Itsukushima

Itsukushima (厳島の戦い) is a stage exclusive to the Warriors Orochi series and first appears in Warriors Orochi 2. During the Wu storyline, this is where Yoshitsune separates from his allies' main force to impetuously fight his rival. Itsukushima is a real place in Japan and its gates can still be seen near the waters of Hiroshima. The giant torii gates have been destroyed many times, but the ones currently standing today were funded by Taira no Kiyomori.

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With little manpower for their side, Sun Quan calls for an alternative method to deal with the massive Orochi army. Yoshitsune recalls that the battlefield has a shrine that worships a water god, leading Motochika Chosokabe to suspect that Kiyomori manipulated the tide to his favor. They head towards the shrine to pray for the tide to return and wash away the Orochi forces.

Meanwhile, Kiyomori leads a relentless assault, summoning many waves of enemies to attack Sun Quan. The generals leading the charge includes Lu Bu and Diao Chan. Motochika and Yoshitsune are also ambushed on their way towards the shrine but are assisted by Sun Ce's reinforcements. While the brothers reunite, the two warriors continue to the shrine and succeed in their mission. If the player has not beaten them, only Lu Bu, Diao Chan, Kiyomori and his guards will remain. Though he defeats his rival, Kiyomori and his followers see the battle as a minor setback and pull back.

The battlefield appears once more as a dream stage for Zhao Yun, Yukimura, and Yoshihiro. The trio band together to save Liu Bei and his innocent followers from the swarming Orochi army. Once they strike fear into their foes, they are given the task to escort the peasants to safety. During this time, Dong Zhuo, Kojiro, and Kotarō appear to oppose them. When they are routed, Yukimura urges Liu Bei to retreat and they head for the lower right shrine area. Awaiting them there is Masamune who is confident that his riflemen can stop their "outdated" weaponry. After his defeat, the final step of their journey is blocked by Lu Bu and Tadakatsu. Both warriors stun Liu Bei with their integrity and must be beaten for his escape to succeed.