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The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and goodwill, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother’s keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee.
Lord of people are under the mistaken impression that Tokyo is an innovative and futuristic city that’s ahead of the rest of the world, but I have not found that to be the case.
In fact, in everything from architecture to music to technology, it seems VERY stuck in the 90s.
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The Sacrament—and the Sacrifice
Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
I pray for your faith and prayers that my utterances will be received and understood “by the Spirit of truth” and that my expressions will be given “by the Spirit of truth” so that we might all be “edified and rejoice together.” (See D&C 50:21–22.)
As I stand here today—a well man—words of gratitude and acknowledgment of divine intervention are so very inadequate in expressing the feelings in my soul.
Six months ago at the April general conference, I was excused from speaking as I was convalescing from a serious operation. My life has been spared, and I now have the pleasant opportunity of acknowledging the blessings, comfort, and ready aid of my Brethren in the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve, and other wonderful associates and friends to whom I owe so much and who surrounded my dear wife, Ruby, and my family with their time, attention, and prayers. For the inspired doctors and thoughtful nurses I express my deepest gratitude, and for the thoughtful letters and messages of faith and hope received from many places in the world, many expressing, “You have been in our prayers” or “We have been asking our Heavenly Father to spare your life.” Your prayers and mine, thankfully, have been answered.
One unusual card caused me to ponder upon the majesty of it all. It is an original painting by Arta Romney Ballif of the heavens at night with its myriad golden stars. Her caption, taken from Psalms, reads:
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
“He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
“… His understanding is infinite.” (Ps. 147:1, 3–5.)
As I lay in the hospital bed, I meditated on all that had happened to me and studied the contemplative painting by President Marion G. Romney’s sister and the lines from Psalms: “He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.” I was then—and continue to be—awed by the goodness and majesty of the Creator, who knows not only the names of the stars but knows your name and my name—each of us as His sons and daughters.
“When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;
“What is man, that thou art mindful of him? …
“For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.” (Ps. 8:3–5.)
To be remembered is a wonderful thing.
The evening of my health crisis, I knew something very serious had happened to me. Events happened so swiftly—the pain striking with such intensity, my dear Ruby phoning the doctor and our family, and I on my knees leaning over the bathtub for support and some comfort and hoped relief from the pain. I was pleading to my Heavenly Father to spare my life a while longer to give me a little more time to do His work, if it was His will.
While still praying, I began to lose consciousness. The siren of the paramedic truck was the last that I remembered before unconsciousness overtook me, which would last for the next several days.
The terrible pain and commotion of people ceased. I was now in a calm, peaceful setting; all was serene and quiet. I was conscious of two persons in the distance on a hillside, one standing on a higher level than the other. Detailed features were not discernible. The person on the higher level was pointing to something I could not see.
I heard no voices but was conscious of being in a holy presence and atmosphere. During the hours and days that followed, there was impressed again and again upon my mind the eternal mission and exalted position of the Son of Man. I witness to you that He is Jesus the Christ, the Son of God, Savior to all, Redeemer of all mankind, Bestower of infinite love, mercy, and forgiveness, the Light and Life of the world. I knew this truth before—I had never doubted nor wondered. But now I knew, because of the impressions of the Spirit upon my heart and soul, these divine truths in a most unusual way.
I was shown a panoramic view of His earthly ministry: His baptism, His teaching, His healing the sick and lame, the mock trial, His crucifixion, His resurrection and ascension. There followed scenes of His earthly ministry to my mind in impressive detail, confirming scriptural eyewitness accounts. I was being taught, and the eyes of my understanding were opened by the Holy Spirit of God so as to behold many things.
The first scene was of the Savior and His Apostles in the upper chamber on the eve of His betrayal. Following the Passover supper, He instructed and prepared the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper for His dearest friends as a remembrance of His coming sacrifice. It was so impressively portrayed to me—the overwhelming love of the Savior for each. I witnessed His thoughtful concern for significant details—the washing of the dusty feet of each Apostle, His breaking and blessing of the loaf of dark bread and blessing of the wine, then His dreadful disclosure that one would betray Him.
He explained Judas’s departure and told the others of the events soon to take place.
Then followed the Savior’s solemn discourse when He said to the Eleven: “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33.)
Our Savior prayed to His Father and acknowledged the Father as the source of His authority and power—even to the extending of eternal life to all who are worthy.
He prayed, “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”
Jesus then reverently added:
“I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
“And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.” (John 17:3–5.)
He pled not only for the disciples called out from the world who had been true to their testimony of Him, “but for them also which shall believe on me through their word.” (John 17:20.)
When they had sung a hymn, Jesus and the Eleven went out to the Mount of Olives. There, in the garden, in some manner beyond our comprehension, the Savior took upon Himself the burden of the sins of mankind from Adam to the end of the world. His agony in the garden, Luke tells us, was so intense “his sweat was as … great drops of blood falling … to the ground.” (Luke 22:44.) He suffered an agony and a burden the like of which no human person would be able to bear. In that hour of anguish our Savior overcame all the power of Satan.
