There is a madness in his method

[Sasaki Kojiro]

I'm curious how the non-crusader version works out. Nicely described, good to follow, but: is anything happening near the Kantô?

So far nothing happening in that region. Built the mine complex asap. Now I have 2000 koku a year from mines.

I think its genius! Its certainly different to the usual abandon either the east or the west strategies. Very risky though, will leave a massive defensive line and will probably need a few good sized garrisons, but if you manage it it will leave Mori and Oda in a mess.

The shinobi are turning out to be my greatest ally. With the rebellions they caused plus a couple key defenses the western portion is safe. The east will be trickier since those clans are much richer than the mori...