The '''Blade Brothers''' are characters in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''. They are self-trained swordsmen, and have each won the fighting tournament at the [[Picori Festival]].<ref>{{cite|All of these self-trained swordsmen have won the fighting tournament at the Picori Festival before.|N/A|Minish Cap}}</ref> If Link trains with them, they will grant him various techniques for his sword, generally in the form of [[Tiger Scrolls]].<ref>{{cite|Yes!! Fine work! You're a quick study. I will now give you this Tiger Scroll!|Swiftblade|Minish Cap}}</ref> Each brother resides within his own "Dojo", although Swiftblade's is the only one that is actually a building—the other brothers reside within caves, graves, and even hollowed-out trees. Each of the brothers who award Link with Tiger Scrolls use the [[Possession Technique]], which allows them to control Link's body and demonstrate the technique.<ref>{{cite|But one must FEEL the technique, not just hear about it! That's why I will now possess your body so as to demonstrate the technique!|Swiftblade|Minish Cap}}</ref> The other three brothers instead use "visualization training", and tell Link to focus on his sword performing more ably.<ref>{{cite|I take visualization training very seriously, I'll have you know!|Splitblade|Minish Cap}}</ref>
The '''Blade Brothers''' are characters in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''. They are self-trained swordsmen, and have each won the fighting tournament at the [[Picori Festival]].<ref>{{cite|All of these self-trained swordsmen have won the fighting tournament at the Picori Festival before.|N/A|TMC}}</ref> If Link trains with them, they will grant him various techniques for his sword, generally in the form of [[Tiger Scrolls]].<ref>{{cite|Yes!! Fine work! You're a quick study. I will now give you this Tiger Scroll!|Swiftblade|TMC}}</ref> Each brother resides within his own "Dojo", although Swiftblade's is the only one that is actually a building—the other brothers reside within caves, graves, and even hollowed-out trees. Each of the brothers who award Link with Tiger Scrolls use the [[Possession Technique]], which allows them to control Link's body and demonstrate the technique.<ref>{{cite|But one must FEEL the technique, not just hear about it! That's why I will now possess your body so as to demonstrate the technique!|Swiftblade|TMC}}</ref> The other three brothers instead use "visualization training", and tell Link to focus on his sword performing more ably.<ref>{{cite|I take visualization training very seriously, I'll have you know!|Splitblade|TMC}}</ref>
Although Link must visit [[#Swiftblade|Swiftblade]] and learn the [[Tiger Scrolls#Spin Attack|Spin Attack]] in order to complete the game, the other brothers are completely optional. Link can sometimes train with a brother as soon as he finds them, but they usually require him to have achieved a certain accomplishment before they will teach him. Furthermore, the three brothers who upgrade Link's previously-learned techniques can only be found after fusing [[Kinstone]]s with the other brothers.
Although Link must visit [[#Swiftblade|Swiftblade]] and learn the [[Tiger Scrolls#Spin Attack|Spin Attack]] in order to complete the game, the other brothers are completely optional. Link can sometimes train with a brother as soon as he finds them, but they usually require him to have achieved a certain accomplishment before they will teach him. Furthermore, the three brothers who upgrade Link's previously-learned techniques can only be found after fusing [[Kinstone]]s with the other brothers.
