Masayori Yoshimi

Masayori Yoshimi was a samurai during Sengoku period. He is known as leader of army against Sue after Ōuchi Yoshitaka was killed at Tainei-ji Temple.

Role in Games
In Chikai no Sanshi, Yoshimi first appeared during the battle at Suō Province. When Mōri army invaded Kōnomine Castle, Yoshimi was one of Ōuchi generals that must come to protect the castle. In the time of the battle nearing the end, Yoshimi was convinced by Motonari to join him. Yoshimi saw that Ōuchi clan is probably nearing collapse, so decided to withdraw the army, allowing Mōri army to defeat Ōuchi army and Ōuchi Yoshinaga commit suicide. Later he was one of Terumoto's favorite generals and join the battle against Tokugawa army at Gifu Castle. Yoshimi is the only person that use a cannon as a weapon in the Mōri army.

In Nobunaga no Yabou Tenshouki, he stationed at Sanbonmatsu Castle in scenario 1571.

Historical Information
He is the son of Yoshimi Yorioki. In November 1540, his elder brother, Takayori was suddenly died, make Masayori was succeed lead the clan. When Sue Harukata was acted as rebel and killed Ōuchi Yoshitaka. Masayori so decided anti Sue army by recruit the soldier and fight against Sue army at Sanbonmatsu Castle but defeated. He therefore joined Mōri and served as vanguard in attack Ōuchi in 1557.

In 1571, after Motonari died, Masayori became an advisor of Terumoto follow request of Kikkawa Motoharu. He was last mentioned that Participated in the battle at Bitchū-Takamatsu Castle in 1582 until he died 5 years later at the age of 75. His son, Hiroyori succeeded in leading the clan.