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The Boy Who Became a Samurai at 8

In the late 16th century, an African boy named Yasuke traveled to Japan with Jesuit missionaries. Astonishingly, he caught the attention of the powerful warlord Oda Nobunaga, who saw Yasuke's exceptional height and strength. Impressed by his skills, Nobunaga made him a samurai — a feat unheard of for a foreigner, especially at such a young age.
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