Editing The Final Assault

{{Era|ACSH|Memories}}
{{Spoilerhd|16 December 2025|[[Claws of Awaji]]}}
{{Imageneed|''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''}}
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{{Memory Infobox
|name=The Final Assault
|image=
|description=
|appearance=''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]] – [[Claws of Awaji]]''
|type=Main {{c|Chapter 20: A Final Stand}}
|reward=
|fullsync= 
|previous=[[Tipping the Balance]]<br>[[The Bad Sleep Well]]<br>[[Silencing the Teppo]]
|concurrent=
|next=[[Trouble with the Regalia]]
|source=[[Fujibayashi Naoe]] / [[Yasuke]]
|location=[[Iwaya Castle]], [[Awaji]], [[Japan]]
|date={{Cite|03 November 2025}}
}}
'''The Final Assault''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] and [[Yasuke]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]], relived through the [[Animus|Animus EGO]].<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>

==Description==
Having defeated all of Yukari's taisho and weakened her in various ways, Naoe and Yasuke begin their assault on Iwaya Castle.
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==Dialogue==
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*'''Tsuyu:''' ''We have done all we can to weaken Yukari. We should begin the assault.''
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*'''Tsuyu:''' ''Naoe. Awaji is brimming with tales of Yukari's imminent downfall. You have followed all leads and Yukari is exposed. The assault will be easier now. When you are ready, we may begin the assault.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''We are ready.''
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*'''Tsuyu:''' ''Good. And Yasuke?''
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*'''Yasuke:''' ''I stand with you.''
*'''Tsuyu:''' ''Since the removal of her taisho, Yukari's grip on Awaji has loosened.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''The people no longer see her as inevitable.''
*'''Tsuyu:''' ''We've learned that she is at Iwaya Castle.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Our scouts report new fortifications there, and many soldiers.''
*'''Tsuyu:''' ''I will infiltrate her stronghold and grant Yukari the end she deserves.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Yukari has hidden the regalia within the castle. Recovering it should be your priority.''
*'''Tsuyu:''' ''You don't think I can handle her...''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Yasuke will handle Yukari.''
*'''Tsuyu:''' ''I owe her a debt.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''As I owe all Templars.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Protecting the regalia - that was your oath, was it not?''
*'''Tsuyu:''' [scoffs] ''Very well.''
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*'''Yasuke:''' ''A direct assault will fail so long as Yukari's barricade stands.''
*'''Tsuyu:''' ''How do you plan on reaching the barricade?''
*'''Naoe:''' ''I will use the mask and kosode I found and find a way past the guards.''
*'''Tsuyu:''' ''I would have done the same.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''We have an ally inside Iwaya. She will know where to find the supplies I can use to burn the barricade.''
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*'''Yasuke:''' ''The flames will be my signal to attack. They will also alert the garrison, which should draw forces away from Tsuyu.''
*'''Tsuyu:''' ''The distraction will allow me to infiltrate the castle and find the Sword.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''I will clear the path. Yasuke will take down Yukari. Then I will move to help Tsuyu secure the regalia.''
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*'''Naoe:''' ''In the belly of the beast...''
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*'''Iwaya Guard 1:''' ''I thought the spymaster was dead!''
*'''Iwaya Guard 2:''' ''Those are the rumors.''
*'''Iwaya Guard 1:''' ''And now one of his agents arrives from nowhere?''
*'''Iwaya Guard 3:''' ''Good news, surely?''
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*'''Naoe:''' ''That must be her.''
*'''Hanzo's Agent:''' ''You made it through.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Our disguises hold for now, but there are more eyes here than you know.''
*'''Hanzo's Agent:''' ''Perhaps you are correct. Yukari ordered the guard tripled.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Now her taisho are gone, she shows her true face. To the matter at hand. The barricade.''
*'''Hanzo's Agent:''' ''Yes. There are materials that should help you set the barricade ablaze.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Thank you. When the barricade is alight... you should leave. Quickly.''
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*'''Naoe:''' ''I need to find the materials to destroy that barricade.''
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{{IUNote|Title=Page from Yukari's Diary|Text=My teppo are sabotaged, my men poisoned, and the filthy locals have risen. All the work of the Igans, and the outlander who butchered father.<br><br>I will not stray from my path. I will not falter.<br><br>I am Kimura. My destiny awaits.}}
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*'''Iwaya Captain:''' ''We are Lady Yukari's last line of defense! We will remain strong! We will be victorious!''
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*'''Naoe:''' ''There must be something here that will help me demolish the barricade.<br>Lantern oil.''
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*'''Guard:''' ''What about Mosuke? Is he here?''
*'''Guard 2:''' ''No! None of them reported for duty!''
