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	*'''Naoe:''' ''So how did you get the Mirror?''		*'''Naoe:''' ''So how did you get the Mirror?''
	*'''Hanzō:''' ''I am loyal to him, Naoe. I simply asked for it. Come. I will explain.''		*'''Hanzō:''' ''I am loyal to him, Naoe. I simply asked for it. Come. I will explain.''
	Hanzō hand signalled for Naoe to follow him outside~~, which she does~~.		Hanzō hand signalled for Naoe to follow him outside.
	*'''Hanzō:''' ''You and the [[Yasuke\|black samurai]] left Lord Ieyasu with quite the impression.''		*'''Hanzō:''' ''You and the [[Yasuke\|black samurai]] left Lord Ieyasu with quite the impression.''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''Oh?''		*'''Naoe:''' ''Oh?''

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	==Dialogue==		==Dialogue==
	Naoe arrived near the [[~~Sakefuneishi~~]].		Naoe arrived near the [[Sakafuneishi]].
	*'''Naoe:''' ''This is where the [[Shōgun]]'s spies lost track of the [[Fujibayashi Tsuyu\|assassin]]. There may be a clue as to how they escaped.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''This is where the [[Shōgun]]'s spies lost track of the [[Fujibayashi Tsuyu\|assassin]]. There may be a clue as to how they escaped.''
	Naoe approached the ruins and found the [[Assassin insignia\|insignia]] of her parent's former group.		Naoe approached the ruins and found the [[Assassin insignia\|insignia]] of her parent's former group.

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	==Dialogue==		==Dialogue==
	Naoe arrived near the [[~~Sakafuneishi~~]].		Naoe arrived near the [[Sakefuneishi]].
	*'''Naoe:''' ''This is where the [[Shōgun]]'s spies lost track of the [[Fujibayashi Tsuyu\|assassin]]. There may be a clue as to how they escaped.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''This is where the [[Shōgun]]'s spies lost track of the [[Fujibayashi Tsuyu\|assassin]]. There may be a clue as to how they escaped.''
	Naoe approached the ruins and found the [[Assassin insignia\|insignia]] of her parent's former group.		Naoe approached the ruins and found the [[Assassin insignia\|insignia]] of her parent's former group.

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	*'''Naoe:''' ''My mother...''		*'''Naoe:''' ''My mother...''
	Flashbacks was shown of Naoe's mother and her meeting with Sandayu, Nagato, and Hanzō.		Flashbacks was shown of Naoe's mother and her meeting with Sandayu, Nagato, and Hanzō.
	*'''Nagato:''' ''She was the [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] of a [[Alvaro Catarribera\|~~nanban~~ stranger]]. She followed his foreign [[The Creed\|creed]] of [[assassins]]. They came to [[Iga]] seeking help from [[Momochi Sandayu]]. They said the balance of the world was at risk. Tsuyu stayed with us in Iga. Became a student of Sandayu—as [[Hattori Hanzō\|Hanzō]] and I were. But soon, the student became the master. We all swore upon her creed and oath. The creed I should have taught you. You are so much like your mother. I was afraid that if you knew, you would suffer the same fate.''		*'''Nagato:''' ''She was the [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] of a [[wikt:南蛮#Japanese\|nanban]] [[Alvaro Catarribera\|stranger]]. She followed his foreign [[The Creed\|creed]] of [[assassins]]. They came to [[Iga]] seeking help from [[Momochi Sandayu]]. They said the balance of the world was at risk. Tsuyu stayed with us in Iga. Became a student of Sandayu—as [[Hattori Hanzō\|Hanzō]] and I were. But soon, the student became the master. We all swore upon her creed and oath. The creed I should have taught you. You are so much like your mother. I was afraid that if you knew, you would suffer the same fate.''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''Father...''		*'''Naoe:''' ''Father...''
	The flashback then showed Nagato and Tsuyu raising Naoe and living a life.		The flashback then showed Nagato and Tsuyu raising Naoe and living a life.

