Motokiyo was [[Mori Motonari|Môri Motonari's]] 4th son and was adopted into the [[Hoida clan|Hoida family]]. He was considered a competent commander, though overshadowed by his elder brothers. Given land in [[Bitchu province|Bitchû]], Motokiyo was active in the [[Mori clan|Môri's]] eastward expansion and was skilled in castle construction. | Motokiyo was [[Mori Motonari|Môri Motonari's]] 4th son and was adopted into the [[Hoida clan|Hoida family]]. He was considered a competent commander, though overshadowed by his elder brothers. Given land in [[Bitchu province|Bitchû]], Motokiyo was active in the [[Mori clan|Môri's]] eastward expansion and was skilled in castle construction. |