Welcome to Assassin's Creed Wiki! Log in and join the community.

Watanabe Moritsuna: Difference between revisions

From the Assassin's Creed Wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
imported>Batfan13
mNo edit summary
imported>Soranin
mNo edit summary
 
(7 intermediate revisions by 5 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Era|Individuals}}{{WP-REAL}}
{{Era|Individuals}}{{WP-REAL}}
{{Spoilerhd|21 November 2025|''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari]]''}}
{{Imageneed}}
{{Imageneed}}
{{Character Infobox
{{Character Infobox
|name = Watanabe Moritsuna
|name = Watanabe Moritsuna
|birth = 1542<br>{{Wiki|Mikawa Province}}
|death = 1620<br>Mikawa Province
|image = ACSH InM Watanabe Moritsuna 1A.png
|image = ACSH InM Watanabe Moritsuna 1A.png
|birth = 1542<br>[[Mikawa|Mikawa Province]], [[Japan]]
|death = 1620<br>Mikawa Province, Japan
|species = [[Human]]
|species = [[Human]]
|affiliates = [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]]
|affiliates = [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]]
}}
}}
'''Watanabe Moritsuna''' was a [[Japan|Japanese]] [[samurai]] of the {{Wiki|Watanabe|Watanabe clan}} who served under [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]].
'''Watanabe Moritsuna''' (1542 – 1620) was a [[Japan]]ese [[samurai]] of the {{Wiki|Watanabe|Watanabe clan}} who served under [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]].


==Biography==
==Biography==
In 1560, Watanabe Moritsuna was in a village near {{Wiki|Okazaki Castle}} in [[Mikawa]]<ref name="CH9"> ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari Chapter 9|Chapter 9]]</ref> as he was ordered to find a highly skilled ''[[ninja|kunoichi]]'' for his ''[[daimyō]]'' Matsudaira.<ref name="CH10"> ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari Chapter 10|Chapter 10]]</ref> While fighting a drunk, he noticed that the young [[Hattori Hanzō]] was watching him and called him out.<ref name="CH9"/> While Hanzō tried to deny his presence, Moritsuna asserted that he liked a good chase. Chasing Hanzō by the rooftops, Moritsuna challenged Hanzō to a fight. Although taunting him for his skill, he was soon cuaght off-guard by Hanzō's quick thinking.<ref name="CH10"/>
In 1561, Moritsuna was in a village near {{Wiki|Okazaki Castle}} in [[Mikawa]],<ref name="CH9"> ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 9|Chapter 9]]</ref> where he was ordered to find a highly skilled ''[[ninja|shinobi]]'' for his ''[[daimyō]]'' Matsudaira Motoyasu, who would later be known as Tokugawa Ieyasu.<ref name="CH10"> ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 10|Chapter 10]]</ref> While fighting a drunk, he noticed that [[Hattori Hanzō]] was watching him and called him out.<ref name="CH9"/> When Hanzō tried to deny his presence, Moritsuna asserted that he liked a good chase. Chasing Hanzō across the rooftops, Moritsuna challenged the ''shinobi'' to a fight. While taunting him for his perceived lack of skill, he was soon caught off-guard by Hanzō's quick thinking.<ref name="CH10"/>


With Hanzō passed his test, Moritsuna introduced himself, to which Hanzō apologized for the remarks earlier. Moritsuan also apologized for his test and stated that he needed Hanzō for a task.<ref name="CH10"/> Walking to meet Matsudaira, Moritsuna told Hanzō that this mission was dangerous and it may affect not only his standing, but his family's as well.<ref name="CH11"> ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari Chapter 11|Chapter 11]]</ref> Entering into Matsudaira's residence, Moritsuna and Hanzō met with Matsudaira, who confided in both of them of their secret mission.<ref name="CH12"> ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari Chapter 12|Chapter 12]]</ref>
With Hanzō having passed his test, Moritsuna introduced himself, after which Hanzō apologized for his earlier remarks. Moritsuna also apologized for his test and stated that he needed Hanzō for a task.<ref name="CH10"/> Going to meet Motoyasu, Moritsuna told Hanzō that this mission was dangerous and it may affect not only his standing, but his family's as well.<ref name="CH11"> ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 11|Chapter 11]]</ref> After entering Motoyasu's residence, Moritsuna and Hanzō met with the ''daimyō'', who confided in both of them about their secret mission.<ref name="CH12"> ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 12|Chapter 12]]</ref>