*'''Guard:''' ''How are we meant to defend the castle with so few men?''
*'''Guard 2:''' ''I don't know! I just hope Lady Yukari does.''
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{{IUNote|Title=Spoiled Supplies|Text=DO NOT EAT TODAY'S RATIONS!<br><br>The most recent shipment has turned, many have fallen comatose after consuming a single bite. Whether this is the work of nature or our foes we cannot tell, but we must remain vigilant.<br><br>An empty stomach is preferable to a poisoned one.}}
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*'''Yukari:''' ''I ordered the guards be tripled!''
*'''Yukari's Attendant:''' ''Lady Yukari, these are all who remain. I called for more but...'' [winces]
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*'''Yukari's Attendant:''' [gurgles]
*'''Yukari:''' ''Ingrate. My patience is long since spent. You there, see if he spoke the truth. My task is nearly complete. I will not falter now. I cannot.''
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*'''Guard:''' ''How am I supposed to fight without my teppo? How am I supposed to fire my teppo without powder? We were supposed to receive new supplies!''
*'''Guard 2:''' ''With all the taisho gone, who knows what happened to such valuable equipment.''
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{{IUNote|Title=Sabotaged Teppo|Text=The teppo are not coming.<br><br>Reports from Yura state that the whole shipment is ruined. One poor soul lost his nose to a vackfire and the rest of the things are just as unreliable.<br><br>Without them we are severely reduced. We are vulnerable.<br><br>If we leave now, perhaps it will go unnoticed?}}
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*'''Naoe:''' ''There. Come on, Yasuke. Now it's your turn.''
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*'''Yasuke:''' ''She has done it! The barricade is down!''
*'''Hattori Hanzo:''' ''Then it is time.''
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*'''Yasuke:''' ''The assault begins! Forward now! Put your swords to work!''
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*'''Guard:''' ''The barricade is on fire! Ha! What is happening?''
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*'''Yasuke:''' ''How many are there? Yukari has amassed an army!'' [breathes] ''These men hold nothing back!''
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*'''Yasuke:''' ''The assault advances. Did you encounter any obstacles?''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Not as many as you, it seems.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Not obstacles. Complications.''
*'''Hanzo:''' ''We have done well.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''With the Oni Hanzo at our back, how could we fail? I believe that kosode has outlived its usefulness. I brought your equipment.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Thank you.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''I must get to Yukari. Hanzo, can you remain here and defend the rear?''
*'''Hanzo:''' [grunts]
*'''Naoe:''' ''I have not seen my mother. She may have already found her way to the regalia.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''I would not doubt it. Your mother is a remarkable warrior, my friend. Go. Find her. I will deal with Yukari.''
*'''Hanzo:''' ''And I will ensure none of Yukari's Sanzoku Ippa forces will disturb you.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Take care. And I'll see you after.''
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*'''Yasuke:''' ''Yukari is owed vengeance... but her tyranny ends tonight.''
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*'''Yasuke:''' ''Where is Yukari?''
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*'''Yasuke:''' ''Your father taught you to fight.''
*'''Yukari:''' ''I was his first student. Some say his greatest.''
Yasuke bowed to her.
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Kei died with honor. I am here to present you the same opportunity.''
*'''Yukari:''' [laughs] ''Vengeance? Is that what you think I'm after? Killing Templars has just helped me climb the ranks. I should thank you.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''I have done you no favors. Look where you are - left with nothing, no one by your side.''
*'''Yukari:''' ''You think Tsuyu is by your side? Do you think Nobunaga was truly by your side?''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Lord Nobunaga showed me a future for this country.''
*'''Yukari:''' ''Ah yes. A great man of the people whose humble goal was total domination.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''And what do you seek beyond your own gratification?''
*'''Yukari:''' ''What else is there? Someone will always be on top of the pile, Yasuke. So, why not me?''
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*'''Yukari:''' [winces] [breathes]
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*'''Yukari:''' [roars] ''What is it then? What binds you to Tsuyu?''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''An Assassin saved my life. I am in their debt.''
*'''Yukari:''' ''The Assassins, they are all fanatics. Delusional! You want a cause to serve? Serve yourself.''
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*'''Yukari:''' [hurts] [breathes] 
*'''Yasuke:''' ''You stood alone, and now you fall alone.''
*'''Yukari:''' ''I fell pursuing my own destiny. Unlike you. [breathes] Your "honorable" deeds lost to time. Your presence... ...a shadow.'' [dies]-->

==Outcome==
Naoe broke the castle's barricade, allowing Yasuke entrance. Yasuke then battled and defeated Yukari, killing her.

==References==
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