Sanaesuke Ueda

Sanaesuke Ueda (上田 早苗助, Ueda Sanaesuke) was known as one of Amago Ten Braves alongwith Yamanaka Yukimori, Yokomichi Hidetsuna and Akiage Munenobu.

In Chikai no Sanshi
His role is to be one of the survivors of the second battle at Gassantoda. When Amago Katsuhisa announced the remaining loyalties, Ueda and his friends joined Katsuhisa at Fubeyama Castle. Ueda was appointed to be the commander of the bombardier unit. When the Mōri army invaded Fubeyama Castle, Ueda fought bravely and died at the battle.

Etymology

 * The name Sanaesuke means "already, now, fast, early" (早) (sa), "seedling, sapling, shoot" (苗) (nae) and "help, rescue, assist/assistant/assistance" (助) (suke).
 * Sanaesuke's surname Ueda means "above, top, upper" (上) (ue) and "field, rice paddy" (田) (ta/da).