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	{{Quote\|The head of the Shimazu clan breathed his last... without leaving an heir. The closest claimant to his legacy... was an illegitimate child born overseas. Me.\|Shimazu Saito, reflecting on her destiny as the heir to the Shimazu clan, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 37}}		{{Quote\|The head of the Shimazu clan breathed his last... without leaving an heir. The closest claimant to his legacy... was an illegitimate child born overseas. Me.\|Shimazu Saito, reflecting on her destiny as the heir to the Shimazu clan, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 37}}
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	==Legacy==		==Legacy==
	{{Quote\|Now tell me, who will gauge your worth now? Them, or you? Venture forth! Cut down all those who oppose you; even the Buddha himself, if you must! \|The apparition of Saito encouraging Sei, c. 2023.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 99}}		{{Quote\|Now tell me, who will gauge your worth now? Them, or you? Venture forth! Cut down all those who oppose you; even the Buddha himself, if you must! \|The apparition of Saito encouraging Sei, c. 2023.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 99}}
			[[File:ACFT - Saito's grave.png\|left\|thumb\|170px\|Saito's grave]]
	Following her eventual death, Saito was buried in her home country of Japan alongside the [[lotus disk]], the third of the Southeast Asian Pieces of Eden, in order to keep the artifact hidden.<ref name="EP 112">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 112\|Episode 112]]</ref>		Following her eventual death, Saito was buried in her home country of Japan alongside the [[lotus disk]], the third of the Southeast Asian Pieces of Eden, in order to keep the artifact hidden.<ref name="EP 112">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 112\|Episode 112]]</ref>

	~~[[File:ACFT - Sei meeting Saito.png\|left\|thumb\|170px\|Sei encountering an apparition of Saito]]~~		In 2023, after reliving Edward Kenway's [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]] during his imprisonment by [[Abstergo Industries]], [[Noa Kim]] briefly envisioned [[Shimazu Sei]] as Saito due to the [[Bleeding Effect]].<ref name="EP 21">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 21\|Episode 21]]</ref> Later, following her and Noa's escape from Abstergo with the crescent amulet, Sei decided to track down another Piece of Eden that could cure Noa of the amulet's effects, and used a prototype [[Animus\|Animus HR-8]] to relive Saito's memories.<ref name="EP 79" /> Through the Bleeding Effect, Sei gained all of Saito's skills and abilities, though she also began to mistake her ancestor's memories for her own.<ref name="EP 93" /><ref name="EP 98" />
	In 2023, after reliving Edward Kenway's [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]] during his imprisonment by [[Abstergo Industries]], [[Noa Kim]] briefly envisioned [[Shimazu Sei]] as Saito due to the [[Bleeding Effect]].<ref name="EP 21">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 21\|Episode 21]]</ref> Later, following her and Noa's escape from Abstergo with the crescent amulet, Sei decided to track down another Piece of Eden that could cure Noa of the amulet's effects, and used a prototype [[Animus~~#Animus HR-8~~\|Animus HR-8]] to relive Saito's memories.<ref name="EP 79" /> Through the Bleeding Effect, Sei gained all of Saito's skills and abilities, though she also began to mistake her ancestor's memories for her own.<ref name="EP 93" /><ref name="EP 98" />

	While attempting to retrieve the Piece of Eden from the Shwedagon Pagoda, Sei was confronted by illusions intended to break her will and make her question herself. Just as Sei reached her breaking point after being reprimanded and mocked for her betrayal of the Templars, an apparition of Saito came to comfort her descendant and urge her to fight against those opposing her. The samurai claimed that every person must make a choice regarding their future and that, just like how she had learned to master her fate, it was now Sei's turn to forge her own path. These words encouraged Sei to stand up for herself, and she managed to overcome the illusions after declaring that she would no longer doubt herself.<ref name="EP 99" />		While attempting to retrieve the Piece of Eden from the Shwedagon Pagoda, Sei was confronted by illusions intended to break her will and make her question herself. Just as Sei reached her breaking point after being reprimanded and mocked for her betrayal of the Templars, an apparition of Saito came to comfort her descendant and urge her to fight against those opposing her. The samurai claimed that every person must make a choice regarding their future and that, just like how she had learned to master her fate, it was now Sei's turn to forge her own path. These words encouraged Sei to stand up for herself, and she managed to overcome the illusions after declaring that she would no longer doubt herself.<ref name="EP 99" />
			[[File:ACFT - Sei meeting Saito.png\|thumb\|170px\|Sei encountering an apparition of Saito]]
	Later, following her capture by Abstergo, Sei was placed in an Animus against her will in order to continue exploring Saito's memories, as the Templars sought to locate the lotus disk and use it to amplify the crescent amulet's powers to establish their [[New World Order]].<ref name="EP 105">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 105\|Episode 105]]</ref> Through Sei's genetic memories, Abstergo eventually discovered the disk's location within Saito's grave.<ref name="EP 112" />		Later, following her capture by Abstergo, Sei was placed in an Animus against her will in order to continue exploring Saito's memories, as the Templars sought to locate the lotus disk and use it to amplify the crescent amulet's powers to establish their [[New World Order]].<ref name="EP 105">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 105\|Episode 105]]</ref> Through Sei's genetic memories, Abstergo eventually discovered the disk's location within Saito's grave.<ref name="EP 112" />
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	==Personality and traits==		==Personality and traits==

