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Yoshiro recognized the katana in the Shogun’s hands It was the work of Japan’s other great swordsé to the famed Master

It was said the tordmakers had lived in a state of bitter contention and that the Muramasa had infused his weapons with the jealousy, hatred and darkness he felt for the one who had taught him They had become weapons of conquest, destruction and death, where the works of Masa peace

Legends to be sure, but there was always some truth to them

“Trust in that dark sword and it will bring you to ruin,” Yoshiro warned

“Not until it brings me your head”

The tarriors circled each other, wounded and catching their breath, each of the and Kasi One would soon fall

Yoshiro would have to act decisively If he missed hisblow, the Shogun would retreat out of fear and order his nificent weapon he wielded would be unable to save him

He needed a lightning strike One that would kill the Shogun instantly

Li more noticeably, Yoshiro ca back, one leg forward, both hands on the sword, which was kept near the back hip

“You look tired,” the Shogun said

“Test me”

The Shogun responded with a defensive stance of his own He would not take the bait

Yoshiro had to act He lunged forith surprising speed, the flaps of his layered ared

In close, he thrust the katana at the Shogun’s neck, but Kasiht his own blade doard

It sliced into Yoshiro’s arnored it He spun in a full circle and launched into a new assault