User:Lady Kyashira/Shadows Investigation and Objectives Board

Animus

Description
Deciphering fractured memories to achieve greater synchronization.

Anomalies

Description
Stabilize Anomalies and gain Data Fragments to advance your active Project
Quest	Description
The Legacy
The Heart of an Assassin	The struggle was written by those before you. And it will continue to be written. Find me. I will show you.
Shadows Without Light	You have encountered myriad adversaries on your path. Ended most of them. Here, I will show you their face.
Time limited
Arena Oscillation
Fractured Lineage in Yamashiro	Purge corrupt entity
Fractured Lineage in Iga
System Search	Mine echoes
Rogue Memory Trace
Entity Recalibration	Kill Samurai
System Harvest	Gather Mon

Rifts

Description
Animus stability greatly reduced. Rifts in the simulation are imminent

Featured Events

Description
Unusual events have been recorded across the region, warranting the League's investigation.

Unknown Entity / The Oni

Overview
Before reveal	Tomiko is concerned about one of the League's allies. Perhaps this is connected to some recent disappearances.
After reveal	A fearsome Oni, responsible for the disappearances in Akashi.
Quest	Description	Summary
Vision of the Realms
The Overlap		The statue has trapped Naoe and Yasuke in a strange realm of nightmares. And they are not alone.
Back to Reality
Conclusion
The Oni behind the disappearances in Akashi has been vanquished. It is too much to hope he was killed. Rather, it is likely he returned to the nightmare realm from which he came, waiting to hunt once more ...

Naoe

Naoe's Journey

Overview
Naoe goes on a personal journey of self-exploration to discover her true destiny in life.
Quest	Description
Before the Fall	Like Sorin said, wounds are not only physical. Naoe revisits her days in Iga using kuji-kiri to make sense of her past.
Wake Up Call	N/A
Shinobi Warfare	N/A
Mind and Body	N/A
Wolves and Foxes	A small battalion of Mitsuhide's clan have cornered Tokugawa Ieyasu and his Igan defenders.

The Assassins (刺客の一団)

Overview
Naoe is investigating the original Kakushiba ikki, an order of assassins to which her mother belonged.
Quest	Description
Secrets of the Blade	Naoe ventures ever closer to learning about her mother's past within a group of Assassins.
Iga Assassin Outpost	Frozen in time, the past of the Assassins can be discovered in secret outposts across the land. Naoe continues her search in Iga.
Omi Assassin Outpost	Naoe continues her search in Omi.
Yamato Assassin Outpost	Naoe continues her search in Yamato.
Kii Assassin Outpost	Naoe continues her search in Kii.
The Meaning of the Blade	Truths are revealed, and the past of the Fujibayashi clan collides with Naoe's present. Clues They are in Yamato They are at the Asuka Rocks Basin They are east of Asuka Rocks

Yasuke's Journey

Overview
Yasuke goes on a personal journey of self-discovery and self-atonement.
Quest	Description	Summary
Lady of Whispers	And old and enigmatic confidante holds connections that may help in the fight against Yasuke's enemies. Clues She is in Omi She is at the castle in Azuchi She lives in the Hideyoshi Residence
An Education	Report to Nobutsuna sensei. Clues He is in Omi He is at the castle in Azuchi He is near the Training Grounds
Lords of Azuchi	Yasuke must continue his samurai education and serve Lord Nobunaga as he prepares for battle.

Yasuke's Past

Overview
Yasuke sets off on a hunt against those who have wronged him.
Quest	Description	Summary
Dark Waves, Black Ships	The hunt for Duarte de Melo, a man from Yasuke's past, begins.
My Name is Yasuke	After signaling for Duarte's ships, a crew of men landed on the beach near Obama. Duarte's end is in sight.
The Path He Walks	With more questions than answers, Yasuke seeks out an old friend. Clues He is in Yamashiro He is in southern Kyoto He is at the Jesuit Residences
Worse Men	Yasuke learns that the "worse men" from his past are active in Japan.

Templars (テンプル騎士団)

Overview
Sinister figures from Yasuke's past emerge to sow chaos and discord.

Duarte de Melo (デュアルテ·デ·メロ)

Overview
A man from Yasuke's past. His death brings forth more questions than answers.

Kimura Kei (木村厳斎)

Overview
Before reveal	He is a Japanese sword master training fighters for Nuno Caro.
After reveal	This Japanese sword-master, swayed by Nuno Caro toward the Templar ways, is training fighters for him at a hidden location.
Quest	Description	Summary
Fighting for the Cause	Yasuke goes to Kii to find a Japanese sword master under the employ of Nuno Caro. Clues The contact is in Kii He is in central Nakahechi Route rōnin frequent the inn at Takahara Village
Conclusion
Kimura Kei was blinded and convinced by Templar ideals to the bitter end.

Silver Queen (白 銀 御 前 ) / Hosokawa Tama (細川珠)

Overview
Before reveal	A mysterious lady who controls the Tamba Silver Mine, she appears to be aiding in the pillaging of Tamba's resources by Portuguese forces.
After reveal	The mysterious woman known as "Silver Queen" is Hosokawa Tama, daughter of the traitor Mitsuhide. She was forced to collaborate with the Templars but has agreed to help Yasuke if he rescues her younger brother in return.
Quest	Description	Summary
The Silver Queen	The search for a shadowy figure from Yasuke's past starts with a spy in Tamba and a woman known as the Silver Queen. Clues He is in Tamba He is in the Silver Lands He hides just south of Tada
A Promise	The Silver Queen, Akechi Mitsuhide's daughter, will deliver Yasuke's final target to him if he helps rescue her younger brother. Clues He is in Tamba He is in Kameyama Castle He should be near the tenshu
Conclusion
The mysterious woman known as "Silver Queen" is Hosokawa Tama, daughter of the traitor Mitsuhide. She was forced to collaborate with the Templars but gained a reprieve from Yasuke when she helped him track down the nefarious Nuno Caro.

