It is believed that Kenshin was charismatic by birth, and grabbed the interest of not only vassals of Nagao family but also powerful families when he was called back by his older brother on reaching manhood.
生まれつきのカリスマ性を持ち、兄から呼びもどされて元服すると長尾家家臣だけでなく、豪族の心もつかんだとされている。