The glorified Lord revealed to Joseph Smith this admonition to all mankind:
“Therefore I command you to repent …
“For … I, God, … suffered … for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent; …
“Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, …
“Wherefore, I command you again to repent, lest I humble you with my almighty power; and that you confess your sins, lest you suffer these punishments.” (D&C 19:15–16, 18, 20.)
During those days of unconsciousness I was given, by the gift and power of the Holy Ghost, a more perfect knowledge of His mission. I was also given a more complete understanding of what it means to exercise, in His name, the authority to unlock the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven for the salvation of all who are faithful. My soul was taught over and over again the events of the betrayal, the mock trial, the scourging of the flesh of even one of the Godhead. I witnessed His struggling up the hill in His weakened condition carrying the cross and His being stretched upon it as it lay on the ground, that the crude spikes could be driven with a mallet into His hands and wrists and feet to secure His body as it hung on the cross for public display.
Crucifixion—the horrible and painful death which He suffered—was chosen from the beginning. By that excruciating death, He descended below all things, as is recorded, that through His resurrection He would ascend above all things. (See D&C 88:6.)
Jesus Christ died in the literal sense in which we will all die. His body lay in the tomb. The immortal spirit of Jesus, chosen as the Savior of mankind, went to those myriads of spirits who had departed mortal life with varying degrees of righteousness to God’s laws. He taught them the “glorious tidings of redemption from the bondage of death, and of possible salvation, … [which was] part of [our] Savior’s foreappointed and unique service to the human family.” (James E. Talmage, Jesus the Christ, Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1977, p. 671.)
I cannot begin to convey to you the deep impact that these scenes have confirmed upon my soul. I sense their eternal meaning and realize that “nothing in the entire plan of salvation compares in any way in importance with that most transcendent of all events, the atoning sacrifice of our Lord. It is the most important single thing that has ever occurred in the entire history of created things; it is the rock foundation upon which the gospel and all other things rest,” as has been declared. (Bruce R. McConkie, Mormon Doctrine, Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1966, p. 60.)
Father Lehi taught his son Jacob and us today:
“Wherefore, redemption cometh in and through the Holy Messiah; for he is full of grace and truth.
“Behold, he offereth himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the ends of the law, unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered.
“Wherefore, how great the importance to make these things known unto the inhabitants of the earth, that they may know that there is no flesh that can dwell in the presence of God, save it be through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the Holy Messiah, who layeth down his life according to the flesh, and taketh it again by the power of the Spirit, that he may bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, being the first that should rise.
“Wherefore, he is the firstfruits unto God, inasmuch as he shall make intercession for all the children of men; and they that believe in him shall be saved.” (2 Ne. 2:6–9.)
Our most valuable worship experience in the sacrament meeting is the sacred ordinance of the sacrament, for it provides the opportunity to focus our minds and hearts upon the Savior and His sacrifice.
The Apostle Paul warned the early Saints against eating this bread and drinking this cup of the Lord unworthily. (See 1 Cor. 11:27–30.)
Our Savior Himself instructed the Nephites, “Whoso eateth and drinketh my flesh and blood unworthily [brings] damnation to his soul.” (3 Ne. 18:29.)
Worthy partakers of the sacrament are in harmony with the Lord and put themselves under covenant with Him to always remember His sacrifice for the sins of the world, to take upon them the name of Christ and to always remember Him, and to keep His commandments. The Savior covenants that we who do so shall have His spirit to be with us and that, if faithful to the end, we may inherit eternal life.
Our Lord revealed to Joseph Smith that “there is no gift greater than the gift of salvation,” which plan includes the ordinance of the sacrament as a continuous reminder of the Savior’s atoning sacrifice. He gave instructions that “it is expedient that the church meet together often to partake of bread and wine in the remembrance of the Lord Jesus.” (D&C 6:13; D&C 20:75.)
Immortality comes to us all as a free gift by the grace of God alone, without works of righteousness. Eternal life, however, is the reward for obedience to the laws and ordinances of His gospel.
I testify to all of you that our Heavenly Father does answer our righteous pleadings. The added knowledge which has come to me has made a great impact upon my life. The gift of the Holy Ghost is a priceless possession and opens the door to our ongoing knowledge of God and eternal joy. Of this I bear witness, in the holy name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Please improve the following novel to be more engaging and adding plot point of Yasuke returnig to being a missionary quitting Samurai " rologue:
The sun sank behind the horizon, casting the Japanese countryside in a warm, golden glow. In the courtyard of Nobunaga's castle knelt Yasuke, a tall, muscular African man with skin as dark as midnight. His journey to this moment had been long and treacherous, but it was only the beginning.
Chapter 1: A World Away
Yasuke lived an ordinary life in a small village on the Mozambique coast, unaware of the extraordinary destiny that awaited him. Captured by slave traders and torn from his homeland, he endured a grueling voyage across the Indian Ocean, finally arriving in the bustling port of Goa, India.