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===Swiftblade===
===Swiftblade===
[[File:Swiftblade.gif|left]]
[[File:Swiftblade.gif|left]]
'''Swiftblade''' is the second eldest of the Blade Brothers. His dojo is a building in the southwest corner of the town. Unlike the other brothers, he teaches four separate techniques—the [[Tiger Scrolls#Spin Attack|Spin Attack]], [[Tiger Scrolls#Dash Attack|Dash Attack]], [[Tiger Scrolls#Rock Breaker|Rock Breaker]], and [[Tiger Scrolls#Down Thrust|Down Thrust]].<ref>{{cite|We shall start with the most basic of all techniques! I shall teach you...the Spin Attack!|Swiftblade|Minish Cap}}</ref><ref>{{cite|You will now learn a new technique, the Dash Attack!|Swiftblade|Minish Cap}}</ref><ref>{{cite|I will now teach you a technique called the Rock Breaker, so pay attention!|Swiftblade|Minish Cap}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Now I will teach you a new technique, the Down Thrust!|Swiftblade|Minish Cap}}</ref> In order to learn the latter three techniques, Link must obtain the [[Pegasus Boots]], [[White Sword]], and [[Roc's Cape]], respectively.<ref>{{cite|Come again when you learn to run like the wind!|Swiftblade|Minish Cap}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Come again when you have a new sword in hand!|Swiftblade|Minish Cap}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Come again when you can jump farther than any other!|Swiftblade|Minish Cap}}</ref>
'''Swiftblade''' is the second eldest of the Blade Brothers. His dojo is a building in the southwest corner of the town. Unlike the other brothers, he teaches four separate techniques—the [[Tiger Scrolls#Spin Attack|Spin Attack]], [[Tiger Scrolls#Dash Attack|Dash Attack]], [[Tiger Scrolls#Rock Breaker|Rock Breaker]], and [[Tiger Scrolls#Down Thrust|Down Thrust]].<ref>{{cite|We shall start with the most basic of all techniques! I shall teach you...the Spin Attack!|Swiftblade|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{cite|You will now learn a new technique, the Dash Attack!|Swiftblade|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{cite|I will now teach you a technique called the Rock Breaker, so pay attention!|Swiftblade|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Now I will teach you a new technique, the Down Thrust!|Swiftblade|TMC}}</ref> In order to learn the latter three techniques, Link must obtain the [[Pegasus Boots]], [[White Sword]], and [[Roc's Cape]], respectively.<ref>{{cite|Come again when you learn to run like the wind!|Swiftblade|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Come again when you have a new sword in hand!|Swiftblade|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Come again when you can jump farther than any other!|Swiftblade|TMC}}</ref>
After Link fuses Kinstones with the [[Postman]], Swiftblade will also start writing the ''[[Swordsman Newsletter]]''.<ref>{{cite|I know! I should start a newsletter! I can reach a lot more people that way.|Stamp|Minish Cap}}</ref>
After Link fuses Kinstones with the [[Postman]], Swiftblade will also start writing the ''[[Swordsman Newsletter]]''.<ref>{{cite|I know! I should start a newsletter! I can reach a lot more people that way.|Stamp|TMC}}</ref>
In the [[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (Manga)|manga]], Link attends classes at Swiftblade's dojo for awhile, but during the registration for the fighting tournament, Swiftblade gruffly tells Link that he is not ready to enter.
In the [[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (Manga)|manga]], Link attends classes at Swiftblade's dojo for awhile, but during the registration for the fighting tournament, Swiftblade gruffly tells Link that he is not ready to enter.
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===Grayblade===
===Grayblade===
[[File:Grayblade.gif|left]]
[[File:Grayblade.gif|left]]
'''Grayblade''' lives in a cave on the eastern side of [[Mount Crenel]]. He teaches the [[Tiger Scrolls#Roll Attack|Roll Attack]].<ref>{{cite|You will learn the amazing Roll Attack!!|Grayblade|Minish Cap}}</ref> His dojo can only be entered once Link can split into two using the [[White Sword|White Sword (Two Elements)]].
'''Grayblade''' lives in a cave on the eastern side of [[Mount Crenel]]. He teaches the [[Tiger Scrolls#Roll Attack|Roll Attack]].<ref>{{cite|You will learn the amazing Roll Attack!!|Grayblade|TMC}}</ref> His dojo can only be entered once Link can split into two using the [[White Sword|White Sword (Two Elements)]].
Link can fuse Kinstones with Grayblade to reveal [[#Scarblade|Scarblade]]'s dojo.
Link can fuse Kinstones with Grayblade to reveal [[#Scarblade|Scarblade]]'s dojo.
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===Waveblade===
===Waveblade===
[[File:Waveblade.gif|left]]
[[File:Waveblade.gif|left]]
'''Waveblade''' lives under a tree on the southwest side of [[Lake Hylia]]. He teaches the [[Tiger Scrolls#Peril Beam|Peril Beam]].<ref>{{cite|Now you will learn a dangerous technique for desperate times! The Peril Beam!|Waveblade|Minish Cap}}</ref> His dojo can only be accessed once Link can swim to it using the [[Flippers]]. Waveblade will not train Link unless he has more than ten hearts.<ref>{{cite|It seems you are not ready to train here! Come back when you have more than 10 hearts!|Waveblade|Minish Cap}}</ref>
'''Waveblade''' lives under a tree on the southwest side of [[Lake Hylia]]. He teaches the [[Tiger Scrolls#Peril Beam|Peril Beam]].<ref>{{cite|Now you will learn a dangerous technique for desperate times! The Peril Beam!|Waveblade|TMC}}</ref> His dojo can only be accessed once Link can swim to it using the [[Flippers]]. Waveblade will not train Link unless he has more than ten hearts.<ref>{{cite|It seems you are not ready to train here! Come back when you have more than 10 hearts!|Waveblade|TMC}}</ref>
Link can fuse Kinstones with Waveblade to reveal [[#Greatblade|Greatblade]]'s dojo.
