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	* Several of Kensei's trials are mythologized in ''Sword Saint''. The story of how these trials actually unfolded can be seen in various media. The [[Battle of 12 Swords]] is depicted in the episode ''[[Lizards]]''. Kensei's trip to the [[Hidden Fortress]] to obtain the [[Fire Scroll]] is shown in ''[[Kindred]]''. His victory over the [[Black Bear]] is shown in the graphic novel ''[[The Trial of the Black Bear]]''.		* Several of Kensei's trials are mythologized in ''Sword Saint''. The story of how these trials actually unfolded can be seen in various media. The [[Battle of 12 Swords]] is depicted in the episode ''[[Lizards]]''. Kensei's trip to the [[Hidden Fortress]] to obtain the [[Fire Scroll]] is shown in ''[[Kindred]]''. His victory over the [[Black Bear]] is shown in the graphic novel ''[[The Trial of the Black Bear]]''.
			* In 2007, ''TV Guide'' [[awards\|nominated]] ''Sword Saint'' for the Online Video Awards for Best TV Drama Webisode.

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

imported>Ryangibsonstewart: imdb link

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	* [http://heroes-transcripts-webisodes.blogspot.com/search/label/Yamagato%20Fellowship%20Chapter%201%3A%20The%20Battle%20of%20Twelve%20Swords ''Sword Saint'' transcript]		* [http://heroes-transcripts-webisodes.blogspot.com/search/label/Yamagato%20Fellowship%20Chapter%201%3A%20The%20Battle%20of%20Twelve%20Swords ''Sword Saint'' transcript]
	* [[Interview:Chuck Kim\|Interview]] in which writer [[Chuck Kim]] discusses ''Sword Saint'', Heroes Wiki, 11/4/08		* [[Interview:Chuck Kim\|Interview]] in which writer [[Chuck Kim]] discusses ''Sword Saint'', Heroes Wiki, 11/4/08
			* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1094933/ ''Sword Saint''] on IMDb
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imported>Ryangibsonstewart: notes about where the trials can be seen

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	* At the end of the last chapter of ''Sword Saint'', [[Hana]] [[EDT\|hacks]] into yamagatofellowship.org with a pop-up message that leads readers to [[Hana's blog\|her blog]]. The pop-up message reads:		* At the end of the last chapter of ''Sword Saint'', [[Hana]] [[EDT\|hacks]] into yamagatofellowship.org with a pop-up message that leads readers to [[Hana's blog\|her blog]]. The pop-up message reads:
	{{message\|I need to show you more...Follow me. [http://samantha48616e61.com/ Click here].}}		{{message\|I need to show you more...Follow me. [http://samantha48616e61.com/ Click here].}}
			* Several of Kensei's trials are mythologized in ''Sword Saint''. The story of how these trials actually unfolded can be seen in various media. The [[Battle of 12 Swords]] is depicted in the episode ''[[Lizards]]''. Kensei's trip to the [[Hidden Fortress]] to obtain the [[Fire Scroll]] is shown in ''[[Kindred]]''. His victory over the [[Black Bear]] is shown in the graphic novel ''[[The Trial of the Black Bear]]''.

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

imported>Ryangibsonstewart: /* External Links */ update link

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	==External Links==		==External Links==
	* [http://yamagatofellowship.org/videoEvents.shtml ''Sword Saint'' documentary] at [[yamagatofellowship.org]]		* [http://yamagatofellowship.org/videoEvents.shtml ''Sword Saint'' documentary] at [[yamagatofellowship.org]]
	* [http://heroes-transcripts-~~swordsaint~~.blogspot.com/ ''Sword Saint'' transcript]		* [http://heroes-transcripts-webisodes.blogspot.com/search/label/Yamagato%20Fellowship%20Chapter%201%3A%20The%20Battle%20of%20Twelve%20Swords ''Sword Saint'' transcript]
	* [[Interview:Chuck Kim\|Interview]] in which writer [[Chuck Kim]] discusses ''Sword Saint'', Heroes Wiki, 11/4/08		* [[Interview:Chuck Kim\|Interview]] in which writer [[Chuck Kim]] discusses ''Sword Saint'', Heroes Wiki, 11/4/08
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	* [http://heroes-transcripts-swordsaint.blogspot.com/ ''Sword Saint'' transcript]		* [http://heroes-transcripts-swordsaint.blogspot.com/ ''Sword Saint'' transcript]
	* [[Interview:Chuck Kim\|Interview]] in which writer [[Chuck Kim]] discusses ''Sword Saint'', Heroes Wiki, 11/4/08		* [[Interview:Chuck Kim\|Interview]] in which writer [[Chuck Kim]] discusses ''Sword Saint'', Heroes Wiki, 11/4/08
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imported>HiroDynoSlayer: added transcript links

