>>3001149
>Reading and understanding works of Japanese literature with ease.
A scholar and a soldier.

>Sojutsu. The art of battling with a spear, many samurai learn Kenjutsu to keep up with the Bushido teachings, you simply thought a spear sounded more useful in a fight.
I'm assuming naginatajutsu would fall under here as well?

>Monomane. You learned how to dance and perform dramatic works.

>>3001156
Naginatajutsu isn't included, masters who teach it are becoming rare due to the arrival of the gaijin and their guns.

>>3001156
Support

>>3001149
>Hunting as well as a hawk.
>Kenjutsu. The art of battling with the sword and foremost need to prove your dedication to the Bushido.
>Go. As did many other young men with you, playing Go is a great passtime in medieval Japan.

>>3001157
I see that our relatively poor education was even poorer than I realized.

I'll switch Sojutsu in >>3001156 to Kenjutsu, with the reasoning that it'd be awkward to carry a pair of swords around with us and not know how to use them.

>>3001169
support

>>3001156
Let's see if I got this right.

Childhood
>Reading and understanding works of Japanese literature with ease.
>>3001156
>>3001160
>Hunting as well as a hawk.
>>3001169
>>3001178

Arms
>Kenjutsu
>>3001156
>>3001169
>>3001178
>Sojutsu
>>3001160

Fine Art
>Monomane. You learned how to dance and perform dramatic works.
>>3001156
>>3001160

>Go. As did many other young men with you, playing Go is a great passtime in medieval Japan.
>>3001169
>>3001178

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Arms is decided to Kenjutsu. Tie between hunting and literature in childhood, and monomane and go in fine art. Next post can be tie breaker.

>>3001149
>>Hunting as well as a hawk.

>>Monomane. You learned how to dance and perform dramatic works.

>>3001212
Vote is done, gonna update character sheet, distribute stats then continue posting.

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Bushido values were taught to you by Yagi Hidemori, who served as the master of the dojo in your old lord's castle town. As far as you know, Hidemori committed seppuku after Asago fell and the old Otagaki with it.

Technically, you should've committed seppuku as well. One of the eight earthly values is Duty and Loyalty, which implies that a samurai must die with his lord, but you couldn't. Some say it was youth that made you refuse, though lord Otagaki Tomonobu told you not to feel blame, that you had a better future than dying for the sake of bushido.

Lord Otagaki was never known for his following of all the bushido code, but he taught you three of the eight earthly values as well as he could:

>Righteousness:
Behave justly when others don't. Take in all points of view when others refuse to, and commit to the decisions you take hence.
>Courage:
Courage is not blind, it is intelligent and strong. When an opportunity strikes, take it and do not shy away in fear.
>Benevolence:
You are stronger and quicker than most. You must use that power for good and help your fellow men.
>Respect:
A warrior has no reason to be cruel. They have no need to prove their strength, he shows it when times are hard.
>Honesty:
There are no promises, all words uttered are honest and true. Speaking and doing are the same action.
>Duty/Loyalty:
You are responsible for all you've done and the consequences that follow. Be loyal to those who are in your care, be true to those you are responsible for.

>>3001236
>>Courage
>Duty/Loyalty:
>Respect:

>>3001236
>Benevolence:
>Courage:
>Duty/Loyalty:

>>3001236
Courage
Respect
Honesty

>>3001236
Righteousness
Courage
Benevolence

>>3001244
>>3001251
>>3001254
>>3001255

4xCourage. Courage is locked in.
2xBenevolence
2xRespect
2xDuty
1xHonesty
1xRighteousness

Next virtues to reach 3 votes will be locked in as well.

>>3001266
I change duty to respect to make it 3 3 2 I guess

>>3001268
4xCourage. Courage is locked in.
3xRespect Respect is locked in.
2xBenevolence
1xDuty
1xHonesty
1xRighteousness

One more bote.

>>3001236
>>Righteousness:

>>3001277
4xCourage. Courage is locked in.
3xRespect Respect is locked in.
2xBenevolence
2xRighteousness
1xDuty
1xHonesty


One more bote.

>>3001278
Righteousness.

>>3001281
Righteousness has been locked in then. Will update character sheet and post soon.

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>>3001286
Courage, Respect, and Rigtheousness. This is what old lord Otagaki taught you since you were a child. The traits of a just and brave warrior who defends the weak. He told you to remember the words for each, Gi for righteousness, You for courage, Rei for respect. Giyourei.

