Kōzuki Castle

Kozuki Castle was the stronghold of the Amago clan. They were the Mori's most prominent rivals until they fell in decline. The Mori launched a final offensive in the year 1578, where the Amago requested assistance from the Oda. This battle is lauded in folklore for the heroics of the Amago general, Shikanosuke Yamanaka.

Role in games
In Samurai Warriors 3, this battle only appears in Motonari Mori's story. Motonari, and his  allies besiege the castle controlled by Hideyoshi. There is little reference to the Amago but Motonari manages to break through the Oda encirclement and the tactics of Kanbei and Hanbei.

In Samurai Warriors 4, there is more of an emphasis on the Amago clan. Once the Amago defenses are being whittled slowly and Haruhisa Amago perishes, the Oda reinforcements arrive and ambush the Mori, causing Motonari and Takakage to order a withdrawal. Mitsunari, Masanori and Kiyomasa all appear to impede the Mori Army but their inexperience helps the Mori salvage the situation. After the battle, Hanbei Takenaka passes away in ill health causing friend and foe alike to lament.