Imperial Regalia of Japan - Revision history

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	===Recovery of the Jewel and Mirror===		===Recovery of the Jewel and Mirror===
	[[File:ACSH Ashikaga Yoshiaki 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ashikaga Yoshiaki with the box]]		[[File:ACSH Ashikaga Yoshiaki 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ashikaga Yoshiaki with the box]]
	Surviving the encounter, Naoe began a long quest to hunt down the Shinbakufu and recover the box. In the course of her quest, she made an alliance with Nobunaga's foreign [[samurai]], [[Yasuke]], and together they founded a new incarnation of the Kakushiba ''ikki''.<ref name="Lightning and Thunder">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' - [[Lightning and Thunder]]</ref> Eventually, after decimating the Shinbakufu, they confronted the group's founder, former ''[[shōgun]]'' [[Ashikaga Yoshiaki]], who surrendered the box along with information on the [[Templars]], to whom he had sold the other two regalia in exchange for their support.<ref name="The Man Behind the Mask">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' - [[The Man Behind the Mask]]</ref>		Surviving the encounter, Naoe began a long quest to hunt down the Shinbakufu and recover the box. In the course of her quest, she made an alliance with Nobunaga's foreign [[samurai]], [[Yasuke]], and together they founded a new incarnation of the Kakushiba ''ikki''.<ref name="Lightning and Thunder">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Lightning and Thunder]]</ref> Eventually, after decimating the Shinbakufu, they confronted the group's founder, former ''[[shōgun]]'' [[Ashikaga Yoshiaki]], who surrendered the box along with information on the [[Templars]], to whom he had sold the other two regalia in exchange for their support.<ref name="The Man Behind the Mask">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Man Behind the Mask]]</ref>

	Sparing Yoshiaki's life, Naoe traveled to [[Sakafuneishi]] on his advice and unlocked the entrance to the ''kofun'' using her Hidden Blade and ''{{Wiki\|Xun (instrument)\|tsuchibue}}''. Inside, she discovered three pedestals and placed the box on the one titled "Benevolence". Moments later, Hattori Hanzō arrived carrying another box, which he placed on the pedestal under the banner of "Wisdom". When asked by Naoe how he had come into possession of the box, Hanzō claimed that his lord, [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]], had recovered it from the Templars and given it to him so he could make amends.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />		Sparing Yoshiaki's life, Naoe traveled to [[Sakafuneishi]] on his advice and unlocked the entrance to the ''kofun'' using her Hidden Blade and ''{{Wiki\|Xun (instrument)\|tsuchibue}}''. Inside, she discovered three pedestals and placed the box on the one titled "Benevolence". Moments later, Hattori Hanzō arrived carrying another box, which he placed on the pedestal under the banner of "Wisdom". When asked by Naoe how he had come into possession of the box, Hanzō claimed that his lord, [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]], had recovered it from the Templars and given it to him so he could make amends.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />

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	Yoshihiro subsequently took the box to [[Katano Castle]], where he awaited the arrival of the other Shinbakufu. Unbeknownst to him, Naoe had learned his whereabouts and, after infiltrating the castle, found Yoshihiro and [[Assassination\|assassinated]] him, recovering the box. This victory was short-lived, however, as Naoe was ambushed by the arriving Shinbakufu outside the castle. Nagato came to her defense, but was mortally wounded by the group and succumbed to his injuries next to his daughter while the Shinbakufu left with the box.<ref name="Onryo Samurai">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Onryo Samurai]]</ref>		Yoshihiro subsequently took the box to [[Katano Castle]], where he awaited the arrival of the other Shinbakufu. Unbeknownst to him, Naoe had learned his whereabouts and, after infiltrating the castle, found Yoshihiro and [[Assassination\|assassinated]] him, recovering the box. This victory was short-lived, however, as Naoe was ambushed by the arriving Shinbakufu outside the castle. Nagato came to her defense, but was mortally wounded by the group and succumbed to his injuries next to his daughter while the Shinbakufu left with the box.<ref name="Onryo Samurai">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Onryo Samurai]]</ref>

	===Recovery of the Jewel and Mirror===		===Recovery of the Jewel and Mirror===
			[[File:ACSH Ashikaga Yoshiaki 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ashikaga Yoshiaki with the box]]
	Surviving the encounter, Naoe began a long quest to hunt down the Shinbakufu and recover the box. In the course of her quest, she made an alliance with Nobunaga's foreign [[samurai]], [[Yasuke]], and together they founded a new incarnation of the Kakushiba ''ikki''.<ref name="Lightning and Thunder">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' - [[Lightning and Thunder]]</ref> Eventually, after decimating the Shinbakufu, they confronted the group's founder, former ''[[shōgun]]'' [[Ashikaga Yoshiaki]], who surrendered the box along with information on the [[Templars]], to whom he had sold the other two regalia in exchange for their support.<ref name="The Man Behind the Mask">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' - [[The Man Behind the Mask]]</ref>		Surviving the encounter, Naoe began a long quest to hunt down the Shinbakufu and recover the box. In the course of her quest, she made an alliance with Nobunaga's foreign [[samurai]], [[Yasuke]], and together they founded a new incarnation of the Kakushiba ''ikki''.<ref name="Lightning and Thunder">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' - [[Lightning and Thunder]]</ref> Eventually, after decimating the Shinbakufu, they confronted the group's founder, former ''[[shōgun]]'' [[Ashikaga Yoshiaki]], who surrendered the box along with information on the [[Templars]], to whom he had sold the other two regalia in exchange for their support.<ref name="The Man Behind the Mask">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' - [[The Man Behind the Mask]]</ref>

