Cheng Monkgil, (1638, 1688) was a mercenary in Tokyo.
Cheng believed in Buddhism.
He lived mostly in extreme poverty. Simply eating was an issue, most of the days. He was considered as belonging to the lowest caste. However, he made some friends among it. He is still seen as an eternal cultural symbol. He changed the life of many thanks to their cultural masterpieces. He was physically powerful, with a perfect body in a perfect health.He was known as resolute, with a true entrepreneur spirit.
Cheng, 36 years old, mercenary, became the new leader of the family.
Aged 50, Cheng invested time and efforts into a special craft : a beautiful shield. People admired him for this work and Cheng decided to keep it as a family treasure. At the same time, Cheng met a good business partner. A few days later, Cheng inherited from a friend.
Cheng went to war for an unknown cause and never came back.