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Kunitoki Hojo (北条邦時, Hōjō Kunitoki) was the eldest son of Takatoki Hojo and Tokiyuki's old brother.

Appearance[]

Kunitoki used to wear a traditional outfit with the symbol of his clan.

Personality[]

Kunitoki had a laid-back and carefree attitude.

History[]

Kunitoki was the result of a union between Hojo Takatoki and a concubine. He was the eldest son of Takatoki Hojo and the older half-brother of Tokiyuki.

Synopsis[]

The Fall of the Kamakura Shogunate[]

After [[Ashikaga Takauji]]'s departure in 1333, Kunitoki can be seen playing with Tokiyuki and telling his half-brother to replace their father as regent soon, citing the man's poor health and spinelessness.

Tokiyuki rejects this and claims that Kunitoki should be the one to succeed their father as he's a year older, however, Kunitoki waves away this suggestion and states that succession by a concubine's son would only invite strife and that he'd prefer to live an unencumbered life before going on to add that he believes Tokiyuki's natural evasive abilities could prove useful in the future.[2]

A month later, Takauji's returns and stages a successful rebellion against the shogunate, during which Kunitoki follows the instructions of his uncle, Godaiin and hides in a cave to evade Ashikaga's soldiers. However, Godaiin betrays his nephew and sells him out for money.[3] Shocked, a frightened Kunitoki tries to escape only to be beaten unconscious by Godaiin and subsequently beheaded by the soldiers.[4][5]

After escaping Ashikaga's rebellion and while pretending to be an apprentice to Yorishige, Tokiyuki learns about Kunitoki's death and their uncle's betrayal. Tokiyuki is devastated by the news but manages to exact revenge for his brother's death by killing Godaiin when the pair cross paths.

References[]

  1. The Elusive Samurai Manga: Chapter 2, Page 12
  2. The Elusive Samurai Manga: Chapter 1, Pages 24-25
  3. The Elusive Samurai Manga: Chapter 2, Pages 9-11
  4. The Elusive Samurai Manga: Chapter 3, Pages 6-7
  5. The Elusive Samurai Manga: Chapter 1, Page 26

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