Possible Clues:

• Maria trained with US fighter
• A wall painting not left in South Island depicting Japanese soldiers
• Some Japanese will give one a drink when retiring
• Pure heart possessed by beaten Masai warrior
• Military man — one wants a drink when returning
• Acting with spirit, amateur is about to give back retainer
• Former Japanese military caste member
• Swordsman, after turning round, is holding a curious article
• Kabuto-wearing warrior
• Arm with US bombs and first-class fighters