The Lost Writings of Miyamoto Musashiby HonorableSamurai23ChaptersChapter 1-DiscoveryChapter 3 -Battle with the KagēChapter 4 - IntroductionsChapter 5- ConsolidationChapter 6- RestorationChapter 7-Securing our PositionChapter 8- ConsolidationChapter 9-StrangersChapter 10 - Journey to EnlightenmentChapter 11-Banzai!!Chapter 2-Meeting The OppressedChapter 1-DiscoverySnow.Snow is all I can see,as I don't know where I am. All I see is mountains and roads.That's it! Maybe I follow this trail,maybe it will go to a nearby prefecture. *Starts Walking* Wait, I sense the feeling of dread and fear nearby. I still have my gear since my father instructed me to march my army to Sekigahara to support the Toyotomi armies against the Tokugawa clan.Unfortunately yesterday night,there was a great light which went over our camp and in a flash at least to my men's eyes: Disappeared or a Mysterious death.And Now,here I am in this...... I dont know even what to call it.Luckily,I still have my gear on:My daisho,my kunai and my honorable armour ready for battle. Wait,What is that? It looks like Edo castle but it is made of strange coloured ice.Maybe I can find help there,but my instincts are warning me there is a great evil like an oni at that place.Despite these warnings I approached this strange town and then... Chapter 3 -Battle with the KagēThere he was.Sitting on his throne made of those strange rocks again! These are really strange horses.There were also chained horses on the floor.He is such a sick being.I just may try to do Heaven a favour by beheading him.He is also trying to toture one of them mid-way I entered,sewmingly he dropped the weak horse on the floor,cutting his forehead and letting blood flow out freely.Sombra shouted"Beast!! How dare you to disturb my feeding!!"Enraged but calmly,I shouted"Why do you call me a beast when you are enslaving and even feeding innocent horses for just for your own needs,you Barbarian!!"As I shouted,I drew my daisho,柔らかいて and づど 正宗 in the 'conpanion sword' technique,readying for a fight."Fool! As it is I King Sombra and you should know your place here,worm.And Bow to me!!"I replied with the classic samurai insult"I shall not bow to you as I no longer bow to anyone who does not even have a shred of honor,you inhonorable dog!"This made him more angrier and shot a shard of those strange rocks again.Really!?These beings really love this rock.Now back to the story.I sliced it in half with ease with my daisho.With that,he was shocked to anyone slicing crystal with ease and knowing this will not be an easy fight.He summoned his weapon and came charging.I easily dodged his attacks as his weapon is heavy but strong which made him harder to walk and his strikes slow like a no-dachi.Knowing of this,I trying to be careful and try to find any exposed areas to strike.Fortunately,there were a lot of striking points and I can use as my advantage.Another swing came, I countered that and used this oppotunity to strike at his head.In just two swift strikes, I know the duel has been won.As Sombra's body laid on the floor sucessfully decapitated from its body,I sheathed my daisho thinking that they gave Heaven honor for killing this barbarian.Just as I realised there was someone needing help,I quickly rushed to his side.As Sombra died the black rocks in the room exploded,leaving behind,a bright and shining room.Not thinking of it,I still rushed his side"So you need help?" The horse replied with"You saved us all and removed the corruption in us by killing this tyrant.Thank you." I replied with this"This was the Heaven's will who saved you and your people." Chapter 4 - Introductions"Come on! Let's get you guys freed. I don't want you to miss this glorious day." I said to the chained horses on the floor.So I raised my sword and swiftly struck their chains.The metal slowly came off as the blade sliced through it like paper.The horses thanked me again and asked who am I."I am Miyamoto Musahi. Expert Swordsman and Samurai and one more question, what are these strange rocks?"I answered and asked.They replied that they are crystals and this place is called The Crystal Empire.A strange place indeed.I almost forgot that injured horse by the throne and rushed to him.It was not a serious injury but he looks like he was in his 50s. I ripped a piece of cape from the Kage and cleaned his head and then placed it on his head to stop the bleeding.He is not ready to left this realm. Let's see that he will live.I told the other horses to get him on a futon.They asked what is it. I answered with saying that its is what they call it a mattress.They did as they were told and brought me a thick futon.With steady hands, I carried the injured one to the futon and told the horses to inform me that he was alright. With that I headed towards the throne,the throne where the kage would sit and enslave many lives and even executing without moving an inch.Now that barbarian is gone,it is now time for a new era to begin.With that in mind ,I slowly sat down on the throne and immediately I felt a strong presence of positive chi,my exhaustion has been extinguished and my body feels rejuvenated, ready for battle.When I was processed this thought of this chair could be the key to enlightenment,the injured horse entered the room, looking quite scared,and asked "Where's Sombra?" "You mean the Kage? I show you his head." With that,I showed the head and body of him on the carpet. "This fool has studied the ways of darkness for his own self and enslaved you and your people for his own needs and wants." "Oh yes! I forgot to introduce myself to you.I am Miyamoto Musashi, Expert Swordsman and Samurai." "And also one more task for you:can you please inform those who were under this barbarian's influence that he is dead,also spread the news throughout the populace,and for those who can come to the tenshu to come to see me,I need to know what happened before this barbarian took over." "You have Sombra's crown,that means you rule the Crystal Empire,I hope that you can do better than our last two rulers." "There is no need for an ornament to signify your power.It is the names and mind and robes that people should think of their ruler is true or not." "You are quite strange for ruling us since you don't use a crown in your monarchy and prefer to use names to rule." "Our people isn't ruled by someone who is divine.Rather by birthright and sword.I'll teach you of my people's system later." "So your people are warriors." "Seems right.Also a daimyo can't rule without his retainers and his agents like metsuke,ninja and geisha,commissioners and generals.Without it, a clan can't function well in this age." "Seems good enough.I shall go now to inform everyone of this glorious day."With that he hobbled out of of the room. "Wait, I have one more thing to tell you." "What is it?" "Take Care of yourself.We need you. I need you." "Don't worry.I will." With that,he left the throne room leaving me to think and meditate. Chapter 5- ConsolidationAfter 30 minutes of thinking,I explored the tenshu a little more and found a exquisite room which fits my new daimyo rank,which weirdly had a hearth which was unused.So I decided to burn the body of the kage as it will show Heaven's Light to him for those who abandon Amaterasu and her light.Quickly,I brought the body and the head of the Kage to the hearth and set it ablaze with a nearby candle.Making sure it turns to ashes,I placed the ashes into the jar and made it into a makeshift urn.And wrote on a piece of paper with a brush in kanji "Here lies Sombra,a Kage and a barbarian to all see fit,I hope you will never rise again fool." After writing,I pasted the paper onto the urn,showing the people who he really is. KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK There was someone at the door.Strange.I quietly opened the door.Revealing that it was the injured horse who had I sent to spread the news of the kage's death. "Oh it's you." "Yes,pardon me but I have somepony for you to meet,Mr Musashi." "Why are you not using someone as a term?" "You don't use this?We all use it." "Execept the Japanese.That's for sure." "Oh wait.I forgot to introduce myself.Silly me.My name is Shining Bastion.I'm the the old captain of the Royal Guard." "Ok,Shining.I am promoting you to the rank of General and Comissioner of Warfare of Miyamoto Clan and Army." "A promotion already!?Do I even deserve this?" "It seems you want to seek redemption for yourself and want to proven worthy of the clan.It also you have experienced the military and become captain,but I prefer you to have a higher title and see you have more being a general than a captain." "Thank you,your Majesty." "I prefer Lord than Majesty,Majesty should belong to the Emperor than me." "Of course,thank you.My Lord.And yes,this is Glittering Quill.She used to be Sombra's scribe." She was very slender as a staff,bigger hips,and a soothing voice like flowing water. "My King..." "Please.I am not a king.I am a daimyo lord who rules by name and sword." "My apologies,My Lord.I remember that next time.Anyway,I was Sombra's scribe.My job is to record everything said as he may need a reminder and I also help with the foreign dignitaries who sometimes come here but he always send them back to where they came from or have them executed for angering him."she said as she was bowing towards me. "Good.Please come in. I have your orders."I said while ushering them into my room. They looked around for a bit while I was taking off my samurai armour and into my robes.I also equipped my daisho and my kunai with me in case of any danger.Lastly, I wore my sandals.Now, this is how I look like. "Quill.I need you to find any reports and records