Tadatsune Momonoi is a bold samurai who fights with a spiked metal club and stands out thanks to his huge pompadour helmet. He’s most famous for his loyalty to Tadayoshi Ashikaga and for falling in love with Ayako, the woman who defeated his former boss. Tadatsune shines in battle, especially when leading the charge or surviving tough retreats, making him one of the most memorable warriors in "The Elusive Samurai" series.
Tadatsune Momonoi is a tall man who has a huge pompadour hairstyle pushing out of his helmet.
The pompadour is not a real hairstyle, but actually covers a huge, special visor piece on his helmet that protects his head and eyes.
He wears armor with a marking pattern showing a skull and chrysanthemum.
Tadatsune is straightforward and impulsive.
He’s brave, sometimes reckless, and not shy about his feelings—he even proposes to Ayako, a strong enemy warrior, right in battle.
He’s loyal to his leader and stands firm during hard times.
Tadatsune Momonoi was a samurai under Tadayoshi Ashikaga during the Nanboku-chō period.
He was once just a nameless soldier during the uprising led by Tokiyuki Hojo and others.
He saw Ayako defeat his old boss, Noriie Ishido, and was so impressed by her strength and beauty that he fell in love with her on the spot.
- Strength: 89
- Ferocity: 94
- Intelligence: 45
- Loyalty: 90
- Politics: 45
- Chaos: 92
- Leadership: 87
- Innovation: 62
- Charm: 80
- Escape Skills: 86
Special Trait: Kamikaze Squad Leader
He gets even stronger and better at leading when he is at the front lines.
Skill: Shockproof Delinquent
He can reduce damage by half with a certain chance and recover health for 5 turns.
Special Weapon: Six-foot Metal Club “Buddha’s Oath”
Raises strength by 30% and ignores enemies’ defense.
Special Helmet: Huge Pompadour Kabuto “Sky-Rising Anger”
Boosts defense by 20% and prevents assassination during political events.
Tadatsune has strong loyalty to Tadayoshi Ashikaga.
He has deep feelings for Ayako, the warrior who beat his old boss, and even proposed to her.
Early Life as a Soldier
Tadatsune began as an unknown foot soldier during the uprising led by Tokiyuki Hojo.
He joined the side of Tadayoshi Ashikaga and survived many violent battles.
The Battle at Sugimoto Temple Castle
Two years after the uprising, Tadatsune appears as a key fighter under Magojiro Shiba in the siege of Sugimoto Temple Castle.
He wields his spiked club and gains a reputation for bravery on the front lines and toughness during retreats.
Crossing Paths with Ayako
Tadatsune witnesses Ayako’s impressive victory over Noriie Ishido.
He’s so struck by her skill and look that he falls in love immediately and later proposes to her in the middle of combat.
The Escalation of Ashikaga Conflict
Tadatsune remains loyal to Tadayoshi Ashikaga, even as tension grows with Moronao Kono, who puts the interests of the samurai class first.
Tadayoshi’s circle of followers becomes very small, but Tadatsune stays by his side.
The Incident with Yoritō Toki
One day, the wild warrior Yoritō Toki attacks Emperor Kōmyō’s royal carriage and throws him into a tree.
Tadayoshi Ashikaga is furious and leads troops to go after Yoritō Toki.
Yoritō Toki tries to fight back, but Tadatsune Momonoi seriously injures him and they finish the job.
The death of Yoritō Toki, a major fighter for the northern court, sparks even greater conflict between the Ashikaga brothers and leads to a huge civil war.
- Tadatsune’s huge pompadour really hides a special helmet visor, not just a wild hairstyle.
- He is famous for leading charges and not giving up even when forced to retreat.
- His armor and helmet are described as strange but carefully crafted.
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- His marking pattern is a skull with a chrysanthemum.
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