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{{Character box
| name = Takezo Kensei
| sortname = Kensei, Takezo
| image = KenseiMuseumDisplay.jpg
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| portrayer = [[David Anders]], [[Darryl Chan]], [[Masi Oka]]
| nick =
| mention = Godsend
| debut = Four Months Later...
| power(s) =
| formal name = Takezō Kensei / Takezō Kensai
| alias = [[Adam Monroe]], [[Kensei's decoy]], [[Hiro Nakamura]]
| gender = Male
| age =
| born = [[1584]]
| died =
| home = [[Japan]]
| occupation = Samurai swordsman
| significant other = A [[princess]] (in legend),<br> formerly [[Yaeko]]
| parent =
| guardian = <!--Non-parent legal guardian(s)-->
| child(ren) =
| sibling(s) =
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At the [[Museum of Natural History]], [[Hiro]] begins a quest to find a [[Hiro's sword|sword]] that belonged to '''Takezo Kensei''' (''Takezō Kensei''), a swordsman who reportedly became a great Japanese leader when he obtained the sword. After [[time travel]]ing to [[1671]], Hiro meets the man behind the stories he had grown up with.

Three people are identified as Kensei:
* [[Adam Monroe]],
* [[Kensei's decoy]], and
* [[Hiro Nakamura]], whom [[Yaeko]] states is the true Kensei for whom the stories would be told.

==About==
===[[Godsend]]===
At the [[Museum of Natural History]], [[Hiro]] and [[Ando]] visit a display dedicated to Kensei. Hiro tells Ando about the sword Takezo used. He says that it focused his energy and made him a hero. People everywhere feared him.

===[[The Fix]]===
[[Hiro]] tells [[Ando]] that the [[Kensei sword|sword]] focused Kensei's [[powers]].

===[[Distractions]]===
[[Hiro]] tells [[Kaito|his father]] that he is on a quest to find Takezo Kensei's [[Kensei sword|sword]]. Mr. Nakamura regrets telling a youthful Hiro stories about the fabled samurai.

===[[Parasite]]===
[[Hiro]] types Kensei's name into the computer at [[Linderman's archives]] to retrieve the [[Kensei sword|sword]]. When [[Linderman's curator]] asks Hiro if he knows to whom the sword belonged, Hiro says it belonged to Takezo Kensei. "He was a [[hero]]."

===[[Landslide]]===
During the sparring between [[Hiro]] and [[Kaito]], Hiro recounts the story of "[[Kensei and the Dragon]]".

===[[Four Months Later...]]===
After [[Hiro]] [[space-time manipulation|time travels]] to [[1671]] in [[Otsu, Japan]], an ersatz [[Fake Kensei|swordsman]] rides alone against a larger unit of Japanese soldiers before a [[eclipse|solar eclipse]] occurs. Hiro stops time, believes the man is Kensei and teleports him away. The man is startled, reveals that he's [[Kensei's decoy|not really Kensei]], and runs away. Later, the real Kensei appears, and argues with Hiro, revealing that he is from England and speaks English. Hiro tells Kensei that he is supposed to save the village of [[Otsu, Japan|Otsu]], as it is revealed that Otsu is on fire. The legendary [[Yaeko|swordsmith's daughter]] from Otsu takes [[Kensei's sword]], stating that [[swordsmith|her father]] made the sword and blames Kensei for allowing the village to burn.

===[[Lizards]]===
After resuming his position as town drunk, Kensei's armor, sword, and horse are "borrowed" by [[Hiro]], who, after much pleading with Kensei to save [[Yaeko]], decides to take up the task of being Kensei for himself. Hiro does indeed save Yaeko using his [[space-time manipulation|powers]] in the [[Battle of Twelve Swords]], and credits the rescue to Kensei, who agrees to team up with Hiro to fulfill his future image as a hero. However, Kensei takes two arrows in the shoulder and one in the chest from the band of thugs who threatened Yaeko earlier. Chest covered in blood, he dies. However, after Hiro removes one of the arrows from his chest, Hiro is shocked to see Kensei's wound [[Rapid cell regeneration|heal]] right before his eyes.

