The fierce valor of Ijiri Matabei Yoshitoshi inspired his soldiers, who followed closely behind him, fighting bravely to slay the enemy. Every single man pushed his potential to the utmost, displaying fearless courage and an unyielding will to fight.
Because Okuraigai Takatora's army had fallen into complete disarray, they were unable to mount an effective defense against this sudden onslaught, and could only fight back in panicked confusion. What was worse, Okuraigai Takatora himself and his high-ranking generals had already been eliminated by Qin Xiao. This meant that Okuraigai Takatora's army had lost its command center and was left entirely without leadership. Lacking clear direction, the soldiers could not form effective battle formations and were forced to fight as isolated individuals.
Meanwhile, Ijiri Matabei Yoshitoshi's troops moved with effortless ease. They advanced their lines methodically, utilizing the terrain and tactical advantages to gradually squeeze the living space out of Okuraigai Takatora's forces. Although Okuraigai Takatora's army still held a numerical advantage, amidst such chaos and leaderless confusion, they were utterly incapable of exerting their proper combat strength. As time wore on, Okuraigai Takatora's army steadily lost ground, their morale plummeted, and many soldiers began to surrender or flee the battlefield.
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