Link can fuse Kinstones with Waveblade to reveal [[#Greatblade|Greatblade]]'s dojo.
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===Grimblade===
===Grimblade===
[[File:Grimblade.png|left]]
[[File:Grimblade.png|left]]
'''Grimblade''' lives in a cave on southeast side of the [[Hyrule Castle Garden]]. He teaches the [[Tiger Scrolls#Sword Beam|Sword Beam]].<ref>{{cite|You will learn the meaning of power with this technique, the Sword Beam!|Grimblade|Minish Cap}}</ref> Grimblade will not train Link unless he lights the torches in the room with the [[Lantern#The Minish Cap|Flame Lantern]].<ref>{{cite|But the room is dark, and I cannot see your face! We cannot train like this!!|Grimblade|Minish Cap}}</ref>
'''Grimblade''' lives in a cave on southeast side of the [[Hyrule Castle Garden]]. He teaches the [[Tiger Scrolls#Sword Beam|Sword Beam]].<ref>{{cite|You will learn the meaning of power with this technique, the Sword Beam!|Grimblade|TMC}}</ref> Grimblade will not train Link unless he lights the torches in the room with the [[Lantern#The Minish Cap|Flame Lantern]].<ref>{{cite|But the room is dark, and I cannot see your face! We cannot train like this!!|Grimblade|TMC}}</ref>
Link can fuse Kinstones with Grimblade to reveal [[#Splitblade|Splitblade]]'s dojo.
Link can fuse Kinstones with Grimblade to reveal [[#Splitblade|Splitblade]]'s dojo.
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===Scarblade===
===Scarblade===
[[File:Scarblade.gif|left]]
[[File:Scarblade.gif|left]]
'''Scarblade''' lives in a waterfall cave on the northeast side of [[Castor Wilds]]. He will teach Link to release his [[Tiger Scrolls#Spin Attack|Spin Attack]] quicker.<ref>{{cite|Yes! Then I will teach you how to more quickly unleash your Spin Attack, which you have already learned!|Splitblade|Minish Cap}}</ref> His dojo can only be accessed once Link fuses Kinstones with [[#Grayblade|Grayblade]] and can swim to it using the Flippers.
'''Scarblade''' lives in a waterfall cave on the northeast side of [[Castor Wilds]]. He will teach Link to release his [[Tiger Scrolls#Spin Attack|Spin Attack]] quicker.<ref>{{cite|Yes! Then I will teach you how to more quickly unleash your Spin Attack, which you have already learned!|Splitblade|TMC}}</ref> His dojo can only be accessed once Link fuses Kinstones with [[#Grayblade|Grayblade]] and can swim to it using the Flippers.
===Splitblade===
===Splitblade===
[[File:Splitblade.gif|left]]
[[File:Splitblade.gif|left]]
'''Splitblade''' lives in a waterfall cave on the southern side of [[Veil Falls]]. He will teach Link to charge his Split Gauge faster.<ref>{{cite|Mnnh! Now I will teach you how to fill your Split Gauge faster than ever!|Splitblade|Minish Cap}}</ref> His dojo can only be accessed once Link fuses Kinstones with [[#Grimblade|Grimblade]] and can swim to it using the Flippers.
'''Splitblade''' lives in a waterfall cave on the southern side of [[Veil Falls]]. He will teach Link to charge his Split Gauge faster.<ref>{{cite|Mnnh! Now I will teach you how to fill your Split Gauge faster than ever!|Splitblade|TMC}}</ref> His dojo can only be accessed once Link fuses Kinstones with [[#Grimblade|Grimblade]] and can swim to it using the Flippers.
