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Unworthy as I am,
I shall be your second.
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I am an exponent
of the Shindo-Munen-Ichi school.
:26:25
I imagine you are aware,
but let me note just to be sure.
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The rite of harakiri
has changed over time.
:26:35
In recent years,
it is often harakiri in name only.
:26:38
The subject reaches for the blade
on the wooden stand,
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and his second immediately
strikes off his head.
:26:47
In other words,
there is no disembowelment at all,
:26:50
and in fact sometimes
the stand holds not a short sword
:26:55
but only a folding fan.
:26:58
However,
:27:00
our proceedings today will not sink
:27:03
to such debased and empty forms.
:27:06
We shall adhere strictly
to the traditional ways.
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Is that understood?
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You will rip your bowels open
crosswise, like this.
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Once I see you have done so,
I will strike off your head.
:27:29
Until I'm satisfied
you've fully torn open your bowels,
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I will not bring down my sword.
:27:35
Is that understood?
Now then.