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Nobunagaestablished his headquarters at this castle, changing its name toGifu, and thus extending his dominion over the province of Mino aswell as Owari. Thus, when he learned that Yoshitsune hadescaped to Mutsu, all his apprehensions were roused. Most renowned was IchijoKaneyoshi. During many subsequent yearsthe tomb of Nishino received the homage of men and women who worshipped achievement without regard to the nature of the thingachieved.

These menwere Kada Azumamaro (1668-1736), Kamo Mabuchi (1697-1769), MotooriNorinaga (1730-1801), and Hirata Atsutane (1776-1834). During many years, however, Ieyasu had to standconstantly on the defensive against Takeda Shingen. What was certainly born of the troubled era, however, was a sentimentof contempt for central authority and a disposition to rely on one'sown right arm. Toprevent other families from growing too rich and powerful seems tohave been a part of Ieyasu's definite plan f