The Kenshinzen of the Crane Clan were widely recognized as the best duelists in Rokugan. [1] Also known as Kenshinzo, they served as the heart of the Crane armies, ready to defend their leaders. [2]
Kakita[]
The Kenshinzen had dedicated their lives to the mastery of Kakita's techniques. The Kenshinzen were known for their skill, speed, and dedication to bushido. Traditionally, the daimyo of the Kakita family and the head sensei of the Kakita Dueling Academy was a Kenshinzen. [3]
Students[]
The Kenshinzen did not require new initiates to be from the Crane Clan. Any who proved themselves honorable and dedicated to Kakita's style of iaijutsu might join them. Hopefuls must defeat a Kenshinzen in a fair and honorable duel to join. [3] Those who graduated were gifted with a Kenshin's Saya, magical scabbards which would maintain clean and polish their matching blade immediately after it was seathed. [4]
Known Techniques[]
Known Kenshinzen[]
- Kakita Hanae (c. 1169)
- Kakita Iichiro (c. 1169)
- Kakita Takara (c. 1200)
- Doji Nobutaka (10th century)
- Doji Usan (c. 435)
- Doji Kimura (c. 1127)
- Kakita Korihime (c. 1164)
- Kakita Benkei
- Kakita Toshimoko (c. 1118)
- Kakita Noritoshi (c. 1159)
- Doji Seiyami's cousin
- Doji Yasuyo (c. 1166)
- Kakita Matabei (c. 1167)
- Kakita Rensei (c. 935)
- Kakita Mitohime (c. 1198)
- Doji Hoturi (c. 1128)
- Megumi (c. 1159)
- Doji Satsume (c. 1123)
- Daigotsu Hoturi (c. 1160)
See also[]
External Links[]
- Kenshinzen (Honor Bound)
References
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