Translator's Notes and References
1 Danna is a more affectionate term of a husband or a hubby. Also, can be used to refer as the head of a small family.
2 Nobuna's habit is of shortening "Sou de aru ka" to "De aru ka."
3 ED Originally translated as NTR-ed, the internet told me this was "Netorare", which I read was similar to the verb "cuckold", which usually means "to make one unfaithful to one's spouse", though in this case it specifically means Nagamasa was made unfaithful in the marriage alliance.
4 Carp in Japanese is called Koi, which too sounds like love in Japanese.
5 Yoshiharu was using team in english.
6 Akafuku was established about 300 years ago in 1707 as a tea house in Ise to welcome those visiting the Ise Grand Shrine. It is famous for their Akafuku Mochi, a rice cake confection topped with Azuki bean paste.
7 Three Sacred Treasures of Japan, Imperial Regalia of Japan
8 ED "Ryuuguu-jou", the Dragon Palace Castle: An underwater palace featured in a few prominent Japanese myths and legends. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ry%C5%ABg%C5%AB-j%C5%8D
9 The original name is ??????????, derived from ????.
10 "Nice body" and "So lucky" were spoken in English.
11 ED Crane Wing formation: a well known defensive formation. the front center would absorb the enemy's attacks, and strong flanks would then circle around and surround the enemy forces.
12 ED The Woodpecker Strategy: according to Google, "Yamamoto suggested that Shingen divide his 20,000-man host in half, with one part attacking Saijoyama [Uesugi's Castle] in a morning raid while the other moved onto the Hachimanbara to wait along Kenshin's likely avenue of retreat." Uesugi Kenshin saw through the maneuver however, and sent his 11,000 strong army across a river directly assaulting the ambush forces. Kansuke reportedly committed suicide after the battle, feeling responsible for the loss.
13 Prince Shoutoku: A "semi-legendary" politician from around 600AD. He was rumored to be able to listen to different reports and react.
14 ED Bishamonten: derived from the Buddhist god Vaisravana, this Japanese incarnation is a god of warfare and punisher of evildoers. One of the seven gods of fortune
15 ED Kanoguchi strategy: I can only assume this refers to Dousan's battle with Nobuhide at Kanoguchi. Very little english information is available on this battle; please share a good source if you find one.
16 ED Fish Scales formation: An offensive formation used by large armies against small armies. It is shaped like a blunt wedge, designed not for a piercing charge but for crushing pressure.
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