A Different Kind of Samurai

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A Different Kind of Samurai was a virtual representation of one of Yasuke's genetic memories, relived through the Animus EGO.

Description

Yasuke visits the Katano Foothills to find Junjiro.

Dialogue

(If Naoe first visits Junjiro) While exploring the Katano Foothills, Naoe heard noises coming from an elevated landform by the road.

• Junjiro: (grunts) You can do it. Just like Naoe.

Naoe went up and found Junjiro training with a bokken.

• Junjiro: Oh! I didn't hear you.
• Naoe: What are you doing?
• Junjiro: Nothing. Just, um, waiting for Yasuke. Let me know if you see him.

Naoe then left.

Later on, Yasuke came to meet Junjiro.

• Junjiro: Yasuke! Master Sorin sent me a letter from Kii! I want to go and visit him while he's on his pilgrimage.
• Yasuke: On your own?
• Junjiro: I have to grow up. Take care of myself. Can you show me some samurai moves? That's how swordsmen start out their training, isn't it?
• Yasuke: It is a bit more complex than that. But yes, if it pleases you. I will demonstrate.

Yasuke then got into position beside Junjiro.

• Yasuke: Observe slowly. I first learned kata by watching my own teacher, Master Kamiizumi.
• Junjiro: I'm watching!

Yasuke then begin the kata lesson.

• Yasuke: Pay attention to your balance, your movement. Let the blade serve as an extension of your will.
• Junjiro: Ohhh...

Having finished his lesson, Yasuke sheathed his sword.

• Junjiro: Your form is really good, Yasuke, sir!
• Yasuke: You do not have to be formal, Junjiro. We have talked about this.

From behind a large slab of stone, Naoe secretly listened in on the two men's conversation.

• Junjiro: But... you're a samurai! And you're teaching me! Master Sorin told me to always show respect.
• Yasuke: Master Sorin taught you much, it seems. But why do you want to study the sword? I have never seen this side of you.
• Junjiro: I have to. It's my duty.
• Yasuke: Is this about Naoe?
• Junjiro: Yes. And what she did at Katano. I'll never forget. The night we met you. The night we were surrounded by soldiers. I couldn't talk or move or anything. Like I was a statue. But Naoe stayed with me. She could've run, but she didn't. She protected me. And I want to do the same for her. For all my family.
• Yasuke: Is that how you see us, Junjiro? The allies?
• Junjiro: Well, yeah! I mean, Naoe is like my sister, Tomiko is more like my auntie, and you're like my f- (gasps)
• Yasuke: It is all right. How about we try the kata again? Together this time.

Outcome

Yasuke met Junjiro and taught him some basic kata lessons with the katana.