Yasuda Nagahide

Yasuda Nagahide 安田長秀
One of the five members of the Yashashuu in the Uesugi Mekai army and second in power to Uesugi Kagetora.

Original Life

Born in 1516 during the Eishou era, he became a trusted retainer of Uesugi Kenshin, holding the title of Jibu Shousuke.

He was commended for his bravery at the Fourth Battle of Kawanakajima (1561). In the Battle of Otate, he supported Uesugi Kagekatsu.

He supposedly died of illness in 1582 during the military suppression of Shibata Shigeie, however there are other theories that suggest his death occurred in 1585 or 1592.

Current Possession

Nagahide now possesses the body of Chiaki Shuuhei.

See also Chiaki Shuuhei

First appearance: Volume 2

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