[Touken Ranbu] His King (Mikazuki and Tsurumaru, Date Clan Family Bonds, Multiple Characters)

At that time, the Far Eastern shipping industry was on the rise, and a number of new powers emerged, represented by family-run enterprises eager to open up ocean routes. The deeply established European giants also set their sights on this new market. They each formed connections with these families, and within a few years had established trade agreements and become strategic allies. The ocean shipping industry soon opened up a whole new world. Maritime trade and archaeological exploration of ancient ruins both flourished, bringing the continents closer together than ever before. The dense network of routes and enormous profits led to a surge in piracy. Every major trading port built a defensive fortress, with representatives appointed by the various powers taking charge. The Age of Discovery has arrived! This story has no connection to any historical figures or real events.