Glossary: Saitou Tomonobu

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Saitou Tomonobu (斎藤朝信)
1527? - 1592?

Title: Shimotsuke no Kami

Master of Akada Castle, a courageous and honorable vassal of Uesugi Kenshin. He fought in many of Kenshin's battles, including the fourth Battle of Kawanakajima, the capture of Ecchuu, etc.

He supported Uesugi Kagekatsu in the Otate no Ran after Kenshin's death and participated in the negotiations with Takeda Katsuyori. He defended Kaidu Castle from Oda Nobunaga's invasion. In addition to his war merits, he also served as a magistrate for the clan.