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	By 1582, still uneased of his past, Munetoshi had walked away from his military career and spent his time praying atop [[Mount Miwa]] to atone for his sins. Having isolated himself, he was soon visited by fellow Nobutsuna student and Kakushiba ''ikki'' member Yasuke to learn his mastery of the [[katana]]. Instantly, Munetoshi rejected a duel and stated that he did not want to become a stepping stone for anyone and how his sword had failed him.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>		By 1582, still uneased of his past, Munetoshi had walked away from his military career and spent his time praying atop [[Mount Miwa]] to atone for his sins. Having isolated himself, he was soon visited by fellow Nobutsuna student and Kakushiba ''ikki'' member Yasuke to learn his mastery of the [[katana]]. Instantly, Munetoshi rejected a duel and stated that he did not want to become a stepping stone for anyone and how his sword had failed him.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>

	When Yasuke explained that he wanted one last match from Munetoshi, the master stood up and agreed to fight him. During the duel, Yasuke encouraged the master's prowess and reminded him about his life being the sword. After being bested, Munetoshi agreed that the sword was his heart but stated that he had failed his son and his work. Yasuke explained how his friends had lifted him up when he was at his lowest point, and offered Munetoshi a place in his league so he could help the people of Japan. Accepting the invitation, Munetoshi gifted an amulet, the [[Rat Tail Finisher]], to Yasuke before heading to [[Tomiko's Homestead]].<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>		When Yasuke explained that he wanted one last match from Munetoshi, the master stood up and agreed to fight him. During the duel, Yasuke encouraged the master's prowess and reminded him about his life being the sword. After being bested, Munetoshi agreed that the sword was his heart but stated that he had failed his son and his work. Yasuke explained how his friends had lifted him up when he was at his lowest point, and offered Munetoshi a place in his league so he could help the people of Japan. Accepting the invitation, Munetoshi gifted an [[Talisman\|amulet]], the ''Rat Tail Finisher'', to Yasuke before heading to [[Tomiko's Homestead]].<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>

	===Later life and legacy===		===Later life and legacy===

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	\|name = Yagyū Munetoshi		\|name = Yagyū Munetoshi
	\|image = ACSH Yagyu Munetoshi Closeup 1.png		\|image = ACSH Yagyu Munetoshi Closeup 1.png
	\|birth = 1527<br>{{Wiki\|Yagyū, Nara\|Yagyū}}, [[Yamato]], [[~~Ashikaga shogunate~~]]		\|birth = 1527<br>{{Wiki\|Yagyū, Nara\|Yagyū}}, [[Yamato]], [[Japan]]
	\|death = 25 May 1606 {{c\|aged ~~76 - 77~~}}<br>Yagyū, Yamato, ~~[[Tokugawa shogunate]]~~		\|death = 25 May 1606 {{c\|aged 76–77}}<br>Yagyū, Yamato, Japan
	\|species = [[Human]]		\|species = [[Human]]
	\|database = [[Database: Yagyū Munetoshi\|Yagyū Munetoshi]]		\|database = [[Database: Yagyū Munetoshi\|Yagyū Munetoshi]]
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	'''Yagyū Sekishūsai Taira-no-Munetoshi''' (柳生石舟斎平宗厳, 1527 - 1606) was a [[Japan\|Japanese]] [[samurai]], master [[sword]]sman, and the founder of the school of swordsmanship for the ''{{Wiki\|Shinkage-ryū}}'' during the late [[Sengoku period]]. After a duel with fellow samurai [[Yasuke]], he joined his league, the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']], as a scout.		'''Yagyū Sekishūsai Taira-no-Munetoshi''' (柳生石舟斎平宗厳, 1527 – 1606) was a [[Japan\|Japanese]] [[samurai]], master [[sword]]sman, and the founder of the school of swordsmanship for the ''{{Wiki\|Shinkage-ryū}}'' during the late [[Sengoku period]]. After a duel with fellow samurai [[Yasuke]], he joined his league, the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']], as a scout.

