Carried on the family fortune after his father Nobuhide's death. Elevated his reputation by defeating Yoshimoto Imagawa at the Battle of Okehazama. He ruled the province of Mino from a base in the city of Gifu. He defeated his old enemy Takeda at the subsequent battles of Asai, Asakura, and Nagashino. His ruthlessness earned him the moniker 'The Demon King.' In an attempt to unify the entire country, he put down a rebellion by the army of Mitsuhide Akechi at Honnouji Temple. His progressive thought and repeal of many policies brought about profound change to Japan under his rule.