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Using an illustrated storybook, Kaito Nakamura details the story of how the Takezo Kensei's encountered the Dragon of Kiso Mountain.
About
Landslide
During the sparring between Hiro and Kaito, Hiro recounts the story of "Kensei and the Dragon" told to him by Kaito when Hiro was a child.
Out of Time
Hiro tells Yaeko the story of the trail of the Dragon of Kiso Mountain, and that it is how his journey in the past must end.
Heroes Evolutions
yamagatofellowship.org
Yamagato Fellowship has a page on their website that mentions the following about the dragon:
- With war threatening to fracture Japan, Takezo went to the Dragon of Kiso Mountain and asked him to teach him the secrets of the sword. The Dragon agreed to help in exchange for all of his love. Takezo loved a princess with all his heart but knew Japan would fall if he did not triumph, so he agreed. The Dragon taught him and he became Kensei (a sword saint).
- With his newfound knowledge, Kensei fought and won a great battle – thus saving his people. After the battle, the Dragon came to Kensei’s palace to collect on their deal. The Dragon demanded the life of the princess. Kensei refused and cut out his own heart, handed it to the dragon and said, “My love is in here. Take it.” And then he died. When the Dragon saw what Kensei was willing to sacrifice for his people (and his love) he was so moved that he replaced Kensei’s heart and breathed fire-life back into the swordsman.
Sword Saint
In Chapter 3, “The Trial of the Hidden Fortress”, the narattor documents how Takezo Kensei meets his end in his most famous tale: Kensei and the Dragon.
In Chapter 4, Part 1, “Kensei and the Dragon”, Takezo Kensei met a beautiful beautiful princess who made him swear to defeat White Beard with everything in his power. Kensei sought out the Dragon of Kiso Mountain to help train him. It is rumored that the dragon would only train those who truly needed him and a great price would have to be paid. Professor Karen Chamberlin documents that the Dragon agreed to help Kensei as long as he gives up what he most loves in life. Kensei agreed and was able to then defeat White Beard. Kensei requested marriage to the princess and she agreed. Karen Chamberlin comments that their wedding was the most beautiful wedding in Japanese history. However, the Dragon appeared at their wedding demanding Kensei to honor their agreement and give the Dragon his love. Kensei took a sword a stabbed out his heart and told the Dragon, “My love is in here. Take it."
In Chapter 4, Part 2, “Kensei and the Dragon”, Professor Karen Chamberlin documents that Takezo Kensei died in the arms of his princess. Many different stories are recorded through history about how Kensei died, what happened to Kensei after the Dragon came to him, and who the Princess was. Chamberlin believes that Yaeko was Kensei’s great love. Professor Donna Dorn believes that Yaeko did in fact exist, but she was not Kensei’s great love.
Saving Charlie
- Hiro buys Charlie a gift—a reproduction of the story of Kensei and the Dragon. This is Hiro's favorite of all the stories about Kensei. (Chapter 22)
Notes
Gallery
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...Hiro plays with a toy dragon. -
The dragon is a fierce one. -
The toy with which Hiro plays appears to have two heads. -
A statue of the dragon is kept at Jittetsu Arms. -
Sword Saint notes that "Kensei and the Dragon" is the most famous of the Kensei tales.
See Also
- For other uses of dragon, see dragon (disambig).