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...ere not simple mercenaries because texts contained not only information on combat training, but also information about daily needs, which even included minin ....<ref name="Turnbull 2003 18" /> The katana had several uses beyond normal combat. In dark places, the scabbard could be extended out of the sword, and used

...[Japanese clans|regional clans]] to conquer the Emishi. Skilled in mounted combat and archery ([[kyūdō]]), these clan warriors became the emperor's preferr ...dent of victory, and you will come home with no wounds whatever. Engage in combat fully determined to die and you will be alive; wish to survive in the battl