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	[[File:ACSH Imperial Regalia in box.png\|thumb\|250px\|The regalia stored in boxes]]		[[File:ACSH Imperial Regalia in box.png\|thumb\|250px\|The regalia stored in boxes]]
	The '''Three Sacred Treasures''' (三種の神器),<ref>{{WP\|Imperial Regalia of Japan}}</ref> also known as the '''Imperial Regalia''', are three sacred objects considered by the [[Japan\|Japanese]] to hold extreme significance in their country and culture. They consist of the {{Wiki\|Magatama\|jewel}} ''Yasakani no Magatama'' (八尺瓊勾玉), the [[bronze]] mirror ''{{Wiki\|Yata no Kagami}}'' (八咫鏡),<ref name="Meaning of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Meaning of the Blade]]</ref> and the [[sword]] ''{{Wiki\|Kusanagi no Tsurugi}}'' (草薙の剣),<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Kusanagi no Tsurugi}}</ref> which each symbolize the virtues of benevolence, wisdom, and valor, respectively.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />		The '''Three Sacred Treasures''' (三種の神器),<ref>{{WP\|Imperial Regalia of Japan}}</ref> also known as the '''Imperial Regalia''', are three sacred objects considered by the [[Japan\|Japanese]] to hold extreme significance in their country and culture. They consist of the {{Wiki\|Magatama\|jewel}} ''Yasakani no Magatama'' (八尺瓊勾玉), the [[bronze]] mirror ''{{Wiki\|Yata no Kagami}}'' (八咫鏡),<ref name="Meaning of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Meaning of the Blade]]</ref> and the [[sword]] ''{{Wiki\|Kusanagi no Tsurugi}}'' (草薙の剣),<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Kusanagi no Tsurugi}}</ref> which each symbolize the virtues of benevolence, wisdom, and valor, respectively.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />

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	Surviving the encounter, Naoe began a long quest to hunt down the Shinbakufu and recover the box. In the course of her quest, she made an alliance with Nobunaga's foreign [[samurai]], [[Yasuke]], and together they founded a new incarnation of the Kakushiba ''ikki''.<ref name="Lightning and Thunder">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' - [[Lightning and Thunder]]</ref> Eventually, after decimating the Shinbakufu, they confronted the group's founder, former ''[[shōgun]]'' [[Ashikaga Yoshiaki]], who surrendered the box along with information on the [[Templars]], to whom he had sold the other two regalia in exchange for their support.<ref name="The Man Behind the Mask">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' - [[The Man Behind the Mask]]</ref>		Surviving the encounter, Naoe began a long quest to hunt down the Shinbakufu and recover the box. In the course of her quest, she made an alliance with Nobunaga's foreign [[samurai]], [[Yasuke]], and together they founded a new incarnation of the Kakushiba ''ikki''.<ref name="Lightning and Thunder">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' - [[Lightning and Thunder]]</ref> Eventually, after decimating the Shinbakufu, they confronted the group's founder, former ''[[shōgun]]'' [[Ashikaga Yoshiaki]], who surrendered the box along with information on the [[Templars]], to whom he had sold the other two regalia in exchange for their support.<ref name="The Man Behind the Mask">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' - [[The Man Behind the Mask]]</ref>

	Sparing Yoshiaki's life, Naoe traveled to ~~Sakafune-ishi at~~ his advice and unlocked the entrance to the ''kofun'' using her Hidden Blade and ''{{Wiki\|Xun (instrument)\|tsuchibue}}''. Inside, she discovered three pedestals and placed the box on the one titled "Benevolence". Moments later, Hattori Hanzō arrived carrying another box, which he placed on the pedestal under the banner of "Wisdom". When asked by Naoe how he had come into possession of the box, Hanzō claimed that his lord, [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]], had recovered it from the Templars and given it to him so he could make amends.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />		Sparing Yoshiaki's life, Naoe traveled to [[Sakafuneishi]] on his advice and unlocked the entrance to the ''kofun'' using her Hidden Blade and ''{{Wiki\|Xun (instrument)\|tsuchibue}}''. Inside, she discovered three pedestals and placed the box on the one titled "Benevolence". Moments later, Hattori Hanzō arrived carrying another box, which he placed on the pedestal under the banner of "Wisdom". When asked by Naoe how he had come into possession of the box, Hanzō claimed that his lord, [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]], had recovered it from the Templars and given it to him so he could make amends.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />

