The Elusive Samurai

The Ashikaga forces keep a vigilant watch across the country, searching for remnants of the Hojo clan scattered throughout Japan. Sadamune, the governor of Shinano, has grown suspicious of "Chojumaru," a young warrior who has repeatedly distinguished himself in battle-first during the dog-shooting competition, and later on the battlefield.

Provincial official Kiyohara returns to Shinano after fleeing back to Kyo following the previous battle. Having grown even more ruthless, Kiyohara launches a large-scale invasion against pro-Hojo factions in northern Shinano. To oppose the combined forces of Kiyohara and Sadamune, the three great generals of the Suwa faith-Nezu, Mochizuki, and Unno, retainers directly serving Yorishige.