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			{{Infobox Heroes Evolutions
	#redirect [[Yamagatofellowship.org#Sword Saint]]
			\| image= Sword Saint.jpg
			\| date = August 27, 2007
			\| link = yamagatofellowship.org/videoEvents.shtml
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			The documentary '''''Sword Saint''''' details the life and legend of [[Takezo Kensei]]. It is found at [[yamagatofellowship.org]].

			==About==
			On August 27, 2007, [[yamagatofellowship.org]] began airing a five-part documentary about [[Takezo Kensei]]. Interviews were conducted with experts, including Professor [[Donna Dorn]] (from the University of [[Chicago]], Japanese Studies), Curator [[Tatsuya Atsumi]] (of the Museum of Cultural History in [[Tokyo, Japan]]), and Professor [[Karen Chamberlin]] (from the University of Cambridge's Literature Department).

			===Chapter 1: The Battle of 12 Swords===
			''[http://www.yamagatofellowship.org/videoPlayer.shtml?mea=148635 direct link]''<br>
			Despite Japan's isolationist stance, [[Whitebeard]] ravaged the country from within. Culminating in an attack on [[Otsu]], the overconfident Whitebeard marched into the town with only a handful of men. He was met by Kensei, who singlehandedly defeated the entire company. The battle was to become known as The [[Battle of 12 Swords]]. Determined to defeat the rest of Whitebeard's army, Kensei set out on a journey to find Whitebeard's [[Hidden Fortress]]. These adventures became known as The Trials of Takezo Kensei.

			===Chapter 2: The Trial of the Fire Scroll===
			''[http://www.yamagatofellowship.org/videoPlayer.shtml?mea=151964 direct link]''<br>
			After defeating [[Whitebeard]], [[Kensei]] set out to find Whitebeard's [[Fire Scroll]], which was said to contain many secrets, including the location of the Hidden Fortress. Whitebeard, who is said to have conspired with ''[[Wikipedia:oni (folklore)\|oni]]'', or devils, to set the scroll in a circle of fire, would burn the families and villages of those who attempted to seek to the scroll. As legend has it, Whitebeard chose [[ninety angry ronin]] to protect the scroll, even possibly resorting to cannibalism if necessary. Kensei defeated these men, acquired the scroll, and set off on his next two trials: climbing the frozen waterfall and finding the single crimson peony.

			===Chapter 3: The Trial of the Hidden Fortress===
			''[http://www.yamagatofellowship.org/videoPlayer.shtml?mea=155000 direct link]''<br>
			After completing the last two challenges, [[Kensei]] defeats the [[Black Bear]], from whom he gains a map to [[Whitebeard]]'s fortress. Before arriving, however, he is ambushed by the Snake Women, two female assassins said to be half-snake. They escape with their lives, and Kensei reaches the [[Hidden Fortress]]. There, he defeats every one of Whitebeard's men in a battle lasting 11 days. Finally, he duels Whitebeard himself, and after an epic battle, Kensei emerges as the victor, saving all of Japan from tyrannical rule.

			===Chapter 4, Part 1: Kensei and the Dragon===
			''[http://www.yamagatofellowship.org/videoPlayer.shtml?mea=157365 direct link]''<br>
			Before his trials, [[Kensei]] fell in love with a beautiful [[princess]] who made him swear to defend Japan from [[Whitebeard]]. To prepare, Kensei sought the [[Dragon of Kiso Mountain]], who taught exceptional sword skills to those who truly needed to be taught. The Dragon taught Kensei and made him a "sword saint", but demanded that Kensei give what he loved most. After Kensei's trials, he and the princess decided to marry, but the celebrations were short-lived--the enormous Dragon interrupted their marriage ceremony and demanded the princess. To protect his love, Kensei [[suicide\|plunged]] his sword into his [[heart]], then offered his heart to the Dragon.