	After explaining his role in the original Kakushiba ''ikki''{{'}}s demise, Hanzō revealed that he sought to find Tsuyu and the final regalia so he may redeem himself for his past actions. At first furious, Naoe eventually forgave Hanzō and invited him to help her search for her mother and the sword, to which the latter accepted.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />		After explaining his role in the original Kakushiba ''ikki''{{'}}s demise, Hanzō revealed that he sought to find Tsuyu and the final regalia so he may redeem himself for his past actions. At first furious, Naoe eventually forgave Hanzō and invited him to help her search for her mother and the sword, to which the latter accepted.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />

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	==History==		==History==
	===Pursuit by the Shinbakufu===		===Pursuit by the Shinbakufu===
	Originally owned by the Japanese {{Wiki\|Emperor of Japan\|emperors}}, Emperor [[Tomohito\|Go-Nara]] entrusted the regalia to the [[Assassin]] [[Alvaro Catarribera]] in 1557,<ref name="InM Ch3">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga ~~no Monogatari~~]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga ~~no Monogatari~~ Chapter 3\|Chapter 3]]</ref> and charged his [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|group]] with keeping them safe.<ref name="Secrets of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Secrets of the Blade]]</ref> Needing support, Catarribera and his [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] [[Fujibayashi Tsuyu\|Tsuyu]] traveled to [[Iga]] and recruited members of the [[Iga ikki\|Iga ''ikki'']], including [[Momochi Sandayu]], [[Fujibayashi Nagato]], and [[Hattori Hanzō]]. In time, Tsuyu became the [[Assassin leader\|leader]] of the brotherhood that became known as the Kakushiba ''ikki'', and had the regalia stored in a ''[[kofun]]'' in [[Izumi Settsu]].<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" /><ref name="Secrets of the Blade" />		Originally owned by the Japanese {{Wiki\|Emperor of Japan\|emperors}}, Emperor [[Tomohito\|Go-Nara]] entrusted the regalia to the [[Assassin]] [[Alvaro Catarribera]] in 1557,<ref name="InM Ch3">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 3\|Chapter 3]]</ref> and charged his [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|group]] with keeping them safe.<ref name="Secrets of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Secrets of the Blade]]</ref> Needing support, Catarribera and his [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] [[Fujibayashi Tsuyu\|Tsuyu]] traveled to [[Iga]] and recruited members of the [[Iga ikki\|Iga ''ikki'']], including [[Momochi Sandayu]], [[Fujibayashi Nagato]], and [[Hattori Hanzō]]. In time, Tsuyu became the [[Assassin leader\|leader]] of the brotherhood that became known as the Kakushiba ''ikki'', and had the regalia stored in a ''[[kofun]]'' in [[Izumi Settsu]].<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" /><ref name="Secrets of the Blade" />

	For years, the artifacts remained safe until Hanzō, in a fit of jealousy over Tsuyu having married Nagato and had a [[Fujibayashi Naoe\|daughter]], sold information about the regalia's whereabouts, unknowingly to the [[Shinbakufu]]. Immediately regretting his actions, Hanzō reported the problem to Tsuyu who, alongside Sandayu, led a number of Assassins to protect the artifacts. However, the Kakushiba ''ikki'' failed to prevent the regalia's theft by the Shinbakufu, who massacred most of the Assassins, with Tsuyu seemingly among the victims.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />		For years, the artifacts remained safe until Hanzō, in a fit of jealousy over Tsuyu having married Nagato and had a [[Fujibayashi Naoe\|daughter]], sold information about the regalia's whereabouts, unknowingly to the [[Shinbakufu]]. Immediately regretting his actions, Hanzō reported the problem to Tsuyu who, alongside Sandayu, led a number of Assassins to protect the artifacts. However, the Kakushiba ''ikki'' failed to prevent the regalia's theft by the Shinbakufu, who massacred most of the Assassins, with Tsuyu seemingly among the victims.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />
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	**''[[Claws of Awaji]]''		**''[[Claws of Awaji]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga ~~no Monogatari~~]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' {{Mo}}

	==References==		==References==

imported>Darman36: /* Pursuit by the Shinbakufu */

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imported>Darman36: Per the new achievements

