Narikata Kodama

Narikata Kodama is a vassal of Motonari Mōri who rose to lead the Mōri navy. He received the noble title of Suō no Kami

Role in Games
In Samurai Warriors 3 Narikata appears at Kizugawa, following Magoichi's assault upon the Oda forces main ship, trying to defeat Nobunaga Oda.

In Chikai no Sanshi, was portrayed as general who have good interactions at a young age but during the old age made him as silent person but have a good heart. He served Mōri along with his elder brother is Naritada and have a numerous battle against the enemy is Amago, Ōuchi and Ōtomo. When Terumoto lead the clan, he got involved in Kizugawaguchi but he and Naritada was retired before battle against Ieyasu.

He was a vassal of Mōri in Taiko Risshiden V.

Historical Information
Kodama Narikata was the third son of Kodama Motozane. His older brother, Kodama Yutaka, recommended him to Mōri Motonari, who accepted his service. Unlike his brother, Narikata was not interested in administration, only leading soldiers. Fortunately, Narikata proved quite talented in the military arts, earning much honor from his lord.

In 1536, Narikata attacked Ikuta Castle of Aki-Takeda clan, fighting valiantly and earning praise from Motonari. He fought as part of the defensive forces at Yoshida-Koriyama Castle from invade of Amago Haruhisa in 1540-1541. Unfortunately Narikata fled during the siege, earning a punishment from his lord.

Once Mōri took over Hiroshima Bay in 1551, Motonari placed Narikata in charge of their burgeoning navy forces. He went on to lead these navy at the battle of Itsukushima against the Sue forces. In 1561, he led the Mōri navy to help drive off the Ōtomo ships harassing Moji castle. He managed to claim seven heads, thirteen captives, five horses, and eight ships. He also led the Mōri fleet to Iyo to help the Kono clan against the Utsunomiya.

Narikata continued fighting primarily upon the sea, striving to protect the Mōri interests on the sea, fighting off the resurgent Amago forces. Despite his distaste for administrative jobs, he still fulfilled them in between battles, to a competent level.

When Mōri supported Hideyoshi, Narikata partisipated in the attack on Kii Province in 1585. Year later, he died on July 25 when has 73 years old. His son, Kodama Narihide was succeed the leader of Mōri navy.