"Hai, Amaya..." Akihime nodded and followed her ninja to where the troops gathered. Kojurou stood by Masamune, wishing he could say good-bye to Jingu. Ieyasu stood before his army, hands resting on his hips, "Warriors, if I have done you wrong somehow, or if conscience compels you to leave the Eastern Army for the West...I wish you a safe journey..." He stated. Many of his men looked confused and Ieyasu smiled sadly, "If you do join Mitsunari's forces...please, help him as best you can. I...I would be in your debt." He said sincerely. One of his generals stepped forward, "Your words pain us, my Lord! There's not a man among us who would breathe a word of complaint under your command!" "You've extended your hand in brotherhood to each of us! We will die for your righteous cause, Ieyasu-sama, a smile on our faces!" A soldier stated. Ieyasu smiled genuinely, "And I for yours. To have soldiers, friends, such as you...I am the most fortunate man in all the world. Arigatou." He bowed at the waist before standing straight again, "We march, now! To Sekigahara!" He yelled. His army cheered loudly and Akihime felt her heart become consumed by anxiety. She would be facing Yukimura soon.
"General." Sasuke appeared before Yukimura and bowed on one knee, "A letter has arrived for you..." He held out a scroll, "It's from Akihime. I know we're about to depart for Sekigahara, but...I thought you might want it now..."