was a Japanese

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and commander of the

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. Urakami clan had been in a position of chief retainer of the Akamatsu clan. After the fall of the Akamatsu clan, Munekage gradually held power and ruled Bizen, Mimasaka and part of

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. Munekage give

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an important position but Urakami clan went into decline as Naoie's influence increased . When Munekage arranged an alliance with Mori clan Naoie was dissatisfied with the decision and launched a rebellion against Munekage. In the end, his Tenjinyama castle was attacked and his power was overthrown by Naoie. Tenjinyama Castle 02

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