Matsudaira soon informed them that his wife [[Lady Tsukiyama|Sena]] and his children [[Matsudaira Nobuyasu]] and [[Kamehime]] are detained at [[Imagawa Mansion]] under [[Imagawa Ujizane]]'s watch and tasked Moritsuna and Hanzō to rescue them without any incidence. When Hanzō divulged his real mission, Matsudaira informed them all how Ujizane has also received a [[Jesuits|Jesuit]] [[Paulino Massa|priest]] recently and how he carried a red [[Templar insignia|cross]] around his neck. With this, Hanzō accepted to join Moritsuna in Matsudaira's mission.<ref name="CH12"/>
Motoyasu informed them that his wife [[Lady Tsukiyama|Sena]] and his children [[Matsudaira Nobuyasu]] and [[Kamehime]] were detained at the [[Imagawa Mansion]] under [[Imagawa Ujizane]]'s watch, and tasked Moritsuna and Hanzō to rescue them discreetly. When Hanzō divulged his real [[Assassin-Templar War|mission]], Motoyasu revealed that Ujizane had recently received a [[Jesuits|Jesuit]] [[Paulino Massa|priest]] who carried a [[Templar insignia|red cross]] around his neck, similar to the one described by Hanzō. With the revelation of the [[Templars]]' involvement, Hanzō accepted the mission from Motoyasu.<ref name="CH12"/>


While getting ready, Moritsuna asked Hanzō about his [[hidden blade]], to which Hanzō divulged his alliance and his adoration of [[Tsuyu]], who gave him the blade in [[Iga]]. However, they were both startled when Hanzō nearly killed himself by accident with the blade. With this shock, Hanzō and Moritsuna regressed back and began to plan their rescue mission.<ref name="CH12"/>
While getting ready for their mission, Moritsuna noticed Hanzō's [[Hidden Blade]] and asked him about it, to which Hanzō divulged his alliance with the [[Assassins]] and his adoration of [[Fujibayashi Tsuyu|Tsuyu]], who had given him the blade in [[Iga]]. At that moment, Hanzō accidentally activated the blade, nearly killing himself. After brushing the incident aside, Hanzō and Moritsuna turned their attention back to the mission and began to plan their rescue of Motoyasu's family.<ref name="CH12"/>


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Iga no Monogatari]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]''


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
{{ACSHInM}}
{{ACSHInM}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Watanabe, Moritsuna}}
[[Category:1542 births]]
[[Category:1620 deaths]]
[[Category:Individuals]]
[[Category:Individuals]]
[[Category:Japanese]]
[[Category:Japanese]]
[[Category:Samurai]]
[[Category:Samurai]]
[[Category:Retainers]]
[[Category:Daimyō]]
[[Category:Daimyō]]

Latest revision as of 02:08, 3 December 2025

Where are the paintings?

This article is in need of more images and/or better quality pictures from official media in order to achieve a higher status. You can help the Assassin's Creed Wiki by uploading better images on this page.

Watanabe Moritsuna (1542 – 1620) was a Japanese samurai of the Watanabe clan who served under Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Biography[edit | edit source]

In 1561, Moritsuna was in a village near Okazaki Castle in Mikawa,[1] where he was ordered to find a highly skilled shinobi for his daimyō Matsudaira Motoyasu, who would later be known as Tokugawa Ieyasu.[2] While fighting a drunk, he noticed that Hattori Hanzō was watching him and called him out.[1] When Hanzō tried to deny his presence, Moritsuna asserted that he liked a good chase. Chasing Hanzō across the rooftops, Moritsuna challenged the shinobi to a fight. While taunting him for his perceived lack of skill, he was soon caught off-guard by Hanzō's quick thinking.[2]

With Hanzō having passed his test, Moritsuna introduced himself, after which Hanzō apologized for his earlier remarks. Moritsuna also apologized for his test and stated that he needed Hanzō for a task.[2] Going to meet Motoyasu, Moritsuna told Hanzō that this mission was dangerous and it may affect not only his standing, but his family's as well.[3] After entering Motoyasu's residence, Moritsuna and Hanzō met with the daimyō, who confided in both of them about their secret mission.[4]

Motoyasu informed them that his wife Sena and his children Matsudaira Nobuyasu and Kamehime were detained at the Imagawa Mansion under Imagawa Ujizane's watch, and tasked Moritsuna and Hanzō to rescue them discreetly. When Hanzō divulged his real mission, Motoyasu revealed that Ujizane had recently received a Jesuit priest who carried a red cross around his neck, similar to the one described by Hanzō. With the revelation of the Templars' involvement, Hanzō accepted the mission from Motoyasu.[4]

While getting ready for their mission, Moritsuna noticed Hanzō's Hidden Blade and asked him about it, to which Hanzō divulged his alliance with the Assassins and his adoration of Tsuyu, who had given him the blade in Iga. At that moment, Hanzō accidentally activated the blade, nearly killing himself. After brushing the incident aside, Hanzō and Moritsuna turned their attention back to the mission and began to plan their rescue of Motoyasu's family.[4]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]