The result was Speedy Delete both. A7 applies here, so there is no prejudice against a proper article with sourcing. I note that the Japanese Wikipedia has an article on the clan these samurai served; it's possible there are sources there. But that is, I think, a discussion for another day. UltraExactZZ Claims ~ Evidence 13:09, 3 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]
There were many samurai in Japan, no evidence this one is notable. Also including for the same reason:
TravellingCari 21:26, 27 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]