	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Early military career===		===Early military career===
	In 1559, Yagyū Munetoshi became one of the principal generals under Lord {{Wiki\|Matsunaga Hisahide}}, who allied himself with ~~Lord~~ [[Oda Nobunaga]] at the time.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Database: Yagyū Munetoshi]]</ref> He soon came to meet [[Kamiizumi Nobutsuna]] and became one of his disciples over time. However, during his tenure under ~~Hisehide~~, he lost his son to one of many battles, leaving him with guilt over not saving him.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Nobutsuna's Students]]</ref>		In 1559, Yagyū Munetoshi became one of the principal generals under Lord {{Wiki\|Matsunaga Hisahide}}, who allied himself with [[Oda Nobunaga]] at the time.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Database: Yagyū Munetoshi]]</ref> He soon came to meet [[Kamiizumi Nobutsuna]] and became one of his disciples over time. However, during his tenure under Hisahide, he lost his son to one of many battles, leaving him with guilt over not saving him.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Nobutsuna's Students]]</ref>

	By 1577, ~~Hisehide~~ fell to ~~Oda~~ Nobunaga and ~~Yagyū~~ Munetoshi's reputation began to falter. Despite the setback, he stepped into founding and leading the school of swordsmanship for the ''Shinkage-ryū''.<ref name="Database"/> While leading the school, he still felt distraught over the sieges and wars fought between his lords and started to lose faith in his skill with the sword.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>		By 1577, Hisahide fell to Nobunaga, and Munetoshi's reputation began to falter. Despite the setback, he stepped into founding and leading the school of swordsmanship for the ''Shinkage-ryū''.<ref name="Database"/> While leading the school, he still felt distraught over the sieges and wars fought between his lords and started to lose faith in his skill with the sword.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>

	===Life as a recluse and joining the Kakushiba ''ikki''===		===Life as a recluse and joining the Kakushiba ''ikki''===
	By 1582, still uneased of his past, ~~Yagyū~~ Munetoshi had walked away from his military career and spent his time praying atop [[Mount Miwa]] to atone for his sins. Having isolated himself, he was soon visited by fellow Nobutsuna student and Kakushiba ''ikki'' member Yasuke to learn his mastery of the [[katana]]. Instantly, Munetoshi rejected a duel and stated that he did not want to become a stepping stone for anyone and how his sword had failed him.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>		By 1582, still uneased of his past, Munetoshi had walked away from his military career and spent his time praying atop [[Mount Miwa]] to atone for his sins. Having isolated himself, he was soon visited by fellow Nobutsuna student and Kakushiba ''ikki'' member Yasuke to learn his mastery of the [[katana]]. Instantly, Munetoshi rejected a duel and stated that he did not want to become a stepping stone for anyone and how his sword had failed him.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>

	When Yasuke explained ~~how~~ he wanted one last match from Munetoshi, the master stood up and agreed to ~~duel~~ him. During the duel, Yasuke encouraged the master's prowess and reminded him about his life being the sword. After being bested, Munetoshi agreed that the sword is his heart but he stated that he ~~has~~ failed his son and his work. Yasuke ~~shared that he was~~ lifted up ~~by his friends~~ when he was at his lowest and ~~then~~ offered a place in his league ~~to Munetoshi to~~ help the people of Japan ~~as he did~~. ~~Agreeing to join~~, Munetoshi gifted an amulet, [[Rat Tail Finisher]], to Yasuke before heading to [[Tomiko's Homestead]].<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>		When Yasuke explained that he wanted one last match from Munetoshi, the master stood up and agreed to fight him. During the duel, Yasuke encouraged the master's prowess and reminded him about his life being the sword. After being bested, Munetoshi agreed that the sword was his heart but stated that he had failed his son and his work. Yasuke explained how his friends had lifted him up when he was at his lowest point, and offered Munetoshi a place in his league so he could help the people of Japan. Accepting the invitation, Munetoshi gifted an amulet, the [[Rat Tail Finisher]], to Yasuke before heading to [[Tomiko's Homestead]].<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>

