In Search of the Cherry Blossoms VII

The History of Current Events

Oda Nobunaga was nearing his dream, of a unified Japan under his rule, all that remained were the wavering Ikko-Ikki and Mori clan. Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Akechi Mitsuhide, two of Nobunaga's most trusted generals, began a final campaign against the Mori. Hideyoshi was successful however Mitsuhide struggled leading to resentment. Once again thanks to Nobunaga's meritocratic mindset and innovative tactics both the Ikko-Ikki and Mori began to fall. In the East The sons of the Tiger and Dragon were failing to fill their father's shoes. Oda Nobunaga, after decades of warfare, was nearing his dream.
Topics Covered
Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Akechi Mitsuhide's Campaign against the Mori
The 2nd Battle of Kizugawaguchi
The Surrender of Ishiyama Hongan-Ji
Yasuke, the Black Samurai
The Uesugi Civil War
The Fall of the Takeda

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