During the middle of the 15th century and most of the 16th century, Japan was in a constant state of chaos and warfare. The Ashikaga government was weak as well as the emperor. If your lands and resources were taken over by a rival clan or warlord, you could not appeal to a higher authority for help since they were weak. The central government had no monopoly to control the violence. If you wanted to protect your land and resources, you either fight at all costs, create an alliance with a clan, or submit to a higher authority, which was costly.
The Sengoku Era was brutal and won ton violence was necessary. That man who became the most ruthless warlord in Japan, Nobunaga was needed to unify the country. The strongman always rises to the top when there is a constant state of warfare and chaos. Nobunaga was that man. Yes, he was one brutal and evil son of a bitch, but he was the man Japan needed at the time to unify the country. He one reason why he is the most popular historical figure in Japan to this day. He did not give a damn what other think of him. He had a job and that was to unify the country at all costs. Yes, he was and is to this day, Japan's number one strong man! Heads taken thousands, fucks given zero!
Tenka no tame!
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