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	The illegitimate daughter of the Shimazu clan's leader, Saito was brought to [[Japan]] following her father's death and was raised and trained in the clan's ways alongside her friends, all of whom were of mixed heritage. Looked down upon by the pure-blooded Japanese members of the clan, Saito and her subordinates were eventually given a chance to prove themselves in 1725, when they were tasked to search for the lost city of [[Angkor]], an alleged [[Isu\|Precursor]] [[Temple (Isu)\|site]].		The illegitimate daughter of the Shimazu clan's leader, Saito was brought to [[Japan]] following her father's death and was raised and trained in the clan's ways alongside her friends, all of whom were of mixed heritage. Looked down upon by the pure-blooded Japanese members of the clan, Saito and her subordinates were eventually given a chance to prove themselves in 1725, when they were tasked to search for the lost city of [[Angkor]], an alleged [[Isu\|Precursor]] [[Temple (Isu)\|site]].

	While looking for leads in [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] [[Macau]], Saito came into conflict with Edward Kenway, who was also on Angkor's trail, and was betrayed by most of her [[ninja]] followers, who disapproved of her leadership. Subsequently forming their own faction headed by Saito's former mentor [[Fuma Sukuna]], the ninja engaged in a [[Shimazu clan civil war\|civil war]] against Saito's remaining subordinates, seeking to eliminate them for the perceived dishonor they had brought to the Shimazu clan.		While looking for leads in [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] [[Macau]], Saito came into conflict with Edward Kenway, who was also on Angkor's trail, and was betrayed by most of her [[ninja]] followers, who disapproved of her leadership. Subsequently forming their own faction headed by Saito's former mentor [[Fuma Sukuna]], the ninja engaged in a [[Shimazu clan civil war\|civil war]] against Saito and her remaining subordinates, seeking to eliminate them for the perceived dishonor they had brought to the Shimazu clan.

	Despite their initial conflict, Saito later struck a partnership with Edward after they both realized they needed each other to find Angkor. With the loss of her men due to the war against Sukuna and his ninja, Saito joined Edward's organization, the Zhang Wei Union, and helped them search for the lost city while seeking vengeance against Sukuna.		Despite their initial conflict, Saito later struck a partnership with Edward after they both realized they needed each other to find Angkor. With the loss of her men due to the war against Sukuna and his ninja, Saito joined Edward's organization, the Zhang Wei Union, and helped them search for the lost city while seeking vengeance against Sukuna.

	Traveling through [[Southeast Asia]] aboard the ''[[Fenghuang]]'', Saito and her new companions learned about a [[Southeast Asian Pieces of Eden\|set]] of three [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] which, when brought together in Angkor, could grant the power to enslave [[human]]ity. Hoping to retrieve and safeguard the artifacts, the Zhang Wei Union clashed with other factions desiring the Pieces' power, including Sukuna and his followers. After ~~securing~~ an alliance with a group of Japanese [[Mercenary\|mercenaries]] led by [[Nagamasa]], who shared her resentment of the Shimazu clan, Saito managed to kill Sukuna and his men during an ambush, avenging her late friends.		Traveling through [[Southeast Asia]] aboard the ''[[Fenghuang]]'', Saito and her new companions learned about a [[Southeast Asian Pieces of Eden\|set]] of three [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] which, when brought together in Angkor, could grant the power to enslave [[human]]ity. Hoping to retrieve and safeguard the artifacts, the Zhang Wei Union clashed with other factions desiring the Pieces' power, including Sukuna and his followers. After forming an alliance with a group of Japanese [[Mercenary\|mercenaries]] led by [[Nagamasa]], who shared her resentment of the Shimazu clan, Saito managed to kill Sukuna and his men during an ambush, avenging her late friends.

	Eventually, the Zhang Wei Union succeeded in retrieving all three Pieces of Eden, whereupon they decided to separate the artifacts to better protect them. Having been inspired by Edward to dedicate herself to a nobler purpose, Saito took [[Lotus disk\|one]] of the Pieces and returned to Japan, where she lived the rest of her days in peace while looking after the artifact. Following her death, the artifact was hidden within Saito's grave to keep it safe.		Eventually, the Zhang Wei Union succeeded in retrieving all three Pieces of Eden, whereupon they decided to separate the artifacts to better protect them. Having been inspired by Edward to dedicate herself to a nobler purpose, Saito took [[Lotus disk\|one]] of the Pieces and returned to Japan, where she lived the rest of her days in peace while looking after the artifact. Following her death, the artifact was hidden within Saito's grave to keep it safe.

