DateOniniwa (Date retainer)

Oniniwa Yoshinao (Sagetsusai)

鬼庭左月斎

“The Loyal Elder of the Date”

1513–1585 (aged 73)

Rank / office
Councillor
Domain / base
Mutsu
Battles in 3D
1 battle

This is an old warrior's last service.

Attributed to Oniniwa Sagetsusai

A long-serving elder of the Date house who carried great weight as a councillor. At the battle of Hitotoribashi in Tenshō 13, when the Date main body was enveloped by the 30,000 of the Satake–Ashina alliance, he volunteered for the rearguard at the age of 73. Waving a golden baton, he led a handful of Oniniwa men to a stand at the edge of the bridge and held back the oncoming host. He was killed after a hard fight, but the time bought at the cost of his life saved Masamune's main body from collapse. His son Tsunamoto served Masamune as a senior retainer.

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  1. 1584Tenshō 12

    Councillor

    Carried great weight as an elder of the Date house even in old age.

  2. 1585Tenshō 13

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FAQ

Who was Oniniwa Yoshinao (Sagetsusai)?

Known as “The Loyal Elder of the Date”. The old Date retainer Oniniwa Yoshinao. At 73 he volunteered for the rearguard at Hitotoribashi, waved a golden baton and died fighting. His death saved his lord Masamune.

What rank or office did Oniniwa Yoshinao (Sagetsusai) hold?

Councillor.

When did Oniniwa Yoshinao (Sagetsusai) live?

Oniniwa Yoshinao (Sagetsusai) was born in 1513 and died in 1585.

Can I watch Oniniwa Yoshinao (Sagetsusai)'s battles in 3D?

Yes. On Sengoku 3D you can watch the Battle of Hitotoribashi (1585) in 3D, following the deployments and troop movements.