Kagenobu was a relative of [[Uesugi Kenshin|Kenshin]] and was known at first as [[Nagao Kagenobu]]. He was a respected retainer under Kenshin and saw combat at [[Battle Kawanakajima|Kawanakajima]] and in the [[Kanto province|Kanto]]. After Kenshin's death he supported [[Uesugi Kagetora]] and was killed during the [[Otate no Ran|Ôtate no Ran]].
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Kagenobu was a relative of [[Uesugi Kenshin]]. He was a respected retainer under Kenshin and saw combat at [[Battle of Kawanakajima|Kawanakajima]] and in the [[Kanto]]. After Kenshin's death he supported [[Uesugi Kagetora]] and was killed during the [[Otate no Ran|Ôtate no Ran]].