of the Crystal Empire,its laws, taxes,military,economics,agriculture and any past allies and especially enemies.Anything that you think you think is useful before Sombra's rise to power and those who came before this treacherous babarian.A New Era has began for us,I will lead this clan to prosperity and greatness."I ordered. " It will be done,My Lord."Quill said,showing signs of fatigue. "Quill,after you finished,go see your and rest.When you are ready,please become my advisor and assistant."I said. Before she could answer,we arrived at a balcony.When we stopped,I saw an enormous number of horses surrounding the tenshu,the entire populace of the Crystal Empire was here and looking at me. "That is a lot of... hmm.." "Crystal ponies, My Lord."Bastion answered. "Wait.I thought they are horses."I said.Strange populace. "We prefer to called ponies than horses,My Lord."he replied. I gave an order Quill to try to get the populace on a strict eating schedule and try to steadily increase it over time. "It will be done,my Lord."Quill answered.We really need help this place since this is a slavery was used for a very long time here. "Its him!Its our liberator!"I heard one of the ponies below shouted to me happily while the rest are stomping their hooves on the ground. Suddenly, A wave of chi was flowing out of the castle in all directions. Chapter 6- RestorationThe Wave was strong like a tsunami crashing on boulders.I think it is a sign of Amaterasu sending her light to bless us and these ponies and their lands.The wave changed back the ponies hopefully back to normal.It also changed trees,buildings,the ground and even the sky started to shine because the gods has blessed us.Quickly as it started,the wave had stopped. I can see a few wheat fields growing outside the city. It seems the wave have also changed the weather outside,it is now shining outside and Amaterasu's sun is high in the sky,ruling the day. "This is a glorious day indeed,Amaterasu has blessed us!"I shouted. "Who is Amaterasu?"Bastion asked. "The True Ruler of the Universe and who shines great in heaven." I answered. "No.I think the Crystal Heart may have also helped your god in restoring our lands."he said. "What is it?"I asked. "It's an artifact who powered the Crystal Empire before the reign of the Sombra and the Princesses in the South.It is powered by happiness and joy.Sombra stole it and used it to make himself more powerful than the Princesses.But you killed him in a few strikes ,you just killed the most powerful being in Equestria's history,you could earn yourself a legend,My Lord." "Thank you,it is an honor to receive a legend like that.Shining,I have new orders for you." "What is it,My Lord?" "General, I want you to recruit and and start training some spear and bow foot soldiers for our army." "It will be done,my lord." Bishamonten the war god has awoken Now it is the time to crush our enemies All shall bow to the Miyamoto clan.We wait no longer! DESTINY CALLS!!! Chapter 7-Securing our PositionIt has been three weeks since I wrote this.Quill has been quite the talkative one for being my assistant. Bastion is doing quite well as General as there are some yari and bow ashigaru for his army.I having considered rebuilding the castle into a grand tenshu.Fortunately,the walls are done quite quickly before winter.So the our position is secure.Several gate houses,Imclimbable smooth walls and many archery towers just made this castle town impregnable from the outside.Time to spread Buddha's teaching to everyone.I instructed the ponies to build a Buddhist temple on a hill which was simply breathtaking according to my plans,as this province has vital resources for construction and trade. Our Farms have been yielding food and our food problem has been solved.I have been also teaching Bastion the ways of Bushido and buddhism and Quill calligraphy.Bastion is quite the quick learner of this new way and The Art of War.Now he can even train the weakest of ponies into warfare, and our army has been growning into the thousands.Quill is improving to in her calligraphy and even some respected her for her writing.She could even be my diplomat if she can master it. "My Lord,one of the samurai families wants to marry their daughter to you."This news again.The nobles want to seek a closer bond between me and them.Unfortunately,I'm not ready to have a son. So I gave the reply saying'No.I'm not ready' everytime to them. Also,we have a new Head Blacksmith of the Miyamoto clan,Forge.This is when I meet her. "You are the new lord of the Crystal Empire...Wow...you look much better than that bastard,well we'll see in the coming months and years."Good,this one speak out her thoughts well, a value needed for a black smith. "Greetings,you must be Forge.I think you could my best ally in weaponry making as I have many ideas for changing the army as a new era of warfare is changing and with it,means to secure ourselves against anyone who has the wits to challenge us."I greeted and bowed.She did same back. "Quite a speech you had there.So what can you offer us we don't already have?" "I can teach how to make steel,which is much more stronger than these crystal weapons.With my knowledge,you could make one of the deadliest weapons of the battlefield,the katana.With you can make deadier weapons,the yari,the naginata, the composite bow,the wakazashi,superior arrows,kodachi,tanto,nagamaki,uchigatama,kodachi and nodaichi.If we have gunpowder,we can have matchlocks,cannons,mangonels and fire rockets and bombs.We could have a deadly arsenal for our troops." "That's a huge variety you just gave out." "Maybe I should start first that spears and swords will not be enough for our army and the enemy will soon can predict you will have the weapons, they could start countering us in battle.Maybe I should ask Quill to send paper,ink and a brush to my room,I might need to draw some plans of our weapons to you." "Hmph.We'll see.But I'm busy right now.When you have your plans,have someone to send me them and I'll it can be doable or not." "One more thing,Here is a guide on how to make our steel and you might need an assistant to make steel."I said while taking out the book. "Hmm.I can read this up when I'm free."She said while she went back to her work. We are ready to release the divine wind to those who challenge us. Chapter 8- ConsolidationA year,a year has passed since my arrival and the Crystal Empire is prospering.I actually decided to actually rebuild the castle into the grand tenshu in Osaka.I gave the plans to the builders and they thought it was strange too.But I assured them this will be sucessful.Within 9 months, the grand tenshu of the Crystal Empire was completed.In the honour of this day,I renamed the town to New Osaka.Forge has also been forging new weapons for the army,the first katanas are are also made ,and the army praised it for its lightness and strength.Later,she made some mangonels for our army.Weirdly,these ponies are really struggling to properly use them.I should start teaching them how to use them.The populace is really coping quite well in the conversion to the Shinto faith.Even Bastion is coping quite well too,and even flock to Ishiyama Hongan Ji weekly to pray for prosperity and longevity for his family.Apparently,this temple has been quite popular among the locals,they even added rock gardens,meditation halls and a noh theatre for entertainment. Finally,I had some monks to recruit.The first monk I recruit was Tsentze,that's what he called himself. Firstly,I ordered him to convert the populace further to buddhism.Secondly,I ordered him to inspire our troops to boost their morale in case of a sudden battle.Thanks to this change, nobody has been stealing because they heed the saying'As you give someone else a gift,you are giving a part of your spirit to them.If you are stealing,it is considered you are stealing a part of their spirit to yourself,making your spirit malicious.' The farmers have been terrance farming due to the abundance of hills in the area,increasing our food supply a lot,but not using the wheat well.Time to change that. I have also teached them to flood empty fields with water from the melting snow in the area,and then place the young rice saplings in the water as rice needs needs a lot of water to grow.Making rice the ideal staple for the ponies here.I aslo thought them how to use wheat to not only make bread,but also noodles like udon,soba and ramen to even increase our food supply even more. Now with more food,that means more troops for my army. Now I have to increase the economy here too.Let's start by building a market place so that ponies can buy ,barter ,sell, their crops and seafood from the nearby lake we discovered.Then,I consulted Quill about hiring a finance manager for the clan.She recomended Shining Pearl,one of the richest samurai family in the clan,one of the most serious beings I ever meet after Nobunaga.I took note of this and summoned her into the courting room. "You must be Shining Pearl,I presume?" "It is,My Lord." "Pearl,I was thinking that we can boost our economy.Do you have any ideas?" "I think we should have a tax reform to remove unnecessary taxes and add necessary ones." "A wise solution.I think we should aloso teach Chonindo and estabalish a Kinza mint to have an equal currency of our own to not cause confusion between trading." "Good suggestions.My Lord.But I need some help with the estabalishment of the mint and annoucements for a new currency.Can you send some ponies with me to help out?" "I think that could be acceptable.Ok, I'll send some ponies with you. And please don't overwork yourself.Have some rest after you're done." "Don't worry.I'll take care