	===Later life and legacy===		===Later life and legacy===
	In 1594, Munetoshi ~~ventured~~ at the request of [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]] to ~~show~~ his swordsmanship skills ~~for the lord~~. Impressed, Ieyasu offered him a place as his sword master, but Munetoshi declined and offered his son {{Wiki\|Yagyū Munenori}} in his stead. As a result, Yagyū's ''Shinkage-ryū'' became one of Japan's most professional ~~school~~ of swordsmanship at the beginning of the 17th century.<ref name="Database"/>		In 1594, Munetoshi, at the request of [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]], met with the lord to showcase his swordsmanship skills. Impressed, Ieyasu offered him a place as his sword master, but Munetoshi declined and offered his son {{Wiki\|Yagyū Munenori}} in his stead. As a result, Yagyū's ''Shinkage-ryū'' became one of Japan's most professional schools of swordsmanship at the beginning of the 17th century.<ref name="Database"/>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	Historically, there is mention of ~~his~~ eldest son Yagyū Toshikatsu being shot during ~~Hiseside~~'s assault on [[Yamato]], but no information of his death.<ref>{{WP\|Yagyū Munetoshi}}</ref><ref>{{WP\|Yagyū clan}}</ref>		Historically, there is mention of Munetoshi's eldest son Yagyū Toshikatsu being shot during Hisaside's assault on [[Yamato]], but no information on his death.<ref>{{WP\|Yagyū Munetoshi}}</ref><ref>{{WP\|Yagyū clan}}</ref>

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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Early military career===		===Early military career===
	In 1559, Yagyū Munetoshi became one of the principal generals under Lord {{Wiki\|Matsunaga ~~Hisehide~~}}, who allied himself with Lord [[Oda Nobunaga]] at the time.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Database: Yagyū Munetoshi]]</ref> He soon came to meet [[Kamiizumi Nobutsuna]] and became one of his disciples over time. However, during his tenure under Hisehide, he lost his son to one of many battles, leaving him with guilt over not saving him.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Nobutsuna's Students]]</ref>		In 1559, Yagyū Munetoshi became one of the principal generals under Lord {{Wiki\|Matsunaga Hisahide}}, who allied himself with Lord [[Oda Nobunaga]] at the time.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Database: Yagyū Munetoshi]]</ref> He soon came to meet [[Kamiizumi Nobutsuna]] and became one of his disciples over time. However, during his tenure under Hisehide, he lost his son to one of many battles, leaving him with guilt over not saving him.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Nobutsuna's Students]]</ref>

	By 1577, Hisehide fell to Oda Nobunaga and Yagyū Munetoshi's reputation began to falter. Despite the setback, he stepped into founding and leading the school of swordsmanship for the ''Shinkage-ryū''.<ref name="Database"/> While leading the school, he still felt distraught over the sieges and wars fought between his lords and started to lose faith in his skill with the sword.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>		By 1577, Hisehide fell to Oda Nobunaga and Yagyū Munetoshi's reputation began to falter. Despite the setback, he stepped into founding and leading the school of swordsmanship for the ''Shinkage-ryū''.<ref name="Database"/> While leading the school, he still felt distraught over the sieges and wars fought between his lords and started to lose faith in his skill with the sword.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	Historically, there is mention of his eldest son Yagyū Toshikatsu being shot during Hiseside's assault on [[Yamato]], but no information of his death.<ref>{{WP\|Yagyū Munetoshi}}</ref><ref>{{WP\|Yagyū clan}}</ref>		Historically, there is mention of his eldest son Yagyū Toshikatsu being shot during Hiseside's assault on [[Yamato]], but no information of his death.<ref>{{WP\|Yagyū Munetoshi}}</ref><ref>{{WP\|Yagyū clan}}</ref>

			==Gallery==
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			ACSH Yagyu Munetoshi 1.png\|Yagyu Munetoshi
			ACSH Yagyu Munetoshi 2.png\|Yagyu Munetoshi writing for his late son
			</gallery>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	\|birth = 1527<br>{{Wiki\|Yagyū, Nara\|Yagyū}}, [[Yamato]]		\|birth = 1527<br>{{Wiki\|Yagyū, Nara\|Yagyū}}, [[Yamato]], [[Ashikaga shogunate]]
	\|death = 25 May 1606 {{c\|aged 76 - 77}}<br>Yagyū, Yamato		\|death = 25 May 1606 {{c\|aged 76 - 77}}<br>Yagyū, Yamato, [[Tokugawa shogunate]]
	\|species = [[Human]]		\|species = [[Human]]
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	'''Yagyū Munetoshi''' (1527 - 1606) was a [[Japan\|Japanese]] [[samurai]], master [[sword]]sman, and the founder of the school of swordsmanship for the ''{{Wiki\|Shinkage-ryū}}'' during the late [[Sengoku period]]. After a duel with fellow samurai [[Yasuke]], he joined his league, the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']], as a scout.		'''Yagyū Sekishūsai Taira-no-Munetoshi''' (柳生石舟斎平宗厳, 1527 - 1606) was a [[Japan\|Japanese]] [[samurai]], master [[sword]]sman, and the founder of the school of swordsmanship for the ''{{Wiki\|Shinkage-ryū}}'' during the late [[Sengoku period]]. After a duel with fellow samurai [[Yasuke]], he joined his league, the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']], as a scout.