It was there that Yasuke's fate took an unexpected turn when he was purchased by Jesuit missionaries. In their service, he learned about Christianity, new languages, and the ways of the Western world. But his journey was far from over.
Chapter 2: The Land of the Rising Sun
As a loyal servant to the missionaries, Yasuke accompanied them on their journey to Japan, a land of mystique and intrigue. The beauty of the land, the complexity of its customs, and the elegance of its people captivated him. As the first African to set foot in Japan, he attracted attention and curiosity from all those who encountered him.
Chapter 3: The Encounter
In Kyoto, the capital of feudal Japan, Yasuke's life changed forever when he met Oda Nobunaga, one of the most powerful and influential daimyos of the time. Nobunaga was captivated by the African's physical prowess, intelligence, and unique background. Seeing potential in Yasuke, Nobunaga decided to take him into his service as a samurai.
Chapter 4: The Path of the Warrior
Yasuke's transformation from a slave to a samurai was fraught with challenges. He had to adapt to the rigorous training, strict code of honor, and the intricacies of Japanese society. But Yasuke's strength, resilience, and determination allowed him to excel, earning the respect of his fellow samurai and the trust of Nobunaga.
Chapter 5: The Unfolding War
As Nobunaga sought to unify Japan under his rule, Yasuke fought by his side in numerous battles. The African samurai's legend grew with each victory, as did his bond with Nobunaga. Together, they faced both triumph and tragedy, navigating the treacherous landscape of alliances and betrayals that defined the era.
Chapter 6: The Turning Tide
Yasuke's reputation as a skilled and loyal samurai grew, as did his bond with Lord Nobunaga. But in the shadows, the tides of change were brewing. Mitsuhide Akechi, once a loyal ally, had grown disillusioned with Nobunaga's rule. The resentment smoldered within him, fueled by a series of perceived slights and political maneuverings. Mitsuhide's ambition and desire for power began to cloud his judgment.
Yasuke sensed the shift in Mitsuhide's demeanor and grew increasingly wary of the samurai lord. However, loyalty to Nobunaga prevented him from openly voicing his concerns. He instead focused on his duties, ever vigilant and ready to protect his lord at a moment's notice.
One fateful evening, the Oda clan gathered to celebrate their recent victories. Unbeknownst to the revelers, Mitsuhide Akechi's treacherous plan was already in motion.
As the sun rose, the first cries of battle rang out. Mitsuhide's forces had launched a surprise attack on Nobunaga's residence at the Honno-ji Temple. Yasuke fought his way to Nobunaga's side, his sword cutting through the trait "
Prologue:
The sun dipped below the horizon, bathing the Japanese countryside in a warm, amber embrace. Yasuke, a towering, powerfully built African man with skin as dark as midnight, knelt in the courtyard of Nobunaga's castle, his heart thundering with anticipation. A perilous journey had brought him to this moment, and yet, it was only the beginning of a story that would span continents and rewrite history.
Chapter 1: A World Away
In a small village on the Mozambique coast, Yasuke led a simple life, blissfully unaware of the extraordinary destiny that lay before him. His world shattered when slave traders captured him, ripping him from his homeland and thrusting him into a brutal odyssey across the Indian Ocean. Fate, however, had other plans when he reached the bustling port of Goa, India.
In Goa, Jesuit missionaries purchased Yasuke, altering the course of his life. Under their guidance, he embraced Christianity, mastered new languages, and absorbed the ways of the Western world. But the wind had not finished carrying him to his ultimate destination.
Chapter 3: The Enchanted Isles
Loyal to the missionaries, Yasuke accompanied them to Japan, a land shrouded in mystery and allure. He was captivated by its breathtaking landscapes, intricate customs, and refined people. As the first African in Japan, he sparked fascination and intrigue wherever he went.
Chapter 4: Fateful Encounters
Kyoto, the heart of feudal Japan, bore witness to the meeting that would forever change Yasuke's life. Oda Nobunaga, a formidable and influential daimyo, was entranced by Yasuke's physical prowess, intellect, and exotic origins. Recognizing Yasuke's potential, Nobunaga welcomed him into his service as a samurai.
Chapter 5: A Warrior Forged
Yasuke's metamorphosis from slave to samurai was laden with trials. He navigated the grueling training, a rigid code of honor, and the complexities of Japanese society. Undaunted, he flourished, earning the admiration of his fellow samurai and the unwavering trust of Nobunaga.
Chapter 6: A Land Divided
As Nobunaga pursued his vision of a united Japan, Yasuke fought valiantly by his side in countless battles. The legend of the African samurai swelled with each victory, and their unbreakable bond deepened. Together, they braved the treacherous world of shifting alliances and betrayals that shaped the era.
Chapter 7: Whispers of Betrayal
Yasuke's renown as a skilled and devoted samurai expanded, as did his connection with Lord Nobunaga. But beneath the surface, a storm was brewing. Mitsuhide Akechi, once a staunch ally, had grown disillusioned with Nobunaga's leadership. His bitterness festered, fed by perceived slights and political machinations. Consumed by ambition and lust for power, Mitsuhide's judgment faltered.
