Because of the precision necessary in order to remove the head in one cut, the kaishakunin had to be a skilled swordsman, as an unskilled kaishakunin could easily require several strikes in order to sever the neck. |
介錯人については、首を一刀で切り落とすのは剣術に長けた者でないと勤まらず、下手な者の介錯ではしくじっては何度も切腹人を斬りつけるという無様な事態になりかねない。 |