of myself."With that she left the room silently like the air. After that,the Kinza mint was estabalished,the koban and the oban are now being used by all of the clan.The tax reform was made and taxes was fixed.The Chonindo had been also been shared with traders,now they are profitting as the winds of fortune blew. I think that New Osaka can be the most greatest city ever constructed in Equestria,They call it. Chapter 9-StrangersHmm.I think its a great day today.I think I should go out and and meditate.No,I should start completing 'The Five Elements',I need to preserve the samurai way.I headed my way down to the garden along with my bodyguard.There it was,majestic it is.The gardeners did a good job positioning the rocks,the stream, the plants and the trees.Wow,they even placed the stone bench has been placed properly to have the viewer see the view without moving himself.I am quite inspired,that I started writing as soon I have right ideas.As soon I finished writing 'The Book of Earth',one of the samurai captains rushed up to me,in quite a shock. "My Lord,our scouts have reported that there are strangers outside New Osaka.Unfortunately,one of them flew inro the city before we could stop it."Oh no,it could be a hostile ninja to come and assassinate me.This was a problem. "Get the metsuke out and investigate the strangers.You quickly get your troops out front to stop the ninja."I quickly ordered. "Yes.My Lord."he quickly bowed and took his leave. "It is time to fufill your duty,Yoshikaga."I said to my bodyguard. "Indeed,my Lord." I rushed to my room to put on my samurai armor.At least I will be honorable at my death.Lastly,we went to the courting room,kneeling there,awaiting the ninja and my death.Fortunately,it wasn't a ninja instead a pink pony with 翼 and a ホン.Strange one than the usual ponies I rule under daimyo.I must on guard in case any thing strange happens. "Who are you?"I asked. "I am Cadence,Princess Mi Amore Cadenza of Equestria and,I am here to reclaim my throne." There was silence,so thick that can be cut with a katana. This pony here wants to reclaim her throne,possibly of divine right,Just like the Emperor. The Genpei War ended the Age of the Emperor, and started the Age of the Shogun. Suddenly, I spoke. "Sorry,but no.I cannot." "But why?" "Firstly,I converted everyone here to the way of the Buddha and dispelled the myth of the princesses of being divine,more like false gods." "Secondly,It was I who grew this place and lead them to an age of Prosperity of culture and ways." "Lastly,It was also I who beheaded Sombra,that wretched Kagē follower and uses ponies to fill his own desires,a wretched barbarian who deserves to die." "I would have done some thing to defeat Sombra.Just because he is a master of the Dark Arts does not mean he deserves to die.I could have just dethroned him without the need to kill him since I'm have been trained to fight his dark magic by Princess Celestia herself. "Listen.You have no idea of what darkness can do.That barbarian just used only it to enslave.but further down,it can be used to hide and kill of those who master its ways." "Anyway,I want my throne back." "Sorry but no.I guide my ponies throught the ways of the warrior and have extremely loyal to me.I can't simply abandon them." "I can even being a better era of prosperity than you.As the princess of love,I can..."She was about to talk uncontrollably about love can help ponies when I cut her off. "Please ask you.Can love can solve all of the pony's necessities?Can love stop them from dying.Can love can solve chaos?"Those questions shocked her into submission quite well.Apparently,she thought this feeling can solve all of the world's problems. "I'm sorry but that is how the winds of fortune blow.You should have arrived here earlier to defeat him." "Calm down,young one.It is not your fault that you failed her.You didn't simply know that I was here before you but please assure her that I kept these ponies safe from harm and gave them prosperity of wealth and fortune.With that encursed barbarian Sombra dead,you don't have to worry about a power-hungry being using kagē magic to harm those around him.With the Divine Wind with me,I will lead these ponies to glory for the Miyamoto Clan! Sorry! Every daimyo does that during 戦国時代."She seem to be quite relieved of that these ponies had been well taken care of and even prospering under my rule despite the change of religion,culture,language and ideas. I was about to send her off when the door of the courting room opening to reveal my metsuke and a formation of guards around six non-crystal ponies in them. "My Lord, the strangers have been escorted here as you asked,also with have some reinforcements if they try anything."the Metsuke reported in Japanese. "Thank you.Have some rest until further orders.And no reinforcements,we need to make a good impression here."I replied in Japanese. All of the ponies looked at me in confusion,possibly the new language I introduced here a long time ago, Japanese,as it is the most complex language the nanban ever heard about,and very odd when you hear it for the first time. "You must be the 'daimyo' that everybody here has been talking about."The white pony in possibly in purple nanban armor spoke. "Indeed I am." "May I ask why is my wife on the floor?" "Is that your wife?"I asked with an air of command,I observed him very cautiously before turning my towards his guards to observe them, to see that they have been worthy to become even soldiers, two of them can be easily seen trembling with fear.These soldiers have so low morale,just one well-placed cavalry charge could send them running. "Yes,that is my wife and I ask again,why my wife is on the floor?" "She is reeling from the news that I won't let her reclaim her throne.As she could at least claim the throne at least a year earlier before I claimed the throne and I will let her." "But this belongs to --" "To me and the Miyamoto clan.Do you really think I will let false gods reclaim this divine land after they lost it against that barbarian for the first time?" "How did you know--" "One of the many great things as daimyo is learn the past." "So, where is Sombra?" "Oh.You want the urn for proof .Here it is."I said while holding a glass jar filled with black powder. "Wow.He is really dead.So how did you defeat him?" *After a few minutes of explaining the battle* "That's barbaric." "It is not barbaric.But this is of the decree of fate.And the head is supposed to be a trophy as showing the spirit of the oppoment that it is a worthy battle." "Today,I will make an exception.You can stay here as the guests of me.Tomorrow,you all will be returning the land you call 'Equestria" and tell your false gods that this day the Miyamoto Clan rose from the ashes of their failure to protect this land from invaders and will be its own state under new lord." "You can freely explore New Osaka but please do not disrupt the locals' daily life." The strangers did not take long to agree to my terms.Cadence went back to her husband and they two were having strange moment together.Strange. When the strangers left to do what they see fit,I quickly consulted Quill about this situation "This land keeps getting stranger by the day." "Hmm.I know this place inside out.Should I send metsukes to secretly spy on them?" "Yes.You should.I know one of them will try to mess up." "I will get that sorted,My Lord." "And also,tell the chefs we have guests for tonight and dawn." "Noted ,My Lord." After that,I started getting back to writing The Five Elements. Chapter 10 - Journey to Enlightenment"Excuse me?" "Oh, you haven't left yet.You can join me as I going to the Temple to relax after writing a lot." "That seems acceptable." Apparently,Cadence and her husband,Shining Armor, after I heard his names in the scuttle,has not left the courting room.So why not take them to the nearby hill temple to experience our religion. "I also have some questions for you too." "You can ask on the way.Wait here first.I need to take off my armor." With that,I rushed to my room and carefully took off my armor piece by piece.After 10 minutes,I was in my robes and had my weapons on. Not to keep them waiting,I rushed back.Good,they didn't touch anything. "Well,I'm back." "What's with the weapons?" "Samurai code of honor.Let's get going shall we." We left the tenshu quite quickly.Good thing,the roads are quite well upgraded. "So how long did you took to build this place?" "At least 9 months." "9 months!?How is that possible?" "Simple. I teached the builders to be fast and efficent." "Wow.You got this place quite fast." By now,we should be at the gates to the tenshu after the ponies batering ,talking and shouting at the nearby marketplace. "So what questions do you want asked?" "When did you..um.. behead Sombra?" "A year ago I think." "That's roughly the same time Discord had escaped."I heard Shining Armor mutter to himself for a while before asking again."How did you get here?" "I travelled here by foot." "What are you exactly?" "I am a man."I know it is a weird answer but I have to give something. "Where did you come from?" "The Land of the Rising sun.Japan.Or as the nanban called it.Earth." "So how this "Japan" looks like?" "One of the most beautiful and peaceful places in the world.Filled with shrines and temples And castles filling the majestic views,inspiring many great works by artisans.Especially 富士山,that is where it inspired artists and poets and has been the site for pilgrimage for centuries." "Wow.That is the place I really want to visit when I'm free." "So can you tell me about your guards?" "No.They are Samurai." "Ok. Your samurai." "Samurai are fierce warriors who study