He said that three times to see what would happen. When he opened his eyes, he had already become a samurai , with a sword hanging at his side. Sankichi said that three times too, and then started off on warrior business. And he continued on his way. The doushi had no choice but to resume his heavenly form and ascend into the sky.
Western coopers make barrels by binding staves together with iron hoops.
Japanese coopers make tubs and pails using strips of bamboo to hold the staves in place. You should know that the word for bamboo is take , so Takeyama means Bamboo Hill.