As you ponder on your daimyo's wisdom, you can't help but feel a deep sadness knowing that he's probably no longer in this world. You clench your chest, and do what he told you to do when you felt sadness. Think of your proud name.

I am...
>Yositomu Morisada!
>Satake Yoshiaki!
>Emi Hisamori!
>Nakamura Noriharu!

Rolled 92, 23 = 115 (2d100)

>>3001149
Test

>>3001303
>Yositomu Morisada!

Rolled 2 (1d4)

>>3001303
Letting the dice decide my vote.

>>3001303
>Nakamura Noriharu!

>>3001303
>Yositomu Morisada!

>>3001303
>>Yositomu Morisada!

>>3001303
>>Emi Hisamori!

>>3001303
>Yositomu Morisada!

...Yositomu Morisada! The thought reverberates through your head. The Yositomu clan has a history that goes as far away as the lands of Oshu. Your ancestors lived in the extensive forests that the Date now call home. One of the many branches split from the great tree of Yositomu went all the way to Asago! Or so your father used to say when he travelled with you there. Your father, Moritake, serves some retainer of the Shiba Clan in Owari province now. He left you here as you were his third child, and the Otagaki had want for a young retainer.

Now the Otagaki are no more, you have no real means to travel back to your father and you have dishonor on your name for breaking the virtue of Duty to your Daimyo, you are a ronin. You could say that your Daimyo told you to leave, most would respond that you should've refused anyway and died with him. You know your father wouldn't, but he's not here right now.

The merchant is eyeing you up from his stall. You've spent enough time discomforting him. There's many steps you can take to regain your honour as a Samurai, but first, you need money. You have food for this one day and no bed to sleep at, you've also got the spare change you were able to retreive during your hurried retreat to Taka

>Visit various people from the town and ask for work.
>Visit lord Akamatsu Masamoto, brother of the Daimyo and ruler of this fief.

Pastebin with character sheet and some system notes:
https://pastebin.com/4mkBMn0A

>>3001391

>Visit various people from the town and ask for work.

Being dishonored it would be too bold of us going for the lord

>>3001391
>>Visit various people from the town and ask for work.

First hiatus, thanks everyone for playing. I'll be back tomorrow.

>>3001391
>Visit various people from the town and ask for work.
>>3001424
>Hiatus already
Are we sure this isn't Berserk Quest?

>>3001391
>Visit lord Akamatsu Masamoto, brother of the Daimyo and ruler of this fief.

It has been long enough since the death of our lord that I believe it wouldn't be rash to see the ruler of this fief.

>>3001391
>Visit various people from the town and ask for work.
Don't need to bother the lord with our unimportant self

>>3001391

>Visit various people from the town and ask for work.

>>3001391
So either become a samurai under Masamoto or create a band of Samurai, Personally I like the Idea of building rep before seeking employment.

>Visit various people from the town and ask for work.'

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>Visit various people from the town and ask for work.

The walk around town proves to be fruitful. You've spoken to various merchants whose eyes gleamed when they saw you, and some of the castle guard also had some things to ask of you. No one seemed to know of you.

The guards told you of an issue with bandits in a nearby hilly forest. They say they're ashigaru from the Otagaki clan who've lost all measure of honor and have no home to go back to, thus they turned to raiding and plundering villages. If you get rid of them, you'll be able to claim a large bounty that the local lord, Akamatsu Masamoto, is offering, along with the chance of meeting the lord with praises.

The nearby merchants mention that the ashigaru aren't really that much of an issue. One of them offers you pay in exchange of your protection while he travels to the land of Hikami in the northeast, ruled by a retainer of the Ashikaga shogun named Akai Iekiyo. They say that Iekiyo's brother Naomasa is a reputed warrior and an honourable samurai. Another merchant says he's going southwest to Kanzaki where the Daimyo of the Akamatsu clan, Harumasa, resides. Some say the man is a courtly spider, but it is said in low hushes.

>Take care of the Otagaki ashigaru bandits.
>Head northeast to Hikami with the first merchant.
>Head southwest to Kanzaki with the second merchant.

>>3003409
>Take care of the Otagaki ashigaru bandits.
They bring shame to the Otagaki name and prey on the villagers like a wolf does on sheep. It's only natural we take care of them.

