Skirmish
The Otomo vanguard moves to the right flank of the battle through the woods to provoke the Ashikaga cavalry units.
The Otomo mounted gunners split into two groups, and cross the river. Following them, but with a good distance, another group of light cavalry samurai waits for the right moment to engage.
The Ashikaga react quickly and loose a first volley of flaming arrows, immediately followed by the charge of their cavalry on the advancing enemy.
The Otomo ready their firearm, aim carefully, wait for the enemy to be at the right range... and fire.
An Otomo officer proudly looks at the decimated Ashikaga cavalry through the thick smoke.
The moment to charge with light cavalry has come. The charge is led by an impressive black samurai firmly holding his yari.
Followed by dozens of his men, he trows his weapon like a javelin and breaks through the Ashikaga infantry.
PS: He's probably the first of his kind, using an unknown power to throw his weapon without touching it (look at his hand). Some said he was called Otomo Vader and was famous for his black cape and distinctive kabuto...
Taking advantage of the chaos following the Otomo charge, some mounted gunners withdraw and reload their weapons, immediately followed by the whole cavalry pack.
The disciplined Otomo fire and withdraw, having the Ashikaga units under constant fire.
The Ashikaga try to catch their enemies but the Otomo withdraw even further, refusing the fight.
The foolish Ashikaga follow their target close to the river banks, where they get stuck and destroyed by bullet salvos.