History of Asia

[Miyamoto Musashi] A swordsman who will never lose! What is the mystery of the battle on Ganryujima?

This time, Miyamoto Musashi Miyamoto Musashi About Mr.

" Ganryujima Ganryujima Kojiro Sasaki Those who fought with Mr.

Those who have a strong sword and have never lost.

Actually, there are other interesting stories.

"Battle of Sekigahara" He is also very good at writing and drawing, and has been designated as an important cultural property.

And many mysteries were left about "Battle of Ganryujima".

Let's introduce the swordsman Miyamoto Musashi in an easy-to-understand manner.

Musashi Miyamoto before the battle of Ganryujima!

1582 Or 1584, Harima Province Harima no Kuni (Hyogo Prefecture), or Mimasaka Province Mimasaka no Kuni Two theories that it was born in (Okayama Prefecture) there is. The reason is that various people have written about Mr. Musashi, but none of them match.

1582 Is Oda Nobunaga Oda Nobunaga Is a vassal, Akechi Mitsuhide Akechimitsu Hide It was the year when the "Honnoji Incident" that died due to his rebellion occurred.

Miyamoto Musashi is 13 years old I have been dueling with adults since I was Musashi-kun. Moreover, he has the strength to beat adults.

Around 17 years old , "Battle of Sekigahara" Will occur.

There are also two theories.

Musashi's father was serving the Kuroda family in Kyushu, so he fought as the Tokugawa East Army.

The theory that Musashi's father fought as the West Army because the lord he served before was on the West Army side.

Most of the current many novels by Miyamoto Musashi have adopted the "Western Army side" theory.

1612, 29 years old , Duel with Kojiro Sasaki "Battle of Ganryujima" What.

He has played more than 60 duels so far, but has never lost.

"Duel" is unbeatable. The "battle" may have been lost in Sekigahara.

Battle of Ganryujima!

There are nearly 10 books left about the battle of Ganryujima, all with different contents, . Which is the truth ...

"In April 1612, Kojiro Sasaki was waiting for a one-on-one match with Musashi Miyamoto on Funashima (later Iwaryujima). A long sword of about 90 cm in his hand.

However, Musashi does not appear even after the promised time.

Kojiro waits while being frustrated.

And two hours after the promised time, Musashi finally appears.

"It's late to come !!" and Kojiro. Pull out his sword and throw away the scabbard.

"Kojiro! You lost. If you intend to win, I will not throw away your important scabbard."

And the game is a moment.

Musashi defeated Kojiro with a blow earlier than the electric shock.

This is left as the most famous story right now.

However, there are other anecdotes.

The truth of the battle on Ganryujima! ??

About Kojiro Sasaki

Kojiro has many uncertainties about his birth.

At the time of the Battle of Ganryujima, Kojiro was 18 years old . It is said that the statues that still remain are youthful.

However, in reality, grandfather over 60 There is also a theory that it was.

There is even a theory that the battle of Ganryujima and Kojiro Sasaki are all creations in the first place.

Because, Musashi-san's autobiography later wrote nothing about Ganryujima. It's an autobiography, so no matter who writes what, I think this is the most correct.

Duel!

He had promised a one-on-one duel, but Musashi's disciples were hiding, and Kojiro, who had just fainted, was later sacked and killed.

Musashi-san was late for the strategy, which was a tactic that frustrated Kojiro and lost his concentration.

Mr. Kojiro served as a swordsman instructor Kokura Domain Kokurahan Assassination of Musashi from (Fukuoka) There is also a theory that it was done.

Mr. Musashi in his later years

1614 Toyotomi vs Tokugawa "Osaka Winter Team / Summer Team" Participated in Tokugawa. Yukimura Sanada Is also active.

Furthermore, 1638 What happened to Amakusa Shiro Amakusa Shiro Famous Christian Ikki "Shimabara Rebellion" Also participated in Tokugawa. I participated in all the famous places in the early Edo period. It is a perfect attendance award.

He teaches swordsmanship in various places, adopts several children, and raises them to serve the famous castle owner. You were really good at teaching.

Around 56 years old Was invited by the owner of Kumamoto Castle and given a mansion.

There, he wrote ink paintings, which have become an important cultural property, and " Olympic books Gorin no Sho ", which is the secret of military art and autobiography. I wrote and spent my last years.

And 64 years old He quietly died.

Summary

One theory is that it was a dream "lord of one country and one castle" because he was attached to the western army who was the loser in the Battle of Sekigahara. It is said that he was wandering around the country because he couldn't become a sailer, but when you look at it like this, you can see it even for those who have succeeded in smooth sailing.

Maybe he was in a duel because he couldn't make his dream come true, but if he looks for another happiness, he can do it.

It's all about trying without giving up.