>>3003409
>Take care of the Otagaki ashigaru bandits.
They were driven to banditry by the fall of our clan. In another life, we may have been as they are now.

It is only just that we settle this matter. Perhaps it can yet be resolved without bloodshed.

>>3003409
>>Take care of the Otagaki ashigaru bandits.

>>3003409
>Take care of the Otagaki ashigaru bandits.

>>3003409
>>Take care of the Otagaki ashigaru bandits.
Righteousness compels us

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>Take care of the Otagaki ashigaru bandits.

You accompany the soldiers to receive a quick briefing on the situation. According to reports there are around 5 ashigaru and 1 ronin there. The ronin has been identified as a young man named Naomitsu. All they know is that they're hiding in the hills between Asago and Taka, close to the source of a stream nearby the village of Ohata. A day or two of marching away.

You're free to ask the soldiers question if you wish.

You check your savings, around 200 mon. Each day's ration of food is around 10 mon. You sit and wonder what you should do to take care of all 6 foes.

>Seek out brave peasants to accompany you.
>Ask around for any other Otagaki ashigaru who've fled to the town.
>Seek ronin around the town who'd like to share the task.

>>3003521
>Ask around for any other Otagaki ashigaru who've fled to the town.
Our bonds of blood, not our sword arm, are our greatest asset. It is the greatest of victories to defeat a foe without drawing your blade.

>>3003521
>>Ask around for any other Otagaki ashigaru who've fled to the town.

>>3003521
>Ask around for any other Otagaki ashigaru who've fled to the town

>>3003521
>>Ask around for any other Otagaki ashigaru who've fled to the town.

>Ask around for any other Otagaki ashigaru who've fled to the town

Roll 1d20, best of three. The system is a roll under, so the lower the score the better.

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>3003553
lower better, got it

Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>3003553

>>3003556
kek

we found more bandits!

Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>3003553

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>>3003566
Roll: 7
Perception stat: 15
Degrees of success: 3

Your search is fruitful, you find 4 ashigaru from the Otagaki clan lingering around the tavern. They recognize you, though they don't know your name. They greet you and welcome you to sit with them in the table. You present yourself as Yositomu Morisada and try to convince them of your plan to get rid of the enemy.

They are armed with some short yari, their armor is an iron plate on their chest tied with the cuisses covering their hips.

>Appeal to them with a good plan formulated by your knowledge of hunting. (Intelligence check supported by your Hunting skill)
>Appeal to them mentioning their duty to society. (Wisdom check with your Honour support)
>Appeal to them offering a large share of the bounty.

>>3003594
>Appeal to them with a good plan formulated by your knowledge of hunting. (Intelligence check supported by your Hunting skill)

>>3003594

>Appeal to them with a good plan formulated by your knowledge of hunting. (Intelligence check supported by your Hunting skill)

>>3003600
>>3003634

Roll 1d20, DC is 9+2 (Intelligence + Skill in Hunting). Best of three.

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>3003664

Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>3003664

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>3003664

On hiatus til tomorrow, got interrupted by RL. If you guys want to comment on how the game's going, you can, I'm here for the criticism.

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>>3003680

You explain the ashigaru your plan in detail, how you would stalk your 'prey' and how to deliver a powerful blow to it before it can do anything. They look at you with suspicion at first, but are eventually swayed by your knowledge of the forests and hills of the land.

The ashigaru pick up their yari and accompany you outside, various patrolmen eye you up with suspicion. You make your purpose clear to them and they sigh in relief, the sudden surge of ronin and ashigaru without work in the town is keeping them on edge.

As you head out from the town, you meet a ronin. You grip your daisho, hoping this man has no ill will. He says his name is Sugimori Mototane and he's been seeking work for the past few days, he heard of your search for able men to fight and offers his services to help you on your quest. He bears the usual daisho, though both swords seem worn, what jumps out from him is his yumi and a quiver holding arrows. You don't recognize the ronin at all, neither do the ashigaru going with you. The man says that he comes from Kuga, way in the west, and he is the fifth son of a retainer of the Ouchi clan, the largest clan in the Chugoku region.

Knowing this, you'll...
>Accept his offer.
>Refuse him.

>>3005092
>>Accept his offer.

>>3005092
>Accept his offer.

>>3005092

>Accept his offer.

>>3005092
>>Accept his offer.

