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How to Play Takashiro NPCs Because his kindness precedes him, Bo Kiyojima
attempts to discuss solutions, and convince challeng-
Kensai Takata
ers to explore other ways to resolve confrontations.
Kensai Takata is the leader of the Takashiro Sam- However, for those that do not find a peaceful resolu-
urai Clan. As a character he is a calculated leader. tion Bo Kiyojima has developed a personal, devastat-
Daily Kensai Takata is under the pressures of being a ing attack that he uses to prove his prowess and supe-
Samurai, leading a clan and leaving a historically riority to would be challengers and foes. His
worthy legacy for his underlings to follow. His “Crushing Blow” Technique is often Bo Kiyojima’s
greatest wish is that those who follow the Seven first attacks, however, his gentleness rarely allows
Paths of Enlightenment do so justly. him to direct this attack at a living body. Instead, Bo
As a combatant, Kesnai Takata relies heavily on Kiyojima will use this attack to damage or even
his ability to manipulate Ki Energy as he feels it is break a weapon that is being used against him. This
the flow of energy that gives the warrior an ad- attack combined with Bo Kiyojima’s imposing size
vantage in battle. Once Master Takata learned the usually incites a bit of fear in his opponents leaving
famed “Seishin No Ken”, he is quick to utilize its them vulnerable to more attacks.
strength. When not using his strongest Mystic Art, TsUno Moto
Kensai Takata favors his ability to wield a physical
sword before using any of his other Mystic Arts. Master Moto is the most conflicted of the Ta-
kashiro Samurai. Often giving off a harsh and uncar-
Kiyo Manata ing energy, the Master could quite possibly be the
Is the second in command of the Takashiro Sam- elder who is most interested in the wellbeing of his
urai army. Though a master of several fighting tech- younger Samurai. Living a conflicted lifestyle of ser-
niques, and being known as a warrior who has seen vitude and desires, Tsuno Moto has found a way to
more than his fair share of battle, Kiyo Manata prides sympathize with Takashiro students who mistakenly
himself on his decision making and ability to put stray off the path of righteousness.
those under his command in the right places to suc- As a Samurai warrior Tsuno Moto is a fighter
ceed. who enjoys combat. Knowing the power he possess-
As a warrior Kiyo Manata favors the effective- es, Tsuno will often use basic techniques to toy with
ness of his blade prowess. In battle. Kiyo Manata his opponents to discover how superior he is over
only uses his Mystic Arts in times of necessity, sav- them, or to see what kind of determination they have
ing most of his energy to allow him to be more meas- in a fruitless physical confrontation. Tsuno Moto
ured in his attacks. Kiyo Manata favors the Renzo- will use more powerful techniques or Mystic Arts
kuken #3 attack to begin his physical confrontations when he himself is in danger or the situation involv-
allowing for his final attack to be the Mystic Art: ing his students requires such a show of force.
“Blow Away” technique.
Bo Kiyojima
Bo Kiyojima is the wisest of the elders in the Ta-
kashiro Samurai Clan, and may be the most intelli-
gent person in all of Japan. Modeling himself after
Buddha in both mannerisms and appearance, this
walking hulk of a Samurai is often considered a gen-
tle giant. Though good natured and kind , Bo Kiyoji-
ma is easily a mislabeled man.
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