Nonō's Field

Beyond the battlefields of men, a silent war was fought in the shadows of the spirit world.
Step into the hidden world of the Nonō-where sacred spirit-channeling meets high-stakes espionage.

The year is 1576. The air in central Japan is thick with the scent of burning stone and the shrill, persistent cries of oil-cicadas. The legendary House of Takeda, once the most feared power in the land, teeters on the brink of ruin after the catastrophic defeat at Nagashino. As Oda Nobunaga-the ruthless "Demon King of the Sixth Heaven"-tightens his iron grip on the nation, the survival of the Sanada clan depends on a weapon no army can see: the Nonō.

The Mystery of the Nonō
Enter a world of wandering priestesses who travel the provinces with scarlet skirts and steeled hearts. To the common folk, they are holy mediums who commune with the dead and divine the future through the ritual of Kuchiyose. But behind the veil of their sacred dances lies a darker truth. They are the elite eyes and ears of the Sanada clan, weaving a web of intelligence that stretches from the jagged mountain passes of Shinshū to the gold-lined halls of the capital.

The Story
In Volume I, The Fall of the House of Takeda, follow Mochizuki Chiyome, a widow caught in the cold gears of clan politics, and Sanada Kiyone, a young girl of noble blood who abandons her life of privilege to learn the lethal arts of the shadow-warrior.

As they navigate a world of shifting loyalties and ancient curses, they encounter legends like Kirigakure Saizō, the phantom of the mist, and the strategic genius of Sanada Masayuki, a man of "two faces" who plays a deadly game of chess with the greatest warlords in history.

Why Read Nonō's Field?

• Historical Authenticity: Supervised by Iyoku Matsukaze, a 14th-generation descendant of the historical Sanada Agatsuma Ninjas. This is not a myth; it is a glimpse into the actual traditions and shadow-tactics of the Sengoku era.

• The Unseen Perspective: A deeply moving ensemble drama that reveals the hidden hands of the women who shaped history from the shadows.

• Evocative Prose: A narrative style that captures the quiet, haunting beauty of the Japanese landscape-from the shimmering carp in a garden pond to the deep blood-red of a mountain sunset.

• Esoteric Martial Arts: Discover the Taoyame-buri (the Movement of the Graceful Hand-Maiden)-a secret martial art disguised as a feminine dance-and the terrifying ritual of Ittai Sōkon (One Body, Dual Souls).

• Comprehensive Guide: Each episode is accompanied by a section on Historical Context and a detailed Glossary to help you navigate the complex terminology of feudal Japan.

"A hauntingly beautiful tale of duty, bloodlines, and the fragile thread of human life. A must-read for any fan of Shogun or authentic Japanese historical fiction."

The Takeda bloodline is reaching its sunset. The Sanada are fighting for their lives. The Nonō are walking the roads. Will you step into the mist with them?

Nonō's Field: Volume I
The Fall of the House of Takeda

Written by Iwashiro Manju
Translated by AI Technology
Cover Illustration by Leonardo.ai