https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=The_Leaf_TurnsThe Leaf Turns - Revision history2026-06-10T11:35:10ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.42.3https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?title=The_Leaf_Turns&diff=1134804&oldid=prevSoranin: Created page with "{{Era|ACSH|Memories}} {{Imageneed|''Assassin's Creed: Shadows''}} {{IncompleteMemory|Shadows}} {{Memory Infobox |name=The Leaf Turns |image= |description=''With Koshiro still reeling from his injuries at the hands of his old comrades, Naoe resolves to help him seek a new purpose.'' |appearance=''Assassin's Creed: Shadows'' |type=Side, People of Harima {{c|Koshiro}} |previous=Fallen Soldiers |concurrent= |next= |source=Fujibayashi Naoe |location=Kitano V..."2026-05-20T14:51:03Z<p>Created page with "{{Era|ACSH|Memories}} {{Imageneed|''<a href="/wiki/Assassin%27s_Creed:_Shadows" title="Assassin's Creed: Shadows">Assassin's Creed: Shadows</a>''}} {{IncompleteMemory|Shadows}} {{Memory Infobox |name=The Leaf Turns |image= |description=''With Koshiro still reeling from his injuries at the hands of his old comrades, Naoe resolves to help him seek a new purpose.'' |appearance=''<a href="/wiki/Assassin%27s_Creed:_Shadows" title="Assassin's Creed: Shadows">Assassin's Creed: Shadows</a>'' |type=Side, People of Harima {{c|Koshiro}} |previous=<a href="/wiki/Fallen_Soldiers" title="Fallen Soldiers">Fallen Soldiers</a> |concurrent= |next= |source=<a href="/wiki/Fujibayashi_Naoe" title="Fujibayashi Naoe">Fujibayashi Naoe</a> |location=Kitano V..."</p>
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{{Memory Infobox<br />
|name=The Leaf Turns<br />
|image=<br />
|description=''With Koshiro still reeling from his injuries at the hands of his old comrades, Naoe resolves to help him seek a new purpose.''<br />
|appearance=''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''<br />
|type=Side, People of Harima {{c|Koshiro}}<br />
|previous=[[Fallen Soldiers]]<br />
|concurrent=<br />
|next=<br />
|source=[[Fujibayashi Naoe]]<br />
|location=[[Kitano Village]], [[Harima]], [[Japan]]<br />
|date=1580s<br />
}}<br />
'''The Leaf Turns''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Fujibayashi Naoe]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]], relived through the [[Animus|Animus EGO]].<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref><br />
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==Description==<br />
Feeling remorse over their last meeting, Naoe seeks out [[Koshiro]] in [[Kitano Village]].<br />
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==Dialogue==<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''Miss Naoe! What are you doing here?''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''I was angry the last time we spoke. But I was wrong to call you useless.''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''You had every right.'' [sighs] ''This is not a good time. My house is not ready for guests. Even the courtyard is a mess.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''I've seen worse. Though never outside battle.''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''I should clean up.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''What you should do is rest. Here, I can help.''<br />
[]<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''The wood chips from my work fly like snowflakes. I can never sweep them all.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''The way you care for your home reflects how you care for your person.''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''Of course.''<br />
[]<br />
*'''Child 1:''' ''You fool! You don't stand a chance against my Koshiro Sword!''<br />
*'''Child 2:''' ''No, you fool! You also don't stand a chance! I have a Koshiro sword too!''<br />
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*'''Naoe:''' ''I saw the katana you carved for the children.''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''They must self-defense. Since I cannot protect them right now.''<br />
[]<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''What's this? "Miss Naoe..."''<br />
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*'''Koshiro:''' ''Please. I was going to burn it.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''That just makes me want to read it even more! "It is with a heavy hear that I must take my leave -" Koshiro, you're leaving? Why?''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''My injuries prevent me from fighting as I have always done. I need to... be alone for a while. To reflect. I had hoped to spare us a drawn-out farewell.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''For someone who speaks so much of self-sacrifice, you are being selfish.''<br />
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*'''Naoe:''' ''I came to help. Let me stand at your side, for a while.''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''I can't fight anymore. My entire purpose is gone.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''You have other skills besides war. What about your woodworking?''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''A childish hobby. A way to pass time between battles. Genzaburo, my commander -''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''We met, remember?''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''He used to chide me for whittling. He said a blade's nature is killing. That making toys debases them.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''Blades can kill, but tht's not their only use.''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''I hope you're right.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''Your injury doesn't have to be the end of you. It can be a new beginning.''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''Years ago, when I was stationed under Genzaburo in Inariyama Camp, he ordered me to throw away my chisel and carvings. I buried them under a tree instead.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''Maybe they're still there. I can find out.''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''Oh! Just don't look inside the box, please? They are old carvings. For practice.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''Now I want to look inside even more...''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''Thank you, Miss Naoe. There's a lake not far from camp. I'll wait for you there.''<br />