>>3005092
>>Accept his offer

There’s no reason to turn down a fellow samurai

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Current team:
Yositomu Morisada (Katana Samurai)
Sugimori Mototane (Yumi Samurai)
4 yari ashigaru


Sugimori Mototane thanks you for your trust. Your band of 6 depart from the town in the direction of Ohata. One of the ashigaru tell you that Ohata is a poor farmer's village that subsists mainly on wheat and hunting game for the local lord. Another one tells you that he knew the other band that went rogue, they were bullies and scum before the clan fell, threatening and stealing is their only way of life. The ashigaru advises you to be careful, as they will have no issue staining their honor when battling against our band.

After a few hours, shortly before reaching the town, Mototane asks you why you would go through such a dangerous task when you are a masterless ronin. He mentions that you could've simply travelled far away to meet your luck where no one knows you.

>To recover the honor of my departed master, which was tarnished by these ashigaru turned bandits. [Duty/Loyalty]
>To reinstate the harmony of the land, broken by the greed of a few. [Righteousness]
>For the prestige that would come to my name as I slay villains and traitors. [Courage]

>>3006582
>>To reinstate the harmony of the land, broken by the greed of a few. [Righteousness]

>>3006582
>>To recover the honor of my departed master, which was tarnished by these ashigaru turned bandits. [Duty/Loyalty]
>To reinstate the harmony of the land, broken by the greed of a few. [Righteousness]

Both.

>>3006582
>To recover the honor of my departed master, which was tarnished by these ashigaru turned bandits. [Duty/Loyalty]
>To reinstate the harmony of the land, broken by the greed of a few. [Righteousness]

>>3006582
>>To reinstate the harmony of the land, broken by the greed of a few. [Righteousness]

>>3006713
also, no respect option? I thought we picked respect instead of duty

>>3006718
Options depend on the situation.

>>3006582
>To reinstate the harmony of the land, broken by the greed of a few. [Righteousness]

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>>To reinstate the harmony of the land, broken by the greed of a few.
=== Current team: ===
Yositomu Morisada (Katana Samurai)
Sugimori Mototane (Yumi Samurai)
4 yari ashigaru

===

Mototane smiles at the thought. "I feel that is idealistic, though the beauty of humanity is that some maintain such thoughts in their heads."

You arrive at Ohata and take your band to speak with the elder there. The villagers do not come out to see you, much to your surprise. The elder explains that the village has been getting bullied by the bandits came for tribute in both women and wheat and promised to come by next week. Considering the time that's passed since then, that's in three days.

Mototane mentions that the best course of action would be to wait for these fools to come by in 3 days and kill them on the spot. The elder says that he has no issue feeding 6 people for that time, but that the women that were taken away would be hard to find or might die if you wait 3 days, he implores you to go out and find them now.

The ashigaru say they will follow your lead no matter what you choose. One of them says that bandits are usually wary when coming into villages they rob from, as younger peasants can sometimes set up traps.

>Wait for them in the village and kill them on the spot.
>Wait for them in the village and follow them when they leave.
>Go out and hunt them down now.

>>3007091
>>Go out and hunt them down now.

Blood for the blood kami

>>3007091
>>Go out and hunt them down now.
We have a plan, let's stick to it.

>>3007091
>>Go out and hunt them down now.

>>3007091
>>Go out and hunt them down now.

>>3007091
>>Go out and hunt them down now.

>Go out and hunt them down now.

The elder seems ecstatic at the news and offers you provisions to take on your search. You spend a few hours resting and preparing at the village before heading out. There are various ways to muffle the sound that one makes when hunting, from apparel modifications to general mindset.

During these hours, you tell your band how to stay quiet in the woods and avoid making sounds. Mototane seems participates as well and often times surpasses you in his knowledge, though he commends you for being this skilled at such a young age.

You, Mototane, and your men are then ready to head out. The villagers tell you the direction that the bandits took to head back to the woods. It is a cold trail, but your band will try to make the best of it.

===

Roll 1d20, best of three.

DC 12 roll under:
Perception: +15
Hunting skill: +2
Hard trial: -5

Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>3008331

Rolled 9 + 12 (1d20 + 12)

>>3008331

Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>3008331

>>3008353
I'll take the 9. The 12 I mentioned is the Difficulty Check for the dice. So you just have to roll a 1d20 and hope it goes under 12.

>>3008386
Fuck, sorry for being retarded.

