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	During their training under Tsuyu, Hanzō also became enamored with Tsuyu, due to her skill and beauty. During one of the spars, Hanzō and Masayasu tried to overpower the Assassin but she proved better. The night after their training, Hanzō later found her alone, sleeping atop a watchtower.<ref name="InM Ch4">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 4\|Chapter 4]]</ref> Yet, when he approached, she held her blade to his neck and demanded to know why he was there. Surprised, he revealed that he wanted to start over, which brought Tsuyu's guard down. While talking, she divulged that family will impede her path and was not in her cards, much to Hanzō's surprise.<ref name="InM Ch5">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 5\|Chapter 5]]</ref>		During their training under Tsuyu, Hanzō also became enamored with Tsuyu, due to her skill and beauty. During one of the spars, Hanzō and Masayasu tried to overpower the Assassin but she proved better. The night after their training, Hanzō later found her alone, sleeping atop a watchtower.<ref name="InM Ch4">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 4\|Chapter 4]]</ref> Yet, when he approached, she held her blade to his neck and demanded to know why he was there. Surprised, he revealed that he wanted to start over, which brought Tsuyu's guard down. While talking, she divulged that family will impede her path and was not in her cards, much to Hanzō's surprise.<ref name="InM Ch5">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 5\|Chapter 5]]</ref>

	Weeks into their training, Tsuyu led Hanzō and Masayasu towards the cliff and ordered them to [[Leap of ~~faith~~\|leap]]. When Tsuyu performed it for them, she ordered Hanzō to go next but he rejected it. However, Masayasu, against Tsuyu's wishes, performed it and miraculously survived.<ref name="InM Ch5"/> After the leap, Hanzō and Masayasu reconvened and began to develop more of a kinship. While discussing their training, they were interrupted by a ''[[katana]]'' nearly cutting Masayasu down. When the enemy ''shinobi'' entered, Hanzō told Masayasu to run for help while he faced off against their attacker, whom he recognized as a former fallen student of Sandayu.<ref name="InM Ch6">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 6\|Chapter 6]]</ref> Swiftly, he bested the ''shinobi'' [[Toza]] before ultimately killing him.<ref name="InM Ch8">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 8\|Chapter 8]]</ref>		Weeks into their training, Tsuyu led Hanzō and Masayasu towards the cliff and ordered them to [[Leap of Faith\|leap]]. When Tsuyu performed it for them, she ordered Hanzō to go next but he rejected it. However, Masayasu, against Tsuyu's wishes, performed it and miraculously survived.<ref name="InM Ch5"/> After the leap, Hanzō and Masayasu reconvened and began to develop more of a kinship. While discussing their training, they were interrupted by a ''[[katana]]'' nearly cutting Masayasu down. When the enemy ''shinobi'' entered, Hanzō told Masayasu to run for help while he faced off against their attacker, whom he recognized as a former fallen student of Sandayu.<ref name="InM Ch6">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 6\|Chapter 6]]</ref> Swiftly, he bested the ''shinobi'' [[Toza]] before ultimately killing him.<ref name="InM Ch8">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 8\|Chapter 8]]</ref>

	After the attack was over, Hanzō was informed that Tsuyu left to meet her master in [[Sakai]]. With this, he followed Tsuyu and later found her and Alvaro at a ''[[kofun]]'' discussing their plans. Hanzō then intervened after he heard about their plans in [[Mikawa]] and offered to go, due to it being his homeland. When Alvaro attacked Hanzō, the Assassin soon offered a choice: to join their league or die at his hands. Hanzō agreed thus Alvaro gave him his own [[hidden blade]] and the task to ascertain the Templars' location in Mikawa. Before leaving, Tsuyu told him to remember their principles and methods before she left back for Iga.<ref name="InM Ch8"/>		After the attack was over, Hanzō was informed that Tsuyu left to meet her master in [[Sakai]]. With this, he followed Tsuyu and later found her and Alvaro at a ''[[kofun]]'' discussing their plans. Hanzō then intervened after he heard about their plans in [[Mikawa]] and offered to go, due to it being his homeland. When Alvaro attacked Hanzō, the Assassin soon offered a choice: to join their league or die at his hands. Hanzō agreed thus Alvaro gave him his own [[hidden blade]] and the task to ascertain the Templars' location in Mikawa. Before leaving, Tsuyu told him to remember their principles and methods before she left back for Iga.<ref name="InM Ch8"/>

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	{{Quote\|They've told you stories about Oni Hanzo. But have they told you the story of my childhood? The best shinobi warrior, long before I reached your age. The pride of my family. A prodigy one day, and a demon the next. Both paths taught me the same lesson. Nothing lasts forever. Some things die slowly, like trees. And some die quickly, like samurai.\|Hattori Hanzō to Fujibayashi Naoe, 1581.\|Assassin's Creed: Shadows\|Traditions}}		{{Quote\|They've told you stories about Oni Hanzo. But have they told you the story of my childhood? The best shinobi warrior, long before I reached your age. The pride of my family. A prodigy one day, and a demon the next. Both paths taught me the same lesson. Nothing lasts forever. Some things die slowly, like trees. And some die quickly, like samurai.\|Hattori Hanzō to Fujibayashi Naoe, 1581.\|Assassin's Creed: Shadows\|Traditions}}
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	\|affiliates = *{{Wiki\|Tokugawa clan}}		\|affiliates = *{{Wiki\|Tokugawa clan}}
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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Early life===		===Early life===
	Born in 1542 in the [[Mikawa\|Mikawa Province]] of [[Japan]], Hattori Hanzō was the son of the samurai [[Hattori Yasunaga]].<ref>{{WP\|Hattori Hanzō}}</ref> He later became a vassal of the ''[[daimyō]]'' Tokugawa Ieyasu, and a ninja trained in [[Iga]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Shinobi Warfare]]</ref><ref>''[[Echoes of History]] – Shadows'' – Episode 6: The Tensho Iga War</ref>		Born in 1542 in the [[Mikawa\|Mikawa Province]] of [[Japan]], Hattori Hanzō was the son of the samurai [[Hattori Yasunaga]].<ref>{{WP\|Hattori Hanzō}}</ref> He later became a vassal of the ''[[daimyō]]'' [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]], and a ninja trained in [[Iga]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Shinobi Warfare]]</ref><ref>''[[Echoes of History]] – Shadows'' – Episode 6: The Tensho Iga War</ref>

