very well, I accepted this alternative option." Takeda gave his answer, shocking everyone. "You don't have any objections do you, War God?" He looks over at the man with a smile.
"None at all," Uesugi stated with a calm smile, not bothering by what just happened whereas Keiji looked disappointed at the turn of events. Uesugi seems to be more entrained by this than anything.
"What about you, Dokuganryuu?"
Masamune gives a laugh before giving a glare at kage. "Nope. Just want to see to wipe that smug look on his face even if he wears that stupid mask of his" Which Kage's eyes narrow as if he dares him to try. Looks like Masamune is one of the two warriors to come then.
"Good, then it's settled. Kage, we will have two warriors come to your fortress right away. Be prepared for tomorrow." Takeda said making Kage narrow his eyes at the Tiger then leaves, "Fine. I will let my other friend know then." With that, Kage leaves as he renters the shadows.
Takeda gives a laugh making Yukimura startled. "My Lordship?"
"Kage seems too bold and cocky for his own good." Takeda laughs then looks at his vassal, "Yukimura!" This made Yukimura stand straight and at ready, "Y-yes?"
"Why did you falter?"
"Because when he mentions that he has our men after that comment after such a foul statement, I-
"IDIOT!" Yukimura is hit by a fist and send to a tree.
"Do you not want to prove him wrong about us being beasts?!"
"I want to prove him wrong! MY LORDSHIP!" Yukimura stands up and goes to hit him back! " I WILL SHOW THE DEMON OF ODA THE STRENGHT OF TAKEDA!"
"Then show that brat some lesson in humility, YUKIMURA!"
"Yes! My LORDSHIP! I WILL!"
"Yare, yare." Sasuke sighed as the two continue to hit each other. It looks like his young master went to his normal self, never he had someone here and has the guts to diss everyone here. Looks like Kage is going to eat his own words tomorrow.
"Let's go, Kojuro."
"Masamune-sama, let me deal with Kage in your place. That man is not worthy of your time." Kojuro sounds his objects.
"He's worthy of my time,okay? That snake has no idea that he anger a dragon." Mess with his army, he's going to get the claws.
"Right now, I worry about the other demon right now."
"Huh? What? The Lighting Beast?"
"Yes. I heard this warrior is a monster to beat."
"Oh? That sounds like a party."
With that, the alliance starts to rest as they going to prepare themselves for tomorrow against the Demons of Oda for the fortress.
Welp...looks like Kage is on everyone's shitlist except Keiji for some unknown reason.
Alright...I hope this confrontation is great, I hope the next one I write with you guys is better!