Naitō Masatoyo

Naitō Masatoyo (内藤 昌豊) also known as Naitō Masahide (内藤 政秀) (1522 – June 29, 1575) was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period. He was known as one of the "Twenty-Four Generals of Takeda Shingen".[1] Masatoyo was the second son of Takeda Nobutora's senior retainer, Kudō Toratoyo. He was first called Kudō Sukenaga. The family's fortunes fell when Toratoyo lost favor with Nobutora and was killed by him.

In this Japanese name, the surname is Naitō.
Naitō Masatoyo
Painting of Japanese samurai, Naitō Masatoyo, possibly painted in the 1560’s
Native name
内藤 昌豊
Birth nameKudō Sukenaga
Nickname(s)Naitō Masahide
Born1522
DiedJune 29, 1575
Allegiance Takeda clan
Battles/warsBattle of Nagashino (1575)
Battle of Mikatagahara (1573)
Spouse(s)Ōi no Kata
ChildrenTakeda Shingen

Military life

At Mikatagahara (1573) he led a charge into the Tokugawa ranks[2] and was at the forefront of the fighting at Nagashino (1575).[3][4] He had opposed the attack at Nagashino and, in the course of the battle, was shot many times by arrows before being beheaded by Asahina Yasukatsu. He had been noted for his warm disposition and his equally impressive talents in warfare and administration. He had even been a mentor to the young Katsuyori, Takeda Shingen's fourth son.

Personal life

Sukenaga and his brother escaped the Takeda clan and, according to the predominant theory, they wandered around the Kantō region. After Nobutora was exiled by his son Takeda Shingen, Shingen recalled the Kudō brothers, reinstating their lands and permitting the family's restoration. Shingen also formally excused Toratoyo of any wrongdoing and sent a letter of apology and money to the family. Furthermore, the Kudō were given command of 50 cavalry and granted the rank of samurai-taishō (侍大将).

In 1566 he was given Minowa Castle in Kōzuke Province after it fell to the Takeda.[5]

Death

At Nagashino, after disagreeing with Katsuyori, he rushed into battle, dying an honorable death.

References
  1. Internet Movie Database (IMDb), "Shingen Takeda (Character) from Kagemusha (1980); retrieved 2013-5-17.
  2. Turnbull, Stephen (2000). The Samurai Sourcebook. London: Cassell & C0. p. 222-223. ISBN 1854095234.
  3. Turnbull, Stephen (1977). The Samurai. New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc. pp. 156–160. ISBN 9780026205405.
  4. Turnbull, Stephen (1987). Battles of the Samurai. London: Arms and Armour Press. pp. 79–94. ISBN 9780853688266.
  5. "日本の城がわかる事典「箕輪城」の解説". kotobank. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
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