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Second-in-command of the Ittō-ryū. An aged swordsman who nevertheless remains one of the Ittō-ryū's most skilled fighters. A skilled political operative, well suited to handling the dōjō's administrative tasks. He is missing his right arm, and uses a concealed dagger/machete-like weapon with a strange hilt.
Though he did not fully master the technique, his ability to remember and analyze it demonstrated his skill and dedication. Koinzell's potential as a swordsman soon earned him the title of "Blade Master," a rare and ancient honor given to the most skilled swordsmen. This title was a testament to his skill and dedication to the art of swordsmanship.
These three books focus on the character of Colbey Calistinsson in addition to other characters that play central roles in the storyline. Colbey is the most skilled swordsman the Renshai tribe has ever known. Yet, after his tribe is almost completely eradicated, he is forced to search for purpose and also determine a new course for his existence.
Tameshigiri on a convicted criminal (illustration from a 1927 book). During the Edo period, only the most skilled swordsmen were chosen to test swords, so that the swordsman's skill was not questionable in determining how well the sword cut.
Shimada was a skilled swordsman in his youth, and in 1837 he travelled to Edo to partake in challenge matches. His ferocity and ability with the sword brought him considerable success, and he finally issued a challenge to Otani Nobutomo, who was at the time the most highly regarded swordsman in the city.
Miyamoto Musashi (宮本 武蔵), born Shinmen Takezō (新免 武蔵, c. 1584 – 13 June 1645), [1] also known as Miyamoto Bennosuke and by his Buddhist name, Niten Dōraku, [2] was a Japanese swordsman, strategist, artist, and writer who became renowned through stories of his unique double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record in his 62 ...
Inigo then went to live with his father's friend and fellow swordmaker Yeste for two years; devastated by the loss, he devoted himself to becoming a great swordsman to be able to avenge his father. His training included tutelage under the most skilled fencing masters of his time. In the 30th anniversary version of "The Princess Bride", it is ...
Yin marries Yang Buhui eventually despite the large age gap between them and they are expecting a child towards the end of the novel. He is the most skilled swordsman of the seven. Mo Shenggu (莫聲谷; Mò Shēnggǔ) is the youngest of the seven and the most hot-tempered one. He tries to discipline Song Qingshu after discovering the latter's ...