Chapter 8: The Price of Loyalty
Yasuke detected the change in Mitsuhide's spirit and grew increasingly apprehensive. But his unwavering loyalty to Nobunaga held him back from voicing his suspicions. Instead, he redoubled his efforts, ever watchful and prepared to defend his lord at any cost.
Chapter 9: A Night of Shadows
On a fateful evening, the Oda clan gathered to revel in their recent triumphs, oblivious to the treachery that lurked in the shadows. Mitsuhide Akechi's nefarious scheme had been set in motion.
Chapter 9: A Night of Shadows
As dawn broke, the piercing cries of battle shattered the night's tranquility. Mitsuhide's forces had launched a devastating surprise attack on Nobunaga's residence at the Honno-ji Temple. Yasuke fought relentlessly, his sword cleaving through the treacherous warriors as he made his way to Nobunaga's side.
Chapter 10: Flames of Betrayal
The Honno-ji Temple, once a sanctuary of peace, was now engulfed in flames and chaos. Yasuke and Nobunaga fought back to back, their swords a blur of steel, as Mitsuhide's forces closed in. Despite their valiant efforts, they were outnumbered, and Yasuke could sense the battle was lost. With a heavy heart, he whispered a prayer for Nobunaga's soul, knowing that his lord would never surrender.
Chapter 11: A Promise Unbroken
As the temple crumbled around them, Yasuke was captured by Mitsuhide's soldiers. Imprisoned and stripped of his samurai status, he reflected on the path that had led him to this moment. Amidst the darkness, he found solace in the memories of his life with Nobunaga and his time as a missionary. A fire kindled within him, reigniting a long-forgotten purpose.
Chapter 12: The Road to Redemption
In the chaos following Mitsuhide's coup, Yasuke seized an opportunity to escape. He journeyed across war-torn Japan, seeking refuge and a chance to reclaim his former life. His determination and faith guided him, as did the memory of the missionaries who had once saved him from a life of slavery.
Chapter 13: Rebirth of a Missionary
Yasuke found solace and purpose among a group of missionaries in a remote village. Embracing his past, he became an instrumental figure in their community, sharing his knowledge of Christianity, languages, and the Western world. As he nurtured their faith, Yasuke felt the shadows of his life as a samurai slowly fade, replaced by the warm embrace of spiritual fulfillment.
Chapter 14: A Legacy Unforgotten
Though Yasuke had left the life of a warrior behind, the legend of the African samurai continued to grow. His story inspired generations, a testament to the power of resilience, courage, and the human spirit. It was a tale that transcended borders and time, a reminder that even in the darkest moments, hope and redemption could be found.
Epilogue:
As twilight draped the Japanese countryside, Yasuke stood atop a hill, gazing at the village he now called home. His journey had been one of unimaginable hardship, transformation, and ultimately, redemption. And as the sun dipped below the horizon, Yasuke knew that his story, like the sun's eternal cycle, would continue to inspire and illuminate the hearts of those who heard it.
Prologue
The sun sank behind the horizon as the last vestiges of light bathed the Japanese countryside in a warm, golden glow. Yasuke, a tall, muscular African man with skin as dark as midnight, knelt in the courtyard of Nobunaga's castle, tending to his duties. Though he had traveled a long and treacherous path to reach this moment, his journey had just begun.
Chapter 1: A World Away
In a small village on the Mozambique coast, a young Yasuke lived an ordinary life, unaware of the extraordinary destiny that awaited him. Captured by slave traders and torn from his homeland, he endured a grueling voyage across the Indian Ocean, finally arriving in the bustling port of Goa, India.
It was there that Yasuke's fate took an unexpected turn when he was purchased by Jesuit missionaries. In their service, he learned about Christianity, new languages, and the ways of the Western world.
Chapter 2: The Land of the Rising Sun
As a loyal servant to the missionaries, Yasuke accompanied them on their journey to Japan, a land of mystique and intrigue. The beauty of the land, the complexity of its customs, and the elegance of its people captivated him. As the first African to set foot in Japan, he attracted attention and curiosity from all those who encountered him.
Chapter 3: The Encounter
In Kyoto, the capital of feudal Japan, Yasuke's life changed forever when he met Oda Nobunaga, one of the most powerful and influential daimyos of the time. Nobunaga was captivated by the African's physical prowess, intelligence, and unique background. Seeing potential in Yasuke, Nobunaga decided to take him into his service as a samurai.
Chapter 4: The Path of the Warrior
Yasuke's transformation from a slave to a samurai was fraught with challenges. He had to adapt to the rigorous training, strict code of honor, and the intricacies of Japanese society. Despite these obstacles, Yasuke's strength, resilience, and determination allowed him to excel, earning the respect of his fellow samurai and the trust of Nobunaga.
Chapter 5: The Unfolding War
As Nobunaga sought to unify Japan under his rule, Yasuke fought by his side in numerous battles. The African samurai's legend grew with each victory, as did his bond with Nobunaga. Together, they faced both triumph and tragedy, navigating the treacherous landscape of alliances and betrayals that defined the era.