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	'''Shimazu Saito''' ({{Wiki\|Japanese language\|Japanese}}: 島津斉藤) was a [[samurai]] who served as a member of both the [[Shimazu clan]] and the [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order\|Japanese Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] during the early 18th century. She later became a founding member of the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]] and a close ally and companion of the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]]. She is an ancestor to [[Shimazu Sei]].		'''Shimazu Saito''' ({{Wiki\|Japanese language\|Japanese}}: 島津斉藤) was a [[samurai]] who served as a member of both the [[Shimazu clan]] and the [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order\|Japanese Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] during the early 18th century. She later became a founding member of the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]] and a close ally and companion of the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]]. She is an ancestor to [[Shimazu Sei]].

	The illegitimate daughter of the Shimazu clan's leader, Saito was brought to [[Japan]] following her father's death and was trained in the clan's ways alongside her friends, all of whom were of mixed heritage. Looked down upon by the pure-blooded Japanese members of the clan, Saito and her subordinates were eventually given a chance to prove themselves in 1725, when they were tasked to search for the lost city of [[Angkor]], an alleged [[Isu\|Precursor]] [[Temple (Isu)\|site]].		The illegitimate daughter of the Shimazu clan's leader, Saito was brought to [[Japan]] following her father's death and was raised and trained in the clan's ways alongside her friends, all of whom were of mixed heritage. Looked down upon by the pure-blooded Japanese members of the clan, Saito and her subordinates were eventually given a chance to prove themselves in 1725, when they were tasked to search for the lost city of [[Angkor]], an alleged [[Isu\|Precursor]] [[Temple (Isu)\|site]].

	While looking for leads in [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] [[Macau]], Saito came into conflict with Edward Kenway, who was also on Angkor's trail, and was betrayed by most of her [[ninja]] followers, who disapproved of her leadership. Subsequently forming their own faction headed by Saito's former mentor [[Fuma Sukuna]], the ninja engaged in a [[Shimazu clan civil war\|civil war]] against Saito's remaining subordinates, seeking to eliminate them for the perceived dishonor they had brought to the Shimazu clan.		While looking for leads in [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] [[Macau]], Saito came into conflict with Edward Kenway, who was also on Angkor's trail, and was betrayed by most of her [[ninja]] followers, who disapproved of her leadership. Subsequently forming their own faction headed by Saito's former mentor [[Fuma Sukuna]], the ninja engaged in a [[Shimazu clan civil war\|civil war]] against Saito's remaining subordinates, seeking to eliminate them for the perceived dishonor they had brought to the Shimazu clan.

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	'''Shimazu Saito''' ({{Wiki\|Japanese language\|Japanese}}: 島津斉藤) was a [[samurai]] who served as a member of both the [[Shimazu clan]] and the [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order\|Japanese Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] during the early 18th century. She is an ancestor to [[Shimazu Sei]].		'''Shimazu Saito''' ({{Wiki\|Japanese language\|Japanese}}: 島津斉藤) was a [[samurai]] who served as a member of both the [[Shimazu clan]] and the [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order\|Japanese Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] during the early 18th century. She later became a founding member of the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]] and a close ally and companion of the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]]. She is an ancestor to [[Shimazu Sei]].

	The illegitimate daughter of the Shimazu clan's leader, Saito was brought to [[Japan]] following her father's death and was ~~raised and~~ trained in the clan's ways alongside her friends, all of whom were of mixed heritage. Looked down upon by the pure-blooded Japanese members of the clan, Saito and her subordinates were eventually given a chance to prove themselves in 1725, when they were tasked to search for the lost city of [[Angkor]], an alleged [[Isu\|Precursor]] [[Temple (Isu)\|site]].		The illegitimate daughter of the Shimazu clan's leader, Saito was brought to [[Japan]] following her father's death and was trained in the clan's ways alongside her friends, all of whom were of mixed heritage. Looked down upon by the pure-blooded Japanese members of the clan, Saito and her subordinates were eventually given a chance to prove themselves in 1725, when they were tasked to search for the lost city of [[Angkor]], an alleged [[Isu\|Precursor]] [[Temple (Isu)\|site]].

	While looking for leads in [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] [[Macau]], Saito ~~and her [[ninja]] followers~~ came into conflict with ~~the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[~~Edward Kenway]], who was also on Angkor's trail~~. To facilitate~~ her ~~mission, Saito allied herself with the businessman~~ [[~~Sun (Hualien Trading Company)\|Sun~~]], ~~but soon earned the wrath~~ of ~~the pure-blooded Japanese ninja serving under~~ her~~, who believed they were treated unfairly~~. ~~Led~~ by Saito's former mentor [[Fuma Sukuna]], the ~~Japanese~~ ninja ~~ultimately deserted and formed their own faction~~, seeking to eliminate ~~Saito~~ for the perceived dishonor ~~she~~ had brought to the Shimazu clan.		While looking for leads in [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] [[Macau]], Saito came into conflict with Edward Kenway, who was also on Angkor's trail, and was betrayed by most of her [[ninja]] followers, who disapproved of her leadership. Subsequently forming their own faction headed by Saito's former mentor [[Fuma Sukuna]], the ninja engaged in a [[Shimazu clan civil war\|civil war]] against Saito's remaining subordinates, seeking to eliminate them for the perceived dishonor they had brought to the Shimazu clan.

