When I was at the Okehazama battlefield early this spring, I found out that the Rokkaku family of southern Omi provided some support for Nobunaga. the information I received from the Kajino family and Chofukuji Temple near the Arimatsu Okehazama Battlefield is interesting. According to the ancient documents from Chofukuji, the Rokkaku send an army of 1,500 which 272 were killed in action. From the Mikawa Fudoki, 2,300 men were sent to provide aid. If Rokkaku did provide aid for Nobunaga, I think that number is too high. According to the Kajino family, 1,500 or less is a more probable number.
With Nobunaga's victory over Imagawa Yoshimoto, the Saito had a major problem. Saito Yoshitatsu knew he was next. Right after the the Battle of Okehazama, Yoshitatsu made an alliance with the Rokkaku. Nobunaga's relationship with the Rokkaku has been up and down. In 1568, while marching to Kyoto with a massive army, Nobunaga brushed aside the Rokkaku with ease.
Update: I included an article that I received from Chofukuji Temple years ago. Also see Owada Tetsuo Okehazama no Tatakai (p. 130). According to Owada Tetsuo, the Rokkaku sent about 1000.
Tenka no tame!
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