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	\| previous = ~~Topple~~ the ~~Traitor~~		\| previous = [[The Man Behind the Mask]]
	\| next =		\| next =
	\| source = [[Fujibayashi Naoe]]		\| source = [[Fujibayashi Naoe]]
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	==Description==		==Description==
	Naoe traveled to [[Yamato]] to pursue [[Ashikaga Yoshiaki]]'s ~~leads~~ about the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']].		Naoe traveled to [[Yamato]] to pursue [[Ashikaga Yoshiaki]]'s lead about the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']].

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	{{Era\|ACSH\|Memories}}		{{Era\|ACSH\|Memories}}
	~~{{Spoilerhd\|20 June 2025\|[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]}}~~
	{{Imageneed}}		{{Imageneed}}
	{{Memory Infobox		{{Memory Infobox

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	*'''Hanzō:''' ''I will take all your venom if it means we start anew. Naoe. Do not make their mistake.''		*'''Hanzō:''' ''I will take all your venom if it means we start anew. Naoe. Do not make their mistake.''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''Enough! I want justice.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''Enough! I want justice.''
	*'''Hanzō:''' ''Perhaps I deserve ~~death – but~~ not by your hand. And not now.''		*'''Hanzō:''' ''Perhaps I deserve death—but not by your hand. And not now.''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''You don't get to decide that.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''You don't get to decide that.''
	*'''Hanzō:''' ''As you wish. But I will not die before I know Tsuyu's fate. We can find out together. Please.''		*'''Hanzō:''' ''As you wish. But I will not die before I know Tsuyu's fate. We can find out together. Please.''
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	*'''Hanzō:''' ''Obstinance runs in Fujibayashi blood.''		*'''Hanzō:''' ''Obstinance runs in Fujibayashi blood.''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''Stop talking about my family!''		*'''Naoe:''' ''Stop talking about my family!''
	Hanzō made use of [[Smoke screen bomb\|smoke bombs]] in conjunction ''[[shuriken]]'' against Naoe, who managed to avoid them. After a while, Naoe managed to deal some blows to Hanzō.		Hanzō made use of [[Smoke screen bomb\|smoke bombs]] in conjunction with ''[[shuriken]]'' against Naoe, who managed to avoid them. After a while, Naoe managed to deal some blows to Hanzō.
	*'''Hanzō:''' ''What do you hope to prove, Naoe?''		*'''Hanzō:''' ''What do you hope to prove, Naoe?''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''That you will never ruin the life of a Fujibayashi again!''		*'''Naoe:''' ''That you will never ruin the life of a Fujibayashi again!''
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	*'''Hanzō:''' ''No Fujibayashi ever won against the Hattori. Even on training grounds.''		*'''Hanzō:''' ''No Fujibayashi ever won against the Hattori. Even on training grounds.''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''First time for everything.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''First time for everything.''
	After a long fight, Naoe managed to best Hanzō and defeat him. As Hanzō was disarmed, Naoe attacked him with taijutsu and knocked him to the ground.''		After a long fight, Naoe managed to best Hanzō and defeat him. Once Hanzō was disarmed, Naoe attacked him with ''{{Wiki\|taijutsu}}'' and knocked him to the ground.
	*'''Hanzō:''' (grunts)		*'''Hanzō:''' (grunts)
	As he tried to get up, Naoe kicked him again.		As he tried to get up, Naoe kicked him again.
	*'''Naoe:'''(grunts)''		*'''Naoe:''' (grunts'')
	Naoe drew her Hidden Blade and prepared to kill him, but ~~soon~~ relented.		Naoe drew her Hidden Blade and prepared to kill him but relented.
	*'''Naoe:''' (pants)		*'''Naoe:''' (pants)
	She backed away and withdrew her blade.		She backed away and withdrew her blade.
	*'''Hanzō:''' ''You have bested the Demon. But you will not finish him?''		*'''Hanzō:''' ''You have bested the Demon. But you will not finish him?''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''No.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''No.''
	*'''Hanzō:''' ''(grunts)''		*'''Hanzō:''' (grunts)
	Hanzō got up on his feet while cluching his injuries.		Hanzō got up on his feet while cluching his injuries.