	Despite their initial conflict, Saito later ~~striked~~ a partnership with Edward after they both realized they needed each other to find Angkor. With the loss of her men due to the ~~[[Shimazu clan civil~~ war~~\|war]]~~ against ~~the Japanese~~ ninja, Saito joined Edward's organization, the ~~[[Zhawang Corporation\|~~Zhang Wei Union]], and ~~worked alongside~~ them to search for the lost city while seeking vengeance against Sukuna ~~and his men~~.		Despite their initial conflict, Saito later struck a partnership with Edward after they both realized they needed each other to find Angkor. With the loss of her men due to the war against Sukuna and his ninja, Saito joined Edward's organization, the Zhang Wei Union, and helped them search for the lost city while seeking vengeance against Sukuna.

	~~During their investigation in~~ the [[~~Philippines~~]], Saito and ~~Edward succeeded in recovering~~ a [[~~Piece~~ of Eden]] ~~– a~~ [[~~crescent amulet~~]] ~~– though the artifact's powers took a great toll on the latter. While Edward recovered~~, ~~Saito assumed temporary command of~~ the ''[[~~Fenghuang~~]]'~~'{{'}}s crew~~ and ~~secured~~ an alliance with a group of Japanese [[Mercenary\|mercenaries]] led by [[Nagamasa]], who ~~helped~~ the ~~crew fight Sukuna and his men when they ambushed them. Ultimately~~, Saito managed to ~~slay~~ Sukuna, avenging her ~~fallen~~ friends.		Traveling through [[Southeast Asia]] aboard the ''[[Fenghuang]]'', Saito and her new companions learned about a [[Southeast Asian Pieces of Eden\|set]] of three [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] which, when brought together in Angkor, could grant the power to enslave [[human]]ity. Hoping to retrieve and safeguard the artifacts, the Zhang Wei Union clashed with other factions desiring the Pieces' power, including Sukuna and his followers. After securing an alliance with a group of Japanese [[Mercenary\|mercenaries]] led by [[Nagamasa]], who shared her resentment of the Shimazu clan, Saito managed to kill Sukuna and his men during an ambush, avenging her late friends.

	~~After Edward lost~~ the ~~crescent amulet~~ to the [[~~Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins~~\|~~Chinese Assassin~~]] ~~[[Xiao Han]] in~~ the ~~[[Sultanate of Sulu]]~~, ~~he and Saito retrieved another [[Lantern (Piece~~ of ~~Eden)\|Piece of Eden]] from~~ the ~~[[Shwedagon Pagoda]] in [[Myanmar\|Burma]]~~. ~~However~~, ~~they lost this~~ artifact ~~as well upon being betrayed by their ally [[John Young]], revealed~~ to ~~be a Templar spy~~.		Eventually, the Zhang Wei Union succeeded in retrieving all three Pieces of Eden, whereupon they decided to separate the artifacts to better protect them. Having been inspired by Edward to dedicate herself to a nobler purpose, Saito took [[Lotus disk\|one]] of the Pieces and returned to Japan, where she lived the rest of her days in peace while looking after the artifact. Following her death, the artifact was hidden within Saito's grave to keep it safe.

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	ACFT - Shimazu Saito mask.png\|Close-up of Saito's mask		ACFT - Shimazu Saito mask.png\|Close-up of Saito's mask
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	Upon escaping from the fort's line of sight, Saito and the remaining ''Fenghuang'' crew members hid in a swamp while awaiting the return of Edward's expedition. However, Saito began to suspect something was amiss and that Rajah's warriors would attempt to attack the ship.<ref name="EP 61" /> Sure enough, as soon as a downpour of rain started, rendering the crew's firearms useless due to the wet [[gunpowder]], the warriors boarded the ship, forcing Saito and the others to fight them off.<ref name="EP 62">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 62\|Episode 62]]</ref>		Upon escaping from the fort's line of sight, Saito and the remaining ''Fenghuang'' crew members hid in a swamp while awaiting the return of Edward's expedition. However, Saito began to suspect something was amiss and that Rajah's warriors would attempt to attack the ship.<ref name="EP 61" /> Sure enough, as soon as a downpour of rain started, rendering the crew's firearms useless due to the wet [[gunpowder]], the warriors boarded the ship, forcing Saito and the others to fight them off.<ref name="EP 62">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 62\|Episode 62]]</ref>