Nuno Caro (ヌーノ·カロ)

Overview
An odious figure from Yasuke's past, Nuno Caro is a Portuguese Templar who cares nothing about Japan except for the plunder it offers.
Quest	Description
End of the Line	He is preparing to leave Japan He is based in Takeda Castle
Conclusion
An odious figure from Yasuke's past, Nuno Caro was the Portuguese Templar who was responsible for the death of Yasuke's mother. Yasuke confronted him at Takeda Castle and put an end to his ruinous ambitions.

The Shinbakufu / The Onryo (百鬼衆)

	Overview
The Onryo	This masked group caused the death of Fujibayashi Nagato and stole the Box.
The Shinbakufu	The Shinbakufu killed Naoe's father and stole the box. Though each member has their own motivations, they rally behind the principle cause of keeping their prize - and whatever may be inside

Oda Nobunaga

Overview
The leader of the Shinbafuku is non other than Oda Nobunaga himself.
Quest	Description	Summary
Belly of the Beast	Lord Mitsuhide's son-in-law and co-conspirator, Lord Ise Sadaoki, has a task that will help Naoe gain entry to Honnoji.

The Masked Samurai / Ido Yoshihiro (井戶 良弘)

Overview
The Onryo Samurai was a powerful warrior who took the box and left Naoe with a scar. Now he takes his secrets to the grave. Who was he? Why did he want the box? Who did he serve?

The Wounded / Wada Koretake (和田 惟政)

Overview
Before reveal	This is one of the masked figures responsible for the death of Nagato, but not before Nagato managed to slice one of his ears off.
After reveal	This brutal samurai pledged to Oda Nobunaga to wipe out the last of the Ikko ikki resistance in Settsu.
Quest	Description	Summary
The Fatherless Monk	In the search for one of her father's killers, Naoe hears of a warrior-monk named Kyonyo who might have some answers. Clues He is south of Sakai He is west of Izumi Coast He is at Ganseji Temple	Naoe learns the identity of one of her father’s assailants: a brutal daimyo named Wada Koretake. She is also given a clue to discovering his whereabouts by the devout warrior-monk, Yaya.
Stolen Faith	Kyonyo needs allies to defeat Wada Koretake’s army, so he sends Naoe in search of a trusted friend with a plea for help.)	Naoe convinced Mtsumune to join in the fight against Wada Koretake, but not before earning his trust.
The Killing Field	To help her find the elusive Wada Koretake, Yaya sends Naoe to find his chief executioner – with a warning.	After defeating the executioner, Naoe discovers a letter containing Wada Koretake’s location.
Heads Will Roll
Conclusion
He suffered greatly in his final moments as Naoe declared war on all of her father’s murdered. Kyonyo’s people will know peace – for now.

The Golden Teppo / Yaita Wakasa (八板 若狭)

Overview
Before reveal	This masked woman shot Naoe with a gold-trimmed teppo.
After reveal	Wakasa is the masked woman who shot Naoe with a gold-trimmed teppo. This former pirate clawed her way from the bottom to the heights of Sakai society, and she wants the world to know it.
Quest	Description	Summary
Searching Sakai	A secret identity becomes Naoe’s key to making the right connections as she hunts the woman who shot her in Sakai	Naoe has made crucial connections in Sakai that could open doors, answer questions, and leader her to the golden gun.
The Perfect Gift	Naoe must learn proper tea etiquette to impress Tea master Imai Sokyu and to blend in with his other guests. Clues They are in western Settsu They are in northern Sakai They are in outdoor stalls	Master Rikyu has taught Naoe the basics of a tea ceremony. Now she must apply that learning in a high-stakes social arena.
Dress for Success	Naoe must acquire a kosode to impress tea master Imai Sokyu in order to secure a seat at his tea ceremony. Clue They are sold in southwestern Sakai	Naoe has acquired a kosode to help her look the part of a Sakai socialite, but a greater challenge lies ahead.
The Tea Ceremony	Naoe goes undercover to Imai Sokyu's tea ceremony, mixing with Sakai's elite to close in on her target.
Drive the Point Home
Conclusion
This former pirate clawed her way from the bottom to the heights of Sakai society, only to be brought down by Naoe's unwavering will.

The Fool / Ise Sadaoki (伊勢 貞興)

Overview
Before reveal	This Fool has only ill fortune to bestow on others, and Naoe is no exception.
After reveal	This arrogant son-in-law of Akechi Mitsuhide helped betray Oda Nobunaga and poisoned his own brother in order to take control of the Ise clan.
Quest	Description	Summary
The Bad Brother	Ise Sadatame is at a temple in Yamashiro. He could have information on the Shinbafuku. Clues He is in Yamashiro He is in northern Ogura Pond He is at Byodin Temple
Inside Help	Ise Sadatame's friend Ujimasa can help infiltrate Yamazaki Castle. He is in hiding at Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Clues He is in Yamashiro. He is in in southwestern Hills of Meeting He is at Kiyomizudera Temple	Ujimasa's trust was won, and he provided a key to open Yamazaki Castle's inner gate.
Missing Missive	Ise Sadatame lost a letter from his brother. He wants it recovered before it falls into the wrong hands. Clues He is in Yamashiro He is southeast of Arashiyama He is on a bridge
The Rising Tide	An intercepted letter mentions Ise Sadaoki's attendance at an upcoming sumo match, giving Naoe and yasuke the unexpected opportunity to corner him.
Lost Honor
Conclusion
Sadaoki refused the impassioned pleas of Sadatame to leave the Shinbafuku. He should have listened.

