Sakon Shima

Sakon Shima (島 左近) is best known in history for serving Mitsunari Ishida. He was reputed to be Mitsunari's powerful and most tactical general at Sekigahara.

According to the game's designers, Sakon fills the spot for the "cool old guy" in the cast. They added the scar on his face to add a visual account with his previous near-death experiences. White and black are the two base colors used for his design. His fighting style is considered to be exceptionally balanced with no real weaknesses to it.

Samurai Warriors
Once he hears that Hideyoshi is racing an army to avenge his lord's death at Mitsuhide's hands, Sakon takes the prudent action by joining sides with Hideyoshi. From there, he continues to serve the Toyotomi cause. After a disagreement with his lord, he became a ronin until he was hired by Mitsunari. Though he knew Sekigahara was a losing cause, he nevertheless stays loyal to Mitsunari. After their victory, Sakon replies that he doesn't care about a reward and wanted to serve a virtuous lord. As he speeds off on his steed, Mitsunari considers Sakon to be his friend.

In his dream mode, he momentarily serves Shingen to learn some tips on strategy and helps capture the fleeing Ieyasu at Mikatagahara.

Kessen
Sakon is Mitsunari's right hand man. Like Tadakatsu, Sakon trumps his lord in every military stat but is given a smaller amount of troops to balance himself with the rest of the army. Before the battle at Sekigahara, he laments not slaying Ieyasu at Kusegawa as his solo attack was deflected by Okatsu. Depending on the actions of the player, he will disappear after Sekigahara or live to see Ieyasu's end.

Quotes

 * "Sharp as always."
 * "Keep lining 'em up and I'll keep knocking 'em down."