	[[File:ACFT - Fenghuang crew fighting Manananggals.png\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Saito fighting a "~~Manananggal~~"]]		[[File:ACFT - Fenghuang crew fighting Manananggals.png\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Saito fighting a "''manananggal''"]]
	After threatening to execute any crew member who fled the battle, Saito engaged what appeared to be a monster resembling a [[~~Manananggal~~]], slicing it in half. However, she became surprised when the creature did not die and continued to attack her. As another monster boarded the ''Fenghuang'', Saito ordered the crew to ready the multi-barreled [[musket]]s built by Yun and fire on their assailants.<ref name="EP 62" />		After threatening to execute any crew member who fled the battle, Saito engaged what appeared to be a monster resembling a ''[[manananggal]]'', slicing it in half. However, she became surprised when the creature did not die and continued to attack her. As another monster boarded the ''Fenghuang'', Saito ordered the crew to ready the multi-barreled [[musket]]s built by Yun and fire on their assailants.<ref name="EP 62" />

	In the end, the crew emerged victorious, killing most of the native warriors and taking a few of them captive. After Saito told Yun that she was in his debt, as his invention had saved her life, the engineer unmasked one of the captive ~~Manananggals~~ and was surprised to discover he was human. When Yun questioned how this was possible, Saito claimed that it was the result of the crescent amulet's powers.<ref name="EP 63">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 63\|Episode 63]]</ref>		In the end, the crew emerged victorious, killing most of the native warriors and taking a few of them captive. After Saito told Yun that she was in his debt, as his invention had saved her life, the engineer unmasked one of the captive ''manananggals'' and was surprised to discover he was human. When Yun questioned how this was possible, Saito claimed that it was the result of the crescent amulet's powers.<ref name="EP 63">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 63\|Episode 63]]</ref>

	Having now witnessed the amulet's abilities first-hand twice, Saito understood why the elders of her clan and their rivals were so obsessed with acquiring it, and feared what might happen if anyone were to wield more than one Piece of Eden. Just then, a lookout reported that more native warriors were approaching the ''Fenghuang'' on boats, prompting Saito to order the crew to sail into the open sea.<ref name="EP 63" />		Having now witnessed the amulet's abilities first-hand twice, Saito understood why the elders of her clan and their rivals were so obsessed with acquiring it, and feared what might happen if anyone were to wield more than one Piece of Eden. Just then, a lookout reported that more native warriors were approaching the ''Fenghuang'' on boats, prompting Saito to order the crew to sail into the open sea.<ref name="EP 63" />

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	The illegitimate daughter of the Shimazu clan's leader, Saito was brought to [[Japan]] following her father's death and was raised and trained in the clan's ways alongside her friends, all of whom were of mixed heritage. Looked down upon by the pure-blooded Japanese members of the clan, Saito and her subordinates were eventually given a chance to prove themselves in 1725, when they were tasked to search for the lost city of [[Angkor]], an alleged [[Isu\|Precursor]] [[Temple (Isu)\|site]].		The illegitimate daughter of the Shimazu clan's leader, Saito was brought to [[Japan]] following her father's death and was raised and trained in the clan's ways alongside her friends, all of whom were of mixed heritage. Looked down upon by the pure-blooded Japanese members of the clan, Saito and her subordinates were eventually given a chance to prove themselves in 1725, when they were tasked to search for the lost city of [[Angkor]], an alleged [[Isu\|Precursor]] [[Temple (Isu)\|site]].

	While looking for leads in [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] [[Macau]], Saito came into conflict with Edward Kenway, who was also on Angkor's trail, and was betrayed by most of her [[ninja]] followers, who disapproved of her leadership. Subsequently forming their own faction headed by Saito's former mentor [[Fuma Sukuna]], the ninja engaged in a [[Shimazu clan civil war\|civil war]] against Saito's remaining subordinates, seeking to eliminate them for the perceived dishonor they had brought to the Shimazu clan.		While looking for leads in [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] [[Macau]], Saito came into conflict with Edward Kenway, who was also on Angkor's trail, and was betrayed by most of her [[ninja]] followers, who disapproved of her leadership. Subsequently forming their own faction headed by Saito's former mentor [[Fuma Sukuna]], the ninja engaged in a [[Shimazu clan civil war\|civil war]] against Saito and her remaining subordinates, seeking to eliminate them for the perceived dishonor they had brought to the Shimazu clan.

	Despite their initial conflict, Saito later struck a partnership with Edward after they both realized they needed each other to find Angkor. With the loss of her men due to the war against Sukuna and his ninja, Saito joined Edward's organization, the Zhang Wei Union, and helped them search for the lost city while seeking vengeance against Sukuna.		Despite their initial conflict, Saito later struck a partnership with Edward after they both realized they needed each other to find Angkor. With the loss of her men due to the war against Sukuna and his ninja, Saito joined Edward's organization, the Zhang Wei Union, and helped them search for the lost city while seeking vengeance against Sukuna.