	===Meeting Fujibayashi Masayasu===		===Meeting Fujibayashi Masayasu===
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	During their fight, Hanzō quickly gained the upper hand and managed to throw Masayasu down a small cliff. He then began to boast about his skills while insulting Masayasu, only to be interrupted by a young girl, [[Chiyo]], who insisted that Masayasu was a hero who had protected their village from harm.<ref name="InM Ch1"/>		During their fight, Hanzō quickly gained the upper hand and managed to throw Masayasu down a small cliff. He then began to boast about his skills while insulting Masayasu, only to be interrupted by a young girl, [[Chiyo]], who insisted that Masayasu was a hero who had protected their village from harm.<ref name="InM Ch1"/>

	An annoyed Hanzō grabbed Chiyo and threatened her by saying that, if they were on the battlefield, he would not hesitate to kill her, as it was not uncommon for innocents to perish during wartime. Terrified, Chiyo began to cry, which motivated Masayasu to come to her aid. Using underhanded tactics, he managed to defeat Hanzō, impressing Sandayu, who decided to train Masayasu as a ''shinobi''.<ref name="InM Ch1"/>		An annoyed Hanzō grabbed Chiyo and threatened her by saying that, if they were on the battlefield, he would not hesitate to kill her, as it was not uncommon for innocents to perish during wartime. Terrified, Chiyo began to cry, which motivated Masayasu to come to her aid. Using underhanded tactics, he managed to defeat Hanzō, impressing Sandayu, who decided to train Masayasu as a ''shinobi''.<ref name="InM Ch1"/>

	===The Kakushiba ''ikki''===		===The Kakushiba ''ikki''===
	{{Quote\|I did not care for her idealist foreign creed. All I wanted was her. The things I did to impress her. But she chose Nagato. A lower-ranked jizamurai. The pain and the shame were unbearable.\|Hanzō to Fujibayashi Naoe, regarding Tsuyu, 1582.\|Assassin's Creed: Shadows\|The Meaning of the Blade}}		{{Quote\|I did not care for her idealist foreign creed. All I wanted was her. The things I did to impress her. But she chose Nagato. A lower-ranked jizamurai. The pain and the shame were unbearable.\|Hanzō to Fujibayashi Naoe, regarding Tsuyu, 1582.\|Assassin's Creed: Shadows\|The Meaning of the Blade}}
	During their training together, Hanzō and Masayasu were able to put their differences aside and develop a more amicable relationship. Sandayu also introduced both of them to the Assassin [[Alvaro Catarribera]] and his apprentice, [[Fujibayashi Tsuyu\|Tsuyu]],<ref name="InM Ch2">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 2\|Chapter 2]]</ref> who informed them about their [[Assassin-Templar War\|conflict]] with the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] and enlisted their help to stop the spread of Templar influence in Japan.<ref name="InM Ch3">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 3\|Chapter 3]]</ref> Hanzō and his fellow ninja thus became allies of the Brotherhood and shared their knowledge with them, teaching the Assassins new skills and techniques.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]'' – History of the Assassins in Japan</ref>		During their training together, Hanzō and Masayasu were able to put their differences aside and develop a more amicable relationship. Sandayu also introduced both of them to the Assassin [[Alvaro Catarribera]] and his apprentice, [[Fujibayashi Tsuyu\|Tsuyu]],<ref name="InM Ch2">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 2\|Chapter 2]]</ref> who informed them about their [[Assassin-Templar War\|conflict]] with the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] and enlisted their help to stop the spread of Templar influence in Japan.<ref name="InM Ch3">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 3\|Chapter 3]]</ref> Hanzō and his fellow ninja thus became allies of the Brotherhood and shared their knowledge with them, teaching the Assassins new skills and techniques.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]'' – History of the Assassins in Japan</ref>

			During their training under Tsuyu, Hanzō also became enamored with Tsuyu, due to her skill and beauty. During one of the spars, Hanzō and Masayasu tried to overpower the Assassin but she proved better. The night after their training, Hanzō later found her alone, sleeping atop a watchtower.<ref name="InM Ch4">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 4\|Chapter 4]]</ref> Yet, when he approached, she held her blade to his neck and demanded to know why he was there. Surprised, he revealed that he wanted to start over, which brought Tsuyu's guard down. While talking, she divulged that family will impede her path and was not in her cards, much to Hanzō's surprise.<ref name="InM Ch5">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 5\|Chapter 5]]</ref>

			Weeks into their training, Tsuyu led Hanzō and Masayasu towards the cliff and ordered them to [[Leap of faith\|leap]]. When Tsuyu performed it for them, she ordered Hanzō to go next but he rejected it. However, Masayasu, against Tsuyu's wishes, performed it and miraculously survived.<ref name="InM Ch5"/> After the leap, Hanzō and Masayasu reconvened and began to develop more of a kinship. While discussing their training, they were interrupted by a ''[[katana]]'' nearly cutting Masayasu down. When the enemy ''shinobi'' entered, Hanzō told Masayasu to run for help while he faced off against their attacker, whom he recognized as a former fallen student of Sandayu.<ref name="InM Ch6">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 6\|Chapter 6]]</ref> Swiftly, he bested the ''shinobi'' [[Toza]] before ultimately killing him.<ref name="InM Ch8">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 8\|Chapter 8]]</ref>