The Naginata / Akechi Kagemitsu (明智 景光)

Overview
Before reveal	A sinister figure who wield a naginata.
After reveal	The Naginata controls Shinbakufu activitiy in southern Omi. He has been revealed to be Akechi Mitsuhide's nephew, Akechi Kagemitsu.
Quest	Description	Summary
An Evening in Otsu	Lady Nene has provided a contact in southern Omi with information on the Shinbakufu. Clues She is a shrine maiden in Omi She is in western Mouth of Seta She is in Otsu Upper District
Lords of Azuchi	Yasuke has much to learn about the inner workings of Azuchi Castle. Complete the Lords of Azuchi quest to progress.
Against the Koga-ryu	The contact suggests recruiting the former daimyo of Omi to help infiltrate Sakamoto Castle.
Showdown in Sakamoto
Conclusion
The Naginata controlled Shinbakufu activity in southern Omi. He was revealed to be Akechi Kagemitsu, the nephew of Akechi Mitsuhide. With his dying breath, he denied any knowledge of the Box.

The Mourner / The Wheel / Lady Oichi

Overview
Before reveal	The Mourner's masks streams silent tears. But for who?
After reveal	The Mourner, also called the Wheel, controlled Shinbakufu activity in northern Omi. She is Lady Oichi, the sister of Oda Nobunaga.
Quest	Description	Summary
Lady of Whispers	And old and enigmatic confidante holds connections that may help in the fight against Yasuke's enemies. Clues She is in Omi She is at the castle in Azuchi She lives in the Hideyoshi Residence
A Talk With a Lady	Lady Oichi has invited Yasuke to Omi Province to discuss her brother's death Clues She is in Omi She is in southeastern Goshiki Outlands She is in the ruins of Odani
Nagahama Black Powder	The Shinbakufu must be prevented from destroying the Teppo Factory and leveling the town.
The Price of Rice	The Daikan of Omi has been oppressing the peasants with unfair taxes.
A Prayer for Omi	Lady Oichi has invited Yasuke to the shrine on Shirahige to honor her brother's memory.
Conclusion
After a heated dispute, Naoe and Yasuke agreed to spare her.

The Noble / Ukita Naoie (宇喜多 直家)

Overview
Before reveal	This assailant wore a nobleman's hat to conceal his features.
After reveal	The daimyo of the Ukita clan has been conspiring against Lord Hideyoshi. He is a shrewd, conniving man who would not hesitate to put his own son in harm's way to further his political goals.
Quest	Description	Summary
The Rengakai	Rumors of an impending attack on Hashiba Hideyoshi's allies have brought Naoe and Yasuke to Harima. Clues They are planning an attack in Harima
Losing Hand	Yasuke and Naoe look for Tokubei, the watch commander who disappeared under suspicious circumstances during the rengakai.
The Scent of War	The peculiar smell of incense during the attack on the rengakai leads Yasuke and Naoe to a shipment in the Old Port of Aga.
A Peculiar Guest	A secret message and a suspicious shrine on the outskirts of Himeji Castle. Two clues that could lead tot he whereabouts of Ukita Hideie.
Spring and Fall	They are planning an attack in Harima They are secretly moving weapons and men into Himeji Tokubei provided a list of their agents inside Himeji Castle They have kidnapped Ukita Hideie
Conclusion
Ukita Naoie was a shrewd, conniving daimyo who gladly put his own son in harm's way to further his political ambitions. He met a grim demise at Naoe's hands, leaving his young son Hideie to shoulder the responsibility of leading the Ukita clan.

The Ox / Bessho Harumasa (別所 治正)

Overview
Before reveal	A broad, brutish man, this target wore the horns of an ox and a crest on his chest.
After reveal	The horn-helmed brute known as the Ox is Bessho Harumasa, a former retainer of the Bessho clan fanning the flames of rebellion from the safety of Miki Castle.
Quest	Description	Summary
A Voice in Anger	In war-torn Harima, a long-festering anger is given a new, perilous voice.
Astray	Clues to the Ox's occupation of Miki Castle might be found in Hiraiyama Fort, where he previously staged his assault.
Of My Enemy	To secure passage into Miki Castle undetected, Naoe and Yasuke must seek the favor of a deceitful merchant named Hiromichi. Clues He is in Harima He is in Kakogawa Estuary He is northwest of Horikawa Dock
Brothers in Arms	A fugitive rōnin agitating conscripts against the Ox has been spotted in Kanki Burned Fields. He could prove a priceless ally.
Broken Horn
Conclusion
Bessho Harumasa, also known as the Ox, was fanning the flames of rebellion from the confines of Miki Castle until Yasuke put a bloody end to his ambitions.

