The Final Duel Of Miyamoto Musashi

April 13th 1612 - on the island of Ganryujima

Miyamoto Musashi stood on a boat, a few metres away from the sandy shore, his eyes fixed on the figure of Sasaki Kojiro. He could feel the tension in the air, the weight of the moment pressing down on him. But Musashi was not afraid. He had faced death many times before and had always emerged victorious.

Kojiro, on the other hand, was a different kind of opponent.

He was known as the greatest swordsman in all of Japan, with a fearsome reputation and a blade that was said to be as swift as the wind. But Musashi was not intimidated.

The two men faced off, their swords drawn and ready. The crowd around them fell silent, the only sound was the gentle lapping of the waves against the shore. For a moment, the two men stood still, sizing each other up. But then with a sudden burst of speed, they lunged at each other.

Musashi was the first to strike, his sword flashing through the air as he attacked with ferocity. Kojiro met his attack with equal force, their blades clashing together with a deafening roar. But Musashi was not deterred. He continued to press forward, his sword moving with lightning speed as he sought to find an opening in Kojiro's defence.

The fight raged on, the two men locked in a deadly dance of swordsmanship.

Musashi could feel his strength waning, but he refused to back down. He knew that this was a battle to the death, and he was determined to emerge victorious.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Musashi saw his opportunity.

With a quick and decisive movement, he lunged forward and struck Kojiro with a powerful blow. The wooden sword sliced through the air and connected with Kojiro's head, sinking deep into his skull.

Kojiro stumbled and fell to the ground, his body exploding in pain. Musashi stood over him, his wooden sword still in hand, his eyes cold and unforgiving. Kojiro looked up at him, his eyes filled with fear and regret but contained by a smile

"I have been defeated," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "You are the greatest swordsman in all of Japan."

Musashi looked down at him, his expression nonchalant. "I am not the greatest swordsman," he said. "I am simply a man who is not afraid to face death."

And with that, he turned and walked away, leaving Kojiro to die on the sandy shores of Ganryujima.

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[Anya-jsop]

It amazes me how the manga version of his story made musashi more human than his actual story. The way the manga is heading i think this duel will greatly change musashi once and for all making him go back to the mountains and live by himself.

[TotalTech.]

This is *LITTERALLY* the exact opposite of how it happened in real life.
In truth Kojiro was a superior swordsman to Musashi however Musashi was smarter and used dirty tactics.
Something people don't mention is that originally their duel was not to the death it was just the first strike wins ie drawing blood. This is so they could both live to fight another day.
Musashi purposefully came to the duel late to anger Kojiro who was known to be a hot head.
He did not use a traditional sword but fought using a modified boat oar (no really) which was frowned upon and angered Kojiro even more as it was a sign of disrespect
Musashi also chose Ganryu beach while the tide was going out. This is because since they where fighting on a wet beach it would limit Kojiros foot mobility
Musashi may have also been wearing extra thick clothing as to not give kojiro many openings and knew he would only need one strike to win since he was using a boat oar not a sword

The fight then began and while Kojiro may have cut Musashi superficially. Musashi hit kojiro in the head with a boat oar which knocked him to the ground. Now here is where things get interesting. Honor dictates that you back off from a downed opponent, but Musashi did Not do this. A now *FURIOUS* Kojiro slashed at Musashi with his sword superficially wounding his leg. Because Kojiro had broken the 'contract' Musashi was within his rights to defend he did. Musashi then proceeded to bash in Kojiro's skull until he is unrecognizable.
He then promptly leaves as to avoid retaliation.

Musashi was a *genius* level tactician but don't get it twisted.
He was *FAR* from a good person and wasn't above using dirty moves to win.

If you want to learn more about him watch the documentary dream of the last samurai. It's pretty good

[pablodm]

- Fights the greatest swordsman
- Bonks him in the head
- Refuses to elaborate
* disappears *

[TheGhost-]

Wasnt Musashi’s last duel… But it was his last duel in his 20s.

[dinoluka]

Musashi might be the biggest gigachad in the history of Japan.

[amityadav]

Some say Kojiro was waiting for duel. Musashi was late, infuriated kojiro launched attack but musashi took advantage and punctured his lungs.

[GustavoSilva-nyjc]

I didn't finish the complete book of the 5 rings -- which is the most comprehensive as far as i know -- but what is known is this: it was an official duel, Musashi came on time with a wooden sword a bit larger than Kojiro's which was a Nodashi, they gave one hit and Musashi striked Kojiro in the head. That's it, that's all that is known for sure.

[asithadeavinda]

Nice work man love it. From sri lanka 🇱🇰

[muricamuaythai]

I think In vagabond when this happens it will be a very sad scene for our boy kojiro

[krystanruitenbeek]

It is cool that Record of ragnarok uses real people to fight, that is how I know kojiro

[philosophyboss]

Man I love to see your channel growing!! I want you to hit 10k ASAP!! I wish you all the best! 🙏🔥

[kunalthaf]

But there are other accounts about how he kept kojiro waiting, and then had his back against the sun during the duel, while the sun rays interrupted kojiros vision ? All the Japanese movies also adopt this version ?

[JackieEstacado_]

HE FOUGHT... AND WON AGAINST A PERSON WITH A REAL SWORD.... BY USING A WOODEN 😮

[manazyt]

I thought that Kojiro was deaf and basically mute?

[muiznawee]

Fought kojiro using a Wooden sword?..damn..straightt demon🤣

[bananaman]

ganryujima... crazy story telling by inoe

[matghost]

It was not his last duel but to get an advantage he bought a longer sword Musashi seeing this took not a wooden sword but the paddle of his boat and he killed him liked he did many times with just wood and not iron that's what amaze me

[kalim]

To beat someone with a wooden sword against someone with the title of Worlds greatest just hits different

[yunsei]

Historic Japanese people are a different breed fr

[maostudio]

dude none of this real in real life it really sucks to change what really happend by media just to make it look better why it actually doesnt and it loses its reality which is the best part of it
i mean for the love of god who the fuck is that guy that aint musashi not even close