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by Micha F. Lindemans

A famous Japanese hero, son of Yoshitomo who was murdered by a member of the Taira clan. Intent on avenging his father, Yoshitsune went into the woods where he was instructed in all the martial arts by the King of the Ten-gu demons. When he returned to society, he annihilated to Taira clan.