Tsuzuki Kurando served as a high-ranking vassal to Oda Nobukatsu, historically portrayed as Nobunaga Oda’s younger brother in the anime. His documented history begins during Nobukatsu’s retaliatory assault on Moriyama Castle, where he co-led forces with Shibata Katsuie. The attack followed the killing of Nobukatsu’s brother, Hidetaka, by a vassal of their exiled uncle. Despite the uncle’s prior departure, Nobukatsu ordered the campaign, with Tsuzuki playing a central role.

Tsuzuki’s growing arrogance, fueled by peer admiration, led him to openly disrespect Shibata, a senior Oda retainer. This friction drove Shibata to defect to Nobunaga, later accusing Nobukatsu of rebellion—a charge that resulted in Nobukatsu’s execution. While historical records omit Tsuzuki’s fate after this, fictional narratives cast him as an antagonistic figure indirectly responsible for his lord’s downfall.

Physically, Tsuzuki is distinguished by dark violet hair, lilac eyes, and moles beneath his eyes. His name, “Kurando,” originates from the Hyakkan-na samurai title, referencing the historical court role of Kuroudo (chamberlain or archivist), adhering to period naming conventions rather than personal nomenclature.

Previously serving as Nobukatsu’s wakashu—a role combining mentorship and close attendance—he later rose to retainer status. This proximity to Nobukatsu intensified rivalries with senior figures like Shibata, fueling factional strife within the Oda clan. Though historical accounts leave his post-execution life undefined, fictional adaptations amplify his narrative impact, framing his actions as catalysts for betrayal and political upheaval.

No supplemental media beyond the primary anime expands his arc. The absence of records after Nobukatsu’s death preserves ambiguity, aligning with historical gaps while enabling creative interpretations to underscore his role in Nobukatsu’s tragic demise.