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	[[File:ACSH Imperial Regalia in box.png\|thumb\|250px\|The regalia stored in boxes]]		[[File:ACSH Imperial Regalia in box.png\|thumb\|250px\|The regalia stored in boxes]]
	The '''Three Sacred Treasures''' (三種の神器),<ref>{{WP\|Imperial Regalia of Japan}}</ref> also known as the '''Imperial Regalia''', are three sacred objects considered by the [[Japan\|Japanese]] to hold extreme significance in their country and culture. They consist of the {{Wiki\|Magatama\|jewel}} '''Yasakani no Magatama''' (八尺瓊勾玉), the mirror '''Yata no Kagami''' (八咫鏡),<ref name="Meaning of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Meaning of the Blade]]</ref> and the [[sword]] '''{{Wiki\|Kusanagi no Tsurugi}}''' (草薙の剣),<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Kusanagi no Tsurugi}}</ref> which each symbolize the virtues of benevolence, wisdom, and valor, respectively.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />		The '''Three Sacred Treasures''' (三種の神器),<ref>{{WP\|Imperial Regalia of Japan}}</ref> also known as the '''Imperial Regalia''', are three sacred objects considered by the [[Japan\|Japanese]] to hold extreme significance in their country and culture. They consist of the {{Wiki\|Magatama\|jewel}} '''Yasakani no Magatama''' (八尺瓊勾玉), the mirror '''Yata no Kagami''' (八咫鏡),<ref name="Meaning of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Meaning of the Blade]]</ref> and the [[sword]] '''{{Wiki\|Kusanagi no Tsurugi}}''' (草薙の剣),<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Kusanagi no Tsurugi}}</ref> which each symbolize the virtues of benevolence, wisdom, and valor, respectively.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />
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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' {{1st}}
			**''[[Claws of Awaji]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari]]'' {{Mo}}

imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 12:34, 28 June 2025

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	[[File:ACSH Imperial Regalia in box.png\|thumb\|250px\|The regalia stored in boxes]]		[[File:ACSH Imperial Regalia in box.png\|thumb\|250px\|The regalia stored in boxes]]
	The '''Three Sacred Treasures''' (三種の神器),<ref>{{WP\|Imperial Regalia of Japan}}</ref> also known as the '''Imperial Regalia''', are three sacred objects considered by the [[Japan\|Japanese]] to hold extreme significance in their country and culture. They consist of the {{Wiki\|Magatama\|jewel}} '''Yasakani no Magatama''' (八尺瓊勾玉), the mirror '''Yata no Kagami''' (八咫鏡),<ref name="Meaning of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Meaning of the Blade]]</ref> and the [[sword]] '''{{Wiki\|Kusanagi no Tsurugi}}''' (草薙の剣),<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Kusanagi no Tsurugi}}</ref> which each symbolize the virtues of benevolence, wisdom, and valor, respectively.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />		The '''Three Sacred Treasures''' (三種の神器),<ref>{{WP\|Imperial Regalia of Japan}}</ref> also known as the '''Imperial Regalia''', are three sacred objects considered by the [[Japan\|Japanese]] to hold extreme significance in their country and culture. They consist of the {{Wiki\|Magatama\|jewel}} '''Yasakani no Magatama''' (八尺瓊勾玉), the mirror '''Yata no Kagami''' (八咫鏡),<ref name="Meaning of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Meaning of the Blade]]</ref> and the [[sword]] '''{{Wiki\|Kusanagi no Tsurugi}}''' (草薙の剣),<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Kusanagi no Tsurugi}}</ref> which each symbolize the virtues of benevolence, wisdom, and valor, respectively.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />
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	==History==		==History==
	===Pursuit by the Shinbakufu===		===Pursuit by the Shinbakufu===
	Originally owned by the {{Wiki\|Emperor of Japan\|emperors}}, Emperor [[Tomohito\|Go-Nara]] entrusted the regalia to the [[Assassin]] [[Alvaro Catarribera]] and charged his [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|group]] with ~~protecting and~~ keeping them safe.<ref name="Secrets of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Secrets of the Blade]]</ref> Needing support, Catarribera and his [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] [[Tsuyu]] traveled to [[Iga]] and recruited members of the [[Iga ikki\|Iga ''ikki'']], including [[Momochi Sandayu]], [[Fujibayashi Nagato]], and [[Hattori Hanzō]]. In time, Tsuyu became the [[Assassin leader\|leader]] of the brotherhood that became known as the Kakushiba ''ikki'', and had the regalia stored in a ''[[kofun]]'' in [[Izumi Settsu]].<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" /><ref name="Secrets of the Blade" />		Originally owned by the Japanese {{Wiki\|Emperor of Japan\|emperors}}, Emperor [[Tomohito\|Go-Nara]] entrusted the regalia to the [[Assassin]] [[Alvaro Catarribera]] in 1557,<ref name="InM Ch3">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari Chapter 3\|Chapter 3]]</ref> and charged his [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|group]] with keeping them safe.<ref name="Secrets of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Secrets of the Blade]]</ref> Needing support, Catarribera and his [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] [[Tsuyu]] traveled to [[Iga]] and recruited members of the [[Iga ikki\|Iga ''ikki'']], including [[Momochi Sandayu]], [[Fujibayashi Nagato]], and [[Hattori Hanzō]]. In time, Tsuyu became the [[Assassin leader\|leader]] of the brotherhood that became known as the Kakushiba ''ikki'', and had the regalia stored in a ''[[kofun]]'' in [[Izumi Settsu]].<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" /><ref name="Secrets of the Blade" />

