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Yasuke was an African samurai who carved his name into Japan’s history during the late 1500s. Brought to Japan by Portuguese missionaries, he stood out with his towering height, dark skin, and immense strength, leaving the Japanese in awe. One samurai described him, saying, “His blackness was like ink.” Yasuke's arrival at the court of Oda Nobunaga, one of Japan's most powerful warlords, marked a turning point in his life. Nobunaga was captivated by Yasuke’s uniqueness and intelligence, eventually making him a trusted samurai. He was granted a katana and became part of Nobunaga’s inner circle, fighting alongside him in battles.

However, Yasuke’s life was not without challenges. After Nobunaga’s betrayal and death in 1582, Yasuke was captured. Rather than being executed, he was sent back to the Jesuits, as the Japanese did not see him as a true samurai but rather as an outsider. Despite this, Yasuke’s courage and loyalty became legendary. Japanese accounts described him as “a warrior unmatched, a man of great courage.” His story proves that history knows no boundaries, and his legacy as the African samurai continues to inspire to this day.