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	Upon meeting Tsuyu, Catarribera saw the determination in her eyes and her willingness to learn, and trained her as an Assassin to follow in his footsteps. Although he was uncertain whether he could ever achieve redemption for his past transgressions, Catarribera nonetheless resolved to fight in the name of freedom, as he always had, and hoped that the new Brotherhood he built was proof that he never lost faith in the Assassins' [[Assassin-Templar War\|cause]].<ref name="Heart of an Assassin"/>		Upon meeting Tsuyu, Catarribera saw the determination in her eyes and her willingness to learn, and trained her as an Assassin to follow in his footsteps. Although he was uncertain whether he could ever achieve redemption for his past transgressions, Catarribera nonetheless resolved to fight in the name of freedom, as he always had, and hoped that the new Brotherhood he built was proof that he never lost faith in the Assassins' [[Assassin-Templar War\|cause]].<ref name="Heart of an Assassin"/>

			==Behind the scenes==
			Alvaro Catarribera is a character introduced in the modern-day [[Rifts]] of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'', through his voice only, before appearing in the game's prequel manga, ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]''. His role as the founder of the Kakushiba ''ikki'', which became the Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins, contradicts information from the 2019 manga ''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]'', which concludes with the implication that [[Shao Jun]]'s apprentice, [[Kotetsu]], would found the Japanese Brotherhood.

			Despite being a former member of the Spanish Assassins, who were notable for retaining the practice of the ring finger sacrifice long after it was rendered unnecessary by [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]'s modifications to the Hidden Blade, Catarribera is shown having all of his fingers in ''Tales of Iga''. This could imply that the Spanish Assassins abandoned the practice shortly before Catarribera joined the Brotherhood.

			===Etymology===
			The name Alvaro, an alternate spelling of Álvaro, is of Spanish and Portuguese origin and is derived from the Germanic {{Wiki\|Visigoths\|Visigothic}} elements ''alls'' ("all") and ''wars'' ("watchful", "cautious", "guard"). Catarribera is not a common Spanish surname, although it appears to be composed of two elements: "Catarri", possibly derived from the Latin ''cataracta'' ("waterfall"), and "Ribera", which is a common Spanish surname meaning "riverbank".

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	===Legacy===		===Legacy===
	During his life, Catarribera had kept a journal which eventually came to be stored in a ''[[kofun]]'' in [[Izumi Settsu]]. In 1582, [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] investigated the ''kofun'' at Hattori Hanzō's suggestion and found the book. As it was written in {{Wiki\|Latin}}, she could not read it and met with her ally [[Yasuke]] for a translation ~~and~~ learned about Catarribera's role in founding the Kakushiba ''ikki'', training ~~her~~ mother Tsuyu, and safeguarding the Imperial Regalia.<ref name="Secrets of the Blade"/>		During his life, Catarribera had kept a journal which eventually came to be stored in a ''[[kofun]]'' in [[Izumi Settsu]]. In 1582, [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] investigated the ''[[Old Kofun\|kofun]]'' at Hattori Hanzō's suggestion and found the book. As it was written in {{Wiki\|Latin}}, she could not read it and met with her ally [[Yasuke]] for a translation. Thus, the two learned about Catarribera's role in founding the Kakushiba ''ikki'', training Naoe's mother Tsuyu, and safeguarding the Imperial Regalia.<ref name="Secrets of the Blade"/>

	==Personality and traits==		==Personality and traits==

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	{{Quote\|Today I announced my departure to Tsuyu. I gave her the task of protecting the objects... to keep their secrets. The balance of Japan rests with her. We live in shadow to serve the light.\|Catarribera's final words in his journal.\|Assassin's Creed: Shadows\|Secrets of the Blade}}		{{Quote\|Today I announced my departure to Tsuyu. I gave her the task of protecting the objects... to keep their secrets. The balance of Japan rests with her. We live in shadow to serve the light.\|Catarribera's final words in his journal.\|Assassin's Creed: Shadows\|Secrets of the Blade}}
	By 1560, Catarribera had heard rumors about a ''[[Ninja\|shinobi]]'' named [[Momochi Sandayu]] fighting ''[[daimyō]]'' oppression in [[Iga]]. Believing Sandayu had the potential to become a valuable ally, Catarribera and Tsuyu traveled to Iga,<ref name="Secrets of the Blade"/> where they met Sandayu and informed him of their [[Assassin-Templar War\|cause]].<ref name="ACSHInM 1">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga ~~no Monogatari~~]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga ~~no Monogatari~~ Chapter 1\|Chapter 1]]</ref>		By 1560, Catarribera had heard rumors about a ''[[Ninja\|shinobi]]'' named [[Momochi Sandayu]] fighting ''[[daimyō]]'' oppression in [[Iga]]. Believing Sandayu had the potential to become a valuable ally, Catarribera and Tsuyu traveled to Iga,<ref name="Secrets of the Blade"/> where they met Sandayu and informed him of their [[Assassin-Templar War\|cause]].<ref name="ACSHInM 1">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 1\|Chapter 1]]</ref>