	For years, the artifacts remained safe until Hanzō, in a fit of jealousy over Tsuyu having married Nagato and had a [[Fujibayashi Naoe\|daughter]], sold information about the regalia's whereabouts, unknowingly to the [[Shinbakufu]]. Immediately regretting his actions, Hanzō reported the problem to Tsuyu who, alongside Sandayu, led a number of Assassins to protect the artifacts. However, the Kakushiba ''ikki'' failed to prevent the regalia's theft by the Shinbakufu, who massacred most of the Assassins, with Tsuyu seemingly among the victims.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />		For years, the artifacts remained safe until Hanzō, in a fit of jealousy over Tsuyu having married Nagato and had a [[Fujibayashi Naoe\|daughter]], sold information about the regalia's whereabouts, unknowingly to the [[Shinbakufu]]. Immediately regretting his actions, Hanzō reported the problem to Tsuyu who, alongside Sandayu, led a number of Assassins to protect the artifacts. However, the Kakushiba ''ikki'' failed to prevent the regalia's theft by the Shinbakufu, who massacred most of the Assassins, with Tsuyu seemingly among the victims.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />

	===Loss of the ~~jewel~~===		===Loss of the Jewel===
	[[File:ACSH Tsuyu giving the Jewel to Nagato.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Tsuyu entrusting the Jewel to Nagato]]		[[File:ACSH Tsuyu giving the Jewel to Nagato.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Tsuyu entrusting the Jewel to Nagato]]
	In reality, Tsuyu survived and prevented the Jewel from being stolen. She discreetly returned to Nagato in Iga and handed the artifact to her husband before leaving to retrieve the other two regalia.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" /> Nagato hid the Jewel in the [[Mihata Kofun]], vowing to protect it, and never told anyone about its location.<ref name="Fight of the Kakushiba Ikki">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Fight of the Kakushiba Ikki]]</ref>		In reality, Tsuyu survived and prevented the Jewel from being stolen. She discreetly returned to Nagato in Iga and handed the artifact to her husband before leaving to retrieve the other two regalia.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" /> Nagato hid the Jewel in the [[Mihata Kofun]], vowing to protect it, and never told anyone about its location.<ref name="Fight of the Kakushiba Ikki">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Fight of the Kakushiba Ikki]]</ref>

	In 1581, the Shinbakufu became aware of the Jewel's location<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" /> and charged [[Ido Yoshihiro]] with its retrieval, using [[Oda Nobunaga]]'s [[Tenshō Iga War\|invasion]] of Iga as a cover. Nagato, realizing the group had come after the artifact, handed his [[Hidden Blade]] to his daughter Naoe, tasking her to recover the box housing the Jewel without telling her of its contents. Naoe failed, however, as she was knocked out by Yoshihiro in the ''kofun''.<ref name="Fight of the Kakushiba Ikki" />		In 1581, the Shinbakufu became aware of the Jewel's location<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" /> and charged [[Ido Yoshihiro]] with its retrieval, using [[Oda Nobunaga]]'s [[Tenshō Iga War\|invasion]] of Iga as a cover. Nagato, realizing the group had come after the artifact, handed his [[Hidden Blade]] to his daughter [[Fujibayashi Naoe\|Naoe]], tasking her to recover the box housing the Jewel without telling her of its contents. Naoe failed, however, as she was knocked out by Yoshihiro in the ''kofun''.<ref name="Fight of the Kakushiba Ikki" />

	Yoshihiro subsequently took the box to [[Katano Castle]], where he awaited the arrival of the other Shinbakufu. Unbeknownst to him, Naoe had learned his whereabouts and, after infiltrating the castle, found Yoshihiro and [[Assassination\|assassinated]] him, recovering the box. This victory was short-lived, however, as Naoe was ambushed by the arriving Shinbakufu outside the castle. Nagato came to her defense, but was mortally wounded by the group and succumbed to his injuries next to his daughter while the Shinbakufu left with the box.<ref name="Onryo Samurai">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Onryo Samurai]]</ref>		Yoshihiro subsequently took the box to [[Katano Castle]], where he awaited the arrival of the other Shinbakufu. Unbeknownst to him, Naoe had learned his whereabouts and, after infiltrating the castle, found Yoshihiro and [[Assassination\|assassinated]] him, recovering the box. This victory was short-lived, however, as Naoe was ambushed by the arriving Shinbakufu outside the castle. Nagato came to her defense, but was mortally wounded by the group and succumbed to his injuries next to his daughter while the Shinbakufu left with the box.<ref name="Onryo Samurai">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Onryo Samurai]]</ref>

