"Mōri Motonari, known as the 'God of Strategy of the Western Provinces,' was a famous 'scheming man' during Japan's Sengoku period, renowned for his strategies and political maneuvering. He had three sons and even created the famous 'Three Arrows' anecdote, teaching his sons to be united…"
"Who cares about his three bastards, get to the point." Roger impatiently cut it off.
"The point is, this guy is very difficult to deal with, he's extremely petty, and he has a lot of capable fighters under him."
Sam continued.
"The mining area itself is permanently guarded by three thousand elite Ashigaru, personally overseen by Kikkawa Motoharu, a fierce general of the Mōri Clan."
"Ashigaru?"
Buck, eavesdropping outside the door, couldn't help but interject.
"Captain, is that something to eat?"
"That's a type of infantry!" Roger threw the scimitar Jack used to trim his nails at the back of his head.
Sam ignored the commotion outside and continued:
"These three thousand Ashigaru are well-equipped; a thousand of them are armed with matchlock guns bought from the Portuguese."
"The mining area is built into the mountains, with numerous watchtowers, fences, and fortresses, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack."
"Besides the permanent garrison, Kikkawa Motoharu also has a five-hundred-strong unit of Red Cavalry, swift as the wind and extremely powerful in combat."
"The most troublesome are the five hundred samurai guarding the core area of the mine."
"They are all the most loyal retainers of the Mōri Clan, fearless in death, and each one is a master swordsman capable of fighting ten men."
After Sam finished speaking, a brief silence fell over the Captain's Cabin.
Hector's hand, holding the pen, froze in mid-air. He felt he wasn't taking meeting minutes, but a suicide checklist.
Over three thousand five hundred well-equipped professional soldiers, plus sturdy fortresses, and five hundred master swordsmen?
What the hell was this, a silver mine?
This was a military fortress!
"That's it?"
Breaking the silence was Roger's sigh, filled with disappointment.
Sam: "?"
Hector: "?"
Jack Sparrow: "?"
"Over three thousand people, and only a thousand broken guns?" Roger shook his head, a look of disdain on his face.
"That firepower density isn't even enough to tickle me."
"Five hundred samurai? Master swordsmen?" Roger chuckled.
"Are they as tough as Billy and Buck?"
"As for that 'God of Strategy of the Western Provinces' Mōri Motonari…"
Roger pursed his lips.
"Does he have the same prestige as my two Great Octopuses? Can he make his subordinates retrieve gold from the bottom of the sea?"
Sam was utterly speechless.
Yes, in the face of absolute power, all strategies and military tactics seemed pale and powerless.
No matter how many schemes you have, can you account for two super Great Octopuses blocking your home port?
"Alright, I've basically understood the situation."
Roger snapped his fingers, delivering his concluding remarks.
"Project outlook A+, huge market potential. Competitor strength rating C-, easily defeated."
"In summary, this project is highly feasible, with controllable risks, and I recommend immediate execution!"
Roger stood up, full of vigor.
"Hector, send out the notification, all hands prepare! We're going to deliver the explorer's most sincere 'business cooperation' invitation to our Wokou friends!"
"Jack."
Roger then looked at Jack Sparrow, who was sitting upright.
"Your mission is to infiltrate the mining area and figure out their topographical map, as well as the exact location of their treasury… the silver vault."
"Huh? Me?"
Jack pointed at his nose, a look of disbelief on his face.
"What? Is there a problem?"
"No… no problem!"
Jack immediately adopted an expression of "mission accomplished," but in his heart, he was furiously complaining.
I am the great Captain Jack Sparrow!
You're making me a spy?
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