The brash son of Toranaga, Yoshii Nagakado has a blinding adoration for his father and a strong desire to prove himself. Often acting before he thinks, Nagakado has more heart than common sense.
As one of Toranaga's youngest sons, Nagakado grew up far from his father's side, learning about his renowned achievements through tutors. Nagakado's childhood was spent imagining great battles and legendary feats, valuing bravery above all else.
Sheltered from the realities of war, Nagakado harbors romantic notions of heroism on the battlefield, always eager to ask older samurai for their war stories. Nagakado is particularly captivated by Buntaro's military exploits, but the stoic older samurai rarely gives him the time of day.
