NAKATOMIGAWA - STAGE DIALOG MOTOCHIKA: Mitsunari Ishida, I wish to speak with you! MITSUNARI: What could you possibly want to talk about, Motochika? You were Lord Hideyoshi's foe, which means we, too, are in opposition. Or has the sea air addled your senses? [The above exchange is also in Motochika's red route.] MITSUNARI: Here you are, asking for an alliance for no reason I can clearly see. It doesn’t inspire trust. MOTOCHIKA: Worried about betrayal? That’s fair. You’re clearly a better judge of character than I am. MOTOCHIKA: Don’t worry, I know all about betrayal, at the hands of someone like Ieyasu!
NAKATOMIGAWA - VS. MOTOCHIKA MITSUNARI: So explain to me why you wish to form an alliance. MOTOCHIKA: All I want is to fight against Ieyasu! MOTOCHIKA: The villain... he betrayed me, and destroyed Shikoku...! MOTOCHIKA: He is not the man I thought I knew! He is beyond forgiveness! MITSUNARI: To fight Ieyasu... is that really the only reason you seek to form an alliance? MOTOCHIKA: What? What has vexed you now?
NAKATOMIGAWA - POST-BATTLE MOTOCHIKA: [He's crouching as usual.] Agh... Well done. Hmph, now I'm sure an alliance with you will succeed. [He stands up, and offers his hand to Mitsunari.] MITSUNARI: [Looks at him, looks at his hand, and looks away.] MOTOCHIKA: [His hand drops to his side. He begins to talk, and walks up to Mitsunari.] I respect you, Mitsunari. You're a man who lives by his principles. [He leans in to get a look at Mitsunari's face. Mitsunari looks down. Motochika leans back, and starts walking in the other direction.] Truly. I don't think you're half as wicked as your reputation. MITSUNARI: But I think your reputation suits you well. In your eyes, I see no hatred. Ieyasu shouldn't have sent such a poor liar. MOTOCHIKA: I do not lie. To have my revenge, I'll do what must be done. MITSUNARI: Tch. [He walks up to Motochika, and shoves him out of his way.] They look to him for guidance, hanging on his every word. They bow to his every whim. What they cannot give, the Fates present before him. That smug creature took everything away from me. Ieyasu... I will never forgive you for what you have done!
YUKIMURA ALLIES WITH MITSUNARI YUKIMURA: Hellooo! Greetings to you! I am Yukimura Sanada! I have come today, in the hope of meeting the general... Mitsunari Ishida. So that joined together... we can fight Ieyasu! YOSHITSUGU: Hmm... Yukimura, the young cub of Takeda. What business brings you to the gates of the Western Army? YUKIMURA: Because... it had always been the desire of my mentor, Lord Shingen Takeda. MITSUNARI: Really? To fight against Ieyasu? YOSHITSUGU: Calm yourself, Mitsunari. Yukimura, we gladly accept your allegiance, and could not hope for a better ally. YUKIMURA: I thank you, and I think you'll find the forces of Shingen to be invaluable in your battle against Ieyasu. MITSUNARI: Ieyasu, Ieyasu, IEYASU, IEYASU! Everyone persists on repeating that name in front of me!
YUKIMURA ALLIES WITH MITSUNARI -- YUKIMURA RED ROUTE VER. YUKIMURA: Hellooo! Greetings to you! I am Yukimura Sanada! I have come today, in the hope of meeting the general... Mitsunari Ishida. So that joined together... we can fight Ieyasu! YOSHITSUGU: That's quite enough oration. We read your letter, so we already know about your intentions. YUKIMURA: Uh... And...? YOSHITSUGU: We accept, right, Mitsunari? MITSUNARI: I have no objections. However... I do have one question. Why exactly would you choose to march against Ieyasu? YUKIMURA: Because... it had always been the desire of my mentor, Lord Shingen Takeda. MITSUNARI: Is that all? YUKIMURA: No! Also... I have to find out what my mentor saw in him. Why is he important? MITSUNARI: This tedious discourse interests me not at all... You have your reasons... Do what you want... YUKIMURA: You have my gratitude!
