Volume 1 – Chapter 5 Part 1

I Wanted Ogaki Castle

Nobunaga was in a foul mood when he returned to Nagoya Castle.

Believing his irritation stemmed from the draw at the 『Battle of Akatsuka』, all his retainers drank nervously, wondering when his reprimand would fall upon them.

A banquet was a time to share drinks in celebration of the end of the war, as well as the fact that they had returned alive.

Those who had taken enemy heads were praised, while those who had made blunders faced reprimands—or sometimes even punishment.

Yet, on this day, Nobunaga remained silent throughout.

Everyone shrank away from his terrifying, sour expression, and the banquet, which was as quiet as a wake, eventually came to an end.

When Nobunaga returned to the inner chambers, Kicho once again congratulated him on his safe return.

「I am relieved beyond measure that you have returned unharmed. First of all, please alleviate your fatigue and restore your strength.」

「Mm. Kicho—your