	Traveling through [[Southeast Asia]] aboard the ''[[Fenghuang]]'', Saito and her new companions learned about a [[Southeast Asian Pieces of Eden\|set]] of three [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] which, when brought together in Angkor, could grant the power to enslave [[human]]ity. Hoping to retrieve and safeguard the artifacts, the Zhang Wei Union clashed with other factions desiring the Pieces' power, including Sukuna and his followers. After ~~securing~~ an alliance with a group of Japanese [[Mercenary\|mercenaries]] led by [[Nagamasa]], who shared her resentment of the Shimazu clan, Saito managed to kill Sukuna and his men during an ambush, avenging her late friends.		Traveling through [[Southeast Asia]] aboard the ''[[Fenghuang]]'', Saito and her new companions learned about a [[Southeast Asian Pieces of Eden\|set]] of three [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] which, when brought together in Angkor, could grant the power to enslave [[human]]ity. Hoping to retrieve and safeguard the artifacts, the Zhang Wei Union clashed with other factions desiring the Pieces' power, including Sukuna and his followers. After forming an alliance with a group of Japanese [[Mercenary\|mercenaries]] led by [[Nagamasa]], who shared her resentment of the Shimazu clan, Saito managed to kill Sukuna and his men during an ambush, avenging her late friends.

	Eventually, the Zhang Wei Union succeeded in retrieving all three Pieces of Eden, whereupon they decided to separate the artifacts to better protect them. Having been inspired by Edward to dedicate herself to a nobler purpose, Saito took [[Lotus disk\|one]] of the Pieces and returned to Japan, where she lived the rest of her days in peace while looking after the artifact. Following her death, the artifact was hidden within Saito's grave to keep it safe.		Eventually, the Zhang Wei Union succeeded in retrieving all three Pieces of Eden, whereupon they decided to separate the artifacts to better protect them. Having been inspired by Edward to dedicate herself to a nobler purpose, Saito took [[Lotus disk\|one]] of the Pieces and returned to Japan, where she lived the rest of her days in peace while looking after the artifact. Following her death, the artifact was hidden within Saito's grave to keep it safe.

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	'''Shimazu Saito''' ({{Wiki\|Japanese language\|Japanese}}: 島津斉藤) was a [[samurai]] who served as a member of both the [[Shimazu clan]] and the [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order\|Japanese Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] during the early 18th century. She later became a founding member of the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]] and a close ally and companion of the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]]. She is an ancestor to [[Shimazu Sei]].		'''Shimazu Saito''' ({{Wiki\|Japanese language\|Japanese}}: 島津斉藤) was a [[samurai]] who served as a member of both the [[Shimazu clan]] and the [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order\|Japanese Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] during the early 18th century. She later became a founding member of the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]] and a close ally and companion of the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]]. She is an ancestor to [[Shimazu Sei]].

	The illegitimate daughter of the Shimazu clan's leader, Saito was brought to [[Japan]] following her father's death and was trained in the clan's ways alongside her friends, all of whom were of mixed heritage. Looked down upon by the pure-blooded Japanese members of the clan, Saito and her subordinates were eventually given a chance to prove themselves in 1725, when they were tasked to search for the lost city of [[Angkor]], an alleged [[Isu\|Precursor]] [[Temple (Isu)\|site]].		The illegitimate daughter of the Shimazu clan's leader, Saito was brought to [[Japan]] following her father's death and was raised and trained in the clan's ways alongside her friends, all of whom were of mixed heritage. Looked down upon by the pure-blooded Japanese members of the clan, Saito and her subordinates were eventually given a chance to prove themselves in 1725, when they were tasked to search for the lost city of [[Angkor]], an alleged [[Isu\|Precursor]] [[Temple (Isu)\|site]].

	While looking for leads in [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] [[Macau]], Saito came into conflict with Edward Kenway, who was also on Angkor's trail, and was betrayed by most of her [[ninja]] followers, who disapproved of her leadership. Subsequently forming their own faction headed by Saito's former mentor [[Fuma Sukuna]], the ninja engaged in a [[Shimazu clan civil war\|civil war]] against Saito's remaining subordinates, seeking to eliminate them for the perceived dishonor they had brought to the Shimazu clan.		While looking for leads in [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] [[Macau]], Saito came into conflict with Edward Kenway, who was also on Angkor's trail, and was betrayed by most of her [[ninja]] followers, who disapproved of her leadership. Subsequently forming their own faction headed by Saito's former mentor [[Fuma Sukuna]], the ninja engaged in a [[Shimazu clan civil war\|civil war]] against Saito's remaining subordinates, seeking to eliminate them for the perceived dishonor they had brought to the Shimazu clan.