STAGE SELECT - ITSUKUSHIMA YOSHITSUGU: Understand, Mitsunari. If you are to fight against Ieyasu, you will require Motonari’s forces. MITSUNARI: Whatever for, Yoshitsugu? A man with sentiment for such a wretched patch of land has no place in my future empire. [CAN ANYONE EXPLAIN WHAT IS UP WITH THIS FUTURE EMPIRE THING... this dialog gets recycled elsewhere and it doesn't make any sense there either. Mistranslation/localization quirk?] YOSHITSUGU: Perhaps. But in the coming battle against Ieyasu, you cannot afford any uncertainties. Trust me, if you desire victory, you will need this man’s allegiance. MITSUNARI: As you wish, but let’s act swiftly. We must waste no more time in our quest to deliver that villain a brutal death! [BONUS DIALOG IN YOSHITSUGU'S RED ROUTE] YOSHITSUGU: You are wise beyond your years, Mitsunari. Remember young warrior, everything I do is for justice, and for you.
ITSUKUSHIMA - STAGE DIALOG MITSUNARI: Do as I say, and don’t you dare talk back to me! MOTONARI: You ignorant fool... How dare you speak to me in such a manner? YOSHITSUGU: My apologies, Motonari. He can be very rude. MOTONARI: I don’t want apologies. I want restitution.
ITSUKUSHIMA - VS. MOTONARI MITSUNARI: I demand your obedience! And should you mention Ieyasu's name in my presence, I will cut out the tongue that offends me! MOTONARI: This little lover's spat between you and Ieyasu fails to interest me. MITSUNARI: All the world's hate and rage and malice I have saved for him, and I swear I will not rest until Lord Hideyoshi is avenged! MOTONARI: But your bitterness is extraordinary. I had heard tales of Mitsunari's unwavering loyalty... But it turns out he's even more of a fool than I could have hoped.
ITSUKUSHIMA - AFTER DEFEATING MOTONARI MOTONARI: [Injured, he falls to one knee.] MITSUNARI: I'm not going to repeat myself. I give orders, you obey without question. MOTONARI: [His head turns sharply, and then Mitsunari slices him.] Agh--! [He slides on his back, and then backflips onto one knee, panting. Mitsunari gazes impassively. Motonari looks at him and smirks.] Hmph. As you wish. I suppose we're both allied to Yoshitsugu. Tell me, where does all that rage come from? MITSUNARI: I don't know what you mean. MOTONARI: Hmph. That is remarkable. You have no idea what you are. You really are that ignorant. MITSUNARI: [Puts his hand on his sword as a warning.] MOTONARI: If I were to die, you would stand alone against Ieyasu. ...So go ahead and kill me. [He stares him down.] MITSUNARI: [Stares right back at him... and then relaxes his stance.]
STAGE SELECT YOSHITSUGU: I fear we might be in a bit of trouble, Mitsunari. MITSUNARI: What could be worse than knowing Ieyasu’s heart still beats within his chest? YOSHITSUGU: Yes, besides that... I have news concerning the Maeda Clan. MITSUNARI: What has happened? YOSHITSUGU: The Maeda Clan now has good relations with Tokugawa. I had sent spies to work against such an event, but, well... MITSUNARI: You mean... the Maeda Clan has formed an alliance with Ieyasu? YOSHITSUGU: Regretfully my plans have failed. I beg your forgiveness.
ISHIGAKIBARU - STAGE DIALOG MITSUNARI: The time has come. Join me in my fight, Kanbe! KANBE: Is that all? What, am I supposed to just fall in line now? KANBE: I’ve been thinking about the past, and I realize that it was you! You’re the reason these shackles are on me! KANBE: What do you intend to do now? Are you gonna let me go? MITSUNARI: [Reaction to Drillatron?] The dirt suits you, Kanbe.
ISHIGAKIBARU - VS. KANBE KANBE: Yeah, that’s not gonna happen. I think I’ll take my chances with Ieyasu. KANBE: At least Ieyasu knows how to show a man a little respect. MITSUNARI: Mongrel... hold your tongue! MITSUNARI: Even in a land so remote it may as well be the ends of the earth... I must be subjected to his name! MITSUNARI: How much more must I suffer at his hands?!
MITSUNARI RED ROUTE, PART 2
MOTOCHIKA: Mitsunari Ishida, I wish to speak with you!
