In "Ghost of Yotei," references to Miyamoto Musashi are woven throughout a special questline and the game’s world. The NPCs recount tales of an unrivaled swordsman, Takezo, whose two-sword dueling technique made him legendary. This figure is honored in folklore within the game, and his disciples guard his legacy, challenging players to duels that test their sword skills.

The game features a mythic tale quest where you encounter references to “Takezo the Unrivaled,” paralleling Musashi’s pre-fame identity. These encounters involve characters who retell Musashi’s legend – his skill with dual swords, his ritual of recording opponents' names on paper before a duel, and the claim that his technique was a divine gift.

Engaging in these challenges not only mirrors Musashi’s rigorous path as a duelist but also provides access to the “unstoppable twin sword strike,” a direct homage to Musashi’s Niten Ichi-ryu style.

References to Musashi serve both as historical nods and enrich the game’s samurai atmosphere. This approach gives you a chance to engage with Musashi’s myth, both narratively and through gameplay that celebrates his renowned swordsmanship.