Chapter 6: The Turning Tide
Yasuke's reputation as a skilled and loyal samurai grew, as did his bond with Lord Nobunaga. The warlord respected Yasuke's dedication and resilience, a stark contrast to the treachery and self-serving ambitions that plagued many samurai of the era.
Word of Yasuke's prowess reached other daimyos, and whispers of the formidable black samurai began to spread across the provinces. The year was 1579, and the Oda clan had just emerged victorious in the Battle of Tedorigawa. Yasuke had fought valiantly, his towering presence and unmatched strength striking fear into the hearts of his enemies.
As the Oda clan continued to expand its territories, Yasuke's friendship with Nobunaga deepened, and he became a trusted advisor. He learned more about Japanese culture, studied the language, and embraced the customs of his new home.
In the shadows, however, the tides of change were brewing. Mitsuhide Akechi, once a loyal ally, had grown disillusioned with Nobunaga's rule. The resentment smoldered within him, fueled by a series of perceived slights and political maneuverings. Mitsuhide's ambition and desire for power began to cloud his judgment.
Yasuke had sensed the shift in Mitsuhide's demeanor and grew increasingly wary of the samurai lord. However, loyalty to Nobunaga prevented him from openly voicing his concerns. He instead focused on his duties, ever vigilant and ready to protect his lord at a moment's notice.
One fateful evening, the air was heavy with the scent of cherry blossoms, as the Oda clan gathered to celebrate their recent victories. Laughter and the clinking of sake cups filled the air. Unbeknownst to the revelers, Mitsuhide Akechi's treacherous plan was already in motion.
As the sun rose, the first cries of battle rang out. Mitsuhide's forces had launched a surprise attack on Nobunaga's residence at the Honno-ji Temple. The chaos was overwhelming, as friend turned against friend, and the air filled with the acrid smell of smoke and blood.
Yasuke fought his way to Nobunaga's side, his sword cutting through the traitorous samurai with brutal efficiency. The two men made their final stand together, back-to-back, against the relentless onslaught.
In the end, however, they were outnumbered. As Nobunaga fell, mortally wounded, Yasuke continued to fight, but he too was eventually captured. Mitsuhide Akechi, in a twisted display of respect, spared Yasuke's life, acknowledging the loyalty and prowess of the black samurai. Yasuke was sent to the Jesuit missionaries, his future uncertain.
Yasuke's journey had been a remarkable one, from a slave in a foreign land to a trusted advisor and samurai. Despite his extraordinary circumstances, he remained true to himself and his values. His story of strength, resilience, and loyalty would be remembered and honored for generations to come.
Epilogue:
As the sun set on another day in Japan, the whisper of the wind carried the tale of the black samurai, Yasuke, across the land. It would weave its way through the ages, inspiring countless others to rise above adversity and carve their own paths through the storms of life.
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Title: The Black Samurai: Yasuke's Odyssey
Prologue: Whispers of a Stranger
The year was 1579. The shores of Kyoto were caressed by the gentle waves of the Sea of Japan, as a strange vessel approached. Aboard the ship, a tall, dark-skinned man with the bearing of a warrior stood, gazing upon the foreign land that would soon become his home. His name was Yasuke, and he had been brought to Japan by the Jesuit missionaries, sold into servitude and torn from his African homeland.
Chapter 1: Nobunaga's Curiosity
Yasuke's arrival in Kyoto was met with awe and fascination. His ebony skin, unlike anything the Japanese had ever seen, drew the attention of the powerful daimyo Oda Nobunaga. Intrigued by the foreigner's strength and demeanor, Nobunaga requested a meeting with Yasuke. The two men found a mutual respect for each other's warrior spirit, and thus, Yasuke was granted a position in Nobunaga's service.
Chapter 2: The Path of the Samurai
As Yasuke adapted to his new life, he faced many challenges. He struggled to learn the language and customs, as well as the intricacies of the samurai code, Bushido. Despite the adversity, his determination to prove himself to Nobunaga and the other samurai never wavered. Gradually, Yasuke honed his skills in swordsmanship and strategy, earning the respect of his peers and the title of samurai.
Chapter 3: A Warrior's Bond
Yasuke's service to Nobunaga brought him into contact with many prominent figures of the time, including Mitsuhide Akechi, a cunning and ambitious samurai lord. While their friendship was built on mutual admiration and shared experiences on the battlefield, a lingering mistrust lingered beneath the surface. Yasuke could not shake the feeling that Mitsuhide's ambitions would one day prove to be a grave threat to Nobunaga and his empire.
Chapter 4: The Taste of Betrayal
The year was 1582. The air hung heavy with tension as Yasuke rode beside Nobunaga to the Honno-ji temple in Kyoto. Unbeknownst to them, Mitsuhide Akechi had orchestrated a coup against Nobunaga, his forces surrounding the temple and setting it ablaze. Trapped within the inferno, Nobunaga chose to commit seppuku, entrusting Yasuke with his sword and his final words.