===[[Kindred]]===
After Kensei [[Rapid cell regeneration|regenerates]] from his arrow wounds, he is shocked. He believes that [[Hiro]] has cursed him and exclaims, "Lazarus Risen!" Later, Hiro finds Kensei testing his powers by slicing his arm with a sword. Hiro then demonstrates his own powers by [[space-time manipulation|teleporting]] around a log. Kensei ponders upon the possibilities of his new found powers and that it will make him "richer than the Pope". Hiro, still wanting Kensei to follow the stories that were read to him as a child, teleports them both to [[Whitebeard]]'s [[Hidden Fortress]], insisting he fights past the [[ninety angry ronin]] and claim the [[fire scroll]]. Kensei manages to complete this task and rejoins Hiro and [[Yaeko]] with the scroll. When Hiro tells Kensei he must leave, Kensei is somewhat saddened and wishes him well. Kensei then playfully showers Yaeko with cherry blossom petals before Hiro returns.

=== [[Graphic Novel:The Trial of the Black Bear]] ===
Kensei and [[Hiro]] (who looks like a small cat) discover the map scroll with information on the [[Whitebeard's camp|secret lair of White Beard]] being guarded by a small bear on a large rock. Believing the bear to be the [[Black Bear of Sakashita]], Kensei draws his [[Kensei sword|sword]] and lunges at the animal, only to find a much larger bear behind the rock. The larger bear chases Kensei while Hiro plucks the scroll out of the paws of the smaller bear.

===[[Fight or Flight]]===
[[Ando]] brings [[Hiro's scrolls|the scrolls]] from [[Hiro]] to [[Tatsuya Atsumi]], and after some work, Tatsuya puts it under a microscope to show the hidden characters. On the scroll, it tells Hiro's tale of helping Kensei. Kensei and Hiro run up to [[Yaeko]] with another fragment of the tapestry to find [[Whitebeard|Whitebeard's]] camp and help find Yaeko's [[swordsmith|father]]. Ando reads more on the scrolls about Kensei's journey. Yaeko insists that she follows Kensei and Hiro into battle, and the three see how massive [[Whitebeard's camp|Whitebeard's army]] is. The story cuts off, and Ando cannot read the rest.

===[[The Line]]===
At nightfall, Kensei, [[Hiro]], and [[Yaeko]] sneak into [[Whitebeard's camp]] and Kensei takes care of [[Whitebeard's guard|one of the guards]]. They enter the smoldering tent and find [[swordsmith|Yaeko's father]], distraught that he showed [[Whitebeard]] how to make guns. Kensei then hacks off Yaeko's father's ankle chains in return that he promises that he will destroy all of the guns. The four of them leave the tent and proceed away from Whitebeard's camp. On their leave, Yaeko gets shot at but Hiro [[Space-time manipulation|teleport]]s them away so she avoids getting hurt. Kensei goes to look for them, and finds them alone, kissing.

Later on, Hiro finds Kensei and is glad to see him. Kensei replies that he saw Hiro and Yaeko kissing and that he has been cut deeper than any wound could be. Hiro tells him that he will not interrupt their friendship and promises it was the first and last time that they will ever kiss. As Kensei appears to believe Hiro and continue his adventure, he knocks Hiro unconscious as Yaeko and her father are brought before him by Whitebeard's men. Whitebeard promises Kensei anything he wants for his help, and Kensei glances at Yaeko while he walks away.