	Later, Catarribera and Sandayu observed a fight between Sandayu's apprentice [[Hattori Hanzō]] and [[Fujibayashi Nagato\|Fujibayashi Masayasu]], a talented young farmer whom Sandayu also hoped to recruit. While spectating the fight from the treetops, the Assassin and ''shinobi'' discussed their respective apprentices' strengths and weaknesses, and Sandayu expressed his belief that, if Hanzō were to work alongside someone like Tsuyu, he could learn from her and change for the better. To this, Catarribera revealed that Tsuyu's character was still a mystery to him even after all these years, as she had lived her entire life thinking only about how to fight.<ref name="ACSHInM 1"/>		Later, Catarribera and Sandayu observed a fight between Sandayu's apprentice [[Hattori Hanzō]] and [[Fujibayashi Nagato\|Fujibayashi Masayasu]], a talented young farmer whom Sandayu also hoped to recruit. While spectating the fight from the treetops, the Assassin and ''shinobi'' discussed their respective apprentices' strengths and weaknesses, and Sandayu expressed his belief that, if Hanzō were to work alongside someone like Tsuyu, he could learn from her and change for the better. To this, Catarribera revealed that Tsuyu's character was still a mystery to him even after all these years, as she had lived her entire life thinking only about how to fight.<ref name="ACSHInM 1"/>

	Eventually, Sandayu decided to take Masayasu under his wing and train him as a ''shinobi'', after the latter impressed him by beating Hanzō during their fight.<ref name="ACSHInM 1"/> Meanwhile, Catarribera, needing to depart for parts unknown, arranged for Tsuyu to continue her training under Sandayu's guidance, and sent her to live and train alongside Masayasu and Hanzō.<ref name="ACSHInM 2">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga ~~no Monogatari~~]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga ~~no Monogatari~~ Chapter 2\|Chapter 2]]</ref> Believing Tsuyu was ready to continue the Kakushiba ''ikki''{{'}}s mission alone, Catarribera gave her the Imperial Regalia and trusted her to protect the artifacts, leaving their brotherhood's future in her hands.<ref name="Secrets of the Blade"/>		Eventually, Sandayu decided to take Masayasu under his wing and train him as a ''shinobi'', after the latter impressed him by beating Hanzō during their fight.<ref name="ACSHInM 1"/> Meanwhile, Catarribera, needing to depart for parts unknown, arranged for Tsuyu to continue her training under Sandayu's guidance, and sent her to live and train alongside Masayasu and Hanzō.<ref name="ACSHInM 2">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 2\|Chapter 2]]</ref> Believing Tsuyu was ready to continue the Kakushiba ''ikki''{{'}}s mission alone, Catarribera gave her the Imperial Regalia and trusted her to protect the artifacts, leaving their brotherhood's future in her hands.<ref name="Secrets of the Blade"/>

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	==References==		==References==

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	'''Alvaro Catarribera''' was a [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins\|Spanish Assassin]] who operated during the 16th century. Despite being excommunicated from the ~~Spanish Brotherhood~~ for breaking [[the Creed]], he traveled to [[Asia\|East Asia]], where he founded the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']], a new Assassin ~~branch~~ in [[Japan]], alongside his apprentice, [[Tsuyu]].		'''Alvaro Catarribera''' was a [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins\|Spanish Assassin]] who operated during the 16th century. Despite being excommunicated from the [[Assassins]] for breaking [[the Creed]], he traveled to [[Asia\|East Asia]], where he founded the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']], a new [[Assassin Guild]] in [[Japan]], alongside his [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]], [[Fujibayashi Tsuyu\|Tsuyu]].

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	While in Macau, Catarribera was roused from a drunken haze when he overheard two [[Templars]] speaking of starting an expedition to [[Japan]] to spread their ideals. Loyal to the Assassin cause though no longer a member, Catarribera rediscovered his resolve and, determined to stop the Order's efforts, followed the Templars to [[Nagasaki]] in 1549, using the arrival of the [[Jesuits\|Jesuit]] and Templar [[Francis Xavier]]'s delegation as cover and access. Realizing the need for allies against the group, Catarribera found one in a starving and injured girl named Tsuyu, raising and training her to follow in his footsteps; this laid the foundation for what eventually became the Kakushiba ''ikki''.<ref name="Heart of an Assassin"/>		While in Macau, Catarribera was roused from a drunken haze when he overheard two [[Templars]] speaking of starting an expedition to [[Japan]] to spread their ideals. Loyal to the Assassin cause though no longer a member, Catarribera rediscovered his resolve and, determined to stop the Order's efforts, followed the Templars to [[Nagasaki]] in 1549, using the arrival of the [[Jesuits\|Jesuit]] and Templar [[Francis Xavier]]'s delegation as cover and access. Realizing the need for allies against the group, Catarribera found one in a starving and injured girl named Tsuyu, raising and training her to follow in his footsteps; this laid the foundation for what eventually became the Kakushiba ''ikki''.<ref name="Heart of an Assassin"/>

