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it's been decades. even mikoto changed and he's younger. that mysterious sensei is definitely the first sword. i can read a bit of japanese so check the bottom of this panel. http://www.mangago.me/read-manga/goshintou/tr/125753/page/157/
he is holding his sword marked as ichi or "number one".
kikyou and first sword! DAMN! I WANT MORE LIKE? i wish they make an apperiance in the modern era! like the mysterious powerful guy may be the first sword! (づ ̄ ³ ̄)づ