===[[Out of Time]]===
Kensei sits by an intoxicated [[Hiro]] in [[Whitebeard]]'s [[Whitebeard's camp|camp]]. The [[swordsmith]] and his [[Yaeko|daughter]] are chained, and Kensei tells Yaeko that Whitebeard will give Kensei half of [[Japan]] and Yaeko as his princess for Hiro's captivity. After Hiro escapes, he battles Kensei inside Whitebeard's encampment while trying to destroy Whitebeard's guns. Kensei is knocked to the ground and Hiro vanishes just as the tent explodes. Later, Hiro finds a burned body next to Kensei's armor, and takes the armor with him. Hiro [[Space-time manipulation|teleports]] to [[Yaeko]], and tells her that Whitebeard's men have disbanded. Yaeko asks Hiro if he will stay with her, but Hiro tells her the last trial of Kensei was with the [[Dragon of Kiso Mountain]], where Kensei and the princess are separated. Yaeko tells Hiro that all she knows about Kensei was from Hiro, and she will tell his tale for as long as she can speak.

===[[Cautionary Tales]]===
[[Hiro]] [[space-time manipulation|travels back in time]] with [[Kaito|his father]], and meets his young self. The Young Hiro brandishes a replica sword (with [[the Symbol]] on it) and says that he is Takezo Kensei. Hiro replies, "Yes, you are."

===[[Graphic Novel:Past Experience]]===
Years ago, [[Kaito]] reads stories of Takezo Kensei to [[Hiro|his son]], including Kensei's victory over Oni of Tottori. After the army's victory, Kensei finds two samurai bickering over who would lay claim to the [[Sword of Oni]]. Kensei tells the two selfish warriors that they are bickering like children and that they have disgraced [[Bushido|their honor]]. To his followers that "there is no individual...only [[Japan]]," he snaps the sword in half.

Later, Kaito admires a new piece of art depicting Kensei in battle. After Kaito's death, [[Kimiko]] learns that not many people are interested in Kensei's legacy, artifacts of which are on display at [[Yamagato Fellowship]]. Kimiko wonders if it's time for Kensei to fade into obscurity. However, when confronted with a [[Yamagato Industries|workplace]] dispute over a PDA, Kimiko realizes that Kensei, whom she had hated for many years, actually holds answers for her. She follows Kensei's example: she grabs [[Kaito's sword]] and slices the PDA in half. She then calls Yamagato Fellowship's [[Dai|curator]] and tells her that they will bring the legacy of [[hero]]es, including Kensei, [[yamagatofellowship.org|to the world]].

===[[A Clear and Present Danger]]===
[[Hiro]] mentions that the password to his computer is the name of someone important to him. Later, [[Ando]] enters "Kensei" as one of the passwords in an unsuccessful attempt to access his computer.

==[[Evolved human|Evolved Human]] [[Abilities]]==
[[Adam]] (as Kensei) possesses the ability of [[rapid cell regeneration]].

[[Hiro]] (as Kensei) possesses the ability of [[space-time manipulation]].

[[Kensei's decoy]] (as Kensei) possesses no abilities.

==[[Heroes Evolutions]]==
A five-part documentary about Takezo Kensei entitled ''[[Sword Saint]]'' was released on [[yamagatofellowship.org]]. According to the documentary, Kensei was a wild and savage man until he retrieved his [[Kensei sword|sword]] from a field of ice. The sword disciplined Kensei. Later, he met and fell in love with a [[princess]], who made Kensei swear to defend Japan against [[Whitebeard]]'s attacks. Kensei sought out the [[Dragon of Kiso Mountain]] to learn ancient sword skills. Now a "sword saint", Kensei singlehandedly defeated [[Whitebeard]] in the [[Battle of 12 Swords]], then set off on a series of adventures (which became known as The Trials of Takezo Kensei) in a quest to find Whitebeard's "[[Hidden Fortress]]". The first of these trials was the Trial of the [[Fire Scroll]], in which Kensei overcame [[ninety angry ronin|90 cannibalistic ''ronin'']], attained Whitebeard's Fire Scroll, and was prepared to face his next to trials: climbing the frozen waterfall and finding the single crimson peony. Kensei then defeated the [[Black Bear]], the Snake Women, and Whitebeard's entire army. Finally, Kensei faced Whitebeard himself, and took the warrior's life. Later, at the wedding of the princess and Kensei, the Dragon returned, looking to exact Kensei's beloved. Instead, Kensei surprised the Dragon by [[suicide|cutting out]] his own [[heart]] and offering it instead. Exactly what happened next remains a mystery, though legend has it that Kensei may have been [[regeneration|restored to life]] by the merciful Dragon. Some say that he and the princess grew rich, while others say they ran off with the Dragon.

