Now that the dust has settled, why does the greatest swordsman

Have you even read the book of 5 rings? One of the first things he says is that there is no "perfect" weapon (or weapon combo), weapons are tools and you ought to choose the best tools for the job.

It is actually a treatise advising impetuous young bucks against irrational beliefs.

>>3295716
Not him but I think I've never found a more inspirational book. Truly a masterpiece and A timeless book of insight, philosophy, and overall a good story.

>>3295696

> why does the greatest swordsman in history recommend dual wielding

He doesn't, not for every situation. All the techniques in the book and most of the sword techniques in his style (which is still practiced today) are for one sword.

>greatest swordsman in history

He wasn't even considered the greatest swordsman in Japan when he was alive

>>3295841
Its Ok, its hardly ground breaking and clearly takes a lot from older writers like Sun tzu

>>3295696
Yagyuu Munenori is the greatest swordsman in history.

>>3295696
>why does the greatest swordsman in history

What? Who gave him that title? Some autist on 4chan?

Sasaki Kojiro would fuck him over if he wasnt cheating with a long stick

>>3296253
In a sengoku era duel to the death the challenger can normally use whatever weapon they desire.