Akai Naomasa

Akai Naomasa (赤井 直正^?, 1529 – April 8, 1578) was a Japanese samurai leader of the Sengoku period.

Naomasa is known for his defense of Kuroi Castle in Tamba Province. During the siege, he died of disease; and the responsibility for defending the castle passed to his nephew, Akai Tadaie.

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