Yamagato Fellowship also has a [[:Image:YamagatoFellowship-Repository.jpg|page]] about Takezo Kensei that reads:
{{message|INTRODUCTION<br>
*A wild savage turned master swordsman whose [[hero]]ics helped unify [[Japan]].
*Takezo found a [[Kensei's sword|sword]] frozen in the snow that helped him focus all his strength and courage. Some say this sword, and Takezo's [[power]], were a [[God]]send.
*With war threatening to fracture Japan, he 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 [[suicide|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.
*The Takezo dynasty went on to rule Japan with valor and love for a hundred years.

WHY HE IS A HERO <br>
Takezo Kensei stood up to Japan's worst villains in the name of defending his country and its people. With great inner strength and a sense of true and righteous purpose, Kensei set out to correct hundreds of wrongs, and he succeeded in doing so.

His heroics were especially important coming as they did at a pivotal time in Japan's history. With trade opening to the West and guns entering the country for the first time, the very fabric of Japanese society was beginning to pull apart, making the country an easy target for warlords hungry to seize control. }}

=={{MQ}}==
"''Takezo Kensei. [[Kaito Nakamura|My father ]] used to tell me stories about him before bed. He was a wild savage with great power. All of [[Japan]] feared him. Until one day he found [[Kensei sword|a sacred sword]], frozen in the snow. From the moment Kensei held it, it focused all his strength. He said the sword let him control his [[power]]. And so he became a great leader. A [[heroism|hero]].''"
: - [[Hiro Nakamura]] (to [[Ando]]) (''[[Godsend]]'')


"''My love is in [[heart|here]]. Take it.''"
: - Takezo Kensei (to [[the Dragon of Kiso Mountain]]) (''[[yamagatofellowship.org]]'')


"''First you show me that I can be [[rapid cell regeneration|harmed by no weapon]], and then you cut me deeper than any blade possibly could.''"
: - [[Adam]] (as Kensei) (to [[Hiro]]) (''[[The Line]]'')


"''Everything Kensei accomplished... You did all these things. Not him. As sure as I live, you are Takezo Kensei.''"
: - [[Yaeko]] (to [[Hiro]]) (''[[Out of Time]]'')