	==Biography==		==Biography==

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'''Yagyū Munetoshi''' (1527 - 1606) was a [[Japan|Japanese]] [[samurai]], master [[sword]]sman, and the founder of the school of swordsmanship for the ''{{Wiki|Shinkage-ryū}}'' during the late [[Sengoku period]]. After a duel with fellow samurai [[Yasuke]], he joined his league, the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins|Kakushiba ''ikki'']], as a scout.

==Biography==
===Early military career===
In 1559, Yagyū Munetoshi became one of the principal generals under Lord {{Wiki|Matsunaga Hisehide}}, who allied himself with Lord [[Oda Nobunaga]] at the time.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Database: Yagyū Munetoshi]]</ref> He soon came to meet [[Kamiizumi Nobutsuna]] and became one of his disciples over time. However, during his tenure under Hisehide, he lost his son to one of many battles, leaving him with guilt over not saving him.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Nobutsuna's Students]]</ref>

By 1577, Hisehide fell to Oda Nobunaga and Yagyū Munetoshi's reputation began to falter. Despite the setback, he stepped into founding and leading the school of swordsmanship for the ''Shinkage-ryū''.<ref name="Database"/> While leading the school, he still felt distraught over the sieges and wars fought between his lords and started to lose faith in his skill with the sword.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>

===Life as a recluse and joining the Kakushiba ''ikki''===
By 1582, still uneased of his past, Yagyū Munetoshi had walked away from his military career and spent his time praying atop [[Mount Miwa]] to atone for his sins. Having isolated himself, he was soon visited by fellow Nobutsuna student and Kakushiba ''ikki'' member Yasuke to learn his mastery of the [[katana]]. Instantly, Munetoshi rejected a duel and stated that he did not want to become a stepping stone for anyone and how his sword had failed him.<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>

When Yasuke explained how he wanted one last match from Munetoshi, the master stood up and agreed to duel him. During the duel, Yasuke encouraged the master's prowess and reminded him about his life being the sword. After being bested, Munetoshi agreed that the sword is his heart but he stated that he has failed his son and his work. Yasuke shared that he was lifted up by his friends when he was at his lowest and then offered a place in his league to Munetoshi to help the people of Japan as he did. Agreeing to join, Munetoshi gifted an amulet, [[Rat Tail Finisher]], to Yasuke before heading to [[Tomiko's Homestead]].<ref name="Nobutsuna Students"/>

===Later life and legacy===
In 1594, Munetoshi ventured at the request of [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]] to show his swordsmanship skills for the lord. Impressed, Ieyasu offered him a place as his sword master, but Munetoshi declined and offered his son {{Wiki|Yagyū Munenori}} in his stead. As a result, Yagyū's ''Shinkage-ryū'' became one of Japan's most professional school of swordsmanship at the beginning of the 17th century.<ref name="Database"/>

==Behind the scenes==
Historically, there is mention of his eldest son Yagyū Toshikatsu being shot during Hiseside's assault on [[Yamato]], but no information of his death.<ref>{{WP|Yagyū Munetoshi}}</ref><ref>{{WP|Yagyū clan}}</ref>

==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''

==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACSH}}
[[Category:Individuals]]
[[Category:1527 births]]
[[Category:1606 deaths]]
[[Category:Japanese]]
[[Category:Assassins]]
[[Category:Japanese Assassins]]
[[Category:Military officers]]
[[Category:Samurai]]
[[Category:Retainers]]
[[Category:Spies]]