			After the attack was over, Hanzō was informed that Tsuyu left to meet her master in [[Sakai]]. With this, he followed Tsuyu and later found her and Alvaro at a ''[[kofun]]'' discussing their plans. Hanzō then intervened after he heard about their plans in [[Mikawa]] and offered to go, due to it being his homeland. When Alvaro attacked Hanzō, the Assassin soon offered a choice: to join their league or die at his hands. Hanzō agreed thus Alvaro gave him his own [[hidden blade]] and the task to ascertain the Templars' location in Mikawa. Before leaving, Tsuyu told him to remember their principles and methods before she left back for Iga.<ref name="InM Ch8"/>

			====Investigating Mikawa====
			In 1561, Hanzō arrived in the region and glimpsed around the locals, looking for any indication of the Templars. Yet, he was met by Matsudaira Takechiyo's retainer [[Watanabe Moritsuna]], who recognized him.<ref name="InM Ch9">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 9\|Chapter 9]]</ref> With a short discussion, they sparred across the rooftops before Hanzō managed to best him. Yet, Moritsuna revealed himself, leading Hanzō to beg for forgiveness. Fortunately, Moritsuna actually asked him for his help for his lord Takechiyo.<ref name="InM Ch10">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 10\|Chapter 10]]</ref>

			Walking to Takechiyo's residence, Moritsuna told Hanzō to act appropriately and only talked when a question is asked in front of his lord.<ref name="InM Ch11">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 11\|Chapter 11]]</ref> Meeting with Takechiyo, Hanzō revealed his mission to investigate the region for any strange European presence. Coincidentally, Takechiyo tasked him and Moritsuna to rescue his family from the [[Imagawa clan]] while divulging that the ''daimyō'' [[Imagawa Ujizane]] had been receiving a [[Jesuits\|Jesuit]] [[priest]] and saw him wearing a unique cross around his neck. With this, he agreed to aid Takechiyo. Working with Moritsuna, Hanzō planned how to infiltrate the Imagawa stronghold in secret to save Takechiyo's family.<ref name="InM Ch12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 12\|Chapter 12]]</ref>

			In 1562, after a year of planning, Hanzō sent a message to Sandayu about his further findings of Templar activity in Ise.<ref name="InM Ch18">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 18\|Chapter 18]]</ref> Later, he and Moritsuna planned their secret rescue, with Hanzō infiltrating alone while Moritsuna waited outside [[Imagawa Mansion]]. Dispatching two entrance guards, he sought for the location of Takechiyo's wife [[Lady Tsukiyama\|Sena]] and their kids [[Matsudaira Nobuyasu\|Nobuyasu]] and [[Kamehime]]. Inside one of the houses, he unfortunately witness [[Imagawa clan\|Imagawa]] retainer [[Udono Nagateru]] kill one of the [[concubine]]s [[Okiku]], due to her failure of not producing a male heir. Despite his anger, he kept searching for Takechiyo's family.<ref name="InM Ch13">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 13\|Chapter 13]]</ref>

			While looking for Takechiyo's wife and kids,<ref name="InM Ch21">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 21\|Chapter 21]]</ref> Hanzō was spotted by Imagawa [[soldier]] [[Amano Kageyasu]], whom he nearly killed. Fortunately, Kageyasu aided in his efforts, believing the Imagawa clan will fall. While showing him around, Hanzŏ came across a dead woman and stopped, believing it was Sena.<ref name="InM Ch22">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 22\|Chapter 22]]</ref> While shocked, he was caught by Ujizane, who started to insult him on his efforts. Fortunately, Kageyasu knocked Ujizane down before escaping the compound and later meeting up with Moritsuna. While running away from Imagawa soldiers, they soon saw Nagateru riding away from them with Sena held hostage.<ref name="InM Ch23">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 23\|Chapter 23]]</ref>

			Hanzō soon followed Nagateru's trail to [[Kaminogō Castle]] while Moritsuna and Kageyasu left to inform Takechiyo. Climbing towards the castle's ''tenshu'', he soon saw Nagateru holding Sena and the kids hostage. Instantly, he tried to kill Nagateru with a [[shuriken]] but Massa came and countered it with a [[throwing knife]]. While Nagateru was ungrateful for his aid, Massa responded by shooting him dead and aimed his [[pistol]] toward Sena. He later told Hanzō of a choice: rescue Sena and her kids in exchange for the location of the Imperial Regalia. Stuck, he soon saw Takechiyo launch an [[Siege of Kaminogō Castle\|attack]] and saw his father below while the castle became inflamed.<ref name="InM Ch24">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 24\|Chapter 24]]</ref>

			When Sena threatened her own life and pleaded for the lives for her children, Massa changed the deal for the Imperial Regalia and Sena or save her kids solely. Doubtful, Hanzō took her kids and ran out of the castle while Massa took Sena to a nearby watchtower. However, Nobuyasu pleaded and then demanded him to save his mother. Quickly, he led the children out safely before tracking Sena and Massa down.<ref name="InM Ch25">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 25\|Chapter 25]]</ref> Checking on the welfare of Sena, Massa nearly shot Hanzō, but he managed to assassinate the priest instantly. In his last breath, Massa commended Hanzō on his ability to maintain his composure against his methods. Fortunately, Hanzō rushed Sena away from the siege and returned her and her kids back to Takechiyo.<ref name="InM Ch26">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 26\|Chapter 26]]</ref>

			====Forming the new league====
			With his mission completed, Hanzō was offered a place from Takechiyo alongside Moritsuna. Grateful, he admitted that he still had business in Iga before taking his leave.<ref name="InM Ch26"/> After some time, he returned to find Masayasu and Tsuyu there, welcoming him back. After some weeks, they continued their training with each other, with Masayasu contesting Hanzō fairly. However, still feeling enamored with Tsuyu, Hanzō planned to make his feelings known to her.<ref name="InM Ch274">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 27\|Chapter 27]]</ref>

