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The Duel of the Ages

Published Aug 10, 2023 Updated Aug 10, 2023 Culture

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The Duel of the Ages

Norbert Nagy

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Once upon a Time, there were two samurai. The two young warriors-in-training decided to duel each other to the death.
Their reasons were cloudy as the sky. Only they knew what they’re want to die for. What was sure is the tension. They stood face to face, looking menacingly at each other. Two swords in their sash, one long and one short. Both men dressed in a fine kimono, with long skirt-like trousers, wearing white socks and a pair of wooden, two-toed slippers.

No one dared to draw first.
Unsheathing their curved swords would lead to an unchangeable fate. Big decisions for big men to make. Men with no fear in their souls, just courage in their hearts. Or it was the opposite? Whatever…
Both samurai took a firm grip on the silk hilt of their long sword. They were ready. Yeah, that’s right.