	*'''Hanzō:''' ''Fine.'' (pants)		*'''Hanzō:''' ''Fine.'' (pants)

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	\| name = The Meaning of the Blade		\| name = The Meaning of the Blade
	\| image =		\| image =
	\| description = ''Truths are revealed, and the past of the Fujibayashi clan collides with [[Naoe]]'s present.''		\| description = ''Truths are revealed, and the past of the [[Fujibayashi clan]] collides with [[Fujibayashi Naoe\|Naoe]]'s present.''
	\| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''		\| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''
	\| type = Main, Naoe {{c\|The Assassins}}		\| type = Main, Naoe {{c\|The Assassins}}
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	==Dialogue==		==Dialogue==
	Naoe arrived near the Sakafuneishi.		Naoe arrived near the [[Sakafuneishi]].
	*'''Naoe:''' ''This is where the [[Shōgun~~\|Shogun~~]]'s spies lost track of the [[Tsuyu\|assassin]]. There may be a clue as to how they escaped.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''This is where the [[Shōgun]]'s spies lost track of the [[Fujibayashi Tsuyu\|assassin]]. There may be a clue as to how they escaped.''
	Naoe approached the ruins and found the [[Assassin insignia\|insignia]] of her parent's former group.		Naoe approached the ruins and found the [[Assassin insignia\|insignia]] of her parent's former group.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''There it is. The ~~Shogun~~ told the truth.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''There it is. The Shōgun told the truth.''
	She got near the lock where her [[Hidden Blade]] should unlock.		She got near the lock where her [[Hidden Blade]] should unlock.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''Let's see what happens.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''Let's see what happens.''
	Naoe drew her blade into the lock, but no response came through. She got up and tried to use her strength to push the large slab of stone away.		Naoe drew her blade into the lock, but no response came through. She got up and tried to use her strength to push the large slab of [[stone]] away.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''Come on! Move! Move!''		*'''Naoe:''' ''Come on! Move! Move!''
	Despite Naoe's efforts, she failed to move the stone and open the tomb.		Despite Naoe's efforts, she failed to move the stone and open the tomb.
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	*'''Nagato:''' ''The fault is mine. It was my oath. And I failed. I kept... so many secrets for so long. Never knowing if I should reveal them. Your mother left me with a heavy burden - protect the box and to raise you. I did not want to put that burden on your shoulders.''		*'''Nagato:''' ''The fault is mine. It was my oath. And I failed. I kept... so many secrets for so long. Never knowing if I should reveal them. Your mother left me with a heavy burden - protect the box and to raise you. I did not want to put that burden on your shoulders.''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''The box...''		*'''Naoe:''' ''The box...''
	*'''Nagato:''' ''One of three [[Imperial Regalia of Japan\|Imperial Regalia]]. The Jewel, {{Wiki\|Magatama~~#Yasakani_no_Magatama~~\|Yasakani no Magatama}}. They are the sacred heart of our country. Treasures the [[Tomohito\|emperor]] entrusted the Kakushiba ikki to protect. But that was long ago. Back when we met Tsuyu.''		*'''Nagato:''' ''One of three [[Imperial Regalia of Japan\|Imperial Regalia]]. The Jewel, {{Wiki\|Magatama\|Yasakani no Magatama}}. They are the sacred heart of our country. Treasures the [[Tomohito\|emperor]] entrusted the Kakushiba ikki to protect. But that was long ago. Back when we met Tsuyu.''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''My mother...''		*'''Naoe:''' ''My mother...''
	Flashbacks was shown of Naoe's mother and her meeting with Sandayu, Nagato, and Hanzō.		Flashbacks was shown of Naoe's mother and her meeting with Sandayu, Nagato, and Hanzō.
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	*'''Nagato:''' ''I hid the Jewel in the [[kofun]] and kept her secret. The league died with her. And every night, for years, I played her favorite song. And then one night, across the valley, I heard someone playing the song back to me. I ran towards the source, but... she was gone. I know it was her. And so, I kept playing her song every night to let her know the Jewel was safe. And that you were all right. Naoe, she might be alive. We must find her. If we can just reach [[Tomiko]]'s, there is hope. She will help us.''		*'''Nagato:''' ''I hid the Jewel in the [[kofun]] and kept her secret. The league died with her. And every night, for years, I played her favorite song. And then one night, across the valley, I heard someone playing the song back to me. I ran towards the source, but... she was gone. I know it was her. And so, I kept playing her song every night to let her know the Jewel was safe. And that you were all right. Naoe, she might be alive. We must find her. If we can just reach [[Tomiko]]'s, there is hope. She will help us.''