			===Chapter 4, Part 2: Kensei and the Dragon===
			''[http://www.yamagatofellowship.org/videoPlayer.shtml?mea=157565 direct link]''<br>
			Though [[Kensei]] died in the arms of [[princess\|his love]], exactly what happened next to him remains a mystery. Legend says that the [[Dragon]], moved by Kensei's love and honor, replaced Kensei's [[heart]] and brought him back to life. Likewise, the identity of the princess is uncertain. One unpopular theory is that she is [[Yaeko]], daughter of the [[swordsmith\|sword maker]], resident of [[Otsu]], and the creator of the Kensei scrolls.

			===Chapter 5: The Mystery of Kensei===
			''[http://www.yamagatofellowship.org/videoPlayer5.shtml direct link]''<br>
			Some believe that before his trials, [[Kensei]] was a savage and undisciplined figure, feared for his rage and temper. It is believed that it was [[Kensei's sword]] which focused his great talent. Little is known of the weapon's origin, though popular belief dictates that Kensei drew the sword from a field of solid ice, similar to the story of King Arthur. However, the actual existence of the sword and of Kensei himself were doubted for centuries, until [[1977]] when [[Daniel Linderman]], of the [[Linderman Corporation]], claimed to own the actual sword. Mystery once again shrouded the tale of Kensei when the sword was stolen from [[Linderman's archives]], and Linderman was found dead in [[Kirby Plaza building\|his office]] shortly thereafter. The sword was believed to be cursed, never meant to be owned or kept in one place.

			==Notes==
			* At the end of the last chapter of ''Sword Saint'', [[Hana]] [[EDT\|hacks]] into yamagatofellowship.org with a pop-up message that leads readers to [[Hana's blog\|her blog]]. The pop-up message reads:
			{{message\|I need to show you more...Follow me. [http://samantha48616e61.com/ Click here].}}

			==Trivia==
			* The documentary was narrated by [[John Rhys-Davies]], written by [[Chuck Kim]], and directed by [[Yule Caise]]. The director of photography was [[Kent Hughes]] and all parts were filmed at the Sunset Gower Studios.

			==Gallery==
			<gallery>
			Image:Sword Saint.jpg\|[[Kensei]] is the "Sword Saint".
			Image:Kensei and the dragon - sword saint.jpg\|According to legend, Kensei learned his sword skills from the [[Dragon of Kiso Mountain]].
			Image:The Battle of 12 Swords.jpg\|Kensei was able to defeat [[Whitebeard]] in the Battle of Twelve Swords.
			Image:Whitebeard's troops.jpg\|Whitebeard's Hidden Fortress was protected by many men.
			Image:Fire scroll.jpg\|Whitebeard's secrets were fiercely guarded in the Fire Scroll.
			Image:90 ronin.jpg\|The 90 cannibalistic ronin were no match for the Sword Saint.
			Image:Black Bear.jpg\|Kensei obtained the location of the Hidden Fortress from the Black Bear.
			Image:Snake women.jpg\|Though the Snake Women were not killed by Kensei, they were unable to stop his quest.
			Image:Whitebeard's army.jpg\|In a battle lasting several days, Kensei was able to defeat Whitebeard's army...
			Image:Kensei and whitebeard.jpg\|...and eventually Whitebeard himself.
			Image:Kensei and princess marriage.jpg\|Kensei then prepared to marry [[princess\|his love]]...
			Image:Kensei's suicide.jpg\|...but [[suicide\|killed himself]] on his wedding day in order to protect her.
			Image:Yaeko's signature.jpg\|[[Yaeko]], the creator of the Kensei scrolls, is also believed by some to be the Kensei's princess.
			Image:Sword in solid ice.jpg\|Many believe that Kensei retrieved his [[Kensei sword\|sword]] from a field of solid ice.
			</gallery>

			==External Links==
			* [http://yamagatofellowship.org/videoEvents.shtml ''Sword Saint'' documentary] at [[yamagatofellowship.org]]
			* [http://heroes-transcripts-swordsaint.blogspot.com/ ''Sword Saint'' transcript]
			* [[Interview:Chuck Kim\|Interview]] in which writer [[Chuck Kim]] discusses ''Sword Saint'', Heroes Wiki, 11/4/08

			{{Heroes Evolutions}}
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			[[Category:Galleries]]