The Wise / Jokken Hokkyo (恕顕 法橋)

Overview
Before reveal	This mysterious figure hides behind the mask of an elderly man.
After reveal	Joken Hokkyo, the Hokkyo of Todaiji, used his position to destabilize the region. He attempted to gain political favor while undermining the Tsutsui in the eyes of the Hashiba clan.
Quest	Description	Summary
A Chance Encounter	A mysterious ally has called for aid from Yamato, and a miko maiden serving at the Omiwa Shrine is waiting. Clues She is in Yamato She is in Nara Heartland She is a caretaker of the Omiwa Shrine
Temple Stories	Naoe and Yasuke must meet with the Hokkyo to learn more about the peace negotiations with the Akiyama clan.	Tsutsui Junkei was ready to go to war, but after the sacred scroll was returned, peace with the Akiyama is still on the table.
Restless Spirits	Though the shrines seem unsafe with angry kami, a group of Shinto priests gather to seek help from the gokenin in Katsuragi.
The Lost Envoys	Tsutsui Junkei's group of peace envoys have gone missing. If they do not return, the stability of the region is in jeopardy.	Naoe and Yasuke rescued the Tsutsui envoy and delivered the peace talk invitation to Lady Akiyama
Darkness Falls	Peace talks will start in Yamato The meeting is at Kofukuji Temple It is in Nara Heartland
Conclusion
The manipulative and cunning Joken Hokkyo tried to wrest control of Yamato through a network of plots that fanned the flames of war. Yasuke and Naoe saved the peace talks from destruction when he was finally revealed and brought down. Yamato is steps closer to harmony.

The Fox / Takeda Motoaki (武田 元明)

Overview
Before reveal	This master archer hides cunningly behind the mask of a fox.
After reveal
Quest	Description	Summary
Red Walls	Naoe and Yasuke head to Wakasa in search of Niwa Nagahide, who has a lead on one of their Shinbakufu targets.	N/A
Chef Hong	After meeting with Niwa Nagahide, Naoe and Yasuke seek a man named Hong to learn more about the trouble in Wakasa.	N/A
Revenge	Hong has revealed that more of the Niwa family is being targeted in Tsuruga. Better hurry!
Smuggler's Gambit	With information that a man named Samemaru is involved in the massacres of the Niwa clan, Naoe and Yasuke head to Hiruga Bay to confront him.	N/A
The Music	The Niwa elder suggested seeking out a biwa sensei for clues about the biwa melody.
The Performer	N/A
Conclusion
The melancholic and vengeful Takeda Motoaki attempted to massacre the Niwa clan in Wakasa to reclaim his birthright, Nochiseyama Castle. Naoe and Yasuke ended his trail of vengeance upon the Niwa clan, but discovered that he had his own plan to keep Wakasa safe.

The Two-Faced / Akechi Mitsuhide

Overview
Before reveal	This figure wears a mempo with both light and dark sides. Which will he choose?
After reveal	Akechi Mitsuhide betrayed his superior, Oda Nobunaga, as the mastermind behind the Honnoji incident.
Quest	Description	Summary
The Peasant Who Would Be King	The Shinbakufu have been decimated. Only one remains: the traitor, Akechi Mitsuhide. Lady Nene can help.
Topple the Traitor	Meet Hideyoshi Clues His camp is in Yamashiro It is in Yamazaki It is south of Oyamazaki Village
Conclusion
In the end Mitsuhide's actions served neither his people nor his own ambition, and his reign ended almost as suddenly and quickly as it began.

The Horseman / Ashikaga Yoshiaki (足利 義昭)

Overview
Before reveal (1st time)	The masked leader of the Onryo ordered the murder of Nagato at Katano.
Before reveal (2st time)	This mysterious figure must be someone of great status to command this deadly band of conspirators.
After reveal	Ashikaga Yoshiaki, the ousted shogun, is the mysterious figure behind the Shinbakufu. Yoshiaki formed an alliance of the ruthless and ambitious, promising each a place in his restored shogunate.
Quest	Description	Summary
The Man Behind the Mask
Conclusion
Ashikaga Yoshiaki, the ousted shogun, was the mysterious leader behind the Shinbakufu. Paranoid and distrustful, he made a private deal with the Templar as insurance, offering them the most sacred Imperial treasures in return for money and power.

The League (一党)

Tomiko (とみこ)

Overview
Tomiko is a hardened, war-stained survivor with a desire for change. She’s committed to do whatever will help the league.
Quest	Description
Way of the Blacksmith	Tomiko wants her friend Heiji, who owes her a favor, to join the Hideout as blacksmith. He can be found in Sakai.)
Smuggler's Run	The League needs materials to expand the Hideout. You can mark resources when infiltrating Castles and Camps for Scouts to smuggle back.
Friend of My Enemy	Akechi Mitsuhide's invitation to meet is dangerous, but his complex relationship with Oda Nobunaga could make him a powerful ally. Clues He is in Settsu He is in Katana Castle
Story of a Shinobi	There is more to discover about the Fujibayashi family oaths. Complete Naoe's personal journey to progress.
Story of a Young Boy	Even in a time of war, a little boy needs time to learn and grow. Complete Junjiro's personal journey to progress.
Story of a Samurai	Some demons cannot be left to haunt the present. Complete Yasuke's personal journey to progress.
Out of the Shadows	Having silenced their personal demons, Naoe and Yasuke take a moment to rest at Tomiko's farmstead.

Junjiro (Junjiro)

Overview
Once a monk's apprentice and artist-in-training, this 10-year-old is a bundle of relentless positivity.
Quest	Description
Raise A Cup	In a rare moment of peace, Naoe and Yasuke take the opportunity to learn more about one another.
Eyes on the Future	An anxious Junjiro needs help at Makinoodera.
A Different Kind of Samurai	Junjiro has snuck away into the forest to do some secret training.
Soup for Sorin	Given Naoe's shared familiarity with Master Sorin, Junjiro needs her help to create the perfect recipe for his former mentor.
The Pilgrimage	Naoe and Junjiro hope to reunite with their old friend Master Sorin.
Leaving a Mark	In an attempt to bring the allies together, Junjiro has made a bit of a mess.