==Notes==
* The [[Museum of Natural History]] lists the man's name as ''Kensei''. When Hiro speaks about him, his name is spelled ''Kensai''. Both are real, but rare, Japanese names.
* According to [[Michael Green]], the fictional Takezo Kensei is based on various legends, including the real figure of [[wikipedia:Miyamoto Musashi|Miyamoto Musashi]] (1584-1645)[http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=9712]. He is believed to have been one of the most skilled swordsmen in history and is considered as the greatest samurai. Prior to adulthood was known simply as Shinmen Takezo. After his death, various legends began to appear. Most talk about his feats in kenjutsu and other martial arts, some describing how he was able to hurl men over 5 feet backwards, other about his speed and technique. Other legends tell of how Musashi killed giant lizards in Echizen, as well as Nues in various other prefectures. He gained the stature of Kensei, a "sword saint" for his mastery in swordsmanship. Some believed he could run at super-human speed, walk on air, water and even fly through the clouds. Musashi wrote ''Go Rin No Sho (The Book of Five Rings)'' in 1645. It is a treatise on sword fighting, martial arts, and military strategy.
* [[Hiro Nakamura (explosion future)|Future Hiro]] sports a similar look to depictions of Takezo Kensei &mdash; both wear a "soul patch" and a ponytail.
* In ''[[Saving Charlie]]'', Hiro says that Takezo Kensei was the greatest Bushido warrior of all time and that he considered ''chugo'', devotion in English, the most important principles of the Bushido code.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Takezo Kensei 2.jpg|[[Adam Monroe]] as Kensei.
Image:Kensei.gif|[[Kensei's decoy]] as Kensei.
Image:12 swords.jpg|[[Hiro Nakamura]] as Kensei.
Image:The Trial of the Black Bear.jpg|Takezo Kensei faces the [[Black Bear of Sakashita]].
Image:Takezo Kensei.jpg|Takezo Kensei is depicted on a tapestry at the [[Museum of Natural History]].
Image:TakezoKenseiDisplay.jpg|[[Hiro]] and [[Ando]] stumble upon Takezo Kensei's armor at the museum.
Image:Symbol sword normal.jpg|Takezo Kensei's [[Hiro's sword|sword]] has the [[Symbol]] on its hilt.
Image:Godsend.jpg|Hiro [[space-time manipulation|slows time]] at the [[Museum of Natural History]] to steal Takezo Kensei's sword.
Image:Kensei Birthdate.jpg|The description in the Museum of Natural History shows Takezo Kensei's birthdate.
Image:Musashi.JPG|Miyamoto Musashi, a fierce sword fighter, is possibly the basis for Takezo Kensei.
Image:Kensei tapestry.jpg|A tapestry...
Image:Samurai.jpg|...shows a close-up of Takezo Kensei's face...
Image:Raining arrows.jpg|...and Takezo in the middle of battle...
Image:Kensei.jpg|...defending a [[princess]] whom he loved.
Image:Paintings in Linderman's gallery 2.JPG|Panels from the tapestry hang in [[Linderman's gallery]].
Image:Kaito reading.JPG|Hiro recalls that [[Kaito|his father]] used to read the [[Kensei and the Dragon|story]]...
Image:Takezo from storybook.jpg|...of Kensei, the brave swordsman...
Image:Kensei and the dragon.jpg|...who faced a [[dragon]]...
Image:Kensei suicide.jpg|...and paid the [[suicide|ultimate sacrifice]].
Image:Hiro poke-critter GN 55.jpg|Kensei's legendary companion is the cat-like [[Hiro]].
</gallery>
===''[[Sword Saint]]''===
The documentary ''[[Sword Saint]]'' documents the Trials of Takezo Kensei, including:
<gallery>
Image:The Battle of 12 Swords.jpg|[[The Battle of 12 Swords]].
Image:Fire scroll.jpg|The Trial of the [[Fire Scroll]].
Image:90 ronin.jpg|Defeating the [[ninety angry ronin]].
Image:Crimson peony.jpg|Finding the single crimson peony.
Image:Frozen waterfall.jpg|Climbing the frozen waterfall.
Image:Black Bear.jpg|Vanquishing the [[The Trial of the Black Bear|Black Bear]].
Image:Snake women.jpg|Fighting the Snake Women.
Image:Whitebeard's troops.jpg|Finding [[Whitebeard]]'s [[Hidden Fortress]].
Image:Kensei and the dragon - sword saint.jpg|Facing the [[Dragon]]...
Image:Kensei's suicide.jpg|...and [[suicide|cutting out]] his own [[heart]].
</gallery>

==See Also==
* {{seealsodisambig|name=Kensei}}

==External Links==
* [[wikipedia:Miyamoto Musashi|Miyamoto Musashi at Wikipedia]]
* [http://www.miyamotomusashi.com/gorin.htm ''Go Rin No Sho'' (''The Book of Five Rings'')] by Miyamoto Musashi - as translated by Victor Harris (Full text online)
* [http://www.samurai-archives.com/musashi.html Miyamoto Musashi at Samurai Archives] - a brief biography, with references.

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