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- ↑ Zoughari, Kacem (July 30, 2013). Ninja: Ancient Shadow Warriors of Japan (The Secret History of Ninjutsu). Tuttle Publishing. p. 172.
- ↑ Tokitsu, Kenji (June 20, 2006). Miyamoto Musashi: His Life and Writings. Shambhala Publications. p. 70.
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