under bushido.They accept death and fears of nothing,knowing they are fighting for their lord.They can use any weapon in battle,decimating any untrained units in battle." "Looks like your 'clan' really defend itself or even attack any enemies of yours." "Oh,we're here." We arrived at the step of stairs leading up to the torii and the entrance of the temple. "Let's get climbing." *After 5 minutes of climbing* "You dishonourable fools." I shouted.Apparently,Cadence and Shining Armor didn't have the honor to even climb up a single step,they used what they called "majick" to transport themselves to the top of the stairs in an instant. "Hey!I don't want to climb up stairs if I want." "Any way.Welcome to Ishiyama Hongan-Ji.Firstly,please perform temizu and don't forget to bow respectfully before entering. *After 2 minutes of explaining and doing the ritual* After that was over, we entered the temple to see the main prayer hall,the Buddha statue in front of it,the rock garden and noh theatre at the sides and some monks having a conversation. "Ok.You are free to explore the temple.Here,these monks can serve as your guides.Don't worry.They can still speak the old language.I'm just going to the meditation room to think." With that,I left them with their guides while I went to the mediation room to meditate. *5 hours later* "Er.My Lord.I think you stop now.Your friends can have gone back to New Osaka castle for dinner." The sudden talk knocked me out of my meditative state.It was one of the monks gently getting me out of my meditation. "Oh yes.I'm coming out."I was meditating so long that time files past the mountains like a hawk. Indeed,they are gone.They must have gone back to the tenshu like the monk said. "Thank you for letting visit your temple."I was already at the gates of the temple. "Good bye and Safe Travels"the monk was sending me my way. Now I was alone,travelling back to the city I built when I first came here.I preferred to take the long route back to the castle as it is more scenic.As I passed the rice farms,I saw many rice crops almost ready to be harvested.This was my idea to grow this and profitted well from it too as this is a very rare exotic plant here.As I reached the gate house,one of the samurai assigned there recognied me. "My Lord.It seems you have visited our new temple here." "It seems I have.Can I ask you to open the gates?" "Right on it.My Lord." The gates opened to a majestic city ,a city I built which stands firm.A city I made prosper. Chapter 11-Banzai!!I was back at the tenshu quite late as I do take my time with these scenic walks.By the time I was back,my retainers are conversing with these strange ponies,supposedly to pass the time while they wait for me. "What took you so long!?"the one with the multi coloured hair shouted. "My Lord tends to take scenic walks when he is very stressed as he likes the beauty of nature."Takigawa answered to her question.And yes,I gave Bastion a new name because everytime you get stronger, you get a new name.His full name is Takigawa Yoshitomo. "It is just my slow mindset."I said while going back to the table to continue writing "The Five Rings" "What are you writing there?" the lavender pony came up and asked. "The Five Rings"I answered. "The Five Rings?What is that,some kind of story?"she asked again. "No.It is not a story,it is more of a book of 道.,or several about the ways of battle." "Why do write about war during this age of peace?" "Because I am a samurai, a noble trained in war.Since I am a samurai ruling this place,I am considered the daimyo and turned into part to a samurai clan.Since this is a samurai clan,there is only way to take it back.By force and war." "Why can't you just give your throne back without resorting to war?" "Samurai are warriors.If they see their daimyo gave the enemy their lands,they would think that he is weak." That sentence actually stopped the conversation quite abruptly.And silence remained in the room except the the sound of the ink flowing into the paper while I kept writing "The Five Rings".Suddenly,a servant came and informed us that dinner is ready. We were lead to a room, a spacial room in fact with a short table laid with tatami mats everywhere and even a kabuki theatre. "Wow.How do you even got the money for this?"A white unicorn with purple asked in amusement. "One phrase.The way of the trader."My answer probably confused her as she probably didn't know about our ideas. We settled down quite quickly.I quickly asked her what kabuki is playing today. "かなでほんちゅしんぐら"she answered.It's Fourty Seven Ronin. "So what are we going to watch?"the lavender pony asked. "47 Ronin.Don't worry I told them to do this in the old language."Confusing everyone except my retainers who I have told the story to. "So..Actually,I dont know your name." She said. "Oh yes, I am Miyamoto Musashi,an expert swordsman,a noble samurai and now the daimyo of the Miyamoto clan." "Miyamoto what..now?"the one with the rainbow hair asked,confued of my long name. "Musashi." *After 5 minutes of explaining the history of my family,Sengoku Jidai,The upcoming battle at Sekigahara against the Tokugawa and answering their questions* "Hmm.This Sengoku Jidai looks somewhat like the Three Tribes War I learned about,but more deadier." "That is why Sengoku Jiai has also another name,"The age of the country at war."" "Wow.You Japanese have to be the most strangest race I ever seen." "You have to thank the Mongols for that,forcing us to do this after Amaterasu saved us Japanese twice with kamikaze." "Kamikaze?" "Wait.I heard that word when I was at the temple.I think it was "Divine Wind".Hmm. I think that these strangers want to press for infomation of what I have done here.Time to make my move. "So I answered all of your questions.So you should answer mine."I asked the lavender pony,quite startling her. "Uh..ok?"It seems the she is not ready to this question,but I will press on. "I heard these Shining Armor and Cadence have been married recently but there was a problem,in fact a huge problem.What was it?"I heard this from one of my monks travelling 5 to 6 months ago to Canterlot to spread Buddhist ideas there but was turned down by some wedding. "Well at my brother's wedding,they received a threat and they encased the entire city in a magical barrier,my friends and I thought it was a joke until I found out that someone was impersonating my now sister in law Cadence." "So who was this someone?" "When I confronted the imposter,it turned out to be the Changeling Queen when she dropped her desguise,and got my brother on a mind control spell."This was quite useful. These Shapeshifters that can be my ally as ninjas after I killed their Queen.But I will listen on. *5 minutes later of explaining the end season 2* "Thank you for giving me infomation about these insects.Maybe sometimes that we can be great allies.There is still so much to learn about each other as long as you don't spread your religion." "Anyway,lets toast." "Allies unto ten thousand years."I said while holding out my sake cup. "Banzai!!" After the what they call a toast,the kabuki and the daimyo's feast has started.These ponies who worked so hard for me,following Buddhist ways,I should praise them for that.After everything,everybody went back to their rooms to rest and sleep.For me,I was in my room's balcony looking out on New Osaka.Thinking to start expanding the Miyamoto clan's influence into the Badlands in the South they call it.They even gave me a free enemy to fight,the Changelings,it is more like the Hattori clan.Maybe I can use these changelings as they are truely born for,Ninjas. Chapter 2-Meeting The OppressedThe town was empty or it seems.These inhabitants look like horses with a mind like a commoner but they looked like they been drained out as it seems.So I started walking down the road which is made of also these strange rocks and it seems to be durable.At the corner of my eyes,I saw those 'horses' again either looking at me with curiosity as if my kind never exists here or fear as I might be one of those yokai or monster as they call it.I can see in their eyes that they were scared of some thing or someone.There could be one explanation:An Oni has enslaved them.As I tried to approach,they look wary at me.One of the horses came cautiously and asked,"Who are you?"I simply answered "I am here to help. It seems you had been enslaved by an oni."He replyed and asked what is an oni.It seems he had a mind of a nanban as they never heard of us Japanese.I answered with one single word 'demon'He replyed that it is not an oni who had enslaved them ,more of it was one of them by the name 'Sombra' and he said he is a king.I was infuriated at this... this being doesn't practice the han system and of the barbaric ways.And him choosing shadow over light,a kagē follower.He must be wiped from the face of the realm and heaven.I replied to him"I will confront that barbarian and behead him for following the darkness.Where is treacherous fool?"He replied that he was in his tenshu or they call it a castle. It is time to liberate this castle this kagē follower and show the light of Amaterasu to these oppressed beings.I started marching towards the tenshu seemingly unguarded which was tall as Mt. Yamagustake.That gave one trial to overcome first,to ascend these set of steps towards I believe to the Throne room as that is where the daimyo would hold court.As I ascended I saw ukiyos of him a horse with a red cape and demon looking horn and sharp fangs,there were even statues of him using those strange rocks again but more dark.As I let thoughts wander,I reached as it seems the throne room of that wretched kagē follower.Calmly,I stepped inside....
