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“The world is wide, full of happenings. Keep this in mind and never believe 'I'm the onlyone who knows.'”

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Yamaoka Tesshu

Yamaoka Tesshu was a renowned swordsman and martial artist from the Meiji era of Japan. Born on June 10, 1836, and died on July 19, 1888, he was known for his unique swordsmanship style and profound martial arts expertise. more

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