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	===Chapter 1: The Battle of 12 Swords===		===Chapter 1: The Battle of 12 Swords===
	''[http://www.yamagatofellowship.org/videoPlayer.shtml?mea=148635 direct link]''<br>		''[http://www.yamagatofellowship.org/videoPlayer.shtml?mea=148635 direct link]'', ''[http://heroes-transcripts-webisodes.blogspot.com/search/label/Yamagato%20Fellowship%20Chapter%201%3A%20The%20Battle%20of%20Twelve%20Swords transcript]''<br>
	Despite Japan's isolationist stance, [[Whitebeard]] ravaged the country from within. Culminating in an attack on [[Otsu]], the overconfident Whitebeard marched into the town with only a handful of men. He was met by Kensei, who singlehandedly defeated the entire company. The battle was to become known as The [[Battle of 12 Swords]]. Determined to defeat the rest of Whitebeard's army, Kensei set out on a journey to find Whitebeard's [[Hidden Fortress]]. These adventures became known as The Trials of Takezo Kensei.		Despite Japan's isolationist stance, [[Whitebeard]] ravaged the country from within. Culminating in an attack on [[Otsu]], the overconfident Whitebeard marched into the town with only a handful of men. He was met by Kensei, who singlehandedly defeated the entire company. The battle was to become known as The [[Battle of 12 Swords]]. Determined to defeat the rest of Whitebeard's army, Kensei set out on a journey to find Whitebeard's [[Hidden Fortress]]. These adventures became known as The Trials of Takezo Kensei.

	===Chapter 2: The Trial of the Fire Scroll===		===Chapter 2: The Trial of the Fire Scroll===
	''[http://www.yamagatofellowship.org/videoPlayer.shtml?mea=151964 direct link]''<br>		''[http://www.yamagatofellowship.org/videoPlayer.shtml?mea=151964 direct link]'', ''[http://heroes-transcripts-webisodes.blogspot.com/search/label/Yamagato%20Fellowship%20Chapter%202%3A%20The%20Trial%20of%20the%20Fire%20Scroll transcript]''<br>
	After defeating [[Whitebeard]], [[Kensei]] set out to find Whitebeard's [[Fire Scroll]], which was said to contain many secrets, including the location of the Hidden Fortress. Whitebeard, who is said to have conspired with ''[[Wikipedia:oni (folklore)\|oni]]'', or devils, to set the scroll in a circle of fire, would burn the families and villages of those who attempted to seek to the scroll. As legend has it, Whitebeard chose [[ninety angry ronin]] to protect the scroll, even possibly resorting to cannibalism if necessary. Kensei defeated these men, acquired the scroll, and set off on his next two trials: climbing the frozen waterfall and finding the single crimson peony.		After defeating [[Whitebeard]], [[Kensei]] set out to find Whitebeard's [[Fire Scroll]], which was said to contain many secrets, including the location of the Hidden Fortress. Whitebeard, who is said to have conspired with ''[[Wikipedia:oni (folklore)\|oni]]'', or devils, to set the scroll in a circle of fire, would burn the families and villages of those who attempted to seek to the scroll. As legend has it, Whitebeard chose [[ninety angry ronin]] to protect the scroll, even possibly resorting to cannibalism if necessary. Kensei defeated these men, acquired the scroll, and set off on his next two trials: climbing the frozen waterfall and finding the single crimson peony.

	===Chapter 3: The Trial of the Hidden Fortress===		===Chapter 3: The Trial of the Hidden Fortress===
	''[http://www.yamagatofellowship.org/videoPlayer.shtml?mea=155000 direct link]''<br>		''[http://www.yamagatofellowship.org/videoPlayer.shtml?mea=155000 direct link]'', ''[http://heroes-transcripts-webisodes.blogspot.com/search/label/Yamagato%20Fellowship%20Chapter%203%3A%20The%20Trial%20of%20the%20Hidden%20Fortress transcript]''<br>
	After completing the last two challenges, [[Kensei]] defeats the [[Black Bear]], from whom he gains a map to [[Whitebeard]]'s fortress. Before arriving, however, he is ambushed by the Snake Women, two female assassins said to be half-snake. They escape with their lives, and Kensei reaches the [[Hidden Fortress]]. There, he defeats every one of Whitebeard's men in a battle lasting 11 days. Finally, he duels Whitebeard himself, and after an epic battle, Kensei emerges as the victor, saving all of Japan from tyrannical rule.		After completing the last two challenges, [[Kensei]] defeats the [[Black Bear]], from whom he gains a map to [[Whitebeard]]'s fortress. Before arriving, however, he is ambushed by the Snake Women, two female assassins said to be half-snake. They escape with their lives, and Kensei reaches the [[Hidden Fortress]]. There, he defeats every one of Whitebeard's men in a battle lasting 11 days. Finally, he duels Whitebeard himself, and after an epic battle, Kensei emerges as the victor, saving all of Japan from tyrannical rule.