MITSUNARI: What could you possibly want to talk about, Motochika? You were Lord Hideyoshi's foe, which means we, too, are in opposition. Or has the sea air addled your senses?
[The above exchange is also in Motochika's red route.]
MITSUNARI: Here you are, asking for an alliance for no reason I can clearly see. It doesn’t inspire trust.
MOTOCHIKA: Worried about betrayal? That’s fair. You’re clearly a better judge of character than I am.
MOTOCHIKA: Don’t worry, I know all about betrayal, at the hands of someone like Ieyasu!
NAKATOMIGAWA - VS. MOTOCHIKA
MITSUNARI: So explain to me why you wish to form an alliance.
MOTOCHIKA: All I want is to fight against Ieyasu!
MOTOCHIKA: The villain... he betrayed me, and destroyed Shikoku...!
MOTOCHIKA: He is not the man I thought I knew! He is beyond forgiveness!
MITSUNARI: To fight Ieyasu... is that really the only reason you seek to form an alliance?
MOTOCHIKA: What? What has vexed you now?
NAKATOMIGAWA - POST-BATTLE
MOTOCHIKA: [He's crouching as usual.] Agh... Well done. Hmph, now I'm sure an alliance with you will succeed. [He stands up, and offers his hand to Mitsunari.]
MITSUNARI: [Looks at him, looks at his hand, and looks away.]
MOTOCHIKA: [His hand drops to his side. He begins to talk, and walks up to Mitsunari.] I respect you, Mitsunari. You're a man who lives by his principles. [He leans in to get a look at Mitsunari's face. Mitsunari looks down. Motochika leans back, and starts walking in the other direction.] Truly. I don't think you're half as wicked as your reputation.
MITSUNARI: But I think your reputation suits you well. In your eyes, I see no hatred. Ieyasu shouldn't have sent such a poor liar.
MOTOCHIKA: I do not lie. To have my revenge, I'll do what must be done.
MITSUNARI: Tch. [He walks up to Motochika, and shoves him out of his way.] They look to him for guidance, hanging on his every word. They bow to his every whim. What they cannot give, the Fates present before him. That smug creature took everything away from me. Ieyasu... I will never forgive you for what you have done!
YUKIMURA ALLIES WITH MITSUNARI
YUKIMURA: Hellooo! Greetings to you! I am Yukimura Sanada! I have come today, in the hope of meeting the general... Mitsunari Ishida. So that joined together... we can fight Ieyasu!
YOSHITSUGU: Hmm... Yukimura, the young cub of Takeda. What business brings you to the gates of the Western Army?
YUKIMURA: Because... it had always been the desire of my mentor, Lord Shingen Takeda.
MITSUNARI: Really? To fight against Ieyasu?
YOSHITSUGU: Calm yourself, Mitsunari. Yukimura, we gladly accept your allegiance, and could not hope for a better ally.
YUKIMURA: I thank you, and I think you'll find the forces of Shingen to be invaluable in your battle against Ieyasu.
MITSUNARI: Ieyasu, Ieyasu, IEYASU, IEYASU! Everyone persists on repeating that name in front of me!
YUKIMURA ALLIES WITH MITSUNARI -- YUKIMURA RED ROUTE VER.
YUKIMURA: Hellooo! Greetings to you! I am Yukimura Sanada! I have come today, in the hope of meeting the general... Mitsunari Ishida. So that joined together... we can fight Ieyasu!
YOSHITSUGU: That's quite enough oration. We read your letter, so we already know about your intentions.
YUKIMURA: Uh... And...?
YOSHITSUGU: We accept, right, Mitsunari?
MITSUNARI: I have no objections. However... I do have one question. Why exactly would you choose to march against Ieyasu?
YUKIMURA: Because... it had always been the desire of my mentor, Lord Shingen Takeda.
MITSUNARI: Is that all?
YUKIMURA: No! Also... I have to find out what my mentor saw in him. Why is he important?
MITSUNARI: This tedious discourse interests me not at all... You have your reasons... Do what you want...
YUKIMURA: You have my gratitude!
STAGE SELECT - ITSUKUSHIMA
YOSHITSUGU: Understand, Mitsunari. If you are to fight against Ieyasu, you will require Motonari’s forces.