	Surviving the encounter, Naoe began a long quest to hunt down the Shinbakufu and recover the box. In the course of her quest, she made an alliance with Nobunaga's foreign samurai, [[Yasuke]], and they ~~become some of the founding members~~ of the ''~~[[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|kakushiba~~ ikki]]''.<ref name="Lightning and Thunder">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' - [[Lightning and Thunder]]</ref> Eventually, after decimating the Shinbakufu, they confronted [[Ashikaga Yoshiaki]], who surrendered the ~~Box~~.<ref name="The Man Behind the Mask">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' - [[The Man Behind the Mask]]</ref>		===Recovery of the Jewel and Mirror===
			Surviving the encounter, Naoe began a long quest to hunt down the Shinbakufu and recover the box. In the course of her quest, she made an alliance with Nobunaga's foreign [[samurai]], [[Yasuke]], and together they founded a new incarnation of the Kakushiba ''ikki''.<ref name="Lightning and Thunder">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' - [[Lightning and Thunder]]</ref> Eventually, after decimating the Shinbakufu, they confronted the group's founder, former ''[[shōgun]]'' [[Ashikaga Yoshiaki]], who surrendered the box along with information on the [[Templars]], to whom he had sold the other two regalia in exchange for their support.<ref name="The Man Behind the Mask">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' - [[The Man Behind the Mask]]</ref>

	~~Traveling~~ to Sakafune-ishi at ~~Yoshiaki's~~ advice and ~~figuring out how~~ to ~~unlock~~ the ''kofun'' ~~through use of~~ her ~~[[hidden blade]]~~ and ~~the use of her~~ ''tsuchibue'', ~~Naoe descended into the ''kofun'' and~~ discovered three pedestals and placed ~~her~~ box ~~until~~ the one ~~title~~ Benevolence. Hattori ~~Hanzo then showed up and replaced his own Regalia~~ under the banner of Wisdom.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />		Sparing Yoshiaki's life, Naoe traveled to Sakafune-ishi at his advice and unlocked the entrance to the ''kofun'' using her Hidden Blade and ''{{Wiki\|Xun (instrument)\|tsuchibue}}''. Inside, she discovered three pedestals and placed the box on the one titled "Benevolence". Moments later, Hattori Hanzō arrived carrying another box, which he placed on the pedestal under the banner of "Wisdom". When asked by Naoe how he had come into possession of the box, Hanzō claimed that his lord, [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]], had recovered it from the Templars and given it to him so he could make amends.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />

			After explaining his role in the original Kakushiba ''ikki''{{'}}s demise, Hanzō revealed that he sought to find Tsuyu and the final regalia so he may redeem himself for his past actions. At first furious, Naoe eventually forgave Hanzō and invited him to help her search for her mother and the Sword, to which the latter accepted.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	The '''Three Sacred Treasures''' (三種の神器),<ref>{{WP\|Imperial Regalia of Japan}}</ref> also known as the '''Imperial Regalia''', are three sacred objects considered by the [[Japan\|Japanese]] to hold extreme significance in their country and culture. They consist of the {{Wiki\|Magatama\|jewel}} ''Yasakani no Magatama'' (八尺瓊勾玉), the [[bronze]] mirror ''{{Wiki\|Yata no Kagami}}'' (八咫鏡),<ref name="Meaning of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Meaning of the Blade]]</ref> and the [[sword]] ''{{Wiki\|Kusanagi no Tsurugi}}'' (草薙の剣),<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Kusanagi no Tsurugi}}</ref> which each symbolize the virtues of benevolence, wisdom, and valor, respectively.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />		The '''Three Sacred Treasures''' (三種の神器),<ref>{{WP\|Imperial Regalia of Japan}}</ref> also known as the '''Imperial Regalia''', are three sacred objects considered by the [[Japan\|Japanese]] to hold extreme significance in their country and culture. They consist of the {{Wiki\|Magatama\|jewel}} ''Yasakani no Magatama'' (八尺瓊勾玉), the [[bronze]] mirror ''{{Wiki\|Yata no Kagami}}'' (八咫鏡),<ref name="Meaning of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Meaning of the Blade]]</ref> and the [[sword]] ''{{Wiki\|Kusanagi no Tsurugi}}'' (草薙の剣),<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Kusanagi no Tsurugi}}</ref> which each symbolize the virtues of benevolence, wisdom, and valor, respectively.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />

