Samurai Warriors 5/Story Mode

Samurai Warriors 5, as a re-imagining of the story has changed the story's chronology to focus more on Nobunaga Oda and Mitsuhide Akechi, ending at the Honnōji incident instead of later on in the era like prior games in Samurai Warriors. The main story routes focus almost exclusively on the perspective of the Oda and their affiliated clans, other perspectives can be found in the second path for side battles.

Nobunaga's Story
Details Nobunaga's rise from the 'Fool of Owari' into the unstoppable Demon King.

Chapter 3
Lower path

Chapter 5
After Nobunaga's actions in quenching resistance around Kyoto, as he ages into a hardened warlord by the events that transpire around him, he looks to unite the land and expand his conquests on all sides.

Mitsuhide's Story
Details Mitsuhide's life from being a fledgling wanderer, to serving Nobunaga, to his eventual betrayal. Mitsuhide's relation with various clans and friends will act as a driving point behind his actions.

Secret History
Listed as the Reverie Chapter. Detailing various hypothetical and other clan perspectives which were not eligible to be represented in either main tale. Complete Nobunaga's story to gain access to upper route of 3 stages and Mitsuhide's to get access to lower branch of 6 stages.