Minamoto Yoshitsune, a famous general at the end of the Heian period and a legendary Japanese hero, whose childhood name was Ushiwakamaru, was the son of the leader of the Gen clan, Minamoto Yoshitomo, and his maid Tokiwa.

Not long after Ushiwakamaru was born, the Minamoto family led by his father was defeated by the Taira family led by Taira Kiyomori in the war, and the entire family began to flee while being hunted.

Not long after, Ushiwakamaru's biological mother was caught by the Taira family. Taira Kiyomori was greedy for Tokiwa's beauty, so he took Tokiwa as his concubine and pardoned Tokiwa's mother, Ushiwakamaru brothers and four others. A few years later, Tokiwa was arrested again.

Married to the noble Fujiwara clan, Ushiwakamaru was sent to Kurama Temple to study.

Then the old routine of Ushiwakamaru learning about his life experience, learning martial arts from an old monk, and plotting to overthrow the Taira family.

When Ushiwakamaru was eleven years old, he was passing Gojo Bridge on his way back to the temple, and encountered Musashibo Benkei, who was a monk at the time, blocking the way.

At that time, Benkei was conducting a "sword hunting" in the local area, that is, using the excuse of martial arts competition to win the swords in the hands of passing warriors. He had collected 999 swords. He fell in love with the golden sword on Ushiwakamaru. As a result, although he was brave,

However, Ushiwakamaru, who was particular about dexterity and was as light as a swallow, was restrained at every turn and was defeated by Ushiwakamaru. From then on, he was convinced and became Ushiwakamaru's most loyal retainer.

Later, Ushiwakamaru officially changed his name to Minamoto Yoshitsune, and his exiled half-brother Minamoto Yoritomo raised troops. Minamoto Yoshitsune decided to also raise troops to help. Together, the brothers worked hard to defeat the Taira family and complete the great cause of restoration.

After the Heike was wiped out, Minamoto Yoshitsune was jealous of his brother Minamoto Yoritomo, and the two brothers formally broke up. Minamoto Yoshitsune left the capital with his loyal retainers and traveled westward. He fled to Yoshino Mountain while being hunted by Minamoto Yoritomo.

He defected to Fujiwara Hidehiro again, and was treated as his master by Fujiwara.

The good times did not last long. After Fujiwara Hidehiro passed away due to illness, under the coercion and inducement of Minamoto Yoritomo, the relationship between the Fujiwara family and Minamoto Yoshitsune gradually changed. The Fujiwara family eventually turned to Minamoto Yoritomo's side and sent troops to attack Minamoto Yoritomo.

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Minamoto no Yoshitsune did not want to die at the hands of Fujiwara family retainers, so he went to chant sutras in the Buddhist hall and prepared to commit suicide. However, Benkei, Ise Saburo and other eight people stood firm at the entrance gate and fought to the death so that Minamoto no Yoshitsune could die in peace.

 In the end, Minamoto no Yoshi killed his wife and daughter before committing suicide.

"Yoshitsune" is the most important one that records the deeds of Minamoto Yoshitsune. It describes Yoshitsune as a god of war with a handsome appearance and strong martial arts. It contains many exaggerated legends. The description of Benkei is also better than that of Minamoto.
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