===Greatblade===
===Greatblade===
[[File:Greatblade.gif|left]]
[[File:Greatblade.gif|left]]
'''Greatblade''' lives in a waterfall cave on the western side of [[Hyrule Field#North Hyrule Field|North Hyrule Field]]. He will teach Link to prolong the duration of his [[Tiger Scrolls#Great Spin Attack|Great Spin Attack]].<ref>{{cite|Yes! All right, I'll teach you how to prolong the duration of the Great Spin Attack, which you have already learned!|Greatblade|Minish Cap}}</ref> His dojo can only be accessed once Link fuses Kinstones with [[#Waveblade|Waveblade]] and can swim to it using the Flippers. Greatblade will not train Link until he obtains the Great Spin Attack from Swiftblade I.<ref>{{cite|Dude... I don't think you're even ready to train here! Come back when you have learned the highest technique of the sword!|Greatblade|Minish Cap}}</ref>
'''Greatblade''' lives in a waterfall cave on the western side of [[Hyrule Field#North Hyrule Field|North Hyrule Field]]. He will teach Link to prolong the duration of his [[Tiger Scrolls#Great Spin Attack|Great Spin Attack]].<ref>{{cite|Yes! All right, I'll teach you how to prolong the duration of the Great Spin Attack, which you have already learned!|Greatblade|TMC}}</ref> His dojo can only be accessed once Link fuses Kinstones with [[#Waveblade|Waveblade]] and can swim to it using the Flippers. Greatblade will not train Link until he obtains the Great Spin Attack from Swiftblade I.<ref>{{cite|Dude... I don't think you're even ready to train here! Come back when you have learned the highest technique of the sword!|Greatblade|TMC}}</ref>
===Swiftblade I===
===Swiftblade I===
[[File:Swiftblade I.gif|left]]
[[File:Swiftblade I.gif|left]]
'''Swiftblade I''' is the eldest of the Blade Brothers, and "lives" under his grave on the southwest side of [[Castor Wilds]]. He teaches the [[Tiger Scrolls#Great Spin Attack|Great Spin Attack]], which he claims only he has mastered.<ref>{{cite|This is a technique that only I have mastered... Only one who holds the sacred blade can perform...the Great Spin Attack!|Swiftblade I|Minish Cap}}</ref> His dojo can only be accessed once Link can dash to it using the [[Pegasus Boots]]. Swiftblade I will not train Link until he obtains the first seven Tiger Scrolls.<ref>{{cite|It seems you are not yet ready to train with me! Come back when you have all 7 Tiger Scrolls!|Swiftblade I|Minish Cap}}</ref>
'''Swiftblade I''' is the eldest of the Blade Brothers, and "lives" under his grave on the southwest side of [[Castor Wilds]]. He teaches the [[Tiger Scrolls#Great Spin Attack|Great Spin Attack]], which he claims only he has mastered.<ref>{{cite|This is a technique that only I have mastered... Only one who holds the sacred blade can perform...the Great Spin Attack!|Swiftblade I|TMC}}</ref> His dojo can only be accessed once Link can dash to it using the [[Pegasus Boots]]. Swiftblade I will not train Link until he obtains the first seven Tiger Scrolls.<ref>{{cite|It seems you are not yet ready to train with me! Come back when you have all 7 Tiger Scrolls!|Swiftblade I|TMC}}</ref>
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Although the [[Figurines in The Minish Cap|figurine]] and game only feature eight Blade Brothers, [[#Swiftblade|Swiftblade]] claims in the [[Swordsman Newsletter]] that, "''There are nine of us, not counting the ghost of Swiftblade the First.''"<ref>{{cite|There are nine of us, not counting the ghost of Swiftblade the First.|Swiftblade Newsletter|Minish Cap}}</ref>
*Although the [[Figurines in The Minish Cap|figurine]] and game only feature eight Blade Brothers, [[#Swiftblade|Swiftblade]] claims in the [[Swordsman Newsletter]] that, "''There are nine of us, not counting the ghost of Swiftblade the First.''"<ref>{{cite|There are nine of us, not counting the ghost of Swiftblade the First.|Swiftblade Newsletter|TMC}}</ref>
==Theories==
==Theories==
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The Blade Brothers are characters in The Minish Cap. They are self-trained swordsmen, and have each won the fighting tournament at the Picori Festival.[1] If Link trains with them, they will grant him various techniques for his sword, generally in the form of Tiger Scrolls.[2] Each brother resides within his own "Dojo", although Swiftblade's is the only one that is actually a building—the other brothers reside within caves, graves, and even hollowed-out trees. Each of the brothers who award Link with Tiger Scrolls use the Possession Technique, which allows them to control Link's body and demonstrate the technique.[3] The other three brothers instead use "visualization training", and tell Link to focus on his sword performing more ably.[4]
Although Link must visit Swiftblade and learn the Spin Attack in order to complete the game, the other brothers are completely optional. Link can sometimes train with a brother as soon as he finds them, but they usually require him to have achieved a certain accomplishment before they will teach him. Furthermore, the three brothers who upgrade Link's previously-learned techniques can only be found after fusing Kinstones with the other brothers.
