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Yasuke arrived in Japan in 1581. He was an African man who became a samurai warrior in the 16th century. He was brought to Japan by Jesuit missionaries and quickly gained the attention of Oda Nobunaga, a powerful warlord. Nobunaga was impressed by Yasuke's fighting skills and made him his personal bodyguard. Yasuke served Nobunaga for several years and fought in many battles.