Yaya (やや)

Overview
Yaya is a powerful Buddhist monk in both mind and body with a strong desire for peace.
Quest	Description
The Stray Dogs	Yaya, the warrior monk who fought bravely at Honganji, may be convinced to rally behind a new cause.

Gennojo (源之丞)

Overview
Gennojo is a womanizing thief and saboteur determined to unleash chaos upon the world.
Quest	Description
Sake and Swords	Naoe overhears a disturbance in a small village where she encounters a familiar, inebriated face.
Honor Among Thieves	Gennojo invites Naoe to join him at the tax collector's house, where she has an ambitious favor to ask of her.
Stolen Hearts	Gennojo convinces Naoe to help him steal rice from the rich to give back to the poor.
The Godless Harvest	With the location of Yamashiro's rice supply in hand, Naoe and Gennojo sneak into Nijo Palace.

Rokkaku Katsuhime (六角 勝姫)

Overview
Rokkaku Katsuhime is a teppo-toting daimyo's daughter with a fascination for new things. She trained with the shinobi of Koga, but now fights beside Naoe for the good of the league.
Quest	Description
Letter From Katsuhime	Rokkaku Katsuhime expressed interest in joining Naoe's league.
The Tale of Genin	Katsuhime asked Naoe to visit Wakasa and meet her friends.
The Diary of Lady Rokkaku	Katsuhime needs Naoe's help in retrieving her mentor's teppo.

Yagoro (矢五郎)

Overview
Before reveal	This mysterious shinobi could be behind the recent samurai killings in Engyoji.
Before reveal 2	This young man carrying a makeshift hidden blade is behind the recent samurai killings in Engyoji.
After reveal	This young man fabricated his own hidden blade and trained himself in the ways of the shinobi.
Quest	Description
A Blade in the Dark
Past and Present	Back in his hometown, Yagoro finally musters the courage to confront his long-time enemy, Akechi Mitsuhisa.
Path and Purpose	Back in his hometown to recover, Yagoro begins a journey to discover his purpose in life.
A Blade in the Light	Naoe sets out to explore a legacy that will strengthen the bonds between Yagoro and the Assassins.

Oni-yuri (鬼百合)

Overview
This skilled orphaned girl used to live by the sea. She specializes in boison.
Quest	Description	Summary
Sweet Revenge	Is Oni-yuri truly innocent? What is she hiding? Perhaps more information can be gained from the girl herself.	Her father was the Poisoner and, without intervention, she would have gone down the same path.

Ibuki (いぶき)

Overview
As fierce as they are cultured, Ibuki is a solitary rōnin who follows their own personal moral compass.
Quest	Description
Ambush Interrupted	An unknown rōnin bravely stands alone to defend a village.
Homecoming	With Yasuke's help, Ibuki confronts the shadows of their past.
Putting Down Roots	Yasuke searches for a colorful and personal gift for Ibuki.

The Kabuimono (傾奇者)

Overview
The Kabukimono are colorful rōnin who do what they will and take what they want, ignoring the laws of the land.
Quest (After killing 5 of them)
Contact the kabukimono	Kabukimono leaders will gather or split up depending on your actions at Nishinomiya Shrine. Clues The shrine is located in Izumi Settsu Nishinomiya Shrine is in western Settsu

Chief Cuckoo (阿国団の頭)

Overview
Before reveal	Chief Cuckoo and his gang of kabukimono travel from village to village, squatting in the homes of others until they decide to move on.
After reveal	Chief Cuckoo and his gang of kabukimono were once samurai with a place in the world, but now they are homeless and lordless. Displaced, they impose themselves on peasants, driving them out of house and home.
Clues
He is located in Izumi Settsu He was last seen in Katano He is involved in oil trading
Conclusion
Displaced, they imposed themselves on peasants until justice met them at their final resting place.

Big Sueki (巨漢の末木)

Overview
Before reveal	A gang of carousing rōnin have traded their honor for sake. They don't care who suffers to keep the party going.
After reveal	Big Sueki leads a gang of carousing rōnin who traded their honor for sake. They don't care who suffers to keep the party going. They only want to drink until the sake runs dry.
Clues
He is in Izumi Settsu He is north of Amagasaki Castle He loves to drink in a inn
Conclusion
He outstayed his welcome and the party is over.

Grave Dancer (屍食い)

Overview
Before reveal	Kabukimono calling themselves Defilers claim the world is corrupt and therefore nothing is sacred. They profane anything that people hold dear.
After reveal	Grave Dancer leads a gang of degenerate kabukimono called the Defilers for whom nothing is sacred. They embrace the corruption that defines their age.
Clues
He is in Izumi Settsu He is in southern Osaka He can be found in Sumiyoshi Shrine
Conclusion
Grave Dancer led a kabukimono gang calling themselves the Defilers. They profaned anything that anyone held dear, seeking to shock people into a state of despair. His defeat will restore hope.

