Editing The Betrayers

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{{Spoilerhd|20 June 2025|[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]}}
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{{Memory Infobox
|name = The Betrayers
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|description = ''[[Oda Nobunaga]] was not brought down by a more powerful foe, but by the disloyalty of those he trusted. Some acted against him, others simply let it happen. All share in the guilt. ''
|appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''
|type = Side, People of Omi {{c|Hori Hidemasa}}
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|source = [[Yasuke]]
|location = [[Japan]]
|date = 1582
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'''The Betrayers''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Yasuke]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]], relived through the [[Animus|Animus EGO]].<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>

==Description==
Yasuke visits [[Miidera]] in [[Otsu]], where he meets fellow [[samurai]] [[Hori Hidemasa]].

==Dialogue==
Yasuke approached Hori Hidemasa.
*'''Hori Hidemasa:''' ''You are Yasuke, are you not? I am Hori Hidemasa.''
The two exchanged greeting bows.
*'''Yasuke:''' ''I am. You were a retainer of Lord [[Oda Nobunaga|Nobunaga]]'s.''
*'''Hori Hidemasa:''' ''I am told I have a memorable face.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''So am I.''
*'''Hori Hidemasa:''' ''My days in service of Lord Nobunaga were happier times.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''The past can be a comfort or a curse if we dwell there too long.''
*'''Hori Hidemasa:''' ''You are right. Sentiment can slow you down. Distract from what needs to be done.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''I did not mean to cast a shadow over your memories of Lord Nobunaga. I speak more generally. Of my own distant past.''
*'''Hori Hidemasa:''' ''Lord Nobunaga spoke highly of you. It aroused some jealousy among his retainers.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''I knew nothing of that. I was simply trying to survive.''
*'''Hori Hidemasa:''' ''It must have been hard for you. But you rose to the occasion.''
*'''Yasuke:''' I did not do it alone. My fortunes changed the day I met Lord Nobunaga.''
*'''Hori Hidemasa:''' ''Lord Nobunaga did not deserve to die as he did. Betrayed by those he trusted.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Many were fooled by [[Akechi Mitsuhide|Mitsuhide]]'s false loyalty.''
*'''Hori Hidemasa:''' ''Akechi Mitsuhide had help.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''You mean his secret allies? The [[Shinbakufu]]?''
*'''Hori Hidemasa:''' ''I do not know that name. I speak of a more common evil. Those in his service who aided the enemy... or did nothing.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''I have my own regrets about [[Honnō-ji incident|that night]]. Had I betrayed my lord that way, I could never forgive myself.''
*'''Hori Hidemasa:''' ''I would bring them to justice personally, but I am bound by my current service to Lord [[Toyotomi Hideyoshi|Hideyoshi]]. You understand.''
Hidemasa noticed [[Fujibayashi Naoe|Naoe]] observing from afar.
*'''Yasuke:''' ''I do. Do you have information on these people?''
*'''Hori Hidemasa:''' ''I will share with you all that I have. And if you need more, well... I will look forward to your return.''
Yasuke and Hidemasa exchanged farewell bows. Yasuke then left to join Naoe.
*'''Naoe:''' ''You two spoke for some time. Are you rejoining the ranks of the samurai?''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''I never left. Just know this changes nothing between us.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''This? What does he want?''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''To punish those who betrayed Lord Nobunaga.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''And would you hunt down my people too for standing in the way of his bloody purges?''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Your people were loyal to their cause. The ones I seek traded their loyalty for personal gain. This is the corruption we fight. And for me, it is the repayment of a debt. If not for Lord Nobunaga, you would not have me by your side. Honor must be served. So, will you help me find them?''
*'''Naoe:''' ''All right. I can't risk my only samurai. Unless your handsome friend is looking for work.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''(chuckles)''
The two left the temple to begin their hunt for the targets.

==Outcome==
Yasuke met Hori Hidemasa and was given a list of people who assisted Mitsuhide or betrayed Lord Nobunaga, allowing him to be assassinated. He and Naoe tracked down these people and brought justice upon them.

==References==
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