	The flashback ended with Nagato reaching Tomiko's [[Tomiko's Homestead\|home]] just time before falling unconscious from his arrow wound. Back in the present, Naoe reflected on the memories she remembered.		The flashback ended with Nagato reaching Tomiko's [[Tomiko's Homestead\|home]] just time before falling unconscious from his arrow wound. Back in the present, Naoe reflected on the memories she remembered.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''I remember now. I remember it all. Father... Why did you carry that burden by yourself? You weren't alone, I was right there! You weren't alone. (cries)''		*'''Naoe:''' ''I remember now. I remember it all. Father... Why did you carry that burden by yourself? You weren't alone, I was right there! You weren't alone.'' (cries)
	Naoe then pondered about the song her father played and taught her, and took out her tsuchibue.		Naoe then pondered about the song her father played and taught her, and took out her tsuchibue.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''Their song... he was calling to her.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''Their song... he was calling to her.''
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	Naoe played the song and after a moment, the slab opened up, revealing the entrance into the kofun.		Naoe played the song and after a moment, the slab opened up, revealing the entrance into the kofun.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''I can't believe that worked. I wonder if my father knew of this place. Knew where these stairs lead.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''I can't believe that worked. I wonder if my father knew of this place. Knew where these stairs lead.''
	Naoe entered the kofun.		Naoe entered the ''kofun''.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''All those years angry at Father for not talking about my mother.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''All those years angry at Father for not talking about my mother.''
	As she went down the stairs, she reached a chamber bearing the banner ~~of the ikki~~.		As she went down the stairs, she reached a chamber bearing the ''ikki''{{'}}s banner.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''The imperial regalia. "The sacred hearts of our country." That was the mission Catarribera wrote about. Why would the emperor trust them with this treasure? It doesn't matter. My parents died protecting them, and I will too.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''The imperial regalia. "The sacred hearts of our country." That was the mission Catarribera wrote about. Why would the emperor trust them with this treasure? It doesn't matter. My parents died protecting them, and I will too.''
	She headed down a passageway to the right side of the room and found a chamber bearing the same banners and three pedestals in the Settsu kofun.		She headed down a passageway to the right side of the room and found a chamber bearing the same banners and three pedestals in the Settsu kofun.

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	==Dialogue==		==Dialogue==
	Naoe arrived near the Sakafuneishi.		Naoe arrived near the Sakafuneishi.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''This is where the Shogun's spies lost track of the [[Tsuyu\|assassin]]. There may be a clue as to how they escaped.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''This is where the [[Shōgun\|Shogun]]'s spies lost track of the [[Tsuyu\|assassin]]. There may be a clue as to how they escaped.''
	Naoe approached the ruins and found the [[Assassin insignia\|insignia]] of her parent's former group.		Naoe approached the ruins and found the [[Assassin insignia\|insignia]] of her parent's former group.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''There it is. The ~~[[Shōgun\|~~Shogun]] told the truth.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''There it is. The Shogun told the truth.''
	She got near the lock where her [[Hidden Blade]] should unlock.		She got near the lock where her [[Hidden Blade]] should unlock.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''Let's see what happens.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''Let's see what happens.''
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	*'''Naoe:''' ''Come on! Move! Move!''		*'''Naoe:''' ''Come on! Move! Move!''
	Despite Naoe's efforts, she failed to move the stone and open the tomb.		Despite Naoe's efforts, she failed to move the stone and open the tomb.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''(screams)''		*'''Naoe:''' (screams)
	She leaned her back towards the stone, reflecting on her next actions before getting up.		She leaned her back towards the stone, reflecting on her next actions before getting up.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''Enough, Naoe. Stop.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''Enough, Naoe. Stop.''
