It is the late 1500's, Japan is in a state of war as Warlords attempt to gain control of the country for themselves. Many of these Warlords having opposing ideas and values, there is as much conflict over honour and power as there is over who has the most power. In the East, the Hōjō, led by Ujiyasu Hōjō, the Imigawa, led by Yoshimoto Imigawa, the Takeda, led by Shingen Takeda, and the Uesugi, led by Kenshin Uesugi, vie for control of the Kantō region. North of them the Date clan, led by Masamune Date, reside in Ōshū. The Oda, led by Nobunaga Oda, and a few other clans control central Japan. The West is home to the Tachibana, led by Ginchiyo and Muneshige Tachibana, the Shimazu, effectively led by Yoshihiro Shimazu, the Chōsokabe, led by Motochika Chōsokabe, and the Mōri led by Motanari Mōri. Each of these clans have retainers who are powerful in their own rights. Wandering in these lands are also other skilled warriors. As these clans move towards war, will one of them take a stand for peace or will a new figure enter the conflict in an attempt to curb the violence using a more sensuous method?