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	[[File:ACFT - Saito facing Fuma Sukuna.png\|thumb\|250px\|Saito facing Fuma Sukuna and his men]]		[[File:ACFT - Saito facing Fuma Sukuna.png\|thumb\|250px\|Saito facing Fuma Sukuna and his men]]
	Before Saito and Sukuna could fight, a firework flew over the ship, signaling Sukuna to retreat. After promising Saito to kill her if they ever met again, Sukuna and his men left the ship as it began to be bombarded with [[cannon]] fire by [[~~Jeong~~]], an admiral working with Sukuna and Madam Lee.<ref name="EP 38" />		Before Saito and Sukuna could fight, a firework flew over the ship, signaling Sukuna to retreat. After promising Saito to kill her if they ever met again, Sukuna and his men left the ship as it began to be bombarded with [[cannon]] fire by [[Zheng]], an admiral working with Sukuna and Madam Lee.<ref name="EP 38" />

	As Saito looked for a way off the ship, she was reunited with Edward, who informed her that he had lost Hendrik's sea log to the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassins]], much to her annoyance. However, she was surprised to learn that Edward had thought of an escape plan and the two were soon picked up by John Young and [[Xialun Qing]] in a stolen [[gunboat]].<ref name="EP 39">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 39\|Episode 39]]</ref>		As Saito looked for a way off the ship, she was reunited with Edward, who informed her that he had lost Hendrik's sea log to the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassins]], much to her annoyance. However, she was surprised to learn that Edward had thought of an escape plan and the two were soon picked up by John Young and [[Xialun Qing]] in a stolen [[gunboat]].<ref name="EP 39">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 39\|Episode 39]]</ref>

	As the group made their escape from the sinking gambling ship, they were spotted by ~~Jeong~~, who attempted to kill them. Fortunately, they were saved by the timely arrival of the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]]'s flagship ''[[Fenghuang]]'', which forced ~~Jeong~~ back. After boarding the ''Fenghuang'', Edward welcomed Saito into the Union and told her that the only course for their current voyage was the one towards freedom, causing Saito to smile to herself.<ref name="EP 39" />		As the group made their escape from the sinking gambling ship, they were spotted by Zheng, who attempted to kill them. Fortunately, they were saved by the timely arrival of the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]]'s flagship ''[[Fenghuang]]'', which forced Zheng back. After boarding the ''Fenghuang'', Edward welcomed Saito into the Union and told her that the only course for their current voyage was the one towards freedom, causing Saito to smile to herself.<ref name="EP 39" />

	===Joining the Zhang Wei Union===		===Joining the Zhang Wei Union===
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	{{Quote\|The winds carried you to my vengeance, murderer. My friends will rejoice in the afterlife. Come, I shall savor this.\|Saito to Xue Yan before their fight, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 48}}		{{Quote\|The winds carried you to my vengeance, murderer. My friends will rejoice in the afterlife. Come, I shall savor this.\|Saito to Xue Yan before their fight, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 48}}
	Once all the preparations were complete, Saito joined Edward, John, Yun, Qing and [[Mustafa\|Rupiya]] aboard the ''Fenghuang'' before the crew sailed towards the Philippines to pick up on Magellan's trail.<ref name="EP 41" /> As they neared [[Manila]], however, their ship came under attack by ~~Jeong~~'s fleet, which had followed them. Serving as a lookout, Saito spotted more enemy ships attempting to flank the ''Fenghuang'' and informed Edward and Yun. Using the latter's latest creation – fire barrels which exploded on impact – the crew was ultimately able to sink most of the pursuing ships.<ref name="EP 47">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 47\|Episode 47]]</ref>		Once all the preparations were complete, Saito joined Edward, John, Yun, Qing and [[Mustafa\|Rupiya]] aboard the ''Fenghuang'' before the crew sailed towards the Philippines to pick up on Magellan's trail.<ref name="EP 41" /> As they neared [[Manila]], however, their ship came under attack by Zheng's fleet, which had followed them. Serving as a lookout, Saito spotted more enemy ships attempting to flank the ''Fenghuang'' and informed Edward and Yun. Using the latter's latest creation – fire barrels which exploded on impact – the crew was ultimately able to sink most of the pursuing ships.<ref name="EP 47">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 47\|Episode 47]]</ref>

	Following their apparent escape from ~~Jeong~~'s fleet, most of the crew celebrated their victory but Saito found it suspicious that they had not faced more resistance. Sure enough, the ''Fenghuang'' was soon boarded by Xiao Han, Liu Qing and Xue Yan, who had accompanied ~~Jeong~~.<ref name="EP 48">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 48\|Episode 48]]</ref>		Following their apparent escape from Zheng's fleet, most of the crew celebrated their victory but Saito found it suspicious that they had not faced more resistance. Sure enough, the ''Fenghuang'' was soon boarded by Xiao Han, Liu Qing and Xue Yan, who had accompanied Zheng.<ref name="EP 48">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 48\|Episode 48]]</ref>