	[[File:ACSH Tsuyu with Sandayu, Nagato and Hanzo.png\|thumb\|250px\|Hanzō, Sandayu, and Nagato swearing to Tsuyu's creed]]		[[File:ACSH Tsuyu with Sandayu, Nagato and Hanzo.png\|thumb\|250px\|Hanzō, Sandayu, and Nagato swearing to Tsuyu's creed]]
	In time, Hanzō, Masayasu – who became known as Fujibayashi Nagato – and Sandayu all joined the Kakushiba ''ikki'', the brotherhood founded by Catarribera and Tsuyu,<ref name="The Meaning of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Meaning of the Blade]]</ref> which the latter assumed control of following her mentor's departure.<ref name="Secrets of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Secrets of the Blade]]</ref> Hanzō and the others swore an oath to [[the Creed]] to protect the [[Imperial Regalia of Japan]], which Tsuyu had been entrusted with, and hid the artifacts within a ''[[kofun]]'' in [[Izumi Settsu]].<ref name="The Meaning of the Blade"/>		In time, Hanzō, Masayasu – who became known as Fujibayashi Nagato – and Sandayu all joined the Kakushiba ''ikki'', the brotherhood founded by Catarribera and Tsuyu,<ref name="The Meaning of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Meaning of the Blade]]</ref> which the latter assumed control of following her mentor's departure.<ref name="Secrets of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Secrets of the Blade]]</ref> Hanzō and the others swore an oath to [[the Creed]] to protect the [[Imperial Regalia of Japan]], which Tsuyu had been entrusted with, and hid the artifacts within a ''kofun'' in [[Izumi Settsu]].<ref name="The Meaning of the Blade"/>

	In 1565, Hanzō had a son, [[Hattori Masanari]], who was also trained as an Assassin.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]'' – [[Cards (Memories)\|Cards]]: Hattori Masanari</ref> However, Hanzō was never able to accept the fact that Tsuyu had fallen in love with Nagato and started a family with him. Out of jealousy, he left the Kakushiba ''ikki'' and became a [[mercenary]], gaining notoriety as "''[[Oni]] Hanzō''".<ref name="The Meaning of the Blade"/>		In 1565, Hanzō had a son, [[Hattori Masanari]], who was also trained as an Assassin.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]'' – [[Cards (Memories)\|Cards]]: Hattori Masanari</ref> However, Hanzō was never able to accept the fact that Tsuyu had fallen in love with Nagato and started a family with him. Out of jealousy, he left the Kakushiba ''ikki'' and became a [[mercenary]], gaining notoriety as "''[[Oni]] Hanzō''".<ref name="The Meaning of the Blade"/>
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	In 1571, on Ieyasu's orders, Hanzō [[Assassination\|assassinated]] the ''[[daimyō]]'' [[Mōri Motonari]], a strong opponent of Ieyasu's ally [[Oda Nobunaga]], in order to allow Nobunaga to conquer the Mōri clan's lands.<ref name="Mori Motonari"/> Two years later, after the Tokugawa and Oda forces fought the Takeda clan at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Mikatagahara}}, Hanzō and Ieyasu's vassal [[Honda Tadakatsu]] entered [[Takeda Shingen]]'s camp.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]'' – [[Cards (Memories)\|Cards]]: Mochizuki Chiyome</ref> Shingen was killed during the ordeal, and Hanzō retrieved the Sword of Eden from him.<ref name="ACM Cards"/>		In 1571, on Ieyasu's orders, Hanzō [[Assassination\|assassinated]] the ''[[daimyō]]'' [[Mōri Motonari]], a strong opponent of Ieyasu's ally [[Oda Nobunaga]], in order to allow Nobunaga to conquer the Mōri clan's lands.<ref name="Mori Motonari"/> Two years later, after the Tokugawa and Oda forces fought the Takeda clan at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Mikatagahara}}, Hanzō and Ieyasu's vassal [[Honda Tadakatsu]] entered [[Takeda Shingen]]'s camp.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]'' – [[Cards (Memories)\|Cards]]: Mochizuki Chiyome</ref> Shingen was killed during the ordeal, and Hanzō retrieved the Sword of Eden from him.<ref name="ACM Cards"/>

			[[File:ACSH Decline of the Kakushiba ikki.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Hanzō's actions led to the decline of the Kakushiba ''ikki'']]
	Sometime after, he returned to Iga, hoping his exploits would impress Tsuyu, only to find that she and Nagato had a daughter, [[Fujibayashi Naoe\|Naoe]]. Filled with rage and believing that her new family had weakened Tsuyu, Hanzō betrayed his old allies by selling information on the location of the Imperial Regalia,<ref name="The Meaning of the Blade"/> unknowingly to the [[Shinbakufu]], a group founded by the deposed [[Ashikaga shogunate\|Ashikaga]] ''[[shōgun]]'', [[Ashikaga Yoshiaki\|Yoshiaki]], as a means of regaining his power.<ref name="The Man Behind the Mask">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Man Behind the Mask]]</ref>		Sometime after, he returned to Iga, hoping his exploits would impress Tsuyu, only to find that she and Nagato had a daughter, [[Fujibayashi Naoe\|Naoe]]. Filled with rage and believing that her new family had weakened Tsuyu, Hanzō betrayed his old allies by selling information on the location of the Imperial Regalia,<ref name="The Meaning of the Blade"/> unknowingly to the [[Shinbakufu]], a group founded by the deposed [[Ashikaga shogunate\|Ashikaga]] ''[[shōgun]]'', [[Ashikaga Yoshiaki\|Yoshiaki]], as a means of regaining his power.<ref name="The Man Behind the Mask">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Man Behind the Mask]]</ref>

