After the Imagawa army launched a large-scale harassing operation that very day, they completely quieted down.
Their casualties were too high, morale took too heavy a hit, and it simply wasn't worth the cost, especially since the enemy's castle-building work was barely affected. The enemy's construction crews were resolute—minor casualties weren't enough to scare them off. They resumed work not long after fighting ceased, even cheering loudly. Their morale was soaring—Harano had employed the "money-slinging" tactic, handing out bonuses on the spot and announcing that anyone working on the frontlines enjoyed the same status as soldiers and would receive soldier-level pay. After the battle, those with merit would get priority for induction into the military, matchmaking, and first pick for the use rights over farmland and houses.