Chapter 5: The Black Samurai's Vengeance
As the flames consumed the temple, Yasuke vowed to avenge Nobunaga's death. He fought his way out of the burning temple, cutting down Mitsuhide's men with the ferocity of a wounded tiger. In a final confrontation with Mitsuhide, Yasuke's loyalty and honor as a samurai shone through, but he was ultimately captured and spared by Mitsuhide, who could not bring himself to kill the man he had once called a friend.
Epilogue: The Legend Endures
With Nobunaga's death, Yasuke's fate was uncertain. The events that followed his confrontation with Mitsuhide would become the stuff
Twenty two for the FTP under the sky,
Twenty five for the SMTP in their halls of stone,
Seventy for Gopher doomed to die,
Eighty for the HTTP on his dark throne
In the Land of World Wide Web where the Shadows lie.
HTTP to rule them all, HTTP to find them,
HTTP to bring them all and in the darkness bind them
In the Land of World Wide Web where the Shadows lie.
And the LORD came down to see the bukuma and the tower, which the children of men builded. Go to,let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech. Therefore is the name of it called Bukome.
(エホバ降りて、彼の人々の建つるブクマと塔を見給えり。いざ我等降り、彼処にて彼等の言葉を乱し、互いに言葉を通ずることを得ざらしめん。故にその名は、ブコメと呼ばる。)
俺以外の誰かが俺の続きの意識を持っていたところでそれは俺ではない
世界にとっては俺がそのまま生きてるのと同じことかもしれんが
俺自身にとっては俺の命と引き換えに赤の他人が生き延びるのと何ら変わらない
睡眠によって意識が途切れる前の自分と途切れた後の自分はまったく同じ人間だと言えるのか
いまの自分は複製物でオリジナルはすでに死んでいるとしても俺自身は複製物であることを自覚できないだろう
人間をそっくり複製するような科学技術は存在しないし、仮にあったとして俺にそれをする意味もないが、
眠りによって意識が途切れるたびに俺は本当に眠る前の俺と連続した人間であるのか不安になる
俺は眠るのが怖い
また目覚めることができる保障などどこにもないのになぜ人は簡単に意識を断絶してしまえるのか
Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray the Lord my soul to keep;
And if I die before I wake,
I pray the Lord my soul to take.
眠ったまま死んでしまう不安を軽減するために神に祈る文化があることを知って少し感動した
しかし神を信じない俺は何に祈ればいいのだろう
実際にプレイした訳ではないけど面白いと噂で聞いた同人エロゲーの一覧を書いてみるの一覧
以上、終わり
以上、終わり
…やっぱり出来が良い同人ゲー多すぎるって!
208年、曹操が南征を開始すると、荊州の劉表は死去した。荊州では劉表の後継者争いが起こっており、長男の劉琦を支持する側と、次男の劉琮を支持する側に分かれていが、優勢であった劉琮が荊州牧に就いた。荊州では曹操軍が到来したと知ると、劉琮は王粲の勧めもあり曹操に帰順した。曹操は新野の劉備を攻めようとした。しかし、劉備軍はいち早く撤退したので曹操は軽騎をもって追撃し、当陽県の長坂でこれを大いに撃破した。だが、劉備軍の被害はいたって少なく、彼らは江東の孫権と同盟して曹操軍と対峙するに至った。周瑜は部将黄蓋の進言を採用して、佯降を偽装して接近に成功した黄蓋が、曹操軍の船団に火を放つと忽ち燃え広がり。曹操軍を火計で破った(赤壁の戦い)。周瑜が劉備と再度合流して追走すると、曹操は曹仁と徐晃を江陵の守備に、楽進を襄陽の守備に残し、自らは北方へ撤退した(「呉主伝」)。
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208年、 Cao Cao が南征を開始すると、 Jingzhou の Liu Biao は死去した。 Jingzhou では Liu Biao の後継者争いが起こっており、長男の Liu Qi を支持する側と、次男の Liu Cong を支持する側に分かれていが、優勢であった Liu Cong が Jingzhou 牧に就いた。 Jingzhou では Cao Cao 軍が到来したと知ると、 Liu Cong は Wang Can の勧めもあり Cao Cao に帰順した。 Cao Cao は Xinye の Liu Bei を攻めようとした。しかし、 Liu Bei 軍はいち早く撤退したので Cao Cao は軽騎をもって追撃し、 Dangyang 県の Changban でこれを大いに撃破した。だが、 Liu Bei 軍の被害はいたって少なく、彼らは Jiangdong の Sun Quan と同盟して Cao Cao 軍と対峙するに至った。 Zhou Yu は部将 Huang Gai の進言を採用して、佯降を偽装して接近に成功した Huang Gai が、 Cao Cao 軍の船団に火を放つと忽ち燃え広がり。 Cao Cao 軍を火計で破った( Battle of Red Cliffs )。 Zhou Yu が Liu Bei と再度合流して追走すると、 Cao Cao は Cao Ren と Xu Huang を Jiangling の守備に、 Yue Jin を Xiangyang の守備に残し、自らは北方へ撤退した(「 Biography of the Lord of Wu 」)。
目が泳ぐ。覚えられる気がしない
The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and goodwill, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother’s keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee.