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	===Conflict with the Shinbakufu===		===Conflict with the Shinbakufu===
			{{Quote\|Lord Nobunaga will be here by nightfall with more soldiers than Iga has ever known. He brings his full might. Koga's as well. If you doubt me, go to Hijiyama Castle. You will find Kogan spies there awaiting Lord Nobunaga's signal. I offer Iga the protection of my Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu. The odds are too great for Iga to survive. Surely, you realize this.\|Hanzō to his former Iga ''ikki'' members, 1581.\|Assassin's Creed: Shadows\|Traditions}}
			[[File:ACSH Traditions 6.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Hanzō returning to Iga after many years]]
	In September 1581, Hanzō returned to Iga to warn Fujibayashi Nagatao, Momochi Sandayu, and the other members of the [[Iga ikki\|Iga ''ikki'']] that Oda Nobunaga's forces were planning an [[Tenshō Iga War\|invasion]] of the region. He promised them Ieyasu's protection if they swore loyalty to his lord, but they refused. While the ''shinobi'' prepared for the defense of their land, Hanzō followed Nagato to a nearby outpost occupied by Nobunaga's army, where he encountered Naoe. He saved the girl from an ambush by an enemy swordsman and formally introduced himself before trying to convince the young ''shinobi'' to abandon Iga, claiming that if she failed to do so she would die. However, Naoe refused as she was distrustful of him.<ref name="Traditions">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Traditions]]</ref>		In September 1581, Hanzō returned to Iga to warn Fujibayashi Nagatao, Momochi Sandayu, and the other members of the [[Iga ikki\|Iga ''ikki'']] that Oda Nobunaga's forces were planning an [[Tenshō Iga War\|invasion]] of the region. He promised them Ieyasu's protection if they swore loyalty to his lord, but they refused. While the ''shinobi'' prepared for the defense of their land, Hanzō followed Nagato to a nearby outpost occupied by Nobunaga's army, where he encountered Naoe. He saved the girl from an ambush by an enemy swordsman and formally introduced himself before trying to convince the young ''shinobi'' to abandon Iga, claiming that if she failed to do so she would die. However, Naoe refused as she was distrustful of him.<ref name="Traditions">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Traditions]]</ref>

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	Born in 1542 in the ~~{{Wiki~~\|Mikawa Province}} of [[Japan]], Hattori Hanzō was the son of the samurai [[Hattori Yasunaga]].<ref>{{WP\|Hattori Hanzō}}</ref> He later became a vassal of the ''[[daimyō]]'' Tokugawa Ieyasu, and a ninja trained in [[Iga]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Shinobi Warfare]]</ref><ref>''[[Echoes of History]] – Shadows'' – Episode 6: The Tensho Iga War</ref>		Born in 1542 in the [[Mikawa\|Mikawa Province]] of [[Japan]], Hattori Hanzō was the son of the samurai [[Hattori Yasunaga]].<ref>{{WP\|Hattori Hanzō}}</ref> He later became a vassal of the ''[[daimyō]]'' Tokugawa Ieyasu, and a ninja trained in [[Iga]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Shinobi Warfare]]</ref><ref>''[[Echoes of History]] – Shadows'' – Episode 6: The Tensho Iga War</ref>

	===Meeting Fujibayashi Masayasu===		===Meeting Fujibayashi Masayasu===

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	{{Quote\|They've told you stories about Oni Hanzo. But have they told you the story of my childhood? The best shinobi warrior, long before I reached your age. The pride of my family. A prodigy one day, and a demon the next. Both paths taught me the same lesson. Nothing lasts forever. Some things die slowly, like trees. And some die quickly, like samurai.\|Hattori Hanzō to Fujibayashi Naoe, 1581.\|Assassin's Creed: Shadows\|Traditions}}		{{Quote\|They've told you stories about Oni Hanzo. But have they told you the story of my childhood? The best shinobi warrior, long before I reached your age. The pride of my family. A prodigy one day, and a demon the next. Both paths taught me the same lesson. Nothing lasts forever. Some things die slowly, like trees. And some die quickly, like samurai.\|Hattori Hanzō to Fujibayashi Naoe, 1581.\|Assassin's Creed: Shadows\|Traditions}}
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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Early life===		===Early life===
	Born in 1542 in the [[Mikawa\|Mikawa Province]] of [[Japan]], Hattori Hanzō was the son of the samurai [[Hattori Yasunaga]].<ref>{{WP\|Hattori Hanzō}}</ref> He later became a vassal of the ''[[daimyō]]'' Tokugawa Ieyasu, and a ninja trained in [[Iga]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Shinobi Warfare]]</ref><ref>''[[Echoes of History]] – Shadows'' – Episode 6: The Tensho Iga War</ref>		Born in 1542 in the [[Mikawa\|Mikawa Province]] of [[Japan]], Hattori Hanzō was the son of the samurai [[Hattori Yasunaga]].<ref>{{WP\|Hattori Hanzō}}</ref> He later became a vassal of the ''[[daimyō]]'' [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]], and a ninja trained in [[Iga]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Shinobi Warfare]]</ref><ref>''[[Echoes of History]] – Shadows'' – Episode 6: The Tensho Iga War</ref>

	===Meeting Fujibayashi Masayasu===		===Meeting Fujibayashi Masayasu===
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	During their fight, Hanzō quickly gained the upper hand and managed to throw Masayasu down a small cliff. He then began to boast about his skills while insulting Masayasu, only to be interrupted by a young girl, [[Chiyo]], who insisted that Masayasu was a hero who had protected their village from harm.<ref name="InM Ch1"/>		During their fight, Hanzō quickly gained the upper hand and managed to throw Masayasu down a small cliff. He then began to boast about his skills while insulting Masayasu, only to be interrupted by a young girl, [[Chiyo]], who insisted that Masayasu was a hero who had protected their village from harm.<ref name="InM Ch1"/>

	An annoyed Hanzō grabbed Chiyo and threatened her by saying that, if they were on the battlefield, he would not hesitate to kill her, as it was not uncommon for innocents to perish during wartime. Terrified, Chiyo began to cry, which motivated Masayasu to come to her aid. Using underhanded tactics, he managed to defeat Hanzō, impressing Sandayu, who decided to train Masayasu as a ''shinobi''.<ref name="InM Ch1"/>		An annoyed Hanzō grabbed Chiyo and threatened her by saying that, if they were on the battlefield, he would not hesitate to kill her, as it was not uncommon for innocents to perish during wartime. Terrified, Chiyo began to cry, which motivated Masayasu to come to her aid. Using underhanded tactics, he managed to defeat Hanzō, impressing Sandayu, who decided to train Masayasu as a ''shinobi''.<ref name="InM Ch1"/>

