Samemaru
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Samemaru (died 1582) was a Japanese pirate and slaver who operated in the Wakasa Province during the late 16th century.
Biography
Operations in Wakasa
Part of an alliance of pirates that dominated Wakasa Bay, Samemaru worked alongside the Shinbakufu member Takeda Motoaki in his schemes to massacre the Niwa clan in both Obama[1] and Tsuruga.[2] Samemaru was also an ally to the Portuguese Templar Duarte de Melo and aided in his slave trade operations in Japan.[3]
Death
Samemaru's affiliation with Motoaki eventually made him notorious in Wakasa, leading to a bounty being placed on his head. One evening, after being spotted in the markets of Obama, he was confronted by a group of Ashigaru soldiers and ran away.[4]
Although he managed to escape his pursuers, Samemaru was soon approached by the samurai and Kakushiba ikki member Yasuke, who had heard of his slavery business. The pirate proceeded to taunt Yasuke, having heard about him from Duarte, and fought him, but was eventually defeated. Interrogated for information on Duarte's whereabouts, Samemaru refused to disclose anything and made a snide remark at Yasuke before the samurai finished him off.[4]
Gallery
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Samemaru without his armor
Appearances
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