>>3008399
Don't worry about it. Another update before I head off to bed.

By the way, considering how slow the thread is, when the bump time limit is reached (after the 120 hour mark, I think) I'll just make a new one around page 3-4 in order to keep new players coming in. I'll warn and link new thread here.

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>>3008353

Your band divides as you enter the forest, searching for potential clues leading towards the bandits. You and Mototane are instantly stricken by some broken branches and foliage that all lead towards more or less towards the north. The two of you call up the ashigaru and head north, following the trail.

Mototane mentions that considering the amount of time the bandits have spent in the wilds, they've probably built some makeshift home in a cavern or a large enough hole in the hills. Building a shack is out of the question, as mudslides and the dense forest make that near impossible in such hills.

You take in the knowledge brought up by Mototane during your scale of the hill. After a while searching the exact area where these bandits could've found a home, you find a cave further up. All of your men hide around behind large stones, foliage and trees. Mototane observes from the trees and so do you.

The entrance is barred by a few thick and long branches, outside, a fireplace is petering out. You do not see or hear anyone, and can't prove if there has been recent movement without getting closer.

>Wait outside for some foes to appear, then strike and head into the den.
>Wait for them all to gather, then strike.
>Kick down the branches and head in to kill the bandits.

>>3008504
>Wait outside for some foes to appear, then strike and head into the den.

Divide and conquer.

>>3008504
>Wait outside for some foes to appear, then strike and head into the den.

>>3008504
>>Wait outside for some foes to appear, then strike and head into the den.

>>3008504
>>Wait outside for some foes to appear, then strike and head into the den.

>>3008504
>>Wait outside for some foes to appear, then strike and head into the den.

>>3008504
Devil's advocate: Those branches will delay us after an ambush, giving plenty of warning and time for a hostage situation. If we rush in, defending themselves is what they'll think of first.

>>3008504
>>3009982
By which I mean,
>Kick down the branches and head in to kill the bandits.

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>Wait outside for some foes to appear, then strike and head into the den.

It takes hours before you see the first few people showing up, the sky begins to redden above you. Three ashigaru are closing in to the fire, all of them bearing yari like your companions. The foes approach the fire and start talking to each other, mentioning things about the women they kidnapped. One of them begins preparing the fire again, while the other two sit down and continue their talk. You hear them say that they should bring the women to their main den instead of keeping them in some other cave, before an animal kills them.

You command your small troop to start advancing towards the enemy. It is time for bloodshed. You unsheathe your katana, Mototane takes up his bow and an arrow, while the ashigaru prop up their yari. Hopefully, you can be quiet enough to reach these fools before they notice you.

===

Roll 1d20, best of three.

DC 14:
Dexterity: 12
Hunting skill: +2

Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>3010285

Rolled 14, 2, 2, 10, 19, 4, 14, 7 = 72 (8d20)

>>3010285

Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>3010285

Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>3010285

>>3010292
Shit, son, calm down.

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Rolled 18 (1d60)

Roll result: 5

Your band stays surprisingly quiet during the way, your teachings seems to have been taken in rather well. Right as you are about to reach your enemy, one of your ashigaru cracks a branch.

The enemies turn around to meet you, but you've got the jump on them, their weapons are on the ground still.

You take up your katana and remember the teachings of master Yagi Hidemori. The sword is an extension of the body, and is one with the samurai.

You lunge at one of the surprised ashigaru that is reaching for his spear, you hear Mototane firing an arrow, and your ashigaru run into the rest of the foes.

===

Roll 1d60 (Compound roll of STR, DEX and PER), best of three.

DC: 42
Strength: 9
Dexterity: 12
Perception: 15
Kenjutsu skill: +6

Enemy Roll (done by QM) 1d60.
DC: 38
Strength: 12
Dexterity: 12
Perception: 8
Sojutsu skill: +6

The character who has the highest difference between DC and roll result wins the bout.

Rolled 32 (1d60)

>>3011004

Rolled 10 (1d60)

>>3011004

Rolled 16 (1d60)

>>3011004

>>3011010
Enemy ashigaru's combat score: DC - roll = 38 - 18 = 20
Your combat score: DC - roll = 42 - 10 = 32

The despaired ashigaru tries to lock down your arm in order to stop your blow but you were much faster. With a slice of your sword, you slice the ashigaru's hand off his arm. He lets out a scream and falls down on the floor, begging for his life as he tries to stop the flow of blood.

