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|name = Watanabe Moritsuna | |name = Watanabe Moritsuna | ||
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|birth = 1542<br>[[Mikawa|Mikawa Province]], [[Japan]] | |||
|death = 1620<br>Mikawa Province, Japan | |||
|species = [[Human]] | |species = [[Human]] | ||
|affiliates = [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]] | |affiliates = [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]] | ||
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'''Watanabe Moritsuna''' was a [[Japan | '''Watanabe Moritsuna''' (1542 – 1620) was a [[Japan]]ese [[samurai]] of the {{Wiki|Watanabe|Watanabe clan}} who served under [[Tokugawa Ieyasu]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
In | 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, | 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> | ||
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 | 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"/> | ||
The next year, Moritsuna and Hanzō planned their rescue mission by going over Imagawa Mansion's blueprints.<ref name="CH13"> ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 13|Chapter 13]]</ref><ref name="CH18"> ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 18|Chapter 18]]</ref> While Moritsuna plans to go in with his own team of ''[[Ninja|shinobi]]'', Hanzō took the lead while he admitted that his [[Hidden Blade|hidden blade]] will prove more useful.<ref name="CH13"/> | |||
However, the mansion's bell is rung, leading Moritsuna to go and to find Hanzō with Takechiyo's family. Moritsuna soon found himself engaging many soldiers and killed them quickly. Soon enough, he found Hanzō but he is accompanied by a Imagawa guard [[Amano Kageyasu]]. Shocked, Moritsuna followed Hanzō and Kageyasu and ran away from the reinforcements. He later discussed their next steps while wondering how to find Sena and the kids. However, riding past them, [[Udono Nagateru]] had Sena hostage much to Moritsuna and Hanzō's dismay. Kageyasu soon informed them that they are headed to [[Kaminogō Castle]], to which Moritsuna stated they all should follow. However, Hanzō instructed them to join Takechiyo's force while he left to save Sena and her family alone.<ref name="CH23"> ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 23|Chapter 23]]</ref> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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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]
The next year, Moritsuna and Hanzō planned their rescue mission by going over Imagawa Mansion's blueprints.[5][6] While Moritsuna plans to go in with his own team of shinobi, Hanzō took the lead while he admitted that his hidden blade will prove more useful.[5]
However, the mansion's bell is rung, leading Moritsuna to go and to find Hanzō with Takechiyo's family. Moritsuna soon found himself engaging many soldiers and killed them quickly. Soon enough, he found Hanzō but he is accompanied by a Imagawa guard Amano Kageyasu. Shocked, Moritsuna followed Hanzō and Kageyasu and ran away from the reinforcements. He later discussed their next steps while wondering how to find Sena and the kids. However, riding past them, Udono Nagateru had Sena hostage much to Moritsuna and Hanzō's dismay. Kageyasu soon informed them that they are headed to Kaminogō Castle, to which Moritsuna stated they all should follow. However, Hanzō instructed them to join Takechiyo's force while he left to save Sena and her family alone.[7]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga – Chapter 9
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga – Chapter 10
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga – Chapter 11
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga – Chapter 12
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga – Chapter 13
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga – Chapter 18
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga – Chapter 23
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