Takeshi: Shadow of the Sword
The beginning
a fierce battle is happening, clashing swords, shouts of warriors, desperate cries of men....nothing other than blood can be smelled
The enemies are closing in
after a narrow escape, Takeshi withdraws to a secret underground refuge with other shogunate loyalist
Inside, he recieves an urgent message--a secret scroll bearing the imperial seal. The message says: The emperor is in danger, not from the shogunate but from those who wish to manipulate him for their own gain.
The letter reveals the true enemies of the emperor, who plan to remove him once the shogunate is abolished
Takeshi waits and in the dead of the night he retreats to a quiet temple, wrestling his thoughts. Samurai's honor lies not in loyalty to a single Lord, but in protecting the greater good of Japan.
Takeshi kneels before a shrine.
Takeshi
I will save the Emperor.
Takeshi
Even if I have to fight the shogunate and the imperial forces.
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