Behind you, you see one ashigaru with an arrow in his chest, sprawled on the ground.

The other ashigaru has multiple stab wounds from your yari ashigaru and is lying on the ground, begging for mercy.

The battle went on swiftly.

>Stay and question the wounded ashigaru before they die.
>Enter the den and make sure the area is clear.
>Execute the ashigaru and search for the rest.

>>3011035
>>Stay and question the wounded ashigaru before they die.
Ask them about the women. After that, we can move on to the cave.

>>3011035
>>3011054
This

>>3011054
supporting

>>3011054
agreed

>Stay and question the wounded ashigaru before they die.

The ashigaru whose hand was cut is fading in and out of consciousness, which removes him from questioning. You and Mototane head towards the last living one, your own ashigaru prop him and make him stay on his knees as he faces you.

As you reach him, you notice how he's now crying his eyes out. The wounds aren't going to kill him, you're pretty sure. Most of the spear stabs aren't much more than flesh wounds. It seems your ashigaru had no will to kill him on a four on one battle.

You stand in front of the ashigaru, Mototane at your side with his bow, standing guard and looking for reinforcements. The ashigaru looks at you in the eye, seeking for hints of mercy. In a flash, he seems to recognize you.

"You are lord Yositomu? Please my lord! Have mercy on me, I've behaved in dishonorable and unjust ways but I can redeem myself! Please let me join you!"

>Accept, let him confess the ways of his comrades.
>Refuse, he has tarnished Otagaki's honour. The information will be extracted and he will die.
>Beat him to a pulp along with the rest of the ashigarus, then accept and let him confess.

>>3012354
By
>Beat him to a pulp along with the rest of the ashigarus,
I mean that you and the ashigaru beat him to a pulp.

>>3012354
>Refuse, he has tarnished Otagaki's honour. The information will be extracted and he will die.

>>3012354
>>Beat him to a pulp along with the rest of the ashigarus, then accept and let him confess.

>>3012354
>Beat him to a pulp along with the rest of the ashigarus, then accept and let him confess.

Beat the Dishonor out of him

>>3012354
>>Beat him to a pulp along with the rest of the ashigarus, then accept and let him confess.

not join, but be delivered to the authorities instead of executed right here

>Beat him to a pulp along with the rest of the ashigarus, then accept and let him confess.

"How far are you willing to go to recover your honour?" You ask the ashigaru before slamming your fist on his jaw.

"Beat him, but do not kill him." You tell your ashigaru. They proceed, punching him and hitting him with the butt of their yari. The man takes it in silence, keeping in tears. He sometimes lets out screams of pain as some of the hits reach his open wounds.

When you see him roughed up, you order your men to stop. "Now, you will accompany us until we return to Noma. There I will decide your fate. If you live, you will owe me your life."

The ashigaru nods and struggles to bow before you. "Yes, lord Yositomu. I pray for your good wisdom to reconsider my service."

You order him to confess where the girls are. He says he will take you to them. Your ashigaru sweep through the cave, there's nothing in it of value except for a bushel of stolen wheat, which could be sold at a decent price.

Mototane comes close to you and gives a word of warning. There's five people coming, two of them are being dragged.

>Hide in the cave for now and jump out when the time comes.
>Stand firm and await for their arrival.
>Tell Mototane to fire at whoever looks like the samurai.

>>3012969
>>Stand firm and await for their arrival.

>>3012969
>>Hide in the cave for now and jump out when the time comes.

>>3012969
>>Hide in the cave for now and jump out when the time comes.

>>3012969

>Stand firm and await for their arrival.
What need is there to hide?

>>3012969
>>Hide in the cave for now and jump out when the time comes.

we have to get the jump on them or else they might use the dragged ones as hostages

>>3012969
>Stand firm and await for their arrival.

>>3012969
>Hide in the cave for now and jump out when the time comes.
Perhaps not as glorious as standing our ground outside, but we have no idea if the opposing soldiers have bows. I'd rather not lose any friendlies on our first outing.

>>3012969
>>Hide in the cave for now and jump out when the time comes.

Hey lads, had a very busy week but I'm starting this again tonight. I imagine the bump time limit was reached so I'll make a new thread.

>>3019211
>it's not dead
yay
I mean, I just lurked, but still, yay.

>tfw OP is dead

rip OP