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Mike shares the story of the 47 Ronin and the duel that led to their revenge.

Brew Crime brings stories of the Samurai this series. Mike tells us about the duel that led to 47 Ronin planning a meticulous murder. Sources Anon. (n.d.). The Revenge of the 47 Rōnin. Wikipedia. Retrieved from(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forty-seven_r%C5%8Dnin) Anon. (n.d.). The True Story of the 47 Ronin. History Hit. Retrieved from https://www.historyhit.com/the-forty-seven-ronin-true-story-japans-national-legend/ Anon. (n.d.). Who was Kira Yoshinaka?. KCP International. Retrieved from https://www.kcpinternational.com/2020/06/kira-yoshinaka-villain-not/ Anon. (n.d.). Why the 47 Ronin Did Not Commit Seppuku Immediately. Reddit. Retrieved from(https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1n93hlz/til_about_the_revenge_of_the_47_r%C5%8Dnin_an_event_in/) Anon. (2025, May 18). The 47 Ronin: True Story of Loyalty and Revenge. History Hit. Retrieved from https://www.historyhit.com/the-forty-seven-ronin-true-story-japans-national-legend/ Anon. (2025, May 22). The Duel of Musashi vs Kojiro. YouTube (See U in History). Retrieved from((https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Duo8p83WRiM)) Anon. (2025, September 22). The Duel of Sasaki Kojiro vs. Miyamoto Musashi. Swords of Northshire…

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