Ember (熾火)

Overview
Before reveal	The Firebrands are a gang of lordless samurai who claim they will purify the world with flames. Their actions suggest they simply enjoy the destruction.
After reveal	Ember is a pyromaniac who wants to see the world burn. His gang of kabukimono are eager to light the flame.
Clues
He is in Izumi Settsu He is southwest of Osaka Castle He can be found near burnt buildings
Conclusion
Ember led the Firebrands, a gang of lordless samurai who claimed they would purify the world with flames. Their actions suggested they simply enjoyed the destruction. Ember was a true pyromaniac who only wanted to see the world burn. His flame has been snuffed out.

Ghost General (幽鬼侍)

Overview
Before reveal	Ghost General is a kabukimono with a large appetite who leads a gang of ravenous rōnin.
After reveal	Ghost General is a kabukimono with a large appetite. He leads and feeds the Hungry Ghosts, a gang of ravenous rōnin who consume all that they see like armed locusts.
Clues
He stalks the shores of western Settsu He disrupts incoming shipments of goods
Conclusion
Ghost General was a kabukimono with a large appetite. He led and fed the Hungry Ghosts, a gang of ravenous rōnin who consumed all that they saw. They have taken their last meal.

Peacock (孔雀)

Overview
Before reveal	This elite kabukimono is known for his flamboyant style and seeks to attract all rōnin to his banner.
After reveal	Peacock is an elite kabukimono nown for his flamboyant style, looking to attract all rōnin to his banner. He is a colorful adversary who distracts his prey with flash and dazzle, baiting them into a dance of death.
Clues
The target is in Harima He is in northern Mount Kasagata He is near the border of Tamba
Conclusion
Peacock was an elite kabukimono known for his flamboyant style, looking to attract all rōnin to his banner. He was a colorful adversary who distracted his prey with flash and dazzle, but he made the fatal mistake of placing style above skill

Laughing Man (笑い男)

Overview
Before reveal	An elite kabukimono with a vovacious appetite for power is recruiting all rōnin who can stomach his campaign of consumption.
After reveal	You cannot reason with Laughing Man. He is a force of nature driven insatiable hungers.
Clues
He is in Harima He is in eastern Mount Kasagata He established a camp near a cascade
Conclusion
Laughing Man was an elite kabukimono with a voracious appetite for power was recruiting all rōnin who could stomach his campaign of consumption. He was driven by insatiable hungers. He is now a feast for the worms.

Corrupt Blade (邪刀丸)

Overview
Before reveal	An elite kabukimono is corrupting the minds of directionless rōnin, twisting them to his dark, destructive desires.
After reveal	Corrupt Blade believes the world is corrupt and will grow worse until it is destroyed and reborn. He intends to help it along.
Clues
He is located in Harima He hides southwest of Miki He is in Habayama Camp
Conclusion
An elite kabukimono was corrupting the minds of directionless rōnin, twisting them to his dark, destructive desires. Corrupt Blade was a nihilist who believed the world was too corrupt to go on. His life ended before the world did.

Iron Hand Guild (鉄の手)

Overview
A secret merchant syndicate seeks to take over the business interests of the Imai clan throughout Settsu.

Iron Hand (鉄の手)

Overview
Before reveal	Iron Hand is an enigma. We know he is ambitious and ruthless, but little more. His goal to usurp the Imai clan of Sakai seems driven by business, yet even that is open to doubt.
After reveal	Iron Hand seeks to replace House Imai by secretly recruiting their rivals to create a new merchant guild.
Quests
He operates out of Fukuchiyama
Death of Merchants in Settsu	A letter found in Settsu seems to indicate a group linked to House Imai has been killing merchants there.
Iron Hand's Locations	No single merchant working for Iron Hand knows his exact location. However, each holds a clue to his whereabouts. Clues His location is known by his allies They may have clues hidden nearby
Dark Tea Ceremony	Mistrustful by nature, Iron Hand rarely leaves his estate except for high society gatherings.
Conclusion
Iron Hand was an enigma. He was ambitious and ruthless, but little more. His goal to usurp the Imai clan of Sakai seemed driven by business, yet even that remains in doubt. The threat to the Imai has been removed, but Iron Hand has taken his true name to the grave.

Merchant Tamao (商人の玉夫)

Overview
Before reveal	This merchant and brewer of sake uses his business as a front for selling contraband for Iron Hand.
After reveal	Merchant Tamao uses his brewery to hide his real business: selling contraband for Iron Hand.
Killed	Merchant Tamao used his brewery to hide his real business: selling contraband for Iron Hand. He could not hide from justice.
Clues
His is in Yamashiro He runs a brewery in Kyoto It is west of Honpoji Temple
Conclusion

Merchant Kin-no-suke (商人の金之助)

Overview
Before reveal	This merchant of modest means' association with Iron Hand is marked by a dramatic increase in fortune.
After reveal	Kin-no-suke's displays of wealth are suspiciously large for a merchant of his standing. It is believed he has become a go-between for bandits under the guiding influence of Iron Hand.
Quest and Clues
He deals on the coast of Wakasa
Dirty Dealing	The merchant Kin-no-suke hires bandits in Wakasa's Onyu Pass to steal from other merchants, reselling their goods in his own shop. Clues He works with bandits from Wakasa They lurk northeast of Onyu Pass
Conclusion
Kin-no-suke's displays of wealth were suspiciously large for a merchant of his standing. He became a go-between for bandits under the guiding influence of Iron Hand. He has paid for his crimes with his life.