Chapter 1-DiscoverySnow.Snow is all I can see,as I don't know where I am. All I see is mountains and roads.That's it! Maybe I follow this trail,maybe it will go to a nearby prefecture. *Starts Walking* Wait, I sense the feeling of dread and fear nearby. I still have my gear since my father instructed me to march my army to Sekigahara to support the Toyotomi armies against the Tokugawa clan.Unfortunately yesterday night,there was a great light which went over our camp and in a flash at least to my men's eyes: Disappeared or a Mysterious death.And Now,here I am in this...... I dont know even what to call it.Luckily,I still have my gear on:My daisho,my kunai and my honorable armour ready for battle. Wait,What is that? It looks like Edo castle but it is made of strange coloured ice.Maybe I can find help there,but my instincts are warning me there is a great evil like an oni at that place.Despite these warnings I approached this strange town and then...
Chapter 3 -Battle with the KagēThere he was.Sitting on his throne made of those strange rocks again! These are really strange horses.There were also chained horses on the floor.He is such a sick being.I just may try to do Heaven a favour by beheading him.He is also trying to toture one of them mid-way I entered,sewmingly he dropped the weak horse on the floor,cutting his forehead and letting blood flow out freely.Sombra shouted"Beast!! How dare you to disturb my feeding!!"Enraged but calmly,I shouted"Why do you call me a beast when you are enslaving and even feeding innocent horses for just for your own needs,you Barbarian!!"As I shouted,I drew my daisho,柔らかいて and づど 正宗 in the 'conpanion sword' technique,readying for a fight."Fool! As it is I King Sombra and you should know your place here,worm.And Bow to me!!"I replied with the classic samurai insult"I shall not bow to you as I no longer bow to anyone who does not even have a shred of honor,you inhonorable dog!"This made him more angrier and shot a shard of those strange rocks again.Really!?These beings really love this rock.Now back to the story.I sliced it in half with ease with my daisho.With that,he was shocked to anyone slicing crystal with ease and knowing this will not be an easy fight.He summoned his weapon and came charging.I easily dodged his attacks as his weapon is heavy but strong which made him harder to walk and his strikes slow like a no-dachi.Knowing of this,I trying to be careful and try to find any exposed areas to strike.Fortunately,there were a lot of striking points and I can use as my advantage.Another swing came, I countered that and used this oppotunity to strike at his head.In just two swift strikes, I know the duel has been won.As Sombra's body laid on the floor sucessfully decapitated from its body,I sheathed my daisho thinking that they gave Heaven honor for killing this barbarian.Just as I realised there was someone needing help,I quickly rushed to his side.As Sombra died the black rocks in the room exploded,leaving behind,a bright and shining room.Not thinking of it,I still rushed his side"So you need help?" The horse replied with"You saved us all and removed the corruption in us by killing this tyrant.Thank you." I replied with this"This was the Heaven's will who saved you and your people."
Chapter 4 - Introductions"Come on! Let's get you guys freed. I don't want you to miss this glorious day." I said to the chained horses on the floor.So I raised my sword and swiftly struck their chains.The metal slowly came off as the blade sliced through it like paper.The horses thanked me again and asked who am I."I am Miyamoto Musahi. Expert Swordsman and Samurai and one more question, what are these strange rocks?"I answered and asked.They replied that they are crystals and this place is called The Crystal Empire.A strange place indeed.I almost forgot that injured horse by the throne and rushed to him.It was not a serious injury but he looks like he was in his 50s. I ripped a piece of cape from the Kage and cleaned his head and then placed it on his head to stop the bleeding.He is not ready to left this realm. Let's see that he will live.I told the other horses to get him on a futon.They asked what is it. I answered with saying that its is what they call it a mattress.They did as they were told and brought me a thick futon.With steady hands, I carried the injured one to the futon and told the horses to inform me that he was alright. With that I headed towards the throne,the throne where the kage would sit and enslave many lives and even executing without moving an inch.Now that barbarian is gone,it is now time for a new era to begin.With that in mind ,I slowly sat down on the throne and immediately I felt a strong presence of positive chi,my exhaustion has been extinguished and my body feels rejuvenated, ready for battle.When I was processed this thought of this chair could be the key to enlightenment,the injured horse entered the room, looking quite scared,and asked "Where's Sombra?" "You mean the Kage? I show you his head." With that,I showed the head and body of him on the carpet. "This fool has studied the ways of darkness for his own self and enslaved you and your people for his own needs and wants." "Oh yes! I forgot to introduce myself to you.I am Miyamoto Musashi, Expert Swordsman and Samurai." "And also one more task for you:can you please inform those who were under this barbarian's influence that he is dead,also spread the news throughout the populace,and for those who can come to the tenshu to come to see me,I need to know what happened before this barbarian took over." "You have Sombra's crown,that means you rule the Crystal Empire,I hope that you can do better than our last two rulers." "There is no need for an ornament to signify your power.It is the names and mind and robes that people should think of their ruler is true or not." "You are quite strange for ruling us since you don't use a crown in your monarchy and prefer to use names to rule." "Our people isn't ruled by someone who is divine.Rather by birthright and sword.I'll teach you of my people's system later." "So your people are warriors." "Seems right.Also a daimyo can't rule without his retainers and his agents like metsuke,ninja and geisha,commissioners and generals.Without it, a clan can't function well in this age." "Seems good enough.I shall go now to inform everyone of this glorious day."With that he hobbled out of of the room. "Wait, I have one more thing to tell you." "What is it?" "Take Care of yourself.We need you. I need you." "Don't worry.I will." With that,he left the throne room leaving me to think and meditate.
Chapter 5- ConsolidationAfter 30 minutes of thinking,I explored the tenshu a little more and found a exquisite room which fits my new daimyo rank,which weirdly had a hearth which was unused.So I decided to burn the body of the kage as it will show Heaven's Light to him for those who abandon Amaterasu and her light.Quickly,I brought the body and the head of the Kage to the hearth and set it ablaze with a nearby candle.Making sure it turns to ashes,I placed the ashes into the jar and made it into a makeshift urn.And wrote on a piece of paper with a brush in kanji "Here lies Sombra,a Kage and a barbarian to all see fit,I hope you will never rise again fool." After writing,I pasted the paper onto the urn,showing the people who he really is. KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK There was someone at the door.Strange.I quietly opened the door.Revealing that it was the injured horse who had I sent to spread the news of the kage's death. "Oh it's you." "Yes,pardon me but I have somepony for you to meet,Mr Musashi." "Why are you not using someone as a term?" "You don't use this?We all use it." "Execept the Japanese.That's for sure." "Oh wait.I forgot to introduce myself.Silly me.My name is Shining Bastion.I'm the the old captain of the Royal Guard." "Ok,Shining.I am promoting you to the rank of General and Comissioner of Warfare of Miyamoto Clan and Army." "A promotion already!?Do I even deserve this?" "It seems you want to seek redemption for yourself and want to proven worthy of the clan.It also you have experienced the military and become captain,but I prefer you to have a higher title and see you have more being a general than a captain." "Thank you,your Majesty." "I prefer Lord than Majesty,Majesty should belong to the Emperor than me." "Of course,thank you.My Lord.And yes,this is Glittering Quill.She used to be Sombra's scribe." She was very slender as a staff,bigger hips,and a soothing voice like flowing water. "My King..." "Please.I am not a king.I am a daimyo lord who rules by name and sword." "My apologies,My Lord.I remember that next time.Anyway,I was Sombra's scribe.My job is to record everything said as he may need a reminder and I also help with the foreign dignitaries who sometimes come here but he always send them back to where they came from or have them executed for angering him."she said as she was bowing towards me. "Good.Please come in. I have your orders."I said while ushering them into my room. They looked around for a bit while I was taking off my samurai armour and into my robes.I also equipped my daisho and my kunai with me in case of any danger.Lastly, I wore my sandals.Now, this is how I look like. "Quill.I need you to find any reports and records of the Crystal Empire,its laws, taxes,military,economics,agriculture and any past allies and especially enemies.Anything that you think you think is useful before Sombra's rise to power and those who came before this treacherous babarian.A New Era has began for us,I will lead this clan to prosperity and greatness."I ordered. " It will be done,My Lord."Quill said,showing signs of fatigue. "Quill,after you finished,go see your and rest.When you are ready,please become my advisor and assistant."I said. Before she could answer,we arrived at a balcony.When we stopped,I saw an enormous number of horses surrounding the tenshu,the entire populace of the Crystal Empire was here and looking at me. "That is a lot of... hmm.." "Crystal ponies, My Lord."Bastion answered. "Wait.I thought they are horses."I said.Strange populace. "We prefer to called ponies than horses,My Lord."he replied. I gave an order Quill to try to get the populace on a strict eating schedule and try to steadily increase it over time. "It will be done,my Lord."Quill answered.We really need help this place since this is a slavery was used for a very long time here. "Its him!Its our liberator!"I heard one of the ponies below shouted to me happily while the rest are stomping their hooves on the ground. Suddenly, A wave of chi was flowing out of the castle in all directions.
