Musui's Story: The Autobiography of a Tokugawa Samurai
How does the relationship between Musui and Kobayashi change over the course of the memoir, Musui’s Story: The Autobiography of a Tokugawa Samurai?
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Kobayashi, a rival swordsman, initially challenges Musui and is easily defeated. Afterward, Kobayashi tries to ambush Musui in anger, but once again, he is defeated. Later in life, Musui helps Kobayashi gain a following to teach fencing.
Musui’s Story: The Autobiography of a Tokugawa Samurai