Summoner in One Piece

The Qin-Wei border pulsed with the grim energy of war. Both kingdoms mustered forces numbering well over 150,000, preparing for a titanic clash centered on the strategic Wei city of Keiyou. While Wei drew its armies from Shiyou Castle, Shi, and Kyou, Qin swelled its ranks from across the state, assembling a force poised for the largest battle of the year.

Ahead of the vast, churning main body of the Qin army, Count Alex led his formidable Field Army. A thousand elite soldiers, comprised of his Imperial Sentinels and Xuanjia Heavy Cavalry, moved with disciplined precision. Their new, high-quality armor, forged from Tonryuu's rejuvenated iron mine, gleamed under the burgeoning sun. Alex, his hand resting on the hilt of his powerful sword, felt the familiar hum of anticipation, a calm focus settling over him as he surveyed his elite force.

Beside him rode his trusted commanders. Erza, her versatile sword, spear, and shield ready for any engagement, scanned the horizon with sharp, experienced eyes. Akane, a blur of silent observation, her swift sword secured, seemed to absorb every subtle shift in the landscape. Kaelen, his imposing poleaxe resting on his shoulder, his gaze fixed forward, ensured the Imperial Sentinels maintained their flawless formation. Behind them, the Shou brothers, Seki Shou and Koku Shou, directed their additional 1000 Trained Soldiers. Their glaives caught the light, symbols of their newfound fealty and their seasoned leadership. This combined force of 2000 men was Alex's spearhead, tasked with securing crucial forward positions and serving as a formidable independent unit under the overall command of Duke Hyou.

"The air thickens," Alex observed to Erza, a subtle tremor in the ground beneath his horse's hooves. "The main clash is upon us. Stay alert for chariot units; Wei prides itself on them." His Elite soldiers were already adjusting their stances, the Xuanjia Heavy Cavalry spreading slightly, anticipating maneuvers that would allow them to unleash their thunderous charges. Alex knew their enhanced training and superior gear, a direct result of Tonryuu's accelerated development, would give them a crucial edge.

Miles behind Alex's organized vanguard, the main Qin army was a swirling mass of raw recruits and hardened veterans. Among them, Shin, a new soldier fresh from the fields, found himself swept into the chaotic process of forming "GO"s – squads of four men and a squad leader, their fates inextricably linked. He was a Newbie Soldier, full of ambition but utterly green, bewildered by the jargon and the sheer scale of the army.

"A 'GO' is your squad, kid," explained Den Yuu, a burly veteran, before he and his equally strong companion, Chu Tetsu, were quickly snatched up by more discerning squads. Shin, dismissed as a "runt," found himself an outcast. When others were chosen over him, even those initially grouped with him abandoned him without a second thought. Just as despair threatened to set in, the Bi Brothers, Bi Tou and Bi Hei, familiar faces from his village who'd also been cast aside, returned. And then, a small, cloaked figure materialized silently beside him. "My name is Kyou Kai," the figure eventually revealed, her voice clear despite her initial muteness. Finally, Taku Kei, a scrawny squad leader deemed the "weakest," found them, and their motley GO was complete.

The march was grueling, punctuated by unsettling news. Rumors of Gan Castle's fall, then official confirmation: General Koku Gou, the "star-eyed black dragon," slaughtered by Wei General Go Kei. The barbarity — the massacre of women and children, the beheadings — sent a shiver through even the veteran ranks. Wei's Go Kei, one of the Four Lords of the Warring States, was a name now spoken with dread. Their destination was abruptly changed from Asui to the Dakan Plains, where Duke Hyou, acting on instinct, had decided to meet the Wei forces head-on.

Five days later, the air grew thick, heavy, and hot. The distant rumble grew into a deafening roar. Shin looked up, his eyes widening. A vast, brutal battle was already underway. Heads flew, the ground was slick with blood, and the air reeked of iron and fear. This was nothing like his previous, smaller skirmishes.

"Form up! Get in formation!" roared Baku Koshin, a 1000-man Commander with a reputation for reckless charges. Shin's unit was placed under his command. When a soldier dared to ask for an explanation, Baku Koshin roared him down, but Heki, Shin's old friend now a 1000-man Commander himself, intervened. "These men are willing to fight for us. It wouldn't hurt to tell them what's going on."

