Leo/Yoshi Relation?

[Leonardo]

Are Leonardo and Hamato Yoshi very much alike?

I've noticed certain things to give indication that these two are fairly similar.

One is that Splinter granted Leo the special pair of katana... Weapons that Hamato Yoshi has been seen using and carrying in flash-backs.

Another is when The Ancient One gave hint of similarities he sees between Leo and Yoshi.

A very intersting one is how close Splinter seems to be with Leo. Besides the fact that they share similar interests, is it possible that Splinter sees his former master in Leo?

[ninjarasboy]

Out of the foursome, Leo's most mature and serious. Hence the similarities Splinter sees.

[Raphael]

Perhaps Leo sees Yoshi as a kind of idol, and tries to be like him.

[Ra]

That is a very good note Ryona. Now that you point it out, it does seem like a very strange/reasonable argument.

I guess that Splinter could see something about Leo that reminded him of his late master when they were young, so he probably concentrated on teaching Leo the more specific movements and fighting styles of Hamato Yoshi

[shellsweet]

i like raph idea there

but yea what everyone esle siad he has alot in common with hamato yoshie.