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*'''Koshiro:''' ''Miss Naoe, I fear I've sent you on a fool's errand.''<br />
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*'''Naoe:''' ''Inariyama Camp. This must be where Koshiro was stationed under Genzaburo.''<br />
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*'''Naoe:''' ''That tree... Could be where Koshiro buried his carvings.''<br />
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*'''Naoe:''' ''Found it! This will cheer up Koshiro.''<br />
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*'''Koshiro:''' ''You found my carvings! Incredible! Just holding this box... It's like a piece of my heart returning to me. Once again I find myself laid bare before you, Miss Naoe. Despite my best attempts.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''There is no shame in opening your heart to a friend, Koshiro.''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''I'm so glad we are friends, Miss Naoe.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''I hope you will start woodworking again. Your eyes light up when you speak of it.''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''I admit, it's almost enough to make me forget the pain of my injuries. Would you join me for a stroll? I would like to introduce you to a few of my friends.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''It's nice here. And I'm curious about these friends.''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''I was hoping you would say that. Let's go.''<br />
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*'''Koshiro:''' ''There are maple trees. Beautiful light grain. Great for detail working like toymaking, but they require a sharp blade.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''I should have guessed your friends would be the tall, silent type.''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' [laughs]<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''And that's the wood you used to carve swords for the children?''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''Yes. Its hardness is perfect for sword grips and guards. As well as toy katana.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''Strength isn't everything. We don't admire the sakura for its strength.''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''Sakura only last a moment. They leave nothing behind when they are gone.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''And that makes them less worthy to you?''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''I suppose trees do not care what shape the artisan sees in them. Just to be alive is enough.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''Or... creating beauty is a great and worthy purpose. Fo rthe artisan and the tree.''<br />
[]<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''Ah, to be a tree, waiting for the artisan to bestow shape and purpose with the push of a chisel. But what of my shape and purpose? How can I know it is right?''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''Woodworking is a useful skill in both war and peace. In that way, it's more useful than fighting.''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''Hmm. I never thought of it like that. Thank you. For understanding me better than I do myself.''<br />
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*'''Naoe:''' ''Do you have to leave? You could stay with Yasuke and me. Hone your skills.''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''If I am to sprout new leaves, I must first endeavor to cast new roots. My entire life has been defined by duty. I think you, of all people, know what that's like. That is why I addressed my farewell letter to you.''<br />
*'''Naoe.:''' ''I understand.''<br />
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*'''Naoe:''' ''I'll miss you, you know.''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''I must find myself. But these moments with you... They have helped.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''You have much to look forward to, Koshiro.''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''I do? Like what?''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''Life is as fleeting as sakura, Koshiro. Its purpose is for you to decide.''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''You have given me a glimpse of what is possible. Of new adventures beyond this one.''<br />
[]<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''I made this a long time ago. Maybe it can help you remember me. You've been a good friend to me, Miss Naoe.''<br />
*'''Naoe:''' ''Thank you. It's lovely. Come visit Yasuke and me in Settsu. When you're ready.''<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''I will. You have my word.''<br />
[]<br />
*'''Koshiro:''' ''I will see you around, Miss Naoe.''<br />
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==Outcome==<br />
Seeking a fresh start, Koshiro says farewell to Naoe and sets outs on a journey.<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Memories of Fujibayashi Naoe]]<br />
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