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Shiroi Tōru
Swordmaster of the Tenshin Ittō-ryū: an Edo swordsman who attained the spiritual state of 'Shinbu Fusatsu' (victory without bloodshed)
Shiroi Tōru (1783–1843) was a swordsman who flourished in the late Edo period and is known as the fo...
Fūma Kotarō
Commander of Shinobi Serving the Later Hōjō Clan · Kanto's Strongest Ranpa
Fūma Kotarō (birth date unknown – 1603) was a commander of shinobi (ranpa) who served the Later Hōjō...
Oniwa Yoshinao
The aged Date retainer known as "Oniwa Sagetsusai" who died covering Masamune's retreat at Hitadorihashi
## Life Oniwa Yoshinao (1513-1585) was born the son of Oniwa Motozane, lord of Koyadate Castle in D...
Hasekura Tsunenaga
The Sendai domain samurai who became a Roman noble while leading the Keicho Embassy to Europe
## Life Hasekura Tsunenaga (1571-1622) was a retainer of Date Masamune, lord of the Sendai domain. ...