01/12/2025
Frost Blade & Plum Heart
Matsumoto Kiyoharuâs battle-scarred blade hung straightâspine unbent, clan fallen.
Snowy night, he fled with the young lord, slicing arrows, glory ended.
Five years mountain-hiding: chop wood, practice sword. Boy asked, âWhy practice?â Touching plum motif: âBlade guards honor, you guard the clan.â
Village silent, blood-flag tattered. Three ronin threatened an old woman, blade to throat. Kiyoharu drew his sword.
Ronin attacked; his blade shattered theirs. Leader drew a musketâKiyoharu disarmed him, blade to throat: âSamurai protect life, not kill.â
Back mountain, boy handed tea. Gazing at plum buds: âTomorrow, Iâll teach you swordplay.â Sheathed blade guarded lamp and devotion.
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