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	The '''Three Sacred Treasures''' (三種の神器),<ref>{{WP\|Imperial Regalia of Japan}}</ref> also known as the '''Imperial Regalia''', are three sacred objects considered by the [[Japan\|Japanese]] to hold extreme significance in their country and culture. They consist of the {{Wiki\|Magatama\|jewel}} '''Yasakani no Magatama''' (八尺瓊勾玉), the mirror '''Yata no Kagami''' (八咫鏡),<ref name="Meaning of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Meaning of the Blade]]</ref> and the [[sword]] '''{{Wiki\|Kusanagi no Tsurugi}}''' (草薙の剣),<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Kusanagi no Tsurugi}}</ref> which each symbolize the virtues of benevolence, wisdom, and valor, respectively.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />		The '''Three Sacred Treasures''' (三種の神器),<ref>{{WP\|Imperial Regalia of Japan}}</ref> also known as the '''Imperial Regalia''', are three sacred objects considered by the [[Japan\|Japanese]] to hold extreme significance in their country and culture. They consist of the {{Wiki\|Magatama\|jewel}} ''Yasakani no Magatama'' (八尺瓊勾玉), the [[bronze]] mirror ''{{Wiki\|Yata no Kagami}}'' (八咫鏡),<ref name="Meaning of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Meaning of the Blade]]</ref> and the [[sword]] ''{{Wiki\|Kusanagi no Tsurugi}}'' (草薙の剣),<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Kusanagi no Tsurugi}}</ref> which each symbolize the virtues of benevolence, wisdom, and valor, respectively.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />

	==History==		==History==
	===Pursuit by the Shinbakufu===		===Pursuit by the Shinbakufu===
	Originally owned by the Japanese {{Wiki\|Emperor of Japan\|emperors}}, Emperor [[Tomohito\|Go-Nara]] entrusted the regalia to the [[Assassin]] [[Alvaro Catarribera]] in 1557,<ref name="InM Ch3">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari Chapter 3\|Chapter 3]]</ref> and charged his [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|group]] with keeping them safe.<ref name="Secrets of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Secrets of the Blade]]</ref> Needing support, Catarribera and his [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] [[Tsuyu]] traveled to [[Iga]] and recruited members of the [[Iga ikki\|Iga ''ikki'']], including [[Momochi Sandayu]], [[Fujibayashi Nagato]], and [[Hattori Hanzō]]. In time, Tsuyu became the [[Assassin leader\|leader]] of the brotherhood that became known as the Kakushiba ''ikki'', and had the regalia stored in a ''[[kofun]]'' in [[Izumi Settsu]].<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" /><ref name="Secrets of the Blade" />		Originally owned by the Japanese {{Wiki\|Emperor of Japan\|emperors}}, Emperor [[Tomohito\|Go-Nara]] entrusted the regalia to the [[Assassin]] [[Alvaro Catarribera]] in 1557,<ref name="InM Ch3">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari Chapter 3\|Chapter 3]]</ref> and charged his [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|group]] with keeping them safe.<ref name="Secrets of the Blade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Secrets of the Blade]]</ref> Needing support, Catarribera and his [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] [[Fujibayashi Tsuyu\|Tsuyu]] traveled to [[Iga]] and recruited members of the [[Iga ikki\|Iga ''ikki'']], including [[Momochi Sandayu]], [[Fujibayashi Nagato]], and [[Hattori Hanzō]]. In time, Tsuyu became the [[Assassin leader\|leader]] of the brotherhood that became known as the Kakushiba ''ikki'', and had the regalia stored in a ''[[kofun]]'' in [[Izumi Settsu]].<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" /><ref name="Secrets of the Blade" />

	For years, the artifacts remained safe until Hanzō, in a fit of jealousy over Tsuyu having married Nagato and had a [[Fujibayashi Naoe\|daughter]], sold information about the regalia's whereabouts, unknowingly to the [[Shinbakufu]]. Immediately regretting his actions, Hanzō reported the problem to Tsuyu who, alongside Sandayu, led a number of Assassins to protect the artifacts. However, the Kakushiba ''ikki'' failed to prevent the regalia's theft by the Shinbakufu, who massacred most of the Assassins, with Tsuyu seemingly among the victims.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />		For years, the artifacts remained safe until Hanzō, in a fit of jealousy over Tsuyu having married Nagato and had a [[Fujibayashi Naoe\|daughter]], sold information about the regalia's whereabouts, unknowingly to the [[Shinbakufu]]. Immediately regretting his actions, Hanzō reported the problem to Tsuyu who, alongside Sandayu, led a number of Assassins to protect the artifacts. However, the Kakushiba ''ikki'' failed to prevent the regalia's theft by the Shinbakufu, who massacred most of the Assassins, with Tsuyu seemingly among the victims.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />
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	[[File:ACSH Tsuyu giving the Jewel to Nagato.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Tsuyu entrusting the Jewel to Nagato]]		[[File:ACSH Tsuyu giving the Jewel to Nagato.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Tsuyu entrusting the Jewel to Nagato]]
	In reality, Tsuyu survived and prevented the ~~Jewel~~ from being stolen. She discreetly returned to Nagato in Iga and handed the artifact to her husband before leaving to retrieve the other two regalia.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" /> Nagato hid the ~~Jewel~~ in the [[Mihata Kofun]], vowing to protect it, and never told anyone about its location.<ref name="Fight of the Kakushiba Ikki">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Fight of the Kakushiba Ikki]]</ref>		In reality, Tsuyu survived and prevented the jewel from being stolen. She discreetly returned to Nagato in Iga and handed the artifact to her husband before leaving to retrieve the other two regalia.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" /> Nagato hid the jewel in the [[Mihata Kofun]], vowing to protect it, and never told anyone about its location.<ref name="Fight of the Kakushiba Ikki">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Fight of the Kakushiba Ikki]]</ref>

