https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=A_Blade_in_the_DarkA Blade in the Dark - Revision history2026-06-13T19:48:00ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.42.3https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?title=A_Blade_in_the_Dark&diff=1134803&oldid=prevSoranin: Created page with "{{Era|ACSH|Memories}} {{Imageneed|''Assassin's Creed: Shadows''}} {{IncompleteMemory|Shadows}} {{Memory Infobox |name=A Blade in the Dark |image= |description=''A mysterious shinobi assassinated several samurai with a weapon resembling a hidden blade, drawing the attention of Naoe and Yasuke.'' |appearance=''Assassin's Creed: Shadows'' |type=Main, The League {{c|Yagoro}} |previous=Secrets of the Blade |concurrent= |next=Past and Present |source=Fujibaya..."2026-05-20T14:50:54Z<p>Created page with "{{Era|ACSH|Memories}} {{Imageneed|''<a href="/wiki/Assassin%27s_Creed:_Shadows" title="Assassin's Creed: Shadows">Assassin's Creed: Shadows</a>''}} {{IncompleteMemory|Shadows}} {{Memory Infobox |name=A Blade in the Dark |image= |description=''A mysterious shinobi assassinated several samurai with a weapon resembling a hidden blade, drawing the attention of Naoe and Yasuke.'' |appearance=''<a href="/wiki/Assassin%27s_Creed:_Shadows" title="Assassin's Creed: Shadows">Assassin's Creed: Shadows</a>'' |type=Main, The League {{c|Yagoro}} |previous=<a href="/wiki/Secrets_of_the_Blade" title="Secrets of the Blade">Secrets of the Blade</a> |concurrent= |next=<a href="/wiki/Past_and_Present" title="Past and Present">Past and Present</a> |source=Fujibaya..."</p>
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{{Imageneed|''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''}}<br />
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{{Memory Infobox<br />
|name=A Blade in the Dark<br />
|image=<br />
|description=''A mysterious shinobi assassinated several samurai with a weapon resembling a hidden blade, drawing the attention of Naoe and Yasuke.''<br />
|appearance=''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''<br />
|type=Main, The League {{c|Yagoro}}<br />
|previous=[[Secrets of the Blade]]<br />
|concurrent=<br />
|next=[[Past and Present]]<br />
|source=[[Fujibayashi Naoe]]<br />
|location=[[Maniden Hall]], [[Harima]], [[Japan]]<br />
|date=1580s<br />
}}<br />
'''A Blade in the Dark''' 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><br />
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==Description==<br />
Naoe investigates a possible [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins|Kakushiba ''ikki'']] member still active in [[Harima]].<br />
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==Dialogue==<br />
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*'''Naoe:''' ''A precise, narrow stab wound to the side of the neck. This wound looks quite familiar. Like one created by my blade.''<br />
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*'''Naoe:''' ''Fresh footprints.''<br />
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*'''Naoe:''' ''The killer should be near.''<br />
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*'''Naoe:''' ''More blood. Looks like I'm on the right path.''<br />
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*'''Naoe:''' ''Could this killer be... Kakushiba ikki? I thought chichiue was the last.''<br />
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*'''Naoe:''' ''The killer made no effort to hide their tracks.''<br />
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*'''Naoe:''' ''Fewer guards here.''<br />
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*'''Ashigaru:''' ''We got away just in time. That shinobi, he...''[fragment missing]<br />
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*'''Naoe:''' ''A shinobi. It has to be him. I have to catch him!''<br />
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*'''Naoe:''' ''Hold up, shinobi. I want to talk.''<br />
*'''Yagoro:''' ''Who are you? Here to avenge those samurai?''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''They probably deserved it. But I'm more interested in how you killed them. Thin, precise stab wounds.''<br />
*'''Yagoro:''' ''I don't know what you mean. I simply cut them down. They deserved no less. They force the peasants to beg for their lives, then slash their throats, laughing.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''I saw what those men did. Such cruelty must end.''<br />
*'''Yagoro:''' ''Exactly! Something had to be done!''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''You have given their victims justice.''<br />
*'''Yagoro:''' ''No. Not yet. Their leader still leaves. A pig in samurai armor. I tried to get to him but I was, um, taken by surprise. I rushed in headlong. Barely made it back here with my life.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''The trail you created was obvious enough for a child to find. Simply put, you are sloppy.''<br />