Chapter 6- RestorationThe Wave was strong like a tsunami crashing on boulders.I think it is a sign of Amaterasu sending her light to bless us and these ponies and their lands.The wave changed back the ponies hopefully back to normal.It also changed trees,buildings,the ground and even the sky started to shine because the gods has blessed us.Quickly as it started,the wave had stopped. I can see a few wheat fields growing outside the city. It seems the wave have also changed the weather outside,it is now shining outside and Amaterasu's sun is high in the sky,ruling the day. "This is a glorious day indeed,Amaterasu has blessed us!"I shouted. "Who is Amaterasu?"Bastion asked. "The True Ruler of the Universe and who shines great in heaven." I answered. "No.I think the Crystal Heart may have also helped your god in restoring our lands."he said. "What is it?"I asked. "It's an artifact who powered the Crystal Empire before the reign of the Sombra and the Princesses in the South.It is powered by happiness and joy.Sombra stole it and used it to make himself more powerful than the Princesses.But you killed him in a few strikes ,you just killed the most powerful being in Equestria's history,you could earn yourself a legend,My Lord." "Thank you,it is an honor to receive a legend like that.Shining,I have new orders for you." "What is it,My Lord?" "General, I want you to recruit and and start training some spear and bow foot soldiers for our army." "It will be done,my lord." Bishamonten the war god has awoken Now it is the time to crush our enemies All shall bow to the Miyamoto clan.We wait no longer! DESTINY CALLS!!!
Chapter 7-Securing our PositionIt has been three weeks since I wrote this.Quill has been quite the talkative one for being my assistant. Bastion is doing quite well as General as there are some yari and bow ashigaru for his army.I having considered rebuilding the castle into a grand tenshu.Fortunately,the walls are done quite quickly before winter.So the our position is secure.Several gate houses,Imclimbable smooth walls and many archery towers just made this castle town impregnable from the outside.Time to spread Buddha's teaching to everyone.I instructed the ponies to build a Buddhist temple on a hill which was simply breathtaking according to my plans,as this province has vital resources for construction and trade. Our Farms have been yielding food and our food problem has been solved.I have been also teaching Bastion the ways of Bushido and buddhism and Quill calligraphy.Bastion is quite the quick learner of this new way and The Art of War.Now he can even train the weakest of ponies into warfare, and our army has been growning into the thousands.Quill is improving to in her calligraphy and even some respected her for her writing.She could even be my diplomat if she can master it. "My Lord,one of the samurai families wants to marry their daughter to you."This news again.The nobles want to seek a closer bond between me and them.Unfortunately,I'm not ready to have a son. So I gave the reply saying'No.I'm not ready' everytime to them. Also,we have a new Head Blacksmith of the Miyamoto clan,Forge.This is when I meet her. "You are the new lord of the Crystal Empire...Wow...you look much better than that bastard,well we'll see in the coming months and years."Good,this one speak out her thoughts well, a value needed for a black smith. "Greetings,you must be Forge.I think you could my best ally in weaponry making as I have many ideas for changing the army as a new era of warfare is changing and with it,means to secure ourselves against anyone who has the wits to challenge us."I greeted and bowed.She did same back. "Quite a speech you had there.So what can you offer us we don't already have?" "I can teach how to make steel,which is much more stronger than these crystal weapons.With my knowledge,you could make one of the deadliest weapons of the battlefield,the katana.With you can make deadier weapons,the yari,the naginata, the composite bow,the wakazashi,superior arrows,kodachi,tanto,nagamaki,uchigatama,kodachi and nodaichi.If we have gunpowder,we can have matchlocks,cannons,mangonels and fire rockets and bombs.We could have a deadly arsenal for our troops." "That's a huge variety you just gave out." "Maybe I should start first that spears and swords will not be enough for our army and the enemy will soon can predict you will have the weapons, they could start countering us in battle.Maybe I should ask Quill to send paper,ink and a brush to my room,I might need to draw some plans of our weapons to you." "Hmph.We'll see.But I'm busy right now.When you have your plans,have someone to send me them and I'll it can be doable or not." "One more thing,Here is a guide on how to make our steel and you might need an assistant to make steel."I said while taking out the book. "Hmm.I can read this up when I'm free."She said while she went back to her work. We are ready to release the divine wind to those who challenge us.
Chapter 8- ConsolidationA year,a year has passed since my arrival and the Crystal Empire is prospering.I actually decided to actually rebuild the castle into the grand tenshu in Osaka.I gave the plans to the builders and they thought it was strange too.But I assured them this will be sucessful.Within 9 months, the grand tenshu of the Crystal Empire was completed.In the honour of this day,I renamed the town to New Osaka.Forge has also been forging new weapons for the army,the first katanas are are also made ,and the army praised it for its lightness and strength.Later,she made some mangonels for our army.Weirdly,these ponies are really struggling to properly use them.I should start teaching them how to use them.The populace is really coping quite well in the conversion to the Shinto faith.Even Bastion is coping quite well too,and even flock to Ishiyama Hongan Ji weekly to pray for prosperity and longevity for his family.Apparently,this temple has been quite popular among the locals,they even added rock gardens,meditation halls and a noh theatre for entertainment. Finally,I had some monks to recruit.The first monk I recruit was Tsentze,that's what he called himself. Firstly,I ordered him to convert the populace further to buddhism.Secondly,I ordered him to inspire our troops to boost their morale in case of a sudden battle.Thanks to this change, nobody has been stealing because they heed the saying'As you give someone else a gift,you are giving a part of your spirit to them.If you are stealing,it is considered you are stealing a part of their spirit to yourself,making your spirit malicious.' The farmers have been terrance farming due to the abundance of hills in the area,increasing our food supply a lot,but not using the wheat well.Time to change that. I have also teached them to flood empty fields with water from the melting snow in the area,and then place the young rice saplings in the water as rice needs needs a lot of water to grow.Making rice the ideal staple for the ponies here.I aslo thought them how to use wheat to not only make bread,but also noodles like udon,soba and ramen to even increase our food supply even more. Now with more food,that means more troops for my army. Now I have to increase the economy here too.Let's start by building a market place so that ponies can buy ,barter ,sell, their crops and seafood from the nearby lake we discovered.Then,I consulted Quill about hiring a finance manager for the clan.She recomended Shining Pearl,one of the richest samurai family in the clan,one of the most serious beings I ever meet after Nobunaga.I took note of this and summoned her into the courting room. "You must be Shining Pearl,I presume?" "It is,My Lord." "Pearl,I was thinking that we can boost our economy.Do you have any ideas?" "I think we should have a tax reform to remove unnecessary taxes and add necessary ones." "A wise solution.I think we should aloso teach Chonindo and estabalish a Kinza mint to have an equal currency of our own to not cause confusion between trading." "Good suggestions.My Lord.But I need some help with the estabalishment of the mint and annoucements for a new currency.Can you send some ponies with me to help out?" "I think that could be acceptable.Ok, I'll send some ponies with you. And please don't overwork yourself.Have some rest after you're done." "Don't worry.I'll take care of myself."With that she left the room silently like the air. After that,the Kinza mint was estabalished,the koban and the oban are now being used by all of the clan.The tax reform was made and taxes was fixed.The Chonindo had been also been shared with traders,now they are profitting as the winds of fortune blew. I think that New Osaka can be the most greatest city ever constructed in Equestria,They call it.