	===Chapter 4, Part 1: Kensei and the Dragon===		===Chapter 4, Part 1: Kensei and the Dragon===
	''[http://www.yamagatofellowship.org/videoPlayer.shtml?mea=157365 direct link]''<br>		''[http://www.yamagatofellowship.org/videoPlayer.shtml?mea=157365 direct link]'', ''[http://heroes-transcripts-webisodes.blogspot.com/search/label/Yamagato%20Fellowship%20Chapter%204%3A%20Kensei%20and%20the%20Dragon transcript]''<br>
	Before his trials, [[Kensei]] fell in love with a beautiful [[princess]] who made him swear to defend Japan from [[Whitebeard]]. To prepare, Kensei sought the [[Dragon of Kiso Mountain]], who taught exceptional sword skills to those who truly needed to be taught. The Dragon taught Kensei and made him a "sword saint", but demanded that Kensei give what he loved most. After Kensei's trials, he and the princess decided to marry, but the celebrations were short-lived--the enormous Dragon interrupted their marriage ceremony and demanded the princess. To protect his love, Kensei [[suicide\|plunged]] his sword into his [[heart]], then offered his heart to the Dragon.		Before his trials, [[Kensei]] fell in love with a beautiful [[princess]] who made him swear to defend Japan from [[Whitebeard]]. To prepare, Kensei sought the [[Dragon of Kiso Mountain]], who taught exceptional sword skills to those who truly needed to be taught. The Dragon taught Kensei and made him a "sword saint", but demanded that Kensei give what he loved most. After Kensei's trials, he and the princess decided to marry, but the celebrations were short-lived--the enormous Dragon interrupted their marriage ceremony and demanded the princess. To protect his love, Kensei [[suicide\|plunged]] his sword into his [[heart]], then offered his heart to the Dragon.

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	===Chapter 5: The Mystery of Kensei===		===Chapter 5: The Mystery of Kensei===
	''[http://www.yamagatofellowship.org/videoPlayer5.shtml direct link]''<br>		''[http://www.yamagatofellowship.org/videoPlayer5.shtml direct link]'', ''[http://heroes-transcripts-webisodes.blogspot.com/search/label/Yamagato%20Fellowship%20Chapter%205%3A%20The%20Mystery%20of%20Kensei transcript]''<br>
	Some believe that before his trials, [[Kensei]] was a savage and undisciplined figure, feared for his rage and temper. It is believed that it was [[Kensei's sword]] which focused his great talent. Little is known of the weapon's origin, though popular belief dictates that Kensei drew the sword from a field of solid ice, similar to the story of King Arthur. However, the actual existence of the sword and of Kensei himself were doubted for centuries, until [[1977]] when [[Daniel Linderman]], of the [[Linderman Corporation]], claimed to own the actual sword. Mystery once again shrouded the tale of Kensei when the sword was stolen from [[Linderman's archives]], and Linderman was found dead in [[Kirby Plaza building\|his office]] shortly thereafter. The sword was believed to be cursed, never meant to be owned or kept in one place.		Some believe that before his trials, [[Kensei]] was a savage and undisciplined figure, feared for his rage and temper. It is believed that it was [[Kensei's sword]] which focused his great talent. Little is known of the weapon's origin, though popular belief dictates that Kensei drew the sword from a field of solid ice, similar to the story of King Arthur. However, the actual existence of the sword and of Kensei himself were doubted for centuries, until [[1977]] when [[Daniel Linderman]], of the [[Linderman Corporation]], claimed to own the actual sword. Mystery once again shrouded the tale of Kensei when the sword was stolen from [[Linderman's archives]], and Linderman was found dead in [[Kirby Plaza building\|his office]] shortly thereafter. The sword was believed to be cursed, never meant to be owned or kept in one place.