When you become used to wielding the long sword, you will gain the power of the way and wield the

sword well.
To wield the long sword well,
you must wield it calmly.
Wield the sword strongly;
this is the way of the long sword.
Masters of long sword are called strategists.
To master the virtue of the long sword is to govern the world and oneself.
Thus, the long sword is the basis of strategy.
To help oneself and to gain honor;
this is the way of strategy.
When you cannot be deceived by men,
then you will have realized the wisdom of strategy.
Thus, with the virtue of strategy,
I practice many arts and abilities.
All things without teachers.
Shin man Mu sa shi Mi ya mo to