- Ching Wan: Don't you sometimes feel sad for us martial artists? If we're incompetent, then we can easily get killed. But if we're good, then either we challenge other masters or we ourselves keep getting challenged and can never have peace.
- Hashimoto: Do you regret it?
- Ching Wan: I don't regret the life I've chosen. Do you?
- Hashimoto: Neither do I.
- Hashimoto: Those who practise martial arts must fight to win and attack to conquer. This is Shinkage's first motto. Forsake compassion in combat. If the gods get in the way, vanquish them. If it's Buddha who tries to thwart you, destroy him with all your might. With such determination, one will attain the highest peak of martial arts. Confront obstacles with fearless spirit. Be it the incarnation of a devil or a god. Show no fear and overcome all with valour.