*'''Yagoro:''' ''What is with the lecture? I don't know you.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''And I don't know you, either. Are you telling the truth about your relationship with those samurai?''<br />
*'''Yagoro:''' ''I would never ally myself with those men! I reject this implication! My only purpose is to protect others. That is why I wear this blade!''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''"Wear?" So you do have one?''<br />
*'''Yagoro:''' ''Enough questions! Fight me! I won't hold back.''<br />
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*'''Yagoro:''' ''They say to truly know someone, you must fight them!''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''"They" need to have their heads checked.''<br />
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*'''Yagoro:''' ''You are strong. But I know I won't fail! I cannot!''<br />
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*'''Yagoro:''' ''Can't hold out much longer!''<br />
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*'''Yagoro:''' ''I have failed my solemn oath! My life is yours for the taking.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''Save it. Tell me about that blade instead.''<br />
*'''Yagoro:''' ''I have failed to live up to what it represents. That is all I will say about it for now. The leader of those samurai has to go. Please, do what I couldn't. Then I will answer all of your questions.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''Fine. But I expect answers once I'm done.''<br />
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*'''Yagoro:''' ''That blade! You fight just like them.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''So, you know about this blade. Is that how you killed those samurai?''<br />
*'''Yagoro:''' ''No! I mean, y-yes. I-I said I would explain. When I was younger, a hooded woman wearing a blade just like this saved my life. And now, I wear a blade just like she did. A-as you do.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''The Kakushiba ikki. I thought they were gone. My chichiue. Sandayu. And this woman. I need to know. Her name. Was it... Tsuyu?''<br />
*'''Yagoro:''' ''No, miss. It was Fubuki. And I am sorry, but she is gone.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''I see. And Fubuki... she gave her blade to you?''<br />
*'''Yagoro:''' ''I built my blade in memory of her. To inspire me to protect my home in Tamba, like she did.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''Harima is a long way from there.''<br />
*'''Yagoro:''' ''There are rumors that a mysterious group stopped a conspiracy here. They even took down a powerful daimyo!''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''You don't say.''<br />
*'''Yagoro:''' ''I wanted to help with their good work and improve my skills. I swore I would return to Tamba once I was good enough. As good as Miss Fubuki. To be a light in the shadow. Like she was.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''Forgery or not, you wield this blade skillfully.''<br />
*'''Yagoro:''' ''She was skilled like you are. Tell me, miss... why choose this weapon over others?''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''A promise, I think. A reminder to fight for those who cannot. To liberate them from tyrants. Many great women and men wore this blade. Each had their own reasons.''<br />
*'''Yagoro:''' ''This Kakushiba ikki. They did so much good. And now they are gone. But you remain, miss! You can educate me in your ways.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''You clearly have skills. You are most welcome to join us. I'm not sure what I can teach you, though. There is so much I am still figuring out.''<br />
*'''Yagoro:''' ''And what is it you would teach me?''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''I know a few things about the discipline required to wield this blade.''<br />
*'''Yagoro:''' ''Your mastery of the craft is plain to see, miss. I am your willing apprentice.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''I'm not sure about "apprentice." How about "ally?"''<br />
*'''Yagoro:''' ''Wonderful! I'm Yagoro. Feel free to call on me any time!''<br />
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==Outcome==<br />
Naoe met [[Nagoya Yagoro|Yagoro]], a warrior that had been inspired to fight against oppression by [[Fubuki]], an Assassin, and offered to teach him their ways.<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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[[Category:Memories of Fujibayashi Naoe]]<br />
[[Category:Memories relived using the Animus EGO]]</div>Soranin