Yoritsuna Yazawa

Yoritsuna Yazawa is a retainer of the Sanada and Masayuki's uncle. Initially at a young age, he went into priesthood, but was kicked out after liking martial arts too much. Using his favorite spear, he would serve Shingen and eventually his nephew. He would later defend Numata Castle.

Role in Game
The Samurai Warriors series usually stations Yoritsuna with his nephew at Ueda Castle. On Hanzo's infiltration of the castle, Yoritsuna is in a meeting with Shigenori Suzuki that Hanzo must eavesdrop.

In Samurai Warriors 2, Yoritsuna will be seen in the Fall of the Takeda, attempting to ambush Nobukimi Anayama with Nobutoyo Takeda.

In Samurai Warriors 3, he will appear alongside Kunoichi after the fire attack springs.

In Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada, he must be protected at Numata Castle, or the battle will be lost.

Quotes

 * "There appears to be a lot of commotion as of late..."