Moments later Nakatane stuck his head out from the trees, tentatively looking in Gengyo's direction to make sure that he had interpreted the signal correctly.
Responding to the unspoken question, the young man repeated the earlier signal, encouraging him. That was more than enough for the older man, and he burst out from the trees, his men shooting out behind him.
Despite there being no one to see their crossing, they still sprinted with the utmost urgency, quickly arriving by Gengyo's side, who promptly led them through the gates.
"By the gods… We're in!"
Nakatane whispered, struggling to hold back his excited laugh. It had been too easy. Far too easy.
Both units reformed on the inside, assuming formation so that they would be ready for battle at any time.
