Nagahide NIWA

Nagahide Niwa was a feudal retainer of Oda Nobunaga, a famous daimyo during the Sengoku period of Japan. He was known for his loyalty and bravery, and was often seen fighting alongside Nobunaga in battle. Niwa was also a skilled lancer, and was said to be able to take down multiple enemies with a single charge. One of Niwa's most famous battles was the Battle of Okehazama, in which he led a charge against the Imagawa army. Niwa's forces were outnumbered, but he managed to defeat the Imagawa army and capture their leader, Imagawa Yoshimoto. This victory helped to cement Nobunaga's power in the region. Niwa was also a close friend of Nobunaga, and the two men were often seen together. Niwa was always there to support Nobunaga, and he was one of the few people who could truly understand him. Niwa died in 1582 at the Battle of Honnoji, when Nobunaga was betrayed and killed by Akechi Mitsuhide. Niwa was one of the few people who remained loyal to Nobunaga to the end, and he died fighting alongside his lord. Niwa is remembered as one of the