Chapter 9-StrangersHmm.I think its a great day today.I think I should go out and and meditate.No,I should start completing 'The Five Elements',I need to preserve the samurai way.I headed my way down to the garden along with my bodyguard.There it was,majestic it is.The gardeners did a good job positioning the rocks,the stream, the plants and the trees.Wow,they even placed the stone bench has been placed properly to have the viewer see the view without moving himself.I am quite inspired,that I started writing as soon I have right ideas.As soon I finished writing 'The Book of Earth',one of the samurai captains rushed up to me,in quite a shock. "My Lord,our scouts have reported that there are strangers outside New Osaka.Unfortunately,one of them flew inro the city before we could stop it."Oh no,it could be a hostile ninja to come and assassinate me.This was a problem. "Get the metsuke out and investigate the strangers.You quickly get your troops out front to stop the ninja."I quickly ordered. "Yes.My Lord."he quickly bowed and took his leave. "It is time to fufill your duty,Yoshikaga."I said to my bodyguard. "Indeed,my Lord." I rushed to my room to put on my samurai armor.At least I will be honorable at my death.Lastly,we went to the courting room,kneeling there,awaiting the ninja and my death.Fortunately,it wasn't a ninja instead a pink pony with 翼 and a ホン.Strange one than the usual ponies I rule under daimyo.I must on guard in case any thing strange happens. "Who are you?"I asked. "I am Cadence,Princess Mi Amore Cadenza of Equestria and,I am here to reclaim my throne." There was silence,so thick that can be cut with a katana. This pony here wants to reclaim her throne,possibly of divine right,Just like the Emperor. The Genpei War ended the Age of the Emperor, and started the Age of the Shogun. Suddenly, I spoke. "Sorry,but no.I cannot." "But why?" "Firstly,I converted everyone here to the way of the Buddha and dispelled the myth of the princesses of being divine,more like false gods." "Secondly,It was I who grew this place and lead them to an age of Prosperity of culture and ways." "Lastly,It was also I who beheaded Sombra,that wretched Kagē follower and uses ponies to fill his own desires,a wretched barbarian who deserves to die." "I would have done some thing to defeat Sombra.Just because he is a master of the Dark Arts does not mean he deserves to die.I could have just dethroned him without the need to kill him since I'm have been trained to fight his dark magic by Princess Celestia herself. "Listen.You have no idea of what darkness can do.That barbarian just used only it to enslave.but further down,it can be used to hide and kill of those who master its ways." "Anyway,I want my throne back." "Sorry but no.I guide my ponies throught the ways of the warrior and have extremely loyal to me.I can't simply abandon them." "I can even being a better era of prosperity than you.As the princess of love,I can..."She was about to talk uncontrollably about love can help ponies when I cut her off. "Please ask you.Can love can solve all of the pony's necessities?Can love stop them from dying.Can love can solve chaos?"Those questions shocked her into submission quite well.Apparently,she thought this feeling can solve all of the world's problems. "I'm sorry but that is how the winds of fortune blow.You should have arrived here earlier to defeat him." "Calm down,young one.It is not your fault that you failed her.You didn't simply know that I was here before you but please assure her that I kept these ponies safe from harm and gave them prosperity of wealth and fortune.With that encursed barbarian Sombra dead,you don't have to worry about a power-hungry being using kagē magic to harm those around him.With the Divine Wind with me,I will lead these ponies to glory for the Miyamoto Clan! Sorry! Every daimyo does that during 戦国時代."She seem to be quite relieved of that these ponies had been well taken care of and even prospering under my rule despite the change of religion,culture,language and ideas. I was about to send her off when the door of the courting room opening to reveal my metsuke and a formation of guards around six non-crystal ponies in them. "My Lord, the strangers have been escorted here as you asked,also with have some reinforcements if they try anything."the Metsuke reported in Japanese. "Thank you.Have some rest until further orders.And no reinforcements,we need to make a good impression here."I replied in Japanese. All of the ponies looked at me in confusion,possibly the new language I introduced here a long time ago, Japanese,as it is the most complex language the nanban ever heard about,and very odd when you hear it for the first time. "You must be the 'daimyo' that everybody here has been talking about."The white pony in possibly in purple nanban armor spoke. "Indeed I am." "May I ask why is my wife on the floor?" "Is that your wife?"I asked with an air of command,I observed him very cautiously before turning my towards his guards to observe them, to see that they have been worthy to become even soldiers, two of them can be easily seen trembling with fear.These soldiers have so low morale,just one well-placed cavalry charge could send them running. "Yes,that is my wife and I ask again,why my wife is on the floor?" "She is reeling from the news that I won't let her reclaim her throne.As she could at least claim the throne at least a year earlier before I claimed the throne and I will let her." "But this belongs to --" "To me and the Miyamoto clan.Do you really think I will let false gods reclaim this divine land after they lost it against that barbarian for the first time?" "How did you know--" "One of the many great things as daimyo is learn the past." "So, where is Sombra?" "Oh.You want the urn for proof .Here it is."I said while holding a glass jar filled with black powder. "Wow.He is really dead.So how did you defeat him?" *After a few minutes of explaining the battle* "That's barbaric." "It is not barbaric.But this is of the decree of fate.And the head is supposed to be a trophy as showing the spirit of the oppoment that it is a worthy battle." "Today,I will make an exception.You can stay here as the guests of me.Tomorrow,you all will be returning the land you call 'Equestria" and tell your false gods that this day the Miyamoto Clan rose from the ashes of their failure to protect this land from invaders and will be its own state under new lord." "You can freely explore New Osaka but please do not disrupt the locals' daily life." The strangers did not take long to agree to my terms.Cadence went back to her husband and they two were having strange moment together.Strange. When the strangers left to do what they see fit,I quickly consulted Quill about this situation "This land keeps getting stranger by the day." "Hmm.I know this place inside out.Should I send metsukes to secretly spy on them?" "Yes.You should.I know one of them will try to mess up." "I will get that sorted,My Lord." "And also,tell the chefs we have guests for tonight and dawn." "Noted ,My Lord." After that,I started getting back to writing The Five Elements.
