General Fiction posted January 12, 2022 |
History Lesson
Best Joke
by Cogitator
The end of the Samurai era is ending in Japan. The emperor has decided to change the political structure of the country but wants to recognize the Samurai for their service. A competition has been arranged to determine the best swordsman in Japan. The winner will have the same privilege as the emperor.
After weeks of competition, the top three Samurai gather before the judges for the final event. The head judge stands next to a table where four more judges are seated. He speaks:
"Samurai, you have distinguished yourselves as the best swordsmen in Japan. This final test will make one of you equal to the emperor in status. Number one, are you ready?"
"Hai!"
Please step forward and prepare yourself."
"Hai," as he steps forward and crouches presenting his sword.
The judge reaches for a small box on the table. Upon opening it, a fly takes off in front of the Samurai. As the Samurai watches intently, gauging the fly's path, he suddenly swings his blade to sever the fly into two pieces.
"Amazing," as the judges gasp in wonder, "Please step back. Number two, prepare yourself."
"Hai!"
Another box is opened, and a fly again is released. The Samurai watches closely for the movement, swings his blade in two strokes and the remains fall to the ground in four pieces.
"Fantastic! Please step back."
"Arigato," The Samurai replies as he retreats.
"Number three, are you ready?"
"Hai!"
The fly is released, and the swordsman seems to take much time prior to swinging his weapon. He takes a mighty cut and the fly continues out of sight. The Samurai steps back with a huge smile on his face.
"Samurai, why so smug. The fly still lives."
"Hai, but it will never reproduce again!"
The end of the Samurai era is ending in Japan. The emperor has decided to change the political structure of the country but wants to recognize the Samurai for their service. A competition has been arranged to determine the best swordsman in Japan. The winner will have the same privilege as the emperor.
After weeks of competition, the top three Samurai gather before the judges for the final event. The head judge stands next to a table where four more judges are seated. He speaks:
"Samurai, you have distinguished yourselves as the best swordsmen in Japan. This final test will make one of you equal to the emperor in status. Number one, are you ready?"
"Hai!"
Please step forward and prepare yourself."
"Hai," as he steps forward and crouches presenting his sword.
The judge reaches for a small box on the table. Upon opening it, a fly takes off in front of the Samurai. As the Samurai watches intently, gauging the fly's path, he suddenly swings his blade to sever the fly into two pieces.
"Amazing," as the judges gasp in wonder, "Please step back. Number two, prepare yourself."
"Hai!"
Another box is opened, and a fly again is released. The Samurai watches closely for the movement, swings his blade in two strokes and the remains fall to the ground in four pieces.
"Fantastic! Please step back."
"Arigato," The Samurai replies as he retreats.
"Number three, are you ready?"
"Hai!"
The fly is released, and the swordsman seems to take much time prior to swinging his weapon. He takes a mighty cut and the fly continues out of sight. The Samurai steps back with a huge smile on his face.
"Samurai, why so smug. The fly still lives."
"Hai, but it will never reproduce again!"
After weeks of competition, the top three Samurai gather before the judges for the final event. The head judge stands next to a table where four more judges are seated. He speaks:
"Samurai, you have distinguished yourselves as the best swordsmen in Japan. This final test will make one of you equal to the emperor in status. Number one, are you ready?"
"Hai!"
Please step forward and prepare yourself."
"Hai," as he steps forward and crouches presenting his sword.
The judge reaches for a small box on the table. Upon opening it, a fly takes off in front of the Samurai. As the Samurai watches intently, gauging the fly's path, he suddenly swings his blade to sever the fly into two pieces.
"Amazing," as the judges gasp in wonder, "Please step back. Number two, prepare yourself."
"Hai!"
Another box is opened, and a fly again is released. The Samurai watches closely for the movement, swings his blade in two strokes and the remains fall to the ground in four pieces.
"Fantastic! Please step back."
"Arigato," The Samurai replies as he retreats.
"Number three, are you ready?"
"Hai!"
The fly is released, and the swordsman seems to take much time prior to swinging his weapon. He takes a mighty cut and the fly continues out of sight. The Samurai steps back with a huge smile on his face.
"Samurai, why so smug. The fly still lives."
"Hai, but it will never reproduce again!"
This joke was seen in various forms on the internet some years ago
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