“We are the same, you and I. Whether samurai or night-hawk, the Suruga Dainagon or member of the Toudouza, it makes no difference. My sword is the proof…" These words, wrung from the very depths of his soul, surprised even… — Takayuki Yamaguchi Copy Share
“We are the same, you and I. Whether samurai or night-hawk, the Suruga Dainagon or member of the Toudouza, it makes no difference. My sword is the proof…" These words, wrung from the very depths of his soul, surprised even Seigen himself. He had not risen in the world merely in order to satisfy his ambition, but in order to… — Takayuki Yamaguchi Copy Share
“He had been dazzled. Because of the dazzling brightness, he had had to kill [Seigen]. All who had encountered Seigen had had their hearts stolen by that brightness. That envy had turned to malice.” — Takayuki Yamaguchi Copy Share
“Takamasa Saegusa: 'Seigen, a mere member of the Toudouza, had the effrontery to sully the sacred dueling ground. For that reason, our lord had already decided to subject him to tu-uchi before long. Cut off his head immediately, and stick it on a pike!' Gennosuke could hardly believe his ears. Such an insult to Irako Seigen was unwarranted. It was… — Takayuki Yamaguchi Copy Share
“We are the same, you and I. Whether samurai or night-hawk, the Suruga Dainagon or member of the Toudouza, it makes no difference. My… — Takayuki Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
“No matter how pathetic or pitiful, every human is fated to have one moment in their lives in which they can change their own… — Takayuki Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
