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貝賀弥左衛門 (Kaiga Yazaemon) is one of the 47 rōnin, the group of samurai who avenged the death of their lord, Asano Naganori, by killing Kira Yoshinaka in the Akō incident. This act of revenge, which took place during the Edo period of Japan, is one of the most celebrated stories of samurai loyalty, honor, and the bushido code. The tale, known as Chūshingura, has been retold in various forms, including kabuki theater, literature, and film. Each of the 47 rōnin, including Kaiga Yazaemon, played a crucial role in the planning and execution of the vendetta against Kira, which culminated in their famous night attack on Kira's mansion. Following their successful revenge, the rōnin turned themselves in to the authorities and were subsequently ordered to commit seppuku (ritual suicide), an act that further cemented their legacy in Japanese culture.