they were known as "Mōri Ryōkawa", or "Mōri's Two Rivers" (毛利両川). Kobayakawa Takakage (小早川隆景, 1533–1597), third son of Motonari, with his brother they were known as "Mōri Ryōkawa", or "Mōri's Two Rivers" (毛利両川). Shishido Takaie (宍戸隆家, 1518–1592), married to one of Motonari's daughters, Goryū no Tsubone. Kuchiba Michiyoshi (口羽通良, 1513–1582), responsible for fighting in the San'in region and as an assistant to Kikkawa Motoharu. Fukubara Sadatoshi (福原貞俊, 1512–1593), maternal uncle of Motonari, son of Motonari's maternal grandfather, Fukubara Hirotoshi. Amano Takashige (天野隆重, 1503–1584), originally a vassal of the Ōuchi clan, switched to Motonari after the death of Ōuchi Yoshitaka. His wife was the sister of Fukubara Sadatoshi. Kumagai Nobunao (熊谷信直, 1507–1593), fought in nearly all of Motonari's battles. Kunishi Motosuke (国司元相, 1492–1592), fought with distinction at the Siege of Koriyama. Later, he was chosen as one of the five bugyō of the Mōri clan. Katsura Motozumi (桂元澄, 1500–1569) Kodama Naritada (児玉就忠, 1506–1562), Motonari valued his administrative skill. Motonari's bugyō along with Katsura Mototada (桂元忠). Under Mōri Terumoto he became one of the five bugyō. Yoshimi Masayori (吉見正頼, 1513–1588), originally a vassal of the Ōuchi clan, switched to Motonari after the death of Ōuchi Yoshitaka. Shiji Hiroyoshi (志道広良, 1467–1557), close with Motonari early when his brother Okimoto was clan head. Supported Motonari as successor to the leadership of the clan. Served as guardian of Motonari's first son, Takamoto. Awaya Motohide (粟屋元秀), was prized after the Battle of Arita-Nakaide by Motonari for his achievements. Awaya Motochika (粟屋元親, d. 1561), Motonari prized his skills with domestic affairs. Under Mōri Terumoto he became one of the five bugyō. Akagawa Motoyasu (赤川元保, d. 1567), imprisoned in his home under suspicion of the sudden death of Mōri Takamoto and later forced to commit suicide with his adopted son Akagawa Matasaburō. Watanabe Hajime (渡辺長, 1534–1612), saved Motonari's life at the First Siege of Toda Castle. Iida Motochika (飯田元親, d. 1535), second son of Kodama Motoyoshi (児玉元良), supported the succession of Motonari as clan head. Inoue Motokane (井上元兼, 1486–1550), escaped Motonari's purge of the Inoue clan because of his loyalty. Other notable retainers Hayashi Narinaga (林就長, 1517–1605), karō (clan elder) of Motonari and bugyō under Mōri Terumoto. Ginzan-bugyō (mining official) at the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine. Junior Fifth Rank, Lower Grade (Ju go-i-no-ge, 従五位下), Hizen-no-kami (肥前守). Diplomat of the Mōri clan along with Ankokuji Ekei. Ankokuji Ekei (安国寺恵瓊), diplomat of the Mōri clan along with Hayashi Narinaga. He