	===The Kakushiba ''ikki''===		===The Kakushiba ''ikki''===
	{{Quote\|I did not care for her idealist foreign creed. All I wanted was her. The things I did to impress her. But she chose Nagato. A lower-ranked jizamurai. The pain and the shame were unbearable.\|Hanzō to Fujibayashi Naoe, regarding Tsuyu, 1582.\|Assassin's Creed: Shadows\|The Meaning of the Blade}}		{{Quote\|I did not care for her idealist foreign creed. All I wanted was her. The things I did to impress her. But she chose Nagato. A lower-ranked jizamurai. The pain and the shame were unbearable.\|Hanzō to Fujibayashi Naoe, regarding Tsuyu, 1582.\|Assassin's Creed: Shadows\|The Meaning of the Blade}}
	During their training together, Hanzō and Masayasu were able to put their differences aside and develop a more amicable relationship. Sandayu also introduced both of them to the Assassin [[Alvaro Catarribera]] and his apprentice, [[Fujibayashi Tsuyu\|Tsuyu]],<ref name="InM Ch2">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 2\|Chapter 2]]</ref> who informed them about their [[Assassin-Templar War\|conflict]] with the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] and enlisted their help to stop the spread of Templar influence in Japan.<ref name="InM Ch3">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 3\|Chapter 3]]</ref> Hanzō and his fellow ninja thus became allies of the Brotherhood and shared their knowledge with them, teaching the Assassins new skills and techniques.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]'' – History of the Assassins in Japan</ref>		During their training together, Hanzō and Masayasu were able to put their differences aside and develop a more amicable relationship. Sandayu also introduced both of them to the Assassin [[Alvaro Catarribera]] and his apprentice, [[Fujibayashi Tsuyu\|Tsuyu]],<ref name="InM Ch2">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 2\|Chapter 2]]</ref> who informed them about their [[Assassin-Templar War\|conflict]] with the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] and enlisted their help to stop the spread of Templar influence in Japan.<ref name="InM Ch3">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 3\|Chapter 3]]</ref> Hanzō and his fellow ninja thus became allies of the Brotherhood and shared their knowledge with them, teaching the Assassins new skills and techniques.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]'' – History of the Assassins in Japan</ref>

			During their training under Tsuyu, Hanzō also became enamored with Tsuyu, due to her skill and beauty. During one of the spars, Hanzō and Masayasu tried to overpower the Assassin but she proved better. The night after their training, Hanzō later found her alone, sleeping atop a watchtower.<ref name="InM Ch4">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 4\|Chapter 4]]</ref> Yet, when he approached, she held her blade to his neck and demanded to know why he was there. Surprised, he revealed that he wanted to start over, which brought Tsuyu's guard down. While talking, she divulged that family will impede her path and was not in her cards, much to Hanzō's surprise.<ref name="InM Ch5">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 5\|Chapter 5]]</ref>

			Weeks into their training, Tsuyu led Hanzō and Masayasu towards the cliff and ordered them to [[Leap of faith\|leap]]. When Tsuyu performed it for them, she ordered Hanzō to go next but he rejected it. However, Masayasu, against Tsuyu's wishes, performed it and miraculously survived.<ref name="InM Ch5"/> After the leap, Hanzō and Masayasu reconvened and began to develop more of a kinship. While discussing their training, they were interrupted by a ''[[katana]]'' nearly cutting Masayasu down. When the enemy ''shinobi'' entered, Hanzō told Masayasu to run for help while he faced off against their attacker, whom he recognized as a former fallen student of Sandayu.<ref name="InM Ch6">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 6\|Chapter 6]]</ref> Swiftly, he bested the ''shinobi'' [[Toza]] before ultimately killing him.<ref name="InM Ch8">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 8\|Chapter 8]]</ref>

			After the attack was over, Hanzō was informed that Tsuyu left to meet her master in [[Sakai]]. With this, he followed Tsuyu and later found her and Alvaro at a ''[[kofun]]'' discussing their plans. Hanzō then intervened after he heard about their plans in [[Mikawa]] and offered to go, due to it being his homeland. When Alvaro attacked Hanzō, the Assassin soon offered a choice: to join their league or die at his hands. Hanzō agreed thus Alvaro gave him his own [[hidden blade]] and the task to ascertain the Templars' location in Mikawa. Before leaving, Tsuyu told him to remember their principles and methods before she left back for Iga.<ref name="InM Ch8"/>

			====Investigating Mikawa====
			In 1561, Hanzō arrived in the region and glimpsed around the locals, looking for any indication of the Templars. Yet, he was met by Matsudaira Takechiyo's retainer [[Watanabe Moritsuna]], who recognized him.<ref name="InM Ch9">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 9\|Chapter 9]]</ref> With a short discussion, they sparred across the rooftops before Hanzō managed to best him. Yet, Moritsuna revealed himself, leading Hanzō to beg for forgiveness. Fortunately, Moritsuna actually asked him for his help for his lord Takechiyo.<ref name="InM Ch10">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 10\|Chapter 10]]</ref>

			Walking to Takechiyo's residence, Moritsuna told Hanzō to act appropriately and only talked when a question is asked in front of his lord.<ref name="InM Ch11">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 11\|Chapter 11]]</ref> Meeting with Takechiyo, Hanzō revealed his mission to investigate the region for any strange European presence. Coincidentally, Takechiyo tasked him and Moritsuna to rescue his family from the [[Imagawa clan]] while divulging that the ''daimyō'' [[Imagawa Ujizane]] had been receiving a [[Jesuits\|Jesuit]] [[priest]] and saw him wearing a unique cross around his neck. With this, he agreed to aid Takechiyo. Working with Moritsuna, Hanzō planned how to infiltrate the Imagawa stronghold in secret to save Takechiyo's family.<ref name="InM Ch12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 12\|Chapter 12]]</ref>

