Washizu

The Washizu were a branch of the Ōuchi family, named for their estate in Suō Province. In 1333 Washizu Nagahiro became governor of Suō, displacing the head of the Ōuchi family; the two branches later clashed.

Washizu Hirotada became deputy governor of Nagato in 1432 and held Fukawa Castle. After Ōuchi Norihiro removed him from office in 1446, Hirotada prepared for attack, but Fukawa fell in 1448 and he and his son were killed.