The Previous Kazama Genban as a Father
The Previous Kazama Genban was the father of the current Kazama Genban.
He was also known by the same name, Kazama Genban.
New Skills for a New Age
He believed that skills like ninja stealth and thievery, which were new and different in the samurai world, could help serve his lord.
He worked hard to learn these skills, hoping they would be useful.
Betrayed and Cast Out
But his lord did not like these techniques.
He called them “dirty tricks not needed by samurai” and did not trust The Previous Kazama Genban.
People began to doubt him, and eventually, he was falsely accused of stealing a treasure.
He was blamed and chased away, all without a chance to prove his innocence.
A Lonely End
After being sent away, he never found a new master.
He lived a hard life and died feeling unlucky and alone.
Last Words to His Son
When he was about to die, The Previous Kazama Genban gave his son his own name, his favorite fox mask, and some important advice.
He said, “Money is the most important thing—trust nothing but money. But if you ever meet a master you truly want to serve, even then, make sure to take the money, too.”
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