Merchant Ginroku (商人の銀六)

Overview
Before reveal	This merchant in Iron Hand's grip sells rare delicacies to the richest families around Miyazu Bay.
After reveal	Ginroku is a merchant in Iron Hand's grip who sells rare delicacies to the richest families around Miyazu Bay.
Quest and Clues
He is located in Tamba He owns a shop in Miyazu Bay It is near the bridges of Miyazu Bay
Conclusion

Merchant Kanta (商人の寛太)

Overview
Before reveal	This is a trader of seafood under the thumb of Iron Hand.
After reveal	Kanta is the biggest fishmonger in the port - a whale amongst the fish.
Killed	Merchant Kanta was a trader of seafood under the thumb of Iron Hand. He could have become a captain in Imai Sokyun's merchant fleet, but now he will feed the fish.
Quest and Clues
He owns a naval operation in Omi His boats travels Lake Biwa
Missing Ship	A missing merchant ship may offer some clues. It sailed in Omi It was last spotted on Lake Biwa It was supposed to pass near Okishima
Conclusion

The Twisted Tree (悪の一門)

Overview
Led by a cruel patriarch, the Takahashi clan act out their twisted code as they terrorize Kyoto and its citizens.

Takahashi Inoshichi (高橋 猪七)

Overview
Before reveal	Takashi Inoshichi issues commands from a secret location in the city of Kyoto, content to let his sons carry out his cruel whims.
After reveal
Killed	The head of the Takahashi clan is dead and his insidious influence on Kyoto has been exorcised.
Quest and Clues

Takahashi Goro (高橋 五郎)

Overview
Before reveal
After reveal	Goro hopes his destiny is greater than becoming a Takahashi thug, but to stand up to his family and choose himself feels almost impossible.
Spared	Escaping Kyoto saved Goro's life and, while his future may be uncertain, staying with his family is certain death.
Quest and Clues

Takahashi Ichi-Hime (高橋一姫)

Overview
Before reveal
After reveal	Takahashi Ichi-hime wants more than her clan's legacy of cruelty. She is expected to be loyal and stay in Kyoto but may have other ideas.
Spared	Ichi-hime trusted this day would come, and her faith was rewarded. By following her heart, she secured a better life for herself.
Quest and Clues

Takahashi Shiro (高橋四郎)

Overview
Before reveal
After reveal	Shiro gained a reputation as the Takahashi enforcer. He only feels accepted by his young sister, Ichi-Hime and brother Goro.
Killed	Shiro was caught between the cruelty of his older siblings and the kindness of his younger ones. The tension was too much to survive.
Quest and Clues
He is in central Kyoto, Yamashiro He is located in Nijo Palace He will avenge his father's death

Takahashi Saburo (高橋 三郎)

Overview
Before reveal
After reveal	Takahashi Saburo is shadowed by a much larger bodyguard assigned by his father. He resents it and it may make him more desperate than ever to show he is a capable warrior.
Killed	Takahashi Saburo's twisted view of the warrior's code led to his inevitable demise.
Quest and Clues

Takahashi Taro (高橋 太郎)

Overview
Before reveal
After reveal	Taro feels his destiny is to lead his clan after his father dies but to achieve this, he must show he is as cruel as his predecessor.
Killed	Takahashi Taro strived to follow in his father's footsteps, but cruelty begets more cruelty.
Quest and Clues
He is in southern Kyoto, Yamashiro He is located west of Honnoji Temple He will now wait at his father's estate to avenge his death
Help Needed	This merchant is in need of assistance against corrupt samurai. Clues He is in central Kyoto, Yamashiro He was seen west of Nijo Palace He stands near an umbrella cart

Takahashi Jiro (高橋 次郎)

Overview
Before reveal
After reveal	Jiro patrols Kyoto with bodyguards who shield him from retaliation while he practices "tsujigiri", testing his new katana on random people.
Killed	Takahashi Jiro is dead, and the streets of Kyoto are free of his attacks on innocent people.
Quest and Clues
He is in southern Kyoto, Yamashiro He patrols south of Honnoji Temple He will avenge his father's death
Guard Assignments	The guard in charge of assigning protection detail to the Takahashi should have information. Clues He is in eastern Kyoto, Yamashiro he can be found east of Honnoji Temple He was seen near a sake crate cart

The Butterfly Collector (蝶集め)

Overview
A secret group of women kidnap the children of wealthy families in Osaka in order to gain influence and power.

Kacho (花蝶)

Overview
Before reveal	The leader of a group apparently kidnapping children around Osaka.
After reveal	Kacho is the secretive leader of a group kidnapping children of Osaka, and maintains close control of her followers.
Quest	Description / Clues
Forest Fugitive	The kidnapped child could be hidden somewhere within the bamboo grove. It is in southwestern Settsu It is north of Osaka Castle It is near Noda Village
Safe as Sandals	The rescued child must be returned to her mother in Osaka.
For the Sake of Sake	A child is targeted for abduction and must be found before they are taken by the kidnapper.
Home and Dry	Return the child to his father.
Paper Trail	He might know something about the unusual paper used to create the origami butterflies. He is in southwestern Settsu He is north of the Temple of Osaka He is near a big tree
Chrysalis	Find the kidnapper's hideout by following all of the clues It is in southwestern Settsu It is northwest of the Fishermen's District It is surrounded by carved stones
Conclusion
Kacho was the secretive leader of a group kidnapping children in Osaka with cult-like control of her followers. She operated from the shadows for years and died to protect her anonymity. She was strangely obsessed with butterflies and death.

