theenemyisathonnoji: RANDOM SAMURAI FACT OF THE DAY (9.29.17) Long-time rivals, Uesugi Kenshin and T
theenemyisathonnoji: RANDOM SAMURAI FACT OF THE DAY (9.29.17) Long-time rivals, Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen, honored one another and thought highly of each other despite their fighting. In fact, it is reported that, upon the death of Takeda Shingen, Uesugi Kenshin openly wept in front of his men and stared that he had lost an honorable and worthy enemy. Additionally, Takeda Shingen, on his deathbed, called for his heir and told him to trust the Uesugi and rely on Kenshin as he was an honorable man. And, years after this, the Takeda and Uesugi clans joined in an alliance. -- source link