Heki then explained the grim reality: Qin's 3rd, 5th, and 6th armies were still en route, giving Wei a numerical advantage. The Qin 2nd Army had been fighting for a full day, suffering fifty percent casualties. They needed immediate reinforcements. "The infantry of Qin is feared in all states!" Heki rallied, "We will assist the 2nd Army in capturing that hill!" Baku Koshin, observing Heki, silently acknowledged his newfound confidence. Despite his own ambitions, Heki remembered the helplessness he felt during Sei Kyou's rebellion, a battle won only by the King's initiative and "a servant boy's courageous act." He resolved to push back against Ryo Fui's faction and achieve his own dream of becoming a Great General.

Shin's squad, however, was assigned to Baku Koshin, a commander notorious for "suicide runs" and high casualties. Despite the warnings, Shin's resolve hardened.

The signal for the charge blared. Shin found himself in the front lines, a strange exhilaration coursing through him. "CHARGE!" The Wei soldiers met them with a bristling wall of shields and long spears, ready to impale the first wave. Shin, however, refused to be impaled. With a primal yell, he launched himself forward, leaping clean over the Wei spear wall. He landed amidst their shocked ranks, his sword a furious blur. He cut down several Wei soldiers with furious, precise strikes, carving a small but crucial gap. His audacity bought precious seconds, allowing the Qin infantry behind him to pour in, relatively unharmed, avoiding the initial, deadly impact.

Meanwhile, back in Kanyou, King Ei Sei and Chancellor Shou Hei Kun received the latest reports. "Wei has launched a full assault with 150,000 strong, from behind Keiyou, abandoning Gan Castle entirely!" Shou Hei Kun stated, gesturing at the campaign maps. "Duke Hyou has engaged them at Dakan Plains." Ei Sei acknowledged their immediate fortune in avoiding Keiyou's walls, but the sheer scale of the Dakan Plains battle was clear.

Back on the Dakan Plains, Shin's unit, separated from the main push, found themselves in a bloody mist. Bi Hei, fighting alone, was paralyzed by fear. Bi Tou barely survived an attack, saved only by Taku Kei's swift blade. Their Go was ridiculed for needing all members to defeat a single foe, a taunt that spurred Bi Hei to a furious, desperate kill. Shin and Kyou Kai, meanwhile, had pushed deeper. "That crazy kid went right into the enemy lines!" yelled a nearby soldier, acknowledging Shin's unexpected talent. Shin, now exhausted, felt the heavy, suffocating air of the battlefield.

Wei soldiers began to focus on Shin, attempting to pin him down. Their focus solidified as Shin, bored with lesser foes, single-handedly shattered one of their crucial rock formations. A Wei chariot captain, infuriated, pulled back to run him over. But Shin was faster. With a desperate leap, he vaulted onto the chariot, killing the captain and sending the vehicle careening.

At Wei's main camp, a lieutenant rushed to General Kyuu Gen. "Commander! Our troops are being pushed back! Should I send the 3rd battalion?" Kyuu Gen's eyes narrowed. "No. Deploy the chariots. Finish them."

Suddenly, a terrifying rumble filled the air. Shin, still on the captured chariot, saw a colossal cloud of dust rapidly approaching. The rumble grew louder, faster. Wei soldiers vanished, scattering before the unseen force. The dust cloud engulfed the Qin 4th Army, blinding them. Taku Kei's squad huddled together, bewildered. "We have to run!" Shin screamed, but it was too late. A unit of Wei war chariots burst through the dust, trampling the Qin soldiers. Taku Kei was about to be crushed when Shin, acting on instinct, shoved him out of the way. "Wei prides itself on having the strongest war chariots in all of China!" Taku Kei gasped. The first wave, brutal and swift, annihilated nearly half of the Qin 4th Army's frontline, reducing their numbers significantly. Morale was visibly cracking.

The rumble subsided, but Taku Kei's face was ashen. "It's not over. There's a second wave. A larger one. The first was just to clear a path."

News of the devastating chariot attack reached Duke Hyou's HQ. "Send the Cavalry Unit!" Duke Hyou barked, his voice echoing. "Tell them to hold their position for now!" Heki, hearing the order, felt a rising unease. He wanted to charge, but Baku Koshin held him back, insisting it was all part of the General's plan.

Shin's squad then heard an even louder rumble. The second wave. Shin, against all odds, planned to meet them head-on. But Kyou Kai stopped him. "I have a plan," he said, his voice quiet but firm.