The Territorial Wars (50 years ago)
Near Civil War:
- Provincial Daimyos fought for dominance
- Resources, borders, political power all contested
- Devastating to population and infrastructure
- Lasted approximately 10 years
- No clear winner emerging through conventional conflict
Tora the Scarred Emerges:
- An isekai’d tabby cat (arrived ~70 years ago)
- Rose through military ranks
- Brilliant strategist and charismatic leader
- United provinces through conquest and diplomacy
- Established current Shogunate system
Consequences:
- Current borders and provincial system established
- Shogunate provides stability
- Some border disputes remain (low-level, managed)
- Still in living memory - affects politics
- Veterans hold honored positions
- War memorials in every province