Kapitel 329: Demons

In their formation they stood, armed and ready, standing guard by the gaping hole in their fortress walls.

The Hojo cavalry thundered across the battlefield, weapons raised high and lips twisted in bloodthirsty snarls. They were angry and humiliated. The only thing that could bandage the wounds to their honour was the blood of Miura men.

Their infantry hurried behind them, heavy in their armour, the blue Hojo banners flying proudly. There were Imagawa birds amongst them, but their numbers were few.

In response to such a fearsome charge, in response to that unexpected explosion, to that ground shaking terror… the men were grinning.

The new Uesugi soldiers were unused to such expressions. They look around unsettled, even if the men were on their side. Still, they thought they might have understood the reason for their confidence.

"Armed and ready, are we?" Gengyo asked his generals quietly.

"I am," Rin and Akiko confirmed.