The memories flooded back, including the echo of his sensei's voice, the weight of a blade in his hands, and the muscle memory of shapes and movements. Along with it came a name that was both familiar and unfamiliar to him.
"Tsurugi," Jin whispered.
"What was that?" Sera asked.
"My name. My full name—Jin Tsurugi." The words felt right, like a key turning in a long-locked door.
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[LORE ENTRY UNLOCKED – TSURUGI ZAIBATSU]
Category: Heritage / Bloodline / Pre-Collapse Power Structure
Access Level: Unlocked – Memory Resonance Match Confirmed
Entry Title: Tsurugi Zaibatsu – The Sword Behind the Silk Curtain
Summary:
Legend has it that the Tsurugi clan forged swords out of spirit and resolved during the Sengoku period, making them one of Japan's greatest and ancient martial families. The Tsurugi were renowned for producing prodigies who learned the way of the blade at a young age when others could hardly wield a sword.
