Kaneaki Mimaki is one of Mitsuhide's known retainers. He formed the front line of defenses for Mitsuhide's personal camp at Yamazaki. When the situation looked grim, Kaneaki was the one to send a messenger to his lord and urged for his retreat. Allegedly the message was, "My death shall lead the path for your escape. Use this moment to flee." Kaneaki and his troops died fighting for Mitsuhide's retreat to Shoryuji.