Richo (里蝶)

Overview
Before reveal	Someone has kidnapped a child.
After reveal	This is a young woman working with a group of child kidnappers around Osaka.
Quest	Description / Clues
All Will be Well	A child has been taken, and a ransom location given. It is in southwestern Settsu It is north of the Temple of Osaka It is a burnt well
Conclusion
This young woman worked with a group of child kidnappers around Osaka. She spoke like a peasant but dressed well, as if she had come from within the castle.

Mucho (夢蝶)

Overview
Before reveal	Someone plans to kidnap the child of a sake merchant.
After reveal	This young female kidnapper is posing as a family jochu.
Quest	Description / Clues
	They are in southwestern Settsu They are somewhere in Kojo Ruins She is inside a burnt building.
Conclusion
She attacked without provocation and left no clue to her identity.

Shucho (朱蝶)

Overview
Before reveal	A kidnapper who lose their target somewhere in the Fishermen's District.
After reveal	This woman lost track of the child she kidnapped somewhere in the Fishermen's District.
Quest	Description / Clues
One That Got Away	A child who was kidnapped has escaped. She is hiding, and must be found before the kidnapper finds her again. She is in southwestern Settsu She is in the west of the Fishermen's District She is hiding near horses
Conclusion
A woman who lost track of the child she kidnapped somewhere in the Fishermen's District. She answered to a mysterious leader who seemed to frighten her.

The Corrupt Daikan (悪代官)

Overview
These crooked lords and magistrates exploit the people for their own gain.

The Hoarder / Izumi Bunzo

Overview
Before reveal	The Hoarder has taken control of the artisan guilds in Yamashiro, stealing their handiwork through a thinly-veiled craft tax in order to control prices and present the Wheel with stolen gifts.
After reveal	Izumi Bunzo, hidden master of the artisan guilds of Yamashiro, has been denied his audience with the Wheel and ordered to return to his guilds and better prove himself.
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion
Izumi Bunzo has taken control of the artisan guilds, stealing their handiwork through a thinly-veiled craft tax in order to control prices. He met his end before he could spend his stockpiled wealth meant to last lifetimes.

The Hedonist / Okudaira Toshizo

Overview
Before reveal	Lost to his own chamber of earthly excess, The Hedonist turns a blind eye to the suffering of his people as he indulges in debauchery.
After reveal	Lost to his own chamber of earthly excess, Okudaira Toshizo turns a blind eye to the suffering of his people as he indulges in debauchery.
Quest	Description / Clues
His estate is in Omi It is in eastern Ado River Valley It is in Omizo's Outer Farmlands
Conclusion
His final moments were awash with pain, rather than pleasure.

The Connoisseur / Endo Riku

Overview
Before reveal	The Connoisseur is a cruel glutton who derives sick pleasure from feasting in front of his starving, destitute subjects.
After reveal	Endo Riku is a cruel glutton who derives sick pleasure from feasting in front of his starving, destitute subjects.
Quest	Description / Clues
He is in Wakasa He is in northeastern Sotomo Gate He feasts in Kanegasaki Castle
Conclusion
His hubris consumed him in the end, slain in front of the very subjects to whom he flaunted his might.

The Soiled Merchant / Isshiki Mansaku

Overview
Before reveal	Sequestered away within the high walls and thick foliage of his estate, the Soiled Merchant is a recluse who demands taxes paid in human waste.
After reveal	Sequestered away within the high walls and thick foliage of his estate, Isshiki Mansaku is a recluse who demands taxes paid in human waste.
Killed	The stain of his misdeeds has been wiped clean.
Quest	Description / Clues
He lives in a lush estate in Omi He is in the Mouth of Seta He is in Otsu Lower District
Conclusion

The Sword Hunter / Gamo Morinari

Overview
Before reveal
After reveal	Paranoid and brutal, Gamo Morinari seeks to control the people of his fief by confiscating their weapons.
Quest	Description / Clues
He is in Omi He is in southwestern Ibu Highlands He is at Nomura Village
Conclusion
It was steel that he desperately sought. It was steel that he received, in the end.

The Concubine / Ise Asuka

Overview
Before reveal
After reveal	Duplicitous and clandestine, the enigmatic Ise Asuka runs a criminal network of extortion rackets whilst keeping his identity hidden.
Quest	Description / Clues
He is in Yamashiro He is at a Noh theater in Kyoto He is southeast of Honnoji Temple
Conclusion
Asuka and his misdeeds were dragged into the light at last. Justice was sharp-eyed, and swift.

The Betrayers (裏切り者)

Overview
Oda Nobunaga was not brought down by a more powerful foe, but by the disloyalty of those he trusted. Some acted against him, others simply let it happen. All share in the guilt.

Sato Katsubei

Overview
Sato Katsubei is a fearsome warrior who was offered a large bribe by Mitsuhide to simply sit out he battle at Honnoji - which he did, claiming an injury.
Quest	Description / Clues
He is in Yamashiro He can be found in Yamazaki Castle
Conclusion
Sato Katsubei was a fearsome warrior who was offered a large bribe by Mitsuhide to simply sit out the battle at Honnoji - which he did, claiming an injury. He has lost his life, along with his honor.

Masatoshi Nakahara

Overview
Masatoshi Nakahara was a general serving under Oda Nobunaga. Ordered by his lord to inspect the heads of slain enemies, he often let scapegoats slip to spare key members of paying clans.
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion
He kept his job, but could not keep his life.

Usami Yoshiko

Overview
Usami Yoshiko was seduced by a handsome young soldier serving Mitsuhide and revealed a secret entrance at Honnoji used by concubines to sneak in lovers and other forbidden visitors.
Quest	Description