"Move swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain."
Move Swift As The Wind And Closely Formed As The
Move swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain.
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