<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/a1PMRJ4.jpg)</div>Tsukiko Sato (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=274532.msg13526622#msg13526622)<br/><strong>Location:</strong>Yoshitsune province farmlands, south of Hachisu castle.<br/><strong>Tagged:</strong>Open<br/><hr/><br/>Believing that the clan needed to stockpile on food, Tsukiko Sato lead a detachment to occupy the farmlands in the south in the name of Hachisu and her Lord Takenawa, after leaving many enforcers to train new legions back home. The fair samurai was gazing at the vast rice fields from the camp that the soldiers had made and removed her helmet in the sunset, wiping her forehead clear of sweat. Treading the battle in battle armour took a toll, even if the armour was of a lighter variant. On one hand the outcome was a relief. The small clan of Yoshitsune that ruled the region did not have the expertise nor the manpower to provide any real resistance, and the rulers conceded gracefully after the minimal bloodshed and the respect for civilians the Hachisu forces led. By such the Yoshitsune were also under their protection, so there was more to gain than lose for both sides here.<br/><br/>Of course, this was also a test as to whether Tsukiko deserved the position of the general she had been speculated, and even advocated for with some unsurprising and understandable resistance from other voices. This had not been the mighty showdown of armies against odds that they spoke of in the tales, but she wouldn't in her life prolong the violence for the sake of personal glory. This had to do for now, and if Takenawa-sama demanded to see more, she would show more when the time was right.<br/><br/>"Sato-Tai-I. The food is being served." she heard from behind. She turned her head to face one of her lieutenants. She gave him a gentle, appreciative smile.<br/><br/>"Thank you, Mori. I will be there shortly." she said, watching the man leave after a nod. She took a glance at the fields one more time and sighed. Her only true worry now was that Clan Oshiro had planned to expand this way as well, and conflict with their closest neighbours is something she dearly wanted to avoid. One could have waited for negotiations, but putting a foot on the ground early on with a practical demonstration might have been an effective step in the long run, especially for a clan not reknowned for military prowess. After a moment, Tsukiko finally turned and proceeded to the dining area.