2024-05-17 15:38:33
NNN Yasuke is not a Samurai but a koshō (小姓, page) His history is altered because of many reiterations of him being a vassal of Nobunaga. He always accompanies Nobunaga as a sword-bearer. [Link][Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(12-0-4) Author
2024-05-17 17:23:29
NNN - post is factually correct relating to Yasuke’s status. All writings point to him being a swordbearer in Nobunaga’s service, and even having fought, but nothing suggests he held the rank/title of samurai. That comes from later revisionist views. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(11-0-4) Author