・「指輪物語」(1950年代)以前にコナン(1930年代)などのヒロイック・ファンタジーがあった。
→「ソード&ソーサリー」という言葉は60年代に生まれた。
・「指輪物語」の米国での出版(1965)以後、“トールキン的なファンタジー”が広まった。
→当時「トールキンはソード&ソーサリーと呼べるか」論争があった。
→D&D(1974)など冒険者がパーティを組むゲームを通じて、人間型種族やモンスター側種族、ゴブリン、オーク、トロルやハーフリング(ホ○ット)がメジャーになった。
【Amazonプライムのドラマ版】※予想含む
・冥王サウロン(潜伏中)が関わってくる?
・映画版「LotR」冒頭の、サウロンの指が切り取られ、一つの指輪が失われるのが第二紀の終わり
・Amazonプライム版のキャラクター名がエルフっぽいので、第二紀前半のエルフの指輪鍛造のころか?
・若きガラドリエル(別キャスト)やエルロンドの青春時代、闇の森のスランドゥイル(レゴラスの父)も登場か?
森瀬「トールキンがそもそも描こうとしたのが現実の北方人種(北欧系)の世界だから……映画「ホビット」三部作になると人間側の人種バリエーションも広がっている」
【初級課題】
・「シルマリルの物語」「終わらざりし物語」も読んでおくとなお良し。
・これから「指輪物語」「ホビット」を読むならどの翻訳で読むか?
→Apple books(電子版)「指輪物語」固有名詞も良い。
【中級課題】
・The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion という英語の注釈書もある。
・土地勘を養うなら「シャドウ・オブ・モルドール」や「Lord of the Rings Online」。
・The History of Middle-earth(12巻、Kindle版あり)通読ではなく索引的に使う。
・エルフ語学習 映画を見たときにエルフ語パートがわかる喜び。
→「A Gateway to Sindarin」映画の監修者によるエルフ語(シンダール語)解説書。
【おまけ(番組外)】
・“エルフ語”対応のAI翻訳サービス 「指輪物語」パロディーだけではなかった本当の目的 - ITmedia NEWS
https://www.itmedia.co.jp/news/articles/2109/14/news112.html
しかしちょっと考えると、別にこれでいいのではないかと思った。
今や国民の過半数ともいえる無党派が非自民に求めているのはきれいな自民党だ。
このことは自民党総裁候補に期待されていることにも表れている。
日本国民の大多数は、政権交代に革命的な変革、まして社会主義革命など求めてはいない。
たかだか修正資本主義の範囲でどのあたりのバランスを選択するかの違いでしかない。
安全保障政策で日本一国丸腰論による平和構築など求めてはいない。
対米関係と国際協調を基軸として、アジア太平洋の平和と繁栄を目指す。
大半の政策は、政権交代したからといって1年でラディカルに転換するなどという話にはならない。
むしろ外交安保にことさら触れていないのは、共産党・社民党に引きずられた異常な方針は採らない。
政権運営しながら、関係諸国や国民と対話し、自民党政権とは少しづつ異なる答えを模索する。
政権交代後、すぐに方針転換するもの、徐々に転換するもの、自民党政権の方針をそのまま継承するものを振り分ける。
すぐに方針転換できるものは国内事項に限られるのは当たり前の話だ。
相手国との交渉事項なのにもかかわらず、拘泥して政権交代を瞬時に終わらせた普天間移設問題の轍を踏まないことが肝要だろう。
そうするとコロナ禍にもかかわらず、まともな財政政策が打てず緊縮策を継続している現状、
つまり20年度予算のうち30兆円超が21年度に繰り越されているような状況を打開すること。
予算の執行がある特定利権者と強固に結び付き固定化されている構造。
国家の大義などかけらもない私利私欲と保身のみで、政府与党が一体となってゼロ回答に終始した問題の是正。
これらは日本のみでやれることだし、政権交代が必要な意義でもある。
権力は腐敗する、絶対的権力は絶対に腐敗する(ジョン・アクトン卿)
Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.(Lord John Acton)
のだけど、どうだろうか。
この歌は”find me somebody to love”という歌詞が繰り返し出てくるわけだけど、大抵の場合ここの対訳は「誰か僕に、愛すべき人を見つけてくれ」という風になっている。でも、どうにも俺には違和感がある。
この曲の主人公(僕)は、報われない日々を送ってきている。
I have spent all my years in believing you. But I just can't get no relief, Lord!
(神よ、僕はこれまでずっとあなたを信じ続けてきたのに、何の救いもない!)
I work hard every day of my life. I work till I ache in my bones.
(僕は毎日一生懸命働いている。骨の髄まで痛むほどに。)
Everyday - I try and I try and I try. But everybody wants to put me down.
