Heroes: Mr Linderman IS Takezo Kensei

It just dawned on me. Mr Linderman IS Takezo Kensei.




Although the Legend of Kensei tells of his battle against a "white beard", I believe that is just to throw us off the truth.

Mr Linderman can apparently regenerate plants, but would he truly be so powerful in the midst of super powered humans if that was his only ability?

Kensei can spontaneously regenerate himself, and we believe come back from the dead as is insinuated when Hiro says "You Can't Die!!!" just before Kensei comes back to life. Is this perhaps Linderman's ability? Has the Gaijin Kensei lived for over 400 years and now lives in the guise of Linderman?

Oh...and IS LINDERMAN dead? I didn't see a funeral. Perhaps he has come back once again, maybe this time with a little extra brain damage that is permanent?


Also, I add to this that perhaps Linderman/Kensei does in fact end up marrying the Swordsmith's daughter. Is their offspring somehow connected to the show as well? Are the Petrelli brothers his grandsons and Momma Petrelli his daughter?

It would explain why Linderman wanted Nathan as part of the organization, he was perhaps trying to bring his grandson into the fold.

It's just a theory, but it all fits so far. If you have any more to add, please comment.

Oh, and here is the legend of Kensei from wiki:

The legend of Takezo Kensei
Hiro mentions the legend of Takezo Kensei many times in season one, though little is actually related until he trains fencing with his father in the episode "Landslide". Previously, in "Godsend" and "The Fix", Hiro mentioned that the sword -- which he was working to steal from Mr. Linderman -- helped Kensei focus his power. He also mentions that his father used to tell him stories of Kensei, presumably including the many that Hiro mention to Kensei in Season Two. When training with his father for his part in "saving the world" before the showdown with Sylar in New York, Hiro relates the story of "Kensei and the Dragon" and realizes that, if he wants to win, he must be strong enough to sacrifice himself.
In the 17th century, Japan was threatened to be torn apart by civil war; behind all of it was the warlord "White Beard." Kensei found a sword frozen in the snow. He was not, however, a good enough fighter to wield it, and, therefore, went to see the dragon of Kiso Mountain, who could teach him the sword's secrets. The dragon agreed to do this in exchange for Kensei's love. Knowing that Japan would fall under the rule of "White Beard" unless he took action, he had to agree to the dragon's demands even though he loved a princess.
After saving Japan in a great battle, the dragon came for his end of the deal. The dragon demanded the life of the swordsmith's daughter, the princess Kensei loved. Instead, Kensei cut out his own heart and handed it to the dragon, saying, "My love is in here. Take it," and he died.
According to the mockumentary "Sword Saint," presented on the official Heroes 360 website, after Kensei cut out his own heart, the dragon was touched by how much the warrior was willing to offer for his people and love, and restored the heart to him. Kensei then ran away with the princess.[3]