Sanada Yukimura

Sanada Yukimura 1567-1615 aka Nobushige, one of Japan's greatest warriors. Master of spear, sword, and calavry also known for his loyalty. He was held as a political hostage by the Uesugi as a teenager. Date Masamune and his mysterious companion, Megumi, came to visit Kenshin on his death bed. Kenshin released Yukimura to their custody and asked he help them in their journey as the warlord was to ill to assist them. Yukimura agreed and has been their friend ever since.