Matsukaze

Matsukaze (松風 or 谷風), which means "wind in the pines", was Keiji's beloved horse in folktales and legends. He was born through a selective breeding of only the finest horses available. A popular tale says that Keiji stole the horse from the Maeda household while his stringent uncle was taking a surprisingly chilling bath. Keiji angrily bellowed that the mustang was too good for his foolish relative and rode off with the clan's prized mount. Since then, the two were never seen apart and the Maeda clan was greatly distraught at losing their best horse in such a simple manner.

Matsukaze was said to be a horse of immense strength, able to carry his master's large frame for days. After his master's death, it is said that Matsukaze ran off and was never seen again. The horse's height and capabilities were popularized in modern times by the Hana no Keiji comic series.

In the games, he is the strongest and fastest horse and is unlocked by completing the following requirements:


 * Samurai Warriors: While on the field in Shingen's Azuchi Castle stage, defeat Mitsuhide. Then enter the castle from the east and defeat Keiji within one minute. Quickly defeat the spawning supply team to obtain the saddle.
 * Samurai Warriors 2: Buy other high rank horses and Matsukaze will appear in the shop.
 * Warriors Orochi: Earn a max level Calvary skill and have a Samurai Warriors character lead.