	Naoe got into a meditating position and closed her eyes.		Naoe got into a meditating position and closed her eyes.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''(breathes) Okay. Think. Feel. Let it all pass through you. Clear your mind. {{Wiki\|No-mind~~\|Mushin~~}}.''		*'''Naoe:''' (breathes) ''Okay. Think. Feel. Let it all pass through you. Clear your mind.'' [[wikt:無心\|Mushin]]. ''({{Wiki\|No-mind}}.)''
	Naoe's reflection brought her back to the night she failed to retrieve the box from the [[Mihata Kofun]]. After being injured by the [[Ido Yoshihiro\|masked samurai]], her [[Fujibayashi Nagato\|father]] brought her on his [[horse]] to seek help.		Naoe's reflection brought her back to the night she failed to retrieve the box from the [[Mihata Kofun]]. After being injured by the [[Ido Yoshihiro\|masked samurai]], her [[Fujibayashi Nagato\|father]] brought her on his [[horse]] to seek help.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''Father...''		*'''Naoe:''' ''Father...''
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	*'''Nagato:''' ''One of three [[Imperial Regalia of Japan\|Imperial Regalia]]. The Jewel, {{Wiki\|Magatama#Yasakani_no_Magatama\|Yasakani no Magatama}}. They are the sacred heart of our country. Treasures the [[Tomohito\|emperor]] entrusted the Kakushiba ikki to protect. But that was long ago. Back when we met Tsuyu.''		*'''Nagato:''' ''One of three [[Imperial Regalia of Japan\|Imperial Regalia]]. The Jewel, {{Wiki\|Magatama#Yasakani_no_Magatama\|Yasakani no Magatama}}. They are the sacred heart of our country. Treasures the [[Tomohito\|emperor]] entrusted the Kakushiba ikki to protect. But that was long ago. Back when we met Tsuyu.''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''My mother...''		*'''Naoe:''' ''My mother...''
	Flashbacks was shown of Naoe's mother and her meeting with Sandayu, Nagato and Hanzō.		Flashbacks was shown of Naoe's mother and her meeting with Sandayu, Nagato, and Hanzō.
	*'''Nagato:''' ''She was the [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] of a [[Alvaro Catarribera\|nanban stranger]]. She followed his foreign [[The Creed\|creed]] of [[assassins]]. They came to [[Iga]] seeking help from [[Momochi Sandayu]]. They said the balance of the world was at risk. Tsuyu stayed with us in Iga. Became a student of ~~Sandayu - as~~ [[Hattori Hanzō\|Hanzō]] and I were. But soon, the student became the master. We all swore upon her creed and oath. The creed I should have taught you. You are so much like your mother. I was afraid that if you knew, you would suffer the same fate.''		*'''Nagato:''' ''She was the [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] of a [[Alvaro Catarribera\|nanban stranger]]. She followed his foreign [[The Creed\|creed]] of [[assassins]]. They came to [[Iga]] seeking help from [[Momochi Sandayu]]. They said the balance of the world was at risk. Tsuyu stayed with us in Iga. Became a student of Sandayu—as [[Hattori Hanzō\|Hanzō]] and I were. But soon, the student became the master. We all swore upon her creed and oath. The creed I should have taught you. You are so much like your mother. I was afraid that if you knew, you would suffer the same fate.''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''Father...''		*'''Naoe:''' ''Father...''
	The flashback then showed Nagato and Tsuyu raising Naoe and living a life.		The flashback then showed Nagato and Tsuyu raising Naoe and living a life.
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	*'''Nagato:''' ''I stayed in Iga with you while the league was slaughtered. The regalia stolen. Only Sandayu, Tsuyu, and Hanzō survived. Tsuyu returned in the night - with the Jewel. She made me swear to protect it and entrusted me alone. She promised me she would return with the other regalia. But... she never did. When Sandayu returned, he told me Tsuyu had died. It shattered my soul.''		*'''Nagato:''' ''I stayed in Iga with you while the league was slaughtered. The regalia stolen. Only Sandayu, Tsuyu, and Hanzō survived. Tsuyu returned in the night - with the Jewel. She made me swear to protect it and entrusted me alone. She promised me she would return with the other regalia. But... she never did. When Sandayu returned, he told me Tsuyu had died. It shattered my soul.''
