Date Masamune
The legendary One-Eyed Dragon and leader of the Date clan. On the surface, Masamune comes across as cocky and ambitious—the type of warlord who'll mix English into his Japanese just to keep people guessing. In combat, he's a showman: usually fighting with a single katana, but capable of wielding six swords simultaneously, three in each hand held between his fingers.
What's interesting about him is the contrast. Away from battle, he's actually quiet and thoughtful, the kind of leader who openly talks through plans and problems with his men. He genuinely values input from his second-in-command, Kojuurou Katakura, and lets that counsel shape his major decisions. His loyalty to those under him is one of his defining traits.
He's best known for his fierce rivalry with Sanada Yukimura, a conflict that defined an era. Fans often note that this duality—the flashy, ambitious warlord paired with the measured, introspective leader—makes him one of the most compelling figures from that period.
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