Oyuki

Oyuki is an optional female officer in Kessen III. She is a brave warrior who joins up with Nobunaga after the battle of Kiso River. Oyuki was one of the many women who fought alongside their husbands during Warring States period, especially during sieges. She is a warrior class with a unit of mounted naginata, which mirrors her most famous action at the siege of Anotsu Castle in 1600.

Role in Game
Oyuki first appears as a local woman warrior seeking to serve under Nobunaga after the battle of Kiso River in Chapter 3. As an optional officer, she will only appear if every battlefield item is acquired over the course of the battle. After her initial introduction, Oyuki remains in the service of the Oda clan as a minor officer.

Personality
Oyuki is driven to prove her ability to prove her mettle in battle. Upon seeing the ability of the Oda forces, she believes she can achieve this goal in Nobunaga Oda|Nobunaga's service. She is determined to prove she can fight as good as any man and also seems to carry a grudge against those who do not respect her ability as a fighter.

Quotes

 * "They call me Yuki. My spear is a match for any in this room."
 * "I will teach you to fear my name!"
 * "Men aren't the only ones to fear in battle."
 * "was I too rough on you?"

Fighting Style
Oyuki excels at mounted spear combat, although she is also proficient in leading spear and sword footsoldiers. Her original skills grant her speed boosts to reach her enemies quickly and debuffing strategies that lower her foes' attack and defense. She comes equipped with Izumi Naginata troops, connecting her to her historic weapon used in her husband's defense.

Historical Information
Known historically as Yuki no Kata, Oyuki was the wife of Tomita Nobutaka, an officer of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Her birth and death are not recorded, as only one historical record directly mentions her. However, it is safe to assume she accompanied her husband when the Taikō rewarded him with lordship of Anotsu Castle in 1595. Despite such a gift, Nobutaka sided with Tokugawa Ieyasu and the Eastern Army as Japan prepared for the Sekigahara campaign. Unfortunately for Oyuki and her husband, that meant their castle was right along the path the Western Army would follow towards Ieyasu. To make matters worse, Nobutaka and his forces were summoned away to aid Ieyasu in punishing Uesugi Kagekatsu as Ishida Mitsunari prepared to attack the western roads towards Edo, Ieyasu's stronghold.

Upon learning of Mitsunari's movements, Nobutaka rushed back to protect Oyuki and his castle, but was delayed by, Kuki Yoshitaka. Nobutaka arrived at Anotsu just before the western forces led by Mōri Terumoto, Chōsokabe Morichika, and Nabeshima Katsushige. Thus Oyuki, Nobutaka, and their allies defended themselves with roughly 1,700 troops against the western alliance force of 30,000. The battle began on Oct. 1st, 1600 and in the heat of the battle, Nobutaka was cut off from his allies in pursuit of an injured enemy officer. In the midst of this crisis, Oyuki struck forth and saved her husband, driving off her foes with her naginata. So great was her attack that the enemy mistook her for a samurai, only one with a face far too fair. Having saved Nobutaka, the forces withdrew back into the castle for the night when negotiations began. Terumoto agreed to spare the defenders by letting them flee at night out of respect for how hard they had fought against such overwhelming odds. This was adventitious for Mōri as well, since he needed to end this siege quickly to link up with Mitsunari's forces.