	A flashback was then shown of Nagato placing the box in the Mihata Kofun and him playing his tsuchibue.		A flashback was then shown of Nagato placing the box in the Mihata Kofun and him playing his tsuchibue.
	*'''Nagato:''' ''I hid the Jewel in the kofun and kept her secret. The league died with her. And every night, for years, I played her favorite song. And then one night, across the valley, I heard someone playing the song back to me. I ran towards the source, but... she was gone. I know it was her. And so, I kept playing her song every night to let her know the Jewel was safe. And that you were all right. Naoe, she might be alive. We must find her. If we can just reach [[Tomiko]]'s, there is hope. She will help us.''		*'''Nagato:''' ''I hid the Jewel in the [[kofun]] and kept her secret. The league died with her. And every night, for years, I played her favorite song. And then one night, across the valley, I heard someone playing the song back to me. I ran towards the source, but... she was gone. I know it was her. And so, I kept playing her song every night to let her know the Jewel was safe. And that you were all right. Naoe, she might be alive. We must find her. If we can just reach [[Tomiko]]'s, there is hope. She will help us.''
	The flashback ended with Nagato reaching Tomiko's [[Tomiko's Homestead\|home]] just time before falling unconscious from his arrow wound. Back in the present, Naoe reflected on the memories she remembered.		The flashback ended with Nagato reaching Tomiko's [[Tomiko's Homestead\|home]] just time before falling unconscious from his arrow wound. Back in the present, Naoe reflected on the memories she remembered.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''I remember now. I remember it all. Father... Why did you carry that burden by yourself? You weren't alone, I was right there! You weren't alone. (cries)''		*'''Naoe:''' ''I remember now. I remember it all. Father... Why did you carry that burden by yourself? You weren't alone, I was right there! You weren't alone. (cries)''
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	Just then, she noticed a scroll hidden on the left side of the pedestal. She picked it up and read its message.		Just then, she noticed a scroll hidden on the left side of the pedestal. She picked it up and read its message.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''"My love. If you read this, it is because... because you and our Naoe have been forced from Iga. Because our secret is discovered. I know you may not understand my absence or my reasons for it. They are not the only secrets I have kept from you. I did not die the night our league fell."''		*'''Naoe:''' ''"My love. If you read this, it is because... because you and our Naoe have been forced from Iga. Because our secret is discovered. I know you may not understand my absence or my reasons for it. They are not the only secrets I have kept from you. I did not die the night our league fell."''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''(gasps)''		*'''Naoe:''' (gasps)
	Just then, she heard her father's song being played from behind. As a shadow approached, she drew her Hidden Blade.		Just then, she heard her father's song being played from behind. As a shadow approached, she drew her Hidden Blade.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''Mother?''		*'''Naoe:''' ''Mother?''
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	*'''Hanzō:''' ''He admired your friend's sense of honor. He perceived the samurai to hate the foreign order just as much as he did.''		*'''Hanzō:''' ''He admired your friend's sense of honor. He perceived the samurai to hate the foreign order just as much as he did.''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''Hmm.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''Hmm.''
	*'''Hanzō:''' ''Lord Ieyasu was just as interested in your character. Your ~~resilence~~ to fulfil your father's promise. You now understand the meaning of the blade?''		*'''Hanzō:''' ''Lord Ieyasu was just as interested in your character. Your resilience to fulfil your father's promise. You now understand the meaning of the blade?''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''My parents followed an imperial mission to protect the regalia and obeyed a creed that [[Assassin-Templar War\|fought oppression]].''		*'''Naoe:''' ''My parents followed an imperial mission to protect the regalia and obeyed a creed that [[Assassin-Templar War\|fought oppression]].''
	*'''Hanzō:''' ''Don't sound so excited.''		*'''Hanzō:''' ''Don't sound so excited.''
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	*'''Naoe:''' ''You don't get to decide that.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''You don't get to decide that.''
	*'''Hanzō:''' ''As you wish. But I will not die before I know Tsuyu's fate. We can find out together. Please.''		*'''Hanzō:''' ''As you wish. But I will not die before I know Tsuyu's fate. We can find out together. Please.''
