Name: Nasu no Yoichi (Munetaka) (那須与一)
Birth/ Death: (1162-1232)
Appearance: Book 11 Episode 3, 4, 5
Bio:
An elite archer of the Minamoto, son of Nasu no Tarô Suketaka. He is short in stature, but has a "strong man's bow". He is commanded by Yoshitsune to accept a challenge to hit the off-shore target of a fan that is being held by a Taira woman. At first unsure of his ability, he declines Yoshitsune's command, eventually accepting as Yoshitsune threatens him. Yoichi prays to Hachiman and the gods of his province to guide his arrow. He rides out into the water on his horse, and hits the fan from 250 feet away, causing both the Taira and Minamoto to applaud his skills. Yoichi is later instructed to shoot an old man who started dancing on the boat after he shot the fan; some people considered the shot impressive, others saw it as cruel.