	In 1581, the Shinbakufu became aware of the ~~Jewel~~'s location<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" /> and charged [[Ido Yoshihiro]] with its retrieval, using [[Oda Nobunaga]]'s [[Tenshō Iga War\|invasion]] of Iga as a cover. Nagato, realizing the group had come after the artifact, handed his [[Hidden Blade]] to his daughter [[Fujibayashi Naoe\|Naoe]], tasking her to recover the box housing the ~~Jewel~~ without telling her of its contents. Naoe failed, however, as she was knocked out by Yoshihiro in the ''kofun''.<ref name="Fight of the Kakushiba Ikki" />		In 1581, the Shinbakufu became aware of the jewel's location<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" /> and charged [[Ido Yoshihiro]] with its retrieval, using [[Oda Nobunaga]]'s [[Tenshō Iga War\|invasion]] of Iga as a cover. Nagato, realizing the group had come after the artifact, handed his [[Hidden Blade]] to his daughter [[Fujibayashi Naoe\|Naoe]], tasking her to recover the box housing the jewel without telling her of its contents. Naoe failed, however, as she was knocked out by Yoshihiro in the ''kofun''.<ref name="Fight of the Kakushiba Ikki" />

	Yoshihiro subsequently took the box to [[Katano Castle]], where he awaited the arrival of the other Shinbakufu. Unbeknownst to him, Naoe had learned his whereabouts and, after infiltrating the castle, found Yoshihiro and [[Assassination\|assassinated]] him, recovering the box. This victory was short-lived, however, as Naoe was ambushed by the arriving Shinbakufu outside the castle. Nagato came to her defense, but was mortally wounded by the group and succumbed to his injuries next to his daughter while the Shinbakufu left with the box.<ref name="Onryo Samurai">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Onryo Samurai]]</ref>		Yoshihiro subsequently took the box to [[Katano Castle]], where he awaited the arrival of the other Shinbakufu. Unbeknownst to him, Naoe had learned his whereabouts and, after infiltrating the castle, found Yoshihiro and [[Assassination\|assassinated]] him, recovering the box. This victory was short-lived, however, as Naoe was ambushed by the arriving Shinbakufu outside the castle. Nagato came to her defense, but was mortally wounded by the group and succumbed to his injuries next to his daughter while the Shinbakufu left with the box.<ref name="Onryo Samurai">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Onryo Samurai]]</ref>
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	Sparing Yoshiaki's life, Naoe traveled to Sakafune-ishi at his advice and unlocked the entrance to the ''kofun'' using her Hidden Blade and ''{{Wiki\|Xun (instrument)\|tsuchibue}}''. Inside, she discovered three pedestals and placed the box on the one titled "Benevolence". Moments later, Hattori Hanzō arrived carrying another box, which he placed on the pedestal under the banner of "Wisdom". When asked by Naoe how he had come into possession of the box, Hanzō claimed that his lord, [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]], had recovered it from the Templars and given it to him so he could make amends.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />		Sparing Yoshiaki's life, Naoe traveled to Sakafune-ishi at his advice and unlocked the entrance to the ''kofun'' using her Hidden Blade and ''{{Wiki\|Xun (instrument)\|tsuchibue}}''. Inside, she discovered three pedestals and placed the box on the one titled "Benevolence". Moments later, Hattori Hanzō arrived carrying another box, which he placed on the pedestal under the banner of "Wisdom". When asked by Naoe how he had come into possession of the box, Hanzō claimed that his lord, [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]], had recovered it from the Templars and given it to him so he could make amends.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />

	After explaining his role in the original Kakushiba ''ikki''{{'}}s demise, Hanzō revealed that he sought to find Tsuyu and the final regalia so he may redeem himself for his past actions. At first furious, Naoe eventually forgave Hanzō and invited him to help her search for her mother and the ~~Sword~~, to which the latter accepted.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />		After explaining his role in the original Kakushiba ''ikki''{{'}}s demise, Hanzō revealed that he sought to find Tsuyu and the final regalia so he may redeem himself for his past actions. At first furious, Naoe eventually forgave Hanzō and invited him to help her search for her mother and the sword, to which the latter accepted.<ref name="Meaning of the Blade" />

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==