	Shortly after establishing their brotherhood, Catarribera and Tsuyu contacted [[Tomohito\|~~Emperor~~ Go-Nara]] for support against the growing Templar threat in Japan.<ref name="Secrets of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Secrets of the Blade]]</ref> In return, the emperor entrusted them with the [[Imperial Regalia of Japan\|Imperial Regalia]], tasking them to keep the three artifacts safe.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Meaning of the Blade]]</ref>		Shortly after establishing their brotherhood, Catarribera and Tsuyu contacted Emperor [[Tomohito\|Go-Nara]] for support against the growing Templar threat in Japan.<ref name="Secrets of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Secrets of the Blade]]</ref> In return, the emperor entrusted them with the [[Imperial Regalia of Japan\|Imperial Regalia]], tasking them to keep the three artifacts safe.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Meaning of the Blade]]</ref>

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	By 1560, Catarribera had heard rumors about a ''[[Ninja\|shinobi]]'' named [[Momochi Sandayu]] fighting ''[[daimyō]]'' oppression in [[Iga]]. Believing Sandayu had the potential to become a valuable ally, Catarribera and Tsuyu traveled to Iga,<ref name="Secrets of the Blade"/> where they met Sandayu and informed him of their [[Assassin-Templar War\|cause]].<ref name="ACSHInM 1">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari Chapter 1\|Chapter 1]]</ref>		By 1560, Catarribera had heard rumors about a ''[[Ninja\|shinobi]]'' named [[Momochi Sandayu]] fighting ''[[daimyō]]'' oppression in [[Iga]]. Believing Sandayu had the potential to become a valuable ally, Catarribera and Tsuyu traveled to Iga,<ref name="Secrets of the Blade"/> where they met Sandayu and informed him of their [[Assassin-Templar War\|cause]].<ref name="ACSHInM 1">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari Chapter 1\|Chapter 1]]</ref>

	Later, Catarribera and Sandayu observed a fight between ~~the latter~~'s apprentice, [[Hattori Hanzō]], and [[Fujibayashi Nagato\|Fujibayashi Masayasu]], a talented young farmer whom Sandayu also hoped to recruit. While spectating the fight from the treetops, the Assassin and ''shinobi'' discussed their respective apprentices' strengths and weaknesses, and Sandayu expressed his belief that, if Hanzō were to work alongside someone like Tsuyu, he could learn from her and change for the better. To this, Catarribera revealed that Tsuyu's character was still a mystery to him even after all these years, as she had lived her entire life thinking only about how to fight.<ref name="ACSHInM 1"/>		Later, Catarribera and Sandayu observed a fight between Sandayu's apprentice [[Hattori Hanzō]] and [[Fujibayashi Nagato\|Fujibayashi Masayasu]], a talented young farmer whom Sandayu also hoped to recruit. While spectating the fight from the treetops, the Assassin and ''shinobi'' discussed their respective apprentices' strengths and weaknesses, and Sandayu expressed his belief that, if Hanzō were to work alongside someone like Tsuyu, he could learn from her and change for the better. To this, Catarribera revealed that Tsuyu's character was still a mystery to him even after all these years, as she had lived her entire life thinking only about how to fight.<ref name="ACSHInM 1"/>

	Eventually, Sandayu decided to take Masayasu under his wing and train him as a ''shinobi'', after the latter impressed him by beating Hanzō during their fight.<ref name="ACSHInM 1"/> Meanwhile, Catarribera, needing to depart for parts unknown, arranged for Tsuyu to continue her training under Sandayu's guidance, and sent her to live and train alongside Masayasu and Hanzō.<ref name="ACSHInM 2">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari Chapter 2\|Chapter 2]]</ref> Believing Tsuyu was ready to continue the Kakushiba ''ikki''{{'}}s mission alone, Catarribera gave her the Imperial Regalia and trusted her to protect the artifacts, leaving their brotherhood's future in her hands.<ref name="Secrets of the Blade"/>		Eventually, Sandayu decided to take Masayasu under his wing and train him as a ''shinobi'', after the latter impressed him by beating Hanzō during their fight.<ref name="ACSHInM 1"/> Meanwhile, Catarribera, needing to depart for parts unknown, arranged for Tsuyu to continue her training under Sandayu's guidance, and sent her to live and train alongside Masayasu and Hanzō.<ref name="ACSHInM 2">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari Chapter 2\|Chapter 2]]</ref> Believing Tsuyu was ready to continue the Kakushiba ''ikki''{{'}}s mission alone, Catarribera gave her the Imperial Regalia and trusted her to protect the artifacts, leaving their brotherhood's future in her hands.<ref name="Secrets of the Blade"/>

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	'''Alvaro Catarribera''' was a [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins\|Spanish Assassin]] who operated during the 16th century. Despite being excommunicated from the Spanish Brotherhood for breaking [[the Creed]], he traveled to [[Asia\|East Asia]], where he founded the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']], a new Assassin branch in [[Japan]], alongside his apprentice, [[Tsuyu]].		'''Alvaro Catarribera''' was a [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins\|Spanish Assassin]] who operated during the 16th century. Despite being excommunicated from the Spanish Brotherhood for breaking [[the Creed]], he traveled to [[Asia\|East Asia]], where he founded the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']], a new Assassin branch in [[Japan]], alongside his apprentice, [[Tsuyu]].