(毎日毎日、僕はトライし続けているのに、それでも奴らは僕を抑えつけようとしてくる。)
そんな人間が、「ああ、僕には人を愛するということが足りないんだ」なんて思うだろうか。「誰か僕に、愛すべき人を見つけてくれ」なんて叫ぶだろうか。
俺は思わなかった。俺が求めたのは他者から愛される(=承認される)ことによる救済だった。
もうひとつ、気になることがある。
主人公が愛すべき人を求めているのであれば、歌詞としては”I need somebody to love”のように、主人公が主語となるような一節があって然るべきだと思うが、それに類するようなものはどこにも現れない。
その代わりに繰り返されるのは、”Can anybody find me somebody to love”という、特定の人物ですらない「誰か」への投げかけだ。
つまり、”find me somebody to love”は「誰か僕に、愛すべき人を見つけてくれ」ではなく、「誰か、僕のことを愛すべき人だと気づいてくれ」なのだと思う。
さらに言い換えると、「誰か僕を、愛するに値する人間だと認めてくれ」なんだと思う。
と、ここまで長々と思い入れたっぷりに語ってきたけど、俺は残念ながら英語を使いこなせるわけではない。
「そんなわけねーだろ」といいことがあれば、ご指摘頂けると有難い。
電波女と青春男 Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl
放課後のプレアデス Wish Upon the Pleiades
いつか天魔の黒ウサギ A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives
戦国乙女 Battle Girls: Time Paradox
れでぃ×ばと! Ladies versus Butlers!
裏切りは僕の名前を知っている The Betrayal Knows My Name
ぬらりひょんの孫 Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan
伝説の勇者の伝説 The Legend of the Legendary Heroes
それでも町は廻っている And Yet the Town Moves
神のみぞ知るセカイ The World God Only Knows
お兄ちゃんのことなんかぜんぜん好きじゃないんだからねっ!! I Don't Like You at All, Big Brother!!
世界一初恋 The World's Greatest First Love
輪るピングドラム Penguindrum
ダンタリアンの書架 The Mystic Archives of Dantalian
境界線上のホライゾン Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere
未来日記 Future Diary
モーレツ宇宙海賊(パイレーツ) Bodacious Space Pirates
あの夏で待ってる Waiting in the Summer
男子高校生の日常 Daily Lives of High School Boys
パパのいうことを聞きなさい! Listen to Me, Girls. I Am Your Father!
あっちこっち Place to Place
黄昏乙女×アムネジア Dusk Maiden of Amnesia
人類は衰退しました Humanity Has Declined
恋と選挙とチョコレート Love, Election and Chocolate
はぐれ勇者の鬼畜美学(エステティカ) Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero
だから僕は、Hができない。 So, I Can't Play H!
新世界より From the New World
中二病でも恋がしたい! Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions
好きっていいなよ Say I Love You
問題児たちが異世界から来るそうですよ? Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren't They?
断裁分離のクライムエッジ The Severing Crime Edge
はたらく魔王さま! The Devil Is a Part-Timer!
やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。 My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected
帰宅部活動記録 Chronicles of the Going Home Club
神さまのいない日曜日 Sunday Without God
私がモテないのはどう考えてもお前らが悪い! No Matter How I Look at It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular!
神次元ゲイムネプテューヌ Hyperdimension Neptunia
勇者になれなかった俺はしぶしぶ就職を決意しました。 I Couldn't Become a Hero, So I Reluctantly Decided to Get a Job.
世界でいちばん強くなりたい Wanna Be the Strongest in the World
機巧少女は傷つかない Unbreakable Machine-Doll
最近、妹のようすがちょっとおかしいんだが。 Recently, My Sister Is Unusual
とある飛空士への恋歌 The Pilot's Love Song
未確認で進行形 Engaged to the Unidentified
世界征服 謀略のズヴィズダー World Conquest Zvezda Plot
僕らはみんな河合荘 The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behavior
聖刻の竜騎士(ドラグナー) Dragonar Academy
それでも世界は美しい The World Is Still Beautiful
彼女がフラグをおられたら If Her Flag Breaks
マンガ家さんとアシスタントさんと The Comic Artist and His Assistants
ご注文はうさぎですか? Is the Order a Rabbit?
魔法科高校の劣等生 The Irregular at Magic High School
龍ヶ嬢七々々の埋蔵金 Nanana's Buried Treasure
精霊使いの剣舞(ブレイドダンス) Bladedance of Elementalers
曇天に笑う Laughing Under the Clouds
失われた未来を求めて In Search of the Lost Future
オオカミ少女と黒王子 Wolf Girl and Black Prince
天体のメソッド Celestial Method
異能バトルは日常系のなかで When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace
大図書館の羊飼い A Good Librarian Like a Good Shepherd
俺、ツインテールになります。 Gonna be the Twin-Tail!!
魔弾の王と戦姫(ヴァナディース) Lord Marksman and Vanadis
美男高校地球防衛部LOVE! Cute High Earth Defense Club Love!