Akechi Mitsuhide

Akechi Mitsuhide was a Japanese samurai and general known for his betrayal of Oda Nobunaga, leading to Nobunaga's forced suicide in 1582. Mitsuhide's actions marked a significant turning point in the unification of Japan, as he sought to claim Nobunaga's power for himself, although he would ultimately face swift retribution for his rebellion.