MITSUNARI: Whatever for, Yoshitsugu? A man with sentiment for such a wretched patch of land has no place in my future empire. [CAN ANYONE EXPLAIN WHAT IS UP WITH THIS FUTURE EMPIRE THING... this dialog gets recycled elsewhere and it doesn't make any sense there either. Mistranslation/localization quirk?]
YOSHITSUGU: Perhaps. But in the coming battle against Ieyasu, you cannot afford any uncertainties. Trust me, if you desire victory, you will need this man’s allegiance.
MITSUNARI: As you wish, but let’s act swiftly. We must waste no more time in our quest to deliver that villain a brutal death!
[BONUS DIALOG IN YOSHITSUGU'S RED ROUTE]
YOSHITSUGU: You are wise beyond your years, Mitsunari. Remember young warrior, everything I do is for justice, and for you.
ITSUKUSHIMA - STAGE DIALOG
MITSUNARI: Do as I say, and don’t you dare talk back to me!
MOTONARI: You ignorant fool... How dare you speak to me in such a manner?
YOSHITSUGU: My apologies, Motonari. He can be very rude.
MOTONARI: I don’t want apologies. I want restitution.
ITSUKUSHIMA - VS. MOTONARI
MITSUNARI: I demand your obedience! And should you mention Ieyasu's name in my presence, I will cut out the tongue that offends me!
MOTONARI: This little lover's spat between you and Ieyasu fails to interest me.
MITSUNARI: All the world's hate and rage and malice I have saved for him, and I swear I will not rest until Lord Hideyoshi is avenged!
MOTONARI: But your bitterness is extraordinary. I had heard tales of Mitsunari's unwavering loyalty... But it turns out he's even more of a fool than I could have hoped.
ITSUKUSHIMA - AFTER DEFEATING MOTONARI
MOTONARI: [Injured, he falls to one knee.]
MITSUNARI: I'm not going to repeat myself. I give orders, you obey without question.
MOTONARI: [His head turns sharply, and then Mitsunari slices him.] Agh--! [He slides on his back, and then backflips onto one knee, panting. Mitsunari gazes impassively. Motonari looks at him and smirks.] Hmph. As you wish. I suppose we're both allied to Yoshitsugu. Tell me, where does all that rage come from?
MITSUNARI: I don't know what you mean.
MOTONARI: Hmph. That is remarkable. You have no idea what you are. You really are that ignorant.
MITSUNARI: [Puts his hand on his sword as a warning.]
MOTONARI: If I were to die, you would stand alone against Ieyasu. ...So go ahead and kill me. [He stares him down.]
MITSUNARI: [Stares right back at him... and then relaxes his stance.]
STAGE SELECT
YOSHITSUGU: I fear we might be in a bit of trouble, Mitsunari.
MITSUNARI: What could be worse than knowing Ieyasu’s heart still beats within his chest?
YOSHITSUGU: Yes, besides that... I have news concerning the Maeda Clan.
MITSUNARI: What has happened?
YOSHITSUGU: The Maeda Clan now has good relations with Tokugawa. I had sent spies to work against such an event, but, well...
MITSUNARI: You mean... the Maeda Clan has formed an alliance with Ieyasu?
YOSHITSUGU: Regretfully my plans have failed. I beg your forgiveness.
ISHIGAKIBARU - STAGE DIALOG
MITSUNARI: The time has come. Join me in my fight, Kanbe!
KANBE: Is that all? What, am I supposed to just fall in line now?
KANBE: I’ve been thinking about the past, and I realize that it was you! You’re the reason these shackles are on me!
KANBE: What do you intend to do now? Are you gonna let me go?
MITSUNARI: [Reaction to Drillatron?] The dirt suits you, Kanbe.
ISHIGAKIBARU - VS. KANBE
KANBE: Yeah, that’s not gonna happen. I think I’ll take my chances with Ieyasu.
KANBE: At least Ieyasu knows how to show a man a little respect.
MITSUNARI: Mongrel... hold your tongue!
MITSUNARI: Even in a land so remote it may as well be the ends of the earth... I must be subjected to his name!
MITSUNARI: How much more must I suffer at his hands?!