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Konishi Yukinaga and his bitter rival Kato Kiyomasa, who were appointed to rule Higo Province together, but whose diametrically opposite personalities (and religious faiths) would lead to future conflicts. Yukinaga was primarily a diplomat who preferred to settle conflicts through negotiations, while Kiyomasa is described by historians as a military man through and through—and his ferocity in the battlefield earned him the moniker "Demon General". Their conduct during the Japanese Invasion of Korea highlights this—with Kiyomasa being noted as being extremely aggressive and sometimes even reckless, while Yukinaga was known to be more cautious. Their weapons of choice contrast each other too—Kiyomasa is famous for his exemplary skill with the yari (a straight-headed spear), while Korean sources records Yukinaga wielding a nodachi (a longsword). However, when they eventually found themselves at the opposite factions during Sekigahara, it is Yukinaga who took the frontlines of the main battle alongside Ishida Mitsunari. Meanwhile, Kiyomasa didn't participate in Sekigahara, but instead went to besiege his rival's domain at Uto, eventually winning the whole province when Uto's defenders surrendered after hearing about the Western Army's defeat.

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小西行長と宿敵加藤清正は、共に肥後国を統治することになったが、正反対の性格（そして宗教的信仰）が後の争いの種となる。行長は主に外交官であり、交渉による紛争解決を好んだのに対し、清正は歴史家によって軍人として描かれている。

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Konishi Yukinaga and his arch-rival Kato Kiyomasa both ruled Higo Province, but their opposing personalities (and religious beliefs) would later lead to conflict. Yukinaga was primarily a diplomat, preferring to resolve disputes through negotiation, while Kiyomasa is portrayed by historians as a military man.

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小西行長と宿敵加藤清正は共に肥後国を統治していましたが、性格（そして宗教的信条）の相違が後に対立へと発展しました。行長は主に外交官であり、交渉による紛争解決を好みましたが、清正は歴史家によって軍人として描かれています。

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Konishi Yukinaga and his arch-rival Kato Kiyomasa both ruled Higo Province, but differences in personality (and religious beliefs) later led to conflict. Yukinaga was primarily a diplomat, preferring to resolve disputes through negotiation, while Kiyomasa is portrayed by historians as a military man.

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小西行長と宿敵加藤清正は共に肥後国を統治していましたが、性格（そして信仰）の違いが後に対立へと発展しました。行長は主に外交官であり、交渉による紛争解決を好みましたが、清正は歴史家によって軍人として描かれています。

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Konishi Yukinaga and his arch-rival Kato Kiyomasa both ruled Higo Province, but differences in personality (and beliefs) later led to conflict. Yukinaga was primarily a diplomat, preferring to resolve disputes through negotiation, while Kiyomasa is portrayed by historians as a military man.

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小西行長と宿敵加藤清正は共に肥後国を統治していましたが、性格（そして信条）の違いが後に対立へと発展しました。行長は主に外交官であり、交渉による紛争解決を好みましたが、清正は歴史家によって軍人として描かれています。

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Konishi Yukinaga and his arch-rival Kato Kiyomasa both ruled Higo Province, but differences in personality (and beliefs) later led to conflict. Yukinaga was primarily a diplomat, preferring to resolve disputes through negotiation, while Kiyomasa is portrayed by historians as a military man.