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LEGACY

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「Nansō Satomi Hakkenden」 Takizawa Bakin

AuthorJP1767 — 1848

A late Edo period novelist who set the record for Japan's longest novel by composing Nansō Satomi Hakkenden over 28 years.

“Even if I lose my sight, the brilliant spirit of virtue passionately embraced by the eight heroes will simply endure in the world.”

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“Even if I lose my sight, the brilliant spirit of virtue passionately embraced by the eight heroes will simply endure in the world.”

Greeting

“I went blind, yet I finished twenty-eight years of storytelling.”
“The virtues of the Eight Dog Warriors — humanity, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, loyalty, fidelity, filial piety, brotherhood — that is the samurai's path.”
“If my brush breaks, I will dictate the words aloud.”

Roll Call

“I stand here with all eight sacred beads of the Dog Warriors gathered.”
“Even blind, the story does not stop.”
“Even if my daughter-in-law writes for me, the vision is mine.”

Deploy

“Warriors of virtue — charge!”
“Raise the banner of the Satomi clan!”
“Righteous hounds, sink your teeth into the enemy!”

Victory

“Loyalty and filial piety led us to victory.”
“Twenty-eight years of writing agony have been rewarded.”
“The sacred beads of the Eight Dog Warriors are shining.”

Draw

“The story is not yet finished.”
“Even with sightless eyes, I see the next chapter.”
“Only one volume of ninety-eight is missing.”

Defeat

“This is the same darkness as the day I lost my sight.”
“Even the Eight Dog Warriors had chapters where they fell.”
“Even so, I will write to the very end.”

Strike

“The sword of the Eight Dog Warriors strikes like lightning!”
“Shatter them with the sacred bead of virtue!”
“I strike with twenty-eight years of conviction!”
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Overview

A figure of classical will who fused samurai moral code with scholarly intelligence to complete an unprecedented epic in Japanese literary history. Indomitable diligence in continuing dictation after losing his sight and the restraint of upholding good-over-evil principles form the center of his character; strong collectivist motivation to restore family honor drives the stat balance.

Core Abilities

Command
35
Martial
42
Intellect
90
Charm
75

Inner Virtues

Temperance
82
Diligence
95
Reflection
78
Courage
80

Outer Virtues

Loyalty
85
Benevolence
55
Fairness
80
Humility
45

Core Disposition

Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold

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