Early Life
Naoshige was the son of Nabeshima Kiyosada and was known as Nobumasa throughout half of his career.
He was a vassal of the Ryūzōji clan during the Sengoku period of the 16th century.
Naoshige proved himself in battle as he led forces of Ryūzōji Takanobu. In 1570, Naoshige assisted Takanobu while at Saga Castle when it was surrounded by a 60,000-man Ōtomo clan army. However, Naoshige had only 5,000 troops, so he suggested a night raid on the enemies camp which successfully routed them. In 1575, he attacked Suko Castle in western Hizen and forced its commander, Hirai Tsuneharu, to commit suicide.
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