In Search of the Cherry Blossoms VII
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Oda Nobunaga was nearing his dream, of a unified Japan under his rule, all that remained were the wavering Ikko-Ikki and Mori clan. Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Akechi Mitsuhide, two of Nobunaga's most trusted generals, began a final campaign against the Mori. Hideyoshi was successful however Mitsuhide struggled leading to resentment. Once again thanks to Nobunaga's meritocratic mindset and innovative tactics both the Ikko-Ikki and Mori began to fall. In the East The sons of the Tiger and Dragon were failing to fill their father's shoes. Oda Nobunaga, after decades of warfare, was nearing his dream.      Topics Covered  Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Akechi Mitsuhide's Campaign against the Mori  The 2nd Battle of Kizugawaguchi  The Surrender of Ishiyama Hongan-Ji  Yasuke, the Black Samurai  The Uesugi Civil War  The Fall of the Takeda Support the show
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