The fearless soldiers skillful with sword, strong spirits, not afraid of death, who lived with the motto: “The fight brings true pleasure only when move all forward and forward, come and win!”
This historical figure Toyotomi Hideyosi (1536 – 1598) was used as a prototype for this image. He was a colleague of legendary Oda Nobunaga, the commander who first managed to unify Japan. Prompt actions and excellent operational organization were distinctive signs of Hideyosi’s campaigns.