Once more the reinforcements were caught up by Shingen's Generals, with each one of them holding martial skill far above that of an ordinary man. They were not the type of opponent they could defeat with a few fast slashes. It with a chess match and a battle of endurance.
Shingen observed, almost satisfied with his position, though they were far closer with the enemy than they should have been. Usual his Generals would be able to cause pandemonium the second they took to the stage, but now they were engaged in a brutal deadlock.
He still had his reinforcements ready to join in the battle at any moment, but the second he committed them, he lost all adaptability and ability to respond. With the surprises that the enemy continued to deliver, it would be foolish to go all in, at least for now.