	[[File:ACFT - Saito fighting Xue Yan.png\|left\|thumb\|235px\|Saito fighting Xue Yan]]During the resulting chaos, Saito confronted Xue Yan atop the ship's mast and, declaring her intention to avenge her friends' deaths, engaged the Chinese Assassin in a duel.<ref name="EP 48" /> Despite Xue Yan's quick reflexes, which allowed her to block most of Saito's attacks, the latter proved to be the more skilled warrior, eventually forcing the Assassin to admit defeat and retreat back to ~~Jeong~~'s ship using a [[parachute]].<ref name="EP 49">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 49\|Episode 49]]</ref>		[[File:ACFT - Saito fighting Xue Yan.png\|left\|thumb\|235px\|Saito fighting Xue Yan]]During the resulting chaos, Saito confronted Xue Yan atop the ship's mast and, declaring her intention to avenge her friends' deaths, engaged the Chinese Assassin in a duel.<ref name="EP 48" /> Despite Xue Yan's quick reflexes, which allowed her to block most of Saito's attacks, the latter proved to be the more skilled warrior, eventually forcing the Assassin to admit defeat and retreat back to Zheng's ship using a [[parachute]].<ref name="EP 49">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 49\|Episode 49]]</ref>

	Once Xiao Han and Liu Qing also retreated, Edward ordered Rupiya to sail the ''Fenghuang'' into a storm to lose ~~Jeong~~'s fleet. Although one of the admiral's ships managed to follow them, it was quickly sunk by a Dutch East India Company vessel captained by Edward's ally, [[Jan van Aert]].<ref name="EP 49" />		Once Xiao Han and Liu Qing also retreated, Edward ordered Rupiya to sail the ''Fenghuang'' into a storm to lose Zheng's fleet. Although one of the admiral's ships managed to follow them, it was quickly sunk by a Dutch East India Company vessel captained by Edward's ally, [[Jan van Aert]].<ref name="EP 49" />

	After Edward allowed Jan to join the Union's search for Angkor, Saito questioned the Assassin's decision. Edward claimed that they could not risk losing their partnership with the Dutch East India Company, even if there was a possibility they would be betrayed, and that they required the company's protection in case they encountered ~~Jeong~~'s fleet again. However, both Saito and Edward remained suspicious of Jan's true motives and questioned how he had been able to track them down so easily.<ref name="EP 50">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 50\|Episode 50]]</ref>		After Edward allowed Jan to join the Union's search for Angkor, Saito questioned the Assassin's decision. Edward claimed that they could not risk losing their partnership with the Dutch East India Company, even if there was a possibility they would be betrayed, and that they required the company's protection in case they encountered Zheng's fleet again. However, both Saito and Edward remained suspicious of Jan's true motives and questioned how he had been able to track them down so easily.<ref name="EP 50">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 50\|Episode 50]]</ref>

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	However, one of the guards, realizing Qing had deceived them, tried to attack her in retaliation. John protected her, taking the hit instead, before Saito knocked out the guard. The group then retrieved their confiscated weapons and began making their way to the ''Fenghuang''. Outside, they ran into Rupiya, who was preparing to rescue them himself, and witnessed the arrival of Xiao Han, Liu Qing, and Xue Yan.<ref name="EP 88" />		However, one of the guards, realizing Qing had deceived them, tried to attack her in retaliation. John protected her, taking the hit instead, before Saito knocked out the guard. The group then retrieved their confiscated weapons and began making their way to the ''Fenghuang''. Outside, they ran into Rupiya, who was preparing to rescue them himself, and witnessed the arrival of Xiao Han, Liu Qing, and Xue Yan.<ref name="EP 88" />

	Unwilling to let the Chinese Assassins seize the crescent amulet, Edward went to confront them, with John and Qing following closely behind. Meanwhile, Saito, Yun, and Rupiya returned to the ''Fenghuang'',<ref name="EP 89">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 89\|Episode 89]]</ref> and [[Battle of Sulu\|engaged]] ~~Jeong~~'s fleet to prevent it from reaching the shore.<ref name="EP 92">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 92\|Episode 92]]</ref>		Unwilling to let the Chinese Assassins seize the crescent amulet, Edward went to confront them, with John and Qing following closely behind. Meanwhile, Saito, Yun, and Rupiya returned to the ''Fenghuang'',<ref name="EP 89">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 89\|Episode 89]]</ref> and [[Battle of Sulu\|engaged]] Zheng's fleet to prevent it from reaching the shore.<ref name="EP 92">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 92\|Episode 92]]</ref>

	The crew was soon joined by Nagamasa and his men, whom Saito ordered to help Edward, John, and Qing. However, the mercenaries arrived too late, as the Chinese Assassins escaped with the crescent amulet after inadvertently killing Qing. Nevertheless, Nagamasa and his men picked up Edward and John, allowing them to escape from Sulu alongside the ''Fenghuang''.<ref name="EP 92" />		The crew was soon joined by Nagamasa and his men, whom Saito ordered to help Edward, John, and Qing. However, the mercenaries arrived too late, as the Chinese Assassins escaped with the crescent amulet after inadvertently killing Qing. Nevertheless, Nagamasa and his men picked up Edward and John, allowing them to escape from Sulu alongside the ''Fenghuang''.<ref name="EP 92" />