	Naoe drew her [[katana]].		Naoe drew her ''[[katana]]''.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''Keep my parents' names out of your demon mouth.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''Keep my parents' names out of your demon mouth.''
	Similarly, Hanzō drew his [[naginata]] and the two started clashing.		Similarly, Hanzō drew his ''[[naginata]]'' and the two started clashing.
	*'''Hanzō:''' ''Obstinance runs in Fujibayashi blood.''		*'''Hanzō:''' ''Obstinance runs in Fujibayashi blood.''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''Stop talking about my family!''		*'''Naoe:''' ''Stop talking about my family!''
	Hanzō made use of [[smoke ~~bomb~~]]s in conjunction ~~with his~~ [[shuriken]]s against Naoe, who managed to avoid them. After a while, Naoe managed to deal some blows to Hanzō.		Hanzō made use of [[Smoke screen bomb\|smoke bombs]] in conjunction ''[[shuriken]]'' against Naoe, who managed to avoid them. After a while, Naoe managed to deal some blows to Hanzō.
	*'''Hanzō:''' ''What do you hope to prove, Naoe?''		*'''Hanzō:''' ''What do you hope to prove, Naoe?''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''That you will never ruin the life of a Fujibayashi again!''		*'''Naoe:''' ''That you will never ruin the life of a Fujibayashi again!''
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	*'''Naoe:''' ''First time for everything.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''First time for everything.''
	After a long fight, Naoe managed to best Hanzō and defeat him. As Hanzō was disarmed, Naoe attacked him with taijutsu and knocked him to the ground.''		After a long fight, Naoe managed to best Hanzō and defeat him. As Hanzō was disarmed, Naoe attacked him with taijutsu and knocked him to the ground.''
	*'''Hanzō:''' ''(grunts)''		*'''Hanzō:''' (grunts)
	As he tried to get up, Naoe kicked him again.		As he tried to get up, Naoe kicked him again.
	*'''Naoe:'''(grunts)''		*'''Naoe:'''(grunts)''
	Naoe drew her Hidden Blade and prepared to kill him, but soon relented.		Naoe drew her Hidden Blade and prepared to kill him, but soon relented.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''(pants)''		*'''Naoe:''' (pants)
	She backed away and withdrew her blade.		She backed away and withdrew her blade.
	*'''Hanzō:''' ''You have bested the Demon. But you will not finish him?''		*'''Hanzō:''' ''You have bested the Demon. But you will not finish him?''
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	*'''Hanzō:''' ''(grunts)''		*'''Hanzō:''' ''(grunts)''
	Hanzō got up on his feet while cluching his injuries.		Hanzō got up on his feet while cluching his injuries.
	*'''Hanzō:''' ''Fine. (pants)''		*'''Hanzō:''' ''Fine.'' (pants)
	He went to reach for his katana and sheathed it in the scabbard.		He went to reach for his katana and sheathed it in the scabbard.
	*'''Hanzō:''' ''I'll find Tsuyu alone.''		*'''Hanzō:''' ''I'll find Tsuyu alone.''
	As he turned to leave, Naoe stopped him.		As he turned to leave, Naoe stopped him.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''No you won't. Vengeance is a whirlpool. We've both been caught in its spiral. It stops here.~~<br>~~After what you have done to me and to my father, Tsuyu will not forgive you. Unless I do first. So I'll forgive you.~~<br>~~Prove to me you are my ally. Return to Kakushiba ikki, and together, we will find my mother. You have my vow.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''No you won't. Vengeance is a whirlpool. We've both been caught in its spiral. It stops here. After what you have done to me and to my father, Tsuyu will not forgive you. Unless I do first. So I'll forgive you. Prove to me you are my ally. Return to Kakushiba ikki, and together, we will find my mother. You have my vow.''
	Hanzō pondered over Naoe's proposal and eventually gave a bow.		Hanzō pondered over Naoe's proposal and eventually gave a bow.
	*'''Hanzō:''' ''Call... and I will come.''		*'''Hanzō:''' ''Call... and I will come.''