In the manga, Link attends classes at Swiftblade's dojo for awhile, but during the registration for the fighting tournament, Swiftblade gruffly tells Link that he is not ready to enter.
Waveblade lives under a tree on the southwest side of Lake Hylia. He teaches the Peril Beam.[14] His dojo can only be accessed once Link can swim to it using the Flippers. Waveblade will not train Link unless he has more than ten hearts.[15]
Link can fuse Kinstones with Waveblade to reveal Greatblade's dojo.
Scarblade lives in a waterfall cave on the northeast side of Castor Wilds. He will teach Link to release his Spin Attack quicker.[18] His dojo can only be accessed once Link fuses Kinstones with Grayblade and can swim to it using the Flippers.
Splitblade lives in a waterfall cave on the southern side of Veil Falls. He will teach Link to charge his Split Gauge faster.[19] His dojo can only be accessed once Link fuses Kinstones with Grimblade and can swim to it using the Flippers.
Greatblade lives in a waterfall cave on the western side of North Hyrule Field. He will teach Link to prolong the duration of his Great Spin Attack.[20] His dojo can only be accessed once Link fuses Kinstones with Waveblade and can swim to it using the Flippers. Greatblade will not train Link until he obtains the Great Spin Attack from Swiftblade I.[21]
Swiftblade I is the eldest of the Blade Brothers, and "lives" under his grave on the southwest side of Castor Wilds. He teaches the Great Spin Attack, which he claims only he has mastered.[22] His dojo can only be accessed once Link can dash to it using the Pegasus Boots. Swiftblade I will not train Link until he obtains the first seven Tiger Scrolls.[23]
Trivia
Although the figurine and game only feature eight Blade Brothers, Swiftblade claims in the Swordsman Newsletter that, "There are nine of us, not counting the ghost of Swiftblade the First."[24]
↑"All of these self-trained swordsmen have won the fighting tournament at the Picori Festival before." — N/A (The Minish Cap)
↑"Yes!! Fine work! You're a quick study. I will now give you this Tiger Scroll!" — Swiftblade (The Minish Cap)
↑"But one must FEEL the technique, not just hear about it! That's why I will now possess your body so as to demonstrate the technique!" — Swiftblade (The Minish Cap)
↑"Now you will learn a dangerous technique for desperate times! The Peril Beam!" — Waveblade (The Minish Cap)
↑"It seems you are not ready to train here! Come back when you have more than 10 hearts!" — Waveblade (The Minish Cap)
↑"You will learn the meaning of power with this technique, the Sword Beam!" — Grimblade (The Minish Cap)
↑"But the room is dark, and I cannot see your face! We cannot train like this!!" — Grimblade (The Minish Cap)
↑"Yes! Then I will teach you how to more quickly unleash your Spin Attack, which you have already learned!" — Splitblade (The Minish Cap)
↑"Mnnh! Now I will teach you how to fill your Split Gauge faster than ever!" — Splitblade (The Minish Cap)
↑"Yes! All right, I'll teach you how to prolong the duration of the Great Spin Attack, which you have already learned!" — Greatblade (The Minish Cap)
↑"Dude... I don't think you're even ready to train here! Come back when you have learned the highest technique of the sword!" — Greatblade (The Minish Cap)
↑"This is a technique that only I have mastered... Only one who holds the sacred blade can perform...the Great Spin Attack!" — Swiftblade I (The Minish Cap)
↑"It seems you are not yet ready to train with me! Come back when you have all 7 Tiger Scrolls!" — Swiftblade I (The Minish Cap)
