The eldest son of Oda Nobunaga. Though he historically committed suicide during the Battle of Nijo Castle following the Honno-ji Incident, in this story, he must escape at all costs to regroup at Azuchi.

Nobunaga's younger brother and Nobutada's uncle. He is secretly plotting to let Nobutada commit suicide so he can seize leadership of the Oda clan. In a sense, he is an enemy.

A former retainer of Saito Dosan, famous for being scolded by Dosan for calling Nobunaga a fool. He possesses memories of his past life and cooperates to help Nobutada escape.

After striking down Oda Nobunaga at Honno-ji, he closes in on Nijo Castle. His target is Nobutada's head.

The Kyoto Magistrate. In the original timeline, his delayed judgment led to Nobutada's suicide. His quick decision-making is the key to this mission.

The son of Mori Shinsuke.

Akechi Mitsuhide's cousin who is eager to pursue and eliminate Nobutada.

Akechi Mitsuhide's uncle. He is in charge of the unit tasked with hunting down Nobutada.

A kunoichi hired by Mori Shinsuke for this specific moment. She plays an active role in creating distractions during the escape.

A senior Oda vassal known as 'Rice Goroza.' He is waiting in Sakai, south of Kyoto, with troops intended for the Shikoku expedition. Upon learning of Nobutada's survival, he will lead a massive army to challenge the Akechi forces.