Samurai Warriors 4-II/Story Mode

The main story mode for Samurai Warriors 4 is retold through specific character narratives. Each chapter has a distinguished protagonist with partner interactions different from the vanilla title.

Clash of Wills
Initially available. Naomasa Ii is the protagonist of this story. This story showcases his growth from a talented yet reckless prodigy whose eagerness for battle leads his allies into danger, into a mature and composed individual looking to do anything necessary for the future of the Tokugawa, even if it means earning a few trophy scars.

Trials of Trust
Initially available. Nobuyuki Sanada is the protagonist of this story. This story is similar to the Sanada story of the previous game, except it focuses more on Nobuyuki and his marriage with Ina, rather than the Sanada clan as a whole, and looks in deeply at Nobuyuki and Yukimura having different ideals, with Nobuyuki hesitant to fight his younger brother, yets fulfill his duties to the Tokugawa.

Sparks of Rebellion
Initially available. Hisahide Matsunaga is the protagonist of this story. The story shows Hisahide's time serving under Nobunaga, only to eventually rebel against him in the end. The final stage is a hypothetical scenario where he survived his death in his rebellion and caused a second one at Honnoji.

Love and Fear
Initially available. Koshōshō is the protagonist of this story. The story is about her meeting Magoichi Saika and how it leads to a bunch of events that happened in this story. Its completion will unlock the option to have Koshōshō fighting in towel.

Visions of Hope
Initially available. Mitsunari Ishida is the protagonist of this story. The story is about him trying to achieve his dream of peace with Kiyomasa Kato, Masanori Fukushima, and Sakon Shima.

Friends and Rivals
Clear Clash of Wills to unlock. Toyohisa Shimazu is the protagonist of this story. The story is about how Toyohisa want to match Yoshihiro Shimazu's strength, as well as finding and treating Naomasa Ii as his rival.

Signs of Greatness
Clear Trials of Trust to unlock. Kojūrō Katakura is the protagonist of this story. The story is about his time serving under Masamune Date and his loyalty to him.

Duty and Respect
Clear Trials of Trust to unlock. Kagekatsu Uesugi is the protagonist of this story. The story is about him leading and inspiring the Uesugi as he and Kanetsugu Naoe proclaim their honor to the land.

Wisdom and Grace
Clear Sparks of Rebellion to unlock. Takakage Kobayakawa is the protagonist of this story. The story is about his time fighting with his father, Motonari Mori under the Mori clan against Hideyoshi and eventually teaming up with Hideyoshi's strategist, Kanbei Kuroda as he looks to bring peace to the land.

Bonds of Fealty
Clear Sparks of Rebellion to unlock. Takatora Tōdō is the protagonist of this story. The story is about him surviving the chaos and proof his loyalty with some word of advice from Oichi in the beginning.

Pledges of Honor
Clear Love and Fear to unlock. Lady Hayakawa is the protagonist of this story. The story talks about Lady Hayakawa's friendship and promise to Kai as she provides her love to her family. Even if the family eventually fight against each other, she will have be ready to face it.

Tides of Fate
Clear Visions of Hope to unlock. Yoshitsugu Ōtani is the protagonist of this story. The story is about him working with Mitsunari Ishida as they look to protect the land of the Toyotomi.

Women of War
Clear all stories to unlock. Gracia is the protagonist of this story. Wanting to fulfill the wishes of Naotora Li, she and Koshosho takes to the battlefield to recruit all other female warriors. Its completion will unlock the option to have Gracia and Naotora fighting in towels.

Flights of Fancy
Downloadable scenarios. Mandatory protagonists are in bold.

Li Family Values talks about Naotora and Naomasa's training in the snowcapped mountains when chaos erupted. They wonder if the Li clan's precepts are about to be revealed.

Test of Loyalty talks about Hanzo and Takatora thinking that Nobuyuki is plotting against Ieyasu and wonders what is inside his storage chest.

Ninja to the Rescue talks about Kunoichi, Hanzo, Nene, and Kotaro, as these 4 ninjas take to the battlefield to find the truth behind the cause of the chaos.

Bonds of Matrimony talks about Tadakatsu holding a trial for the 5 couples consist of Nobuyuki and Ina, Nagamasa and Oichi, Nobunaga and Nohime, Hideyoshi and Nene, and Muneshige and Ginchiyo, in order to test and prove their bonds.

Men of Charm Return talks about Magoichi wanting to attract more female officers to himself with the help of Goemon, Kagekatsu and Masanori.

Arioka Castle Battle of Wits talks about Hanbei being a detective during the battle to solve the dissapearance of Kanbei with the help of Hideyoshi, Kiyomasa, and Takatora.

Return of Honnoji talks about what if Nobunaga, Nohime, Ranmaru, Mitsuhide, and Hisahide survived their demises and gather at Honnoji, with Hideyoshi and Katsuie's armies joining him as well. With the help of Nohime and Ranmaru, Nobunaga will need to take down his retainers.

Final Showdown at Sekigahara talks about what if Yukimura and Kanetsugu arrived at Sekigahara on time following their respective battles in order to rescue Mitsunari and turn the momentum against Ieyasu.