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| name = Whitebeard |
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[[Takezo Kensei]] defeats '''Whitebeard''' in the Battle of the 12 Swords, as documented in ''[[Sword Saint]]''. |
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| debut = How to Stop an Exploding Man |
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| gender = Male |
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| home = Japan |
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| occupation = Warlord |
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In [[1671]], '''Whitebeard''' faces [[Takezo Kensei]] outside [[Kyoto, Japan]]. |
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==Character History== |
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==About== |
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===[[How to Stop an Exploding Man]]=== |
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As [[Hiro]] [[teleport]]s to a field outside [[Kyoto, Japan]] in [[1671]], Whitebeard leads a small group of [[Japanese warriors]]. Just as Whitebeard is about to begin battling with [[Takezo Kensei]], he and his men are distracted by an ominous [[eclipse]]. |
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On April 27, 2007, [[yamagatofellowship.org]] released the documentary ''[[Sword Saint]]''. Chapter One of the documentary, ''The Battle of 12 Swords'', chronicles the defeat of Whitebeard under the hand of [[Takezo Kensei]]. In 1671, during Japan's isolationist Edo period, Whitebeard took advantage of the country's policies of keeping out foreigners and banning external trade. He began to take over Japan from the south, moving his estimated 70,000 troops northward towards the city of Otsu, and destroying all in his path. His plan was to take Otsu, a farming town near [[Kyoto]], and take over the whole of Japan. Expecting certain victory in Otsu, Whitebeard personally led a small portion of his troops into the peaceful town, only to be met by Kensei. In what became known as the Battle of the 12 Swords, Kensei singlehandedly defeated Whitebeard and his entire battalion. His first defeat, Whitebeard escaped, keeping the location of his "Hidden Fortress" secret. |
On April 27, 2007, [[yamagatofellowship.org]] released the documentary ''[[Sword Saint]]''. Chapter One of the documentary, ''The Battle of 12 Swords'', chronicles the defeat of Whitebeard under the hand of [[Takezo Kensei]]. In 1671, during Japan's isolationist Edo period, Whitebeard took advantage of the country's policies of keeping out foreigners and banning external trade. He began to take over Japan from the south, moving his estimated 70,000 troops northward towards the city of Otsu, and destroying all in his path. His plan was to take Otsu, a farming town near [[Kyoto]], and take over the whole of Japan. Expecting certain victory in Otsu, Whitebeard personally led a small portion of his troops into the peaceful town, only to be met by Kensei. In what became known as the Battle of the 12 Swords, Kensei singlehandedly defeated Whitebeard and his entire battalion. His first defeat, Whitebeard escaped, keeping the location of his "Hidden Fortress" secret. |
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Chapter Two of ''Sword Saint'' delves into the lengths Whitebeard went to protect his secrets. Legend has it that Whitebeard conferred with ''[[wikipedia:oni (folklore)|oni]]'' to put a ring of fire around a scroll containing his most valuable secrets. Whitebeard also organized an army of at least 90 cannibalistic ''[[wikipedia:ronin|ronin]]'' to protect the Fire Scroll. Unfortunately for Whitebeard, Kensei was able to defeat even these barbaric warriors. |
Chapter Two of ''Sword Saint'' delves into the lengths Whitebeard went to protect his secrets. Legend has it that Whitebeard conferred with ''[[wikipedia:oni (folklore)|oni]]'' to put a ring of fire around a scroll containing his most valuable secrets. Whitebeard also organized an army of at least 90 cannibalistic ''[[wikipedia:ronin|ronin]]'' to protect the Fire Scroll. Unfortunately for Whitebeard, Kensei was able to defeat even these barbaric warriors. |
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==Notes== |
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[[Image:Whitebeard on a horse.jpg|thumb|left|A white-bearded man leads some [[Japanese warriors]].]] |
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* [[Hiro]] [[teleport]]ed to the middle of a battleground in [[1671]] [[Kyoto]]. A man with a white beard who looks a lot like Whitebeard led a group of [[Japanese warriors]] (''[[How to Stop an Exploding Man]]''). Whether this actually was Whitebeard remains to be seen. |
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==Trivia== |
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* Whitebeard may be named for [[Wikipedia:Whitebeard|Whitebeard]], a pirate who led a mysterious fleet in the Japanese manga, ''[[wikipedia:One Piece|One Piece]]. |
* Whitebeard may be named for [[Wikipedia:Whitebeard|Whitebeard]], a pirate who led a mysterious fleet in the Japanese manga, ''[[wikipedia:One Piece|One Piece]]. |
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==Gallery== |
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Image:Japanese Warriors.jpg|Whitebeard leads [[Japanese warriors|a small battalion]]. |
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Image:Whitebeard.jpg|Whitebeard barely escapes the Battle of 12 Swords with his life. |
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</gallery> |
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Revision as of 00:15, 7 September 2007
| Whitebeard | |
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| Portrayed by | Unknown |
| First appearance | How to Stop an Exploding Man |
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| Known ability | None |
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| Home | Japan |
| Occupation | Warlord |
In 1671, Whitebeard faces Takezo Kensei outside Kyoto, Japan.
Character History
How to Stop an Exploding Man
As Hiro teleports to a field outside Kyoto, Japan in 1671, Whitebeard leads a small group of Japanese warriors. Just as Whitebeard is about to begin battling with Takezo Kensei, he and his men are distracted by an ominous eclipse.
Heroes 360
On April 27, 2007, yamagatofellowship.org released the documentary Sword Saint. Chapter One of the documentary, The Battle of 12 Swords, chronicles the defeat of Whitebeard under the hand of Takezo Kensei. In 1671, during Japan's isolationist Edo period, Whitebeard took advantage of the country's policies of keeping out foreigners and banning external trade. He began to take over Japan from the south, moving his estimated 70,000 troops northward towards the city of Otsu, and destroying all in his path. His plan was to take Otsu, a farming town near Kyoto, and take over the whole of Japan. Expecting certain victory in Otsu, Whitebeard personally led a small portion of his troops into the peaceful town, only to be met by Kensei. In what became known as the Battle of the 12 Swords, Kensei singlehandedly defeated Whitebeard and his entire battalion. His first defeat, Whitebeard escaped, keeping the location of his "Hidden Fortress" secret.
Chapter Two of Sword Saint delves into the lengths Whitebeard went to protect his secrets. Legend has it that Whitebeard conferred with oni to put a ring of fire around a scroll containing his most valuable secrets. Whitebeard also organized an army of at least 90 cannibalistic ronin to protect the Fire Scroll. Unfortunately for Whitebeard, Kensei was able to defeat even these barbaric warriors.
Trivia
- Whitebeard may be named for Whitebeard, a pirate who led a mysterious fleet in the Japanese manga, One Piece.
Gallery
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Whitebeard leads a small battalion. -
Whitebeard barely escapes the Battle of 12 Swords with his life.