Chapter 10 - Journey to Enlightenment"Excuse me?" "Oh, you haven't left yet.You can join me as I going to the Temple to relax after writing a lot." "That seems acceptable." Apparently,Cadence and her husband,Shining Armor, after I heard his names in the scuttle,has not left the courting room.So why not take them to the nearby hill temple to experience our religion. "I also have some questions for you too." "You can ask on the way.Wait here first.I need to take off my armor." With that,I rushed to my room and carefully took off my armor piece by piece.After 10 minutes,I was in my robes and had my weapons on. Not to keep them waiting,I rushed back.Good,they didn't touch anything. "Well,I'm back." "What's with the weapons?" "Samurai code of honor.Let's get going shall we." We left the tenshu quite quickly.Good thing,the roads are quite well upgraded. "So how long did you took to build this place?" "At least 9 months." "9 months!?How is that possible?" "Simple. I teached the builders to be fast and efficent." "Wow.You got this place quite fast." By now,we should be at the gates to the tenshu after the ponies batering ,talking and shouting at the nearby marketplace. "So what questions do you want asked?" "When did you..um.. behead Sombra?" "A year ago I think." "That's roughly the same time Discord had escaped."I heard Shining Armor mutter to himself for a while before asking again."How did you get here?" "I travelled here by foot." "What are you exactly?" "I am a man."I know it is a weird answer but I have to give something. "Where did you come from?" "The Land of the Rising sun.Japan.Or as the nanban called it.Earth." "So how this "Japan" looks like?" "One of the most beautiful and peaceful places in the world.Filled with shrines and temples And castles filling the majestic views,inspiring many great works by artisans.Especially 富士山,that is where it inspired artists and poets and has been the site for pilgrimage for centuries." "Wow.That is the place I really want to visit when I'm free." "So can you tell me about your guards?" "No.They are Samurai." "Ok. Your samurai." "Samurai are fierce warriors who study under bushido.They accept death and fears of nothing,knowing they are fighting for their lord.They can use any weapon in battle,decimating any untrained units in battle." "Looks like your 'clan' really defend itself or even attack any enemies of yours." "Oh,we're here." We arrived at the step of stairs leading up to the torii and the entrance of the temple. "Let's get climbing." *After 5 minutes of climbing* "You dishonourable fools." I shouted.Apparently,Cadence and Shining Armor didn't have the honor to even climb up a single step,they used what they called "majick" to transport themselves to the top of the stairs in an instant. "Hey!I don't want to climb up stairs if I want." "Any way.Welcome to Ishiyama Hongan-Ji.Firstly,please perform temizu and don't forget to bow respectfully before entering. *After 2 minutes of explaining and doing the ritual* After that was over, we entered the temple to see the main prayer hall,the Buddha statue in front of it,the rock garden and noh theatre at the sides and some monks having a conversation. "Ok.You are free to explore the temple.Here,these monks can serve as your guides.Don't worry.They can still speak the old language.I'm just going to the meditation room to think." With that,I left them with their guides while I went to the mediation room to meditate. *5 hours later* "Er.My Lord.I think you stop now.Your friends can have gone back to New Osaka castle for dinner." The sudden talk knocked me out of my meditative state.It was one of the monks gently getting me out of my meditation. "Oh yes.I'm coming out."I was meditating so long that time files past the mountains like a hawk. Indeed,they are gone.They must have gone back to the tenshu like the monk said. "Thank you for letting visit your temple."I was already at the gates of the temple. "Good bye and Safe Travels"the monk was sending me my way. Now I was alone,travelling back to the city I built when I first came here.I preferred to take the long route back to the castle as it is more scenic.As I passed the rice farms,I saw many rice crops almost ready to be harvested.This was my idea to grow this and profitted well from it too as this is a very rare exotic plant here.As I reached the gate house,one of the samurai assigned there recognied me. "My Lord.It seems you have visited our new temple here." "It seems I have.Can I ask you to open the gates?" "Right on it.My Lord." The gates opened to a majestic city ,a city I built which stands firm.A city I made prosper.
Chapter 11-Banzai!!I was back at the tenshu quite late as I do take my time with these scenic walks.By the time I was back,my retainers are conversing with these strange ponies,supposedly to pass the time while they wait for me. "What took you so long!?"the one with the multi coloured hair shouted. "My Lord tends to take scenic walks when he is very stressed as he likes the beauty of nature."Takigawa answered to her question.And yes,I gave Bastion a new name because everytime you get stronger, you get a new name.His full name is Takigawa Yoshitomo. "It is just my slow mindset."I said while going back to the table to continue writing "The Five Rings" "What are you writing there?" the lavender pony came up and asked. "The Five Rings"I answered. "The Five Rings?What is that,some kind of story?"she asked again. "No.It is not a story,it is more of a book of 道.,or several about the ways of battle." "Why do write about war during this age of peace?" "Because I am a samurai, a noble trained in war.Since I am a samurai ruling this place,I am considered the daimyo and turned into part to a samurai clan.Since this is a samurai clan,there is only way to take it back.By force and war." "Why can't you just give your throne back without resorting to war?" "Samurai are warriors.If they see their daimyo gave the enemy their lands,they would think that he is weak." That sentence actually stopped the conversation quite abruptly.And silence remained in the room except the the sound of the ink flowing into the paper while I kept writing "The Five Rings".Suddenly,a servant came and informed us that dinner is ready. We were lead to a room, a spacial room in fact with a short table laid with tatami mats everywhere and even a kabuki theatre. "Wow.How do you even got the money for this?"A white unicorn with purple asked in amusement. "One phrase.The way of the trader."My answer probably confused her as she probably didn't know about our ideas. We settled down quite quickly.I quickly asked her what kabuki is playing today. "かなでほんちゅしんぐら"she answered.It's Fourty Seven Ronin. "So what are we going to watch?"the lavender pony asked. "47 Ronin.Don't worry I told them to do this in the old language."Confusing everyone except my retainers who I have told the story to. "So..Actually,I dont know your name." She said. "Oh yes, I am Miyamoto Musashi,an expert swordsman,a noble samurai and now the daimyo of the Miyamoto clan." "Miyamoto what..now?"the one with the rainbow hair asked,confued of my long name. "Musashi." *After 5 minutes of explaining the history of my family,Sengoku Jidai,The upcoming battle at Sekigahara against the Tokugawa and answering their questions* "Hmm.This Sengoku Jidai looks somewhat like the Three Tribes War I learned about,but more deadier." "That is why Sengoku Jiai has also another name,"The age of the country at war."" "Wow.You Japanese have to be the most strangest race I ever seen." "You have to thank the Mongols for that,forcing us to do this after Amaterasu saved us Japanese twice with kamikaze." "Kamikaze?" "Wait.I heard that word when I was at the temple.I think it was "Divine Wind".Hmm. I think that these strangers want to press for infomation of what I have done here.Time to make my move. "So I answered all of your questions.So you should answer mine."I asked the lavender pony,quite startling her. "Uh..ok?"It seems the she is not ready to this question,but I will press on. "I heard these Shining Armor and Cadence have been married recently but there was a problem,in fact a huge problem.What was it?"I heard this from one of my monks travelling 5 to 6 months ago to Canterlot to spread Buddhist ideas there but was turned down by some wedding. "Well at my brother's wedding,they received a threat and they encased the entire city in a magical barrier,my friends and I thought it was a joke until I found out that someone was impersonating my now sister in law Cadence." "So who was this someone?" "When I confronted the imposter,it turned out to be the Changeling Queen when she dropped her desguise,and got my brother on a mind control spell."This was quite useful. These Shapeshifters that can be my ally as ninjas after I killed their Queen.But I will listen on. *5 minutes later of explaining the end season 2* "Thank you for giving me infomation about these insects.Maybe sometimes that we can be great allies.There is still so much to learn about each other as long as you don't spread your religion." "Anyway,lets toast." "Allies unto ten thousand years."I said while holding out my sake cup. "Banzai!!" After the what they call a toast,the kabuki and the daimyo's feast has started.These ponies who worked so hard for me,following Buddhist ways,I should praise them for that.After everything,everybody went back to their rooms to rest and sleep.For me,I was in my room's balcony looking out on New Osaka.Thinking to start expanding the Miyamoto clan's influence into the Badlands in the South they call it.They even gave me a free enemy to fight,the Changelings,it is more like the Hattori clan.Maybe I can use these changelings as they are truely born for,Ninjas.
Chapter 2-Meeting The OppressedThe town was empty or it seems.These inhabitants look like horses with a mind like a commoner but they looked like they been drained out as it seems.So I started walking down the road which is made of also these strange rocks and it seems to be durable.At the corner of my eyes,I saw those 'horses' again either looking at me with curiosity as if my kind never exists here or fear as I might be one of those yokai or monster as they call it.I can see in their eyes that they were scared of some thing or someone.There could be one explanation:An Oni has enslaved them.As I tried to approach,they look wary at me.One of the horses came cautiously and asked,"Who are you?"I simply answered "I am here to help. It seems you had been enslaved by an oni."He replyed and asked what is an oni.It seems he had a mind of a nanban as they never heard of us Japanese.I answered with one single word 'demon'He replyed that it is not an oni who had enslaved them ,more of it was one of them by the name 'Sombra' and he said he is a king.I was infuriated at this... this being doesn't practice the han system and of the barbaric ways.And him choosing shadow over light,a kagē follower.He must be wiped from the face of the realm and heaven.I replied to him"I will confront that barbarian and behead him for following the darkness.Where is treacherous fool?"He replied that he was in his tenshu or they call it a castle. It is time to liberate this castle this kagē follower and show the light of Amaterasu to these oppressed beings.I started marching towards the tenshu seemingly unguarded which was tall as Mt. Yamagustake.That gave one trial to overcome first,to ascend these set of steps towards I believe to the Throne room as that is where the daimyo would hold court.As I ascended I saw ukiyos of him a horse with a red cape and demon looking horn and sharp fangs,there were even statues of him using those strange rocks again but more dark.As I let thoughts wander,I reached as it seems the throne room of that wretched kagē follower.Calmly,I stepped inside....
