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Ōtani GyōbuAuthor: Yoshikawa Eiji
| Original Title | 大谷刑部 |
|---|---|
| Author | 吉川 英治 |
| Genre | Popular Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Amidst the scorching July heat, a weary army marches toward distant battlefields, their horses collapsing under the relentless sun. Soldiers grumble of unbearable conditions, their spirits as parched as the dust-choked roads. A mysterious woman emerges from the fields, determined to find Lord Ōtani Gyōbu—a commander shrouded in secrecy. When she finally meets him, his leprosy-ravaged face shocks her, yet his dignified presence hints at a noble past and unyielding resolve. \nAs political tensions simmer, Gyōbu’s clandestine meeting with Ishida Mitsunari reveals a daring plot to challenge Tokugawa Ieyasu’s rising power. Bound by loyalty and shared ideals, the two strategize amidst whispers of betrayal, their fates entwined with the volatile tides of war. On the rain-drenched plains of Sekigahara, alliances crumble as former comrades turn traitor, leaving Gyōbu’s forces isolated. \nThrough blistering marches and shadowed conspiracies, Gyōbu’s inner strength—forged by illness and honor—becomes his greatest weapon. Yet as battle erupts, the true cost of loyalty emerges, testing whether courage can outlast even the darkest treachery. Will his heart’s vision guide him through the storm, or will the era’s ruthless currents consume all? |
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