Editing Path and Purpose

{{Era|ACSH|Memories}}
{{Imageneed|''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''}}
{{IncompleteMemory|Shadows}}
{{Memory Infobox
|name=Path and Purpose
|image=
|description=''Back in his hometown to recover, Yagoro beings a journey to discover his purpose in life.''
|appearance=''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''
|type=Main, The League {{c|Yagoro}}
|reward=
|fullsync= 
|previous=[[Past and Present]]
|concurrent=
|next=[[A Blade in the Light]]
|source=[[Fujibayashi Naoe]]
|location=[[Ikuno]], [[Tamba]], [[Japan]]
|date={{Cite|03 November 2025}}
}}
'''Path and Purpose''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Fujibayashi Naoe]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]], relived through the [[Animus|Animus EGO]].<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>

==Description==
Naoe visits Yagoro at Ikuno.
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==Dialogue==
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*'''Elderly man:''' ''I knew Yagoro would grow up to be a fine young man. He and his mysterious friends rid us of that Akechi bully.''
*'''Elderly woman:''' ''Remember the day he was born? He was such an ugly baby!''
*'''Elderly man:''' ''I remember. He looked like a wet, hairless weasel.''
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*'''Naoe:''' ''It's good to see you among your people.''
*'''Yagoro:''' ''They still need my help. I should have introduced you to everyone.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''It's all right. They must have missed you.''
*'''Yagoro:''' ''They have an odd way of showing it. It's just "Yagoro, go chop some wood." Or, "where did you learn to cut fruit?!"''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Fresh fruit is a new unknown adversary. Are you sure you're up to this?''
*'''Yagoro:''' [laughs] ''You joke, but... seeing their smiles, it spreads this... warmth in my chest. I don't regret killing Mitsuhisa, but I don't know how else to help my people.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''You are here for them. That's all there is to it, really. That's what helping means.''
*'''Yagoro:''' ''I suppose you are right. I hope what I do honors us all.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''You have not strayed from your path, Yagoro. Do not doubt yourself.''
*'''Yagoro:''' ''Thank you. And speaking of which, I am needed elsewhere. Say, why don't you come along? You can hear all the nice things they say about me.''
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*'''Town elder:''' ''Look at you, Yagoro! Feels like only yesterday when you would wet a fresh kosode daily.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Well. I'm glad I followed along.''
*'''Yagoro:''' ''Aw, come on.''
*'''Town elder:''' ''I'm teasing, young man. We know what you did for us.''
*'''Yagoro:''' ''How are you doing? How's the town?''
*'''Town elder:''' ''The Akechi brutes are gone, but now bandits take their place. No matter. There will always be men like them.''
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*'''Man:''' ''There you are, Yagoro! Wanted to thank you for helping to deliver the puppies. You should take one home!''
*'''Yagoro:''' ''Keep it. It'll remind you of me. I'm just glad they're healthy.''
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*'''Torabo:''' ''Yagoro nii-chan! You're here! With your... follower?''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Something like that.''
*'''Torabo:''' ''Oh, then you can help Haru, too. I think she's in trouble.''
*'''Yagoro:''' ''Tell me. What did your friend do this time?''
*'''Torabo:''' ''When those bandits showed up, we had a contest to see who could be as brave as you! We heard about a treasure, and I said it was just a story, but Haru said it was true. So she went into the mine to prove it. ''
*'''Yagoro:''' ''I am sure she's safe. But no more silly contests. Promise?''
*'''Torabo:''' ''Promise.''
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*'''Yagoro:''' ''Let's go find her.''
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*'''Haru:''' ''Someone? Anyone? Please!''
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*'''Haru:''' ''Oh! Yagoro nii-chan? You found me!''
*'''Yagoro:''' ''Haru? Why did you come here alone? Looking for treasure?''
*'''Haru:''' ''Not just any treasure! A special weapon. I was going to wear it and kill the bandits one by one! But then I got scared of the bandits, and I don't like blood, and... I didn't know how to leave.''
*'''Yagoro:''' ''You can't take on bandits on your own, Haru! This place is dangerous.''
*'''Haru:''' ''These men just take our silver. And we let them because they're bigger and they have swords.''
*'''Yagoro:''' ''If you want to help people, listen to them. You think I look strong, but I am held up by my friends and my cause to protect my people. My commitment to them is stronger than any weapon.''
*'''Haru:''' ''If you say so, Yagoro nii-chan.''
*'''Yagoro:''' ''And no more running down dark tunnels looking for mysterious weapons, young lady.''
*'''Haru:''' ''It was probably make-believe, anyway. A blade made of shadows, here in Tamba?'' [giggles]
*'''Yagoro:''' ''What a silly story. Come on, Haru. Lets get you home.''
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*'''Naoe:''' ''"A blade made of shadows..." Sounds like the Kakushiba ikki. It could be related to that place we found.''-->

==Outcome==
Naoe helped Yagoro save the little girl trapped in a bandit stronghold.

==References==
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