After a fierce battle, Okuraigai Takatora's army was temporarily beaten back, though they did not retreat entirely. They regrouped their forces, preparing to launch another attack.
Before long, their vanguard rushed to the bridge of the moat, attempting to forcefully breach the defenses of Kasuga Castle. However, Ijiri Matabei Yoshitoshi and his soldiers gave them no quarter. Utilizing the advantage of the high walls, they rained down attacks upon the enemy from above. Firearms, bows and arrows, and small stones were unleashed simultaneously, catching the enemy completely off guard.
"Bang, bang, bang!"
Chapter 1590