Hanabusa Masayuki

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(1524-1605) Hanabusa Masayuki, born in the Harima Province. Masayuki went on to serve under Ukita Naoie. Masayuki soon on became a senior retainer to Naoie, being known for his skill with the bow.

Later on a pirate commander boasted that he would expose his neck and see if any arrow could strike it. This greatly inspired Masayuki to test his skills. The commander was on a boat, and Masayuki managed to kill him in one shot.

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