			In 1562, after a year of planning, Hanzō sent a message to Sandayu about his further findings of Templar activity in Ise.<ref name="InM Ch18">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 18\|Chapter 18]]</ref> Later, he and Moritsuna planned their secret rescue, with Hanzō infiltrating alone while Moritsuna waited outside [[Imagawa Mansion]]. Dispatching two entrance guards, he sought for the location of Takechiyo's wife [[Lady Tsukiyama\|Sena]] and their kids [[Matsudaira Nobuyasu\|Nobuyasu]] and [[Kamehime]]. Inside one of the houses, he unfortunately witness [[Imagawa clan\|Imagawa]] retainer [[Udono Nagateru]] kill one of the [[concubine]]s [[Okiku]], due to her failure of not producing a male heir. Despite his anger, he kept searching for Takechiyo's family.<ref name="InM Ch13">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 13\|Chapter 13]]</ref>

			While looking for Takechiyo's wife and kids,<ref name="InM Ch21">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 21\|Chapter 21]]</ref> Hanzō was spotted by Imagawa [[soldier]] [[Amano Kageyasu]], whom he nearly killed. Fortunately, Kageyasu aided in his efforts, believing the Imagawa clan will fall. While showing him around, Hanzŏ came across a dead woman and stopped, believing it was Sena.<ref name="InM Ch22">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 22\|Chapter 22]]</ref> While shocked, he was caught by Ujizane, who started to insult him on his efforts. Fortunately, Kageyasu knocked Ujizane down before escaping the compound and later meeting up with Moritsuna. While running away from Imagawa soldiers, they soon saw Nagateru riding away from them with Sena held hostage.<ref name="InM Ch23">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 23\|Chapter 23]]</ref>

			Hanzō soon followed Nagateru's trail to [[Kaminogō Castle]] while Moritsuna and Kageyasu left to inform Takechiyo. Climbing towards the castle's ''tenshu'', he soon saw Nagateru holding Sena and the kids hostage. Instantly, he tried to kill Nagateru with a [[shuriken]] but Massa came and countered it with a [[throwing knife]]. While Nagateru was ungrateful for his aid, Massa responded by shooting him dead and aimed his [[pistol]] toward Sena. He later told Hanzō of a choice: rescue Sena and her kids in exchange for the location of the Imperial Regalia. Stuck, he soon saw Takechiyo launch an [[Siege of Kaminogō Castle\|attack]] and saw his father below while the castle became inflamed.<ref name="InM Ch24">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 24\|Chapter 24]]</ref>

			When Sena threatened her own life and pleaded for the lives for her children, Massa changed the deal for the Imperial Regalia and Sena or save her kids solely. Doubtful, Hanzō took her kids and ran out of the castle while Massa took Sena to a nearby watchtower. However, Nobuyasu pleaded and then demanded him to save his mother. Quickly, he led the children out safely before tracking Sena and Massa down.<ref name="InM Ch25">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 25\|Chapter 25]]</ref> Checking on the welfare of Sena, Massa nearly shot Hanzō, but he managed to assassinate the priest instantly. In his last breath, Massa commended Hanzō on his ability to maintain his composure against his methods. Fortunately, Hanzō rushed Sena away from the siege and returned her and her kids back to Takechiyo.<ref name="InM Ch26">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 26\|Chapter 26]]</ref>

			====Forming the new league====
			With his mission completed, Hanzō was offered a place from Takechiyo alongside Moritsuna. Grateful, he admitted that he still had business in Iga before taking his leave.<ref name="InM Ch26"/> After some time, he returned to find Masayasu and Tsuyu there, welcoming him back. After some weeks, they continued their training with each other, with Masayasu contesting Hanzō fairly. However, still feeling enamored with Tsuyu, Hanzō planned to make his feelings known to her.<ref name="InM Ch274">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 27\|Chapter 27]]</ref>

	[[File:ACSH Tsuyu with Sandayu, Nagato and Hanzo.png\|thumb\|250px\|Hanzō, Sandayu, and Nagato swearing to Tsuyu's creed]]		[[File:ACSH Tsuyu with Sandayu, Nagato and Hanzo.png\|thumb\|250px\|Hanzō, Sandayu, and Nagato swearing to Tsuyu's creed]]
	In time, Hanzō, Masayasu – who became known as Fujibayashi Nagato – and Sandayu all joined the Kakushiba ''ikki'', the brotherhood founded by Catarribera and Tsuyu,<ref name="The Meaning of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Meaning of the Blade]]</ref> which the latter assumed control of following her mentor's departure.<ref name="Secrets of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Secrets of the Blade]]</ref> Hanzō and the others swore an oath to [[the Creed]] to protect the [[Imperial Regalia of Japan]], which Tsuyu had been entrusted with, and hid the artifacts within a ''[[kofun]]'' in [[Izumi Settsu]].<ref name="The Meaning of the Blade"/>		In time, Hanzō, Masayasu – who became known as Fujibayashi Nagato – and Sandayu all joined the Kakushiba ''ikki'', the brotherhood founded by Catarribera and Tsuyu,<ref name="The Meaning of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Meaning of the Blade]]</ref> which the latter assumed control of following her mentor's departure.<ref name="Secrets of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Secrets of the Blade]]</ref> Hanzō and the others swore an oath to [[the Creed]] to protect the [[Imperial Regalia of Japan]], which Tsuyu had been entrusted with, and hid the artifacts within a ''kofun'' in [[Izumi Settsu]].<ref name="The Meaning of the Blade"/>

