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Post by Komori Yukio on Feb 11, 2011 21:18:10 GMT -5
ooc: Note that in RP chronology, this would take place before the events that occur in rokuganee.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=sparrowhq&action=display&thread=334Warai stood as unobtrusively as possible near the entryway of the Kakita dojo. He had been fortunate in being allowed, apparently after some initial misgivings by the sensei, to observe the famed duellists in training and he had no intention of wasting the opportunity. His keen and inquisitive eyes took in every detail of the kata; every stance, the long periods of focus, the perfect draws, the sure strikes. So like meditation or a ritual their focus is, and yet to be followed by such rapid precision of motion.... the young shugenja thought. oo: If any Crane would like to join in, it would be a delight  |
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Kakita Asamura
Crane Clan 
Warrior-Poet * Duelist * Magistrate * Dragon Ambassador
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Post by Kakita Asamura on Feb 14, 2011 14:15:43 GMT -5
The young Kakita nearest the door rose from his kneeling position into the Kakita stance, his hand hovering over the hilt of his katana. His long white hair obscured his face from the Bat's sight, but his frame was very slender. In some circles it could be questioned whether a man this fragile could possibly be a warrior.
Not among the Crane.
In what was clearly a smooth and elegant motion, if blurred by the incredible speed in which it took place, his katana skirled as it left the saya, shedding a soft golden light. The kami within sang for the shugenja.
For the briefest of moments, it seemed as though the Crane blinked from existence, only to reappear on the other side of an uncarved block, his blade pointing backwards, parallel with the floor. The block shuddered and split down the middle.
The Crane arose, returned his katana to its saya and regarded his handiwork with a small frown.
"Greetings, Komori-san," he says, smoothly turning to bow toward the entrance. The entire movement was fluid, bespeaking an economy of motion that must have taken him years to perfect.
"It is not every day we have a visitor here. This one is Kakita Asamura of Toshi Ranbo, may I be of assistance?"
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Post by Komori Yukio on Feb 21, 2011 18:37:11 GMT -5
The Bat returned the bow with a fluid one of his own.
My apologies Kakita-san, I did not mean to disturb your practice. I am Komori Warai, ambassador of the Bat Clan. It has been my good fortune that my duties required me to travel through Crane lands enroute to other meetings.
Warai chuckled lightly.
I find that there are many fascinating correlations between the warrior arts and those of the priest, and so I could not help but seize the opportunity to observe the justly famed Kakita duelists in training.
ooc: Sorry for the delay. RL required my time...
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Kakita Asamura
Crane Clan
Warrior-Poet * Duelist * Magistrate * Dragon Ambassador
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Post by Kakita Asamura on Feb 21, 2011 18:59:50 GMT -5
Asamura smiled.
"You haven't isturbed me in the slightest, Komori-san, though I it seems I am forever running into ambassadors of one stripe or another. I myself am the Crane ambassador to the Dragon clan, though newly minted."
He cocked his head to the side.
"You say that the Art is similar to the prayers of shugenja? How so?"
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Post by Komori Yukio on Feb 21, 2011 19:18:07 GMT -5
Warai smiled.
Then it seems that we were destined to meet. But to your question, from what I have seen, it varies from one form to the next, but in the case of the duelist's art a comparison could be made of the manner of mental focus required, as well as the unity of mind and body required in the "strike", if I may use that term.
He looked around the dojo for a moment.
From what I have seen here today, more comparisons could be made. At one point, your movement was practically instantaneous from one place to the next; many would would call that magical...
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Kakita Asamura
Crane Clan
Warrior-Poet * Duelist * Magistrate * Dragon Ambassador
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Post by Kakita Asamura on Feb 21, 2011 19:49:57 GMT -5
"I have spoken with Isawa who have said that Kakita had an inkling of the Void when he composed the Sword. Perhaps that is what you see? We are encouraged to meditate on the oneness of all things, to let the world disappear so that the strike will be pure.
When there is no world but the wholeness of self, sword, and opponent, then time, distance, and the possibility of anything less than perfection disappear. Is this similar to that which a shugenja faces?"
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Post by Komori Yukio on Mar 10, 2011 18:41:29 GMT -5
Warai smiles and nods.
Similar. Yes, I suppose so. I am not yet learned in the methods of the Isawa, but I suppose you could say there is a similarity.
He turns briefly to those still practicing.
In order to commune with the spirits, you must be able to focus on their voice and their voice alone, regardless of any other distraction. On your intent, and that alone, even if the world is collapsing all about you. Until finally your will and that of the kami becomes one perfect whole.
Turning back to Asamura.
Yes, I suppose you could say it is similar.
Bowing.
Thank you for your indulgence Kakita-san.
ooc: Sorry, I had to be away for so long. I'll leave it to you whether or not you wish to continue with Warai in this thread.
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