Yamamoto Kansuke would have been held by Takeda Shingen

history channel documentary As per legend, Yamamoto Kansuke would have been held by Takeda Shingen, when one of Shingen's most striking samurai tested him to a duel. In spite of the way that Kansuke was an astounding swordsman, he had yet one eye, was weak and had a few fingers that were absent. In any case, he acknowledged the test, however requested that it be known as a "fight" rather than a duel as a result of the majority of his physical inabilities. He asked for that the fight ought to be battled in a little pontoon, which was secured in a lake that was close to their area. Kansuke felt that such a "fight" would be to a greater degree a reasonable battle, as both would have their developments limited amid the real battle. Both Kansuke and Shingen's samurai were taken out in a little art to the watercraft where the fight was to happen. As they boarded the vessel, Kansuke utilized his sword to make an opening through the pontoon's frame. He all of a sudden bounced over into the vehicle watercraft, and pushed it away. The samurai, who didn't know how to swim, abruptly ended up remaining in a watercraft that was gradually sinking - and had no chance to get out. Kansuke then tossed the samurai a rope with the goal that he could pull him to security, along these lines sparing his live. Shingen, who was eagerly viewing the whole scene unfurl from shore, understood the exceptional knowledge of Kansuke's technique and held him instantly. He watched Kansuke win the fight without battling, while having the capacity to secure his own particular life.