	In 1565, Hanzō had a son, [[Hattori Masanari]], who was also trained as an Assassin.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]'' – [[Cards (Memories)\|Cards]]: Hattori Masanari</ref> However, Hanzō was never able to accept the fact that Tsuyu had fallen in love with Nagato and started a family with him. Out of jealousy, he left the Kakushiba ''ikki'' and became a [[mercenary]], gaining notoriety as "''[[Oni]] Hanzō''".<ref name="The Meaning of the Blade"/>		In 1565, Hanzō had a son, [[Hattori Masanari]], who was also trained as an Assassin.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]'' – [[Cards (Memories)\|Cards]]: Hattori Masanari</ref> However, Hanzō was never able to accept the fact that Tsuyu had fallen in love with Nagato and started a family with him. Out of jealousy, he left the Kakushiba ''ikki'' and became a [[mercenary]], gaining notoriety as "''[[Oni]] Hanzō''".<ref name="The Meaning of the Blade"/>
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	In 1571, on Ieyasu's orders, Hanzō [[Assassination\|assassinated]] the ''[[daimyō]]'' [[Mōri Motonari]], a strong opponent of Ieyasu's ally [[Oda Nobunaga]], in order to allow Nobunaga to conquer the Mōri clan's lands.<ref name="Mori Motonari"/> Two years later, after the Tokugawa and Oda forces fought the Takeda clan at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Mikatagahara}}, Hanzō and Ieyasu's vassal [[Honda Tadakatsu]] entered [[Takeda Shingen]]'s camp.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]'' – [[Cards (Memories)\|Cards]]: Mochizuki Chiyome</ref> Shingen was killed during the ordeal, and Hanzō retrieved the Sword of Eden from him.<ref name="ACM Cards"/>		In 1571, on Ieyasu's orders, Hanzō [[Assassination\|assassinated]] the ''[[daimyō]]'' [[Mōri Motonari]], a strong opponent of Ieyasu's ally [[Oda Nobunaga]], in order to allow Nobunaga to conquer the Mōri clan's lands.<ref name="Mori Motonari"/> Two years later, after the Tokugawa and Oda forces fought the Takeda clan at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Mikatagahara}}, Hanzō and Ieyasu's vassal [[Honda Tadakatsu]] entered [[Takeda Shingen]]'s camp.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]'' – [[Cards (Memories)\|Cards]]: Mochizuki Chiyome</ref> Shingen was killed during the ordeal, and Hanzō retrieved the Sword of Eden from him.<ref name="ACM Cards"/>

			[[File:ACSH Decline of the Kakushiba ikki.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Hanzō's actions led to the decline of the Kakushiba ''ikki'']]
	Sometime after, he returned to Iga, hoping his exploits would impress Tsuyu, only to find that she and Nagato had a daughter, [[Fujibayashi Naoe\|Naoe]]. Filled with rage and believing that her new family had weakened Tsuyu, Hanzō betrayed his old allies by selling information on the location of the Imperial Regalia,<ref name="The Meaning of the Blade"/> unknowingly to the [[Shinbakufu]], a group founded by the deposed [[Ashikaga shogunate\|Ashikaga]] ''[[shōgun]]'', [[Ashikaga Yoshiaki\|Yoshiaki]], as a means of regaining his power.<ref name="The Man Behind the Mask">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Man Behind the Mask]]</ref>		Sometime after, he returned to Iga, hoping his exploits would impress Tsuyu, only to find that she and Nagato had a daughter, [[Fujibayashi Naoe\|Naoe]]. Filled with rage and believing that her new family had weakened Tsuyu, Hanzō betrayed his old allies by selling information on the location of the Imperial Regalia,<ref name="The Meaning of the Blade"/> unknowingly to the [[Shinbakufu]], a group founded by the deposed [[Ashikaga shogunate\|Ashikaga]] ''[[shōgun]]'', [[Ashikaga Yoshiaki\|Yoshiaki]], as a means of regaining his power.<ref name="The Man Behind the Mask">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Man Behind the Mask]]</ref>

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	===Conflict with the Shinbakufu===		===Conflict with the Shinbakufu===
			{{Quote\|Lord Nobunaga will be here by nightfall with more soldiers than Iga has ever known. He brings his full might. Koga's as well. If you doubt me, go to Hijiyama Castle. You will find Kogan spies there awaiting Lord Nobunaga's signal. I offer Iga the protection of my Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu. The odds are too great for Iga to survive. Surely, you realize this.\|Hanzō to his former Iga ''ikki'' members, 1581.\|Assassin's Creed: Shadows\|Traditions}}
			[[File:ACSH Traditions 6.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Hanzō returning to Iga after many years]]
	In September 1581, Hanzō returned to Iga to warn Fujibayashi Nagatao, Momochi Sandayu, and the other members of the [[Iga ikki\|Iga ''ikki'']] that Oda Nobunaga's forces were planning an [[Tenshō Iga War\|invasion]] of the region. He promised them Ieyasu's protection if they swore loyalty to his lord, but they refused. While the ''shinobi'' prepared for the defense of their land, Hanzō followed Nagato to a nearby outpost occupied by Nobunaga's army, where he encountered Naoe. He saved the girl from an ambush by an enemy swordsman and formally introduced himself before trying to convince the young ''shinobi'' to abandon Iga, claiming that if she failed to do so she would die. However, Naoe refused as she was distrustful of him.<ref name="Traditions">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Traditions]]</ref>		In September 1581, Hanzō returned to Iga to warn Fujibayashi Nagatao, Momochi Sandayu, and the other members of the [[Iga ikki\|Iga ''ikki'']] that Oda Nobunaga's forces were planning an [[Tenshō Iga War\|invasion]] of the region. He promised them Ieyasu's protection if they swore loyalty to his lord, but they refused. While the ''shinobi'' prepared for the defense of their land, Hanzō followed Nagato to a nearby outpost occupied by Nobunaga's army, where he encountered Naoe. He saved the girl from an ambush by an enemy swordsman and formally introduced himself before trying to convince the young ''shinobi'' to abandon Iga, claiming that if she failed to do so she would die. However, Naoe refused as she was distrustful of him.<ref name="Traditions">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Traditions]]</ref>