Someone like Ookurikara spent a lot of time with the Date clan, especially Masamune himself, so he has a very strong connection to that family. But for me, the Date were just one of several stops. They affected me in the sense that having so many helped build my view on things.
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But... I enjoy being at my current master's side, at least.
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Then I hope he might live a long and fruitful life.
[ he's not really about glorious ends in battle, so this is preferable. ]
There is a spear that has been passed down our family line for many generations—I wonder what it must think of us.
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[ there's a laugh. ]
A lot of things shape swords... the personality and history of their masters is some of them.
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[ his expression softens some. it's a little comforting to think so—that his family line is survived in a blade, somehow. ]
Would you say your masters affected you?
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[ how to explain... ]
Someone like Ookurikara spent a lot of time with the Date clan, especially Masamune himself, so he has a very strong connection to that family. But for me, the Date were just one of several stops. They affected me in the sense that having so many helped build my view on things.
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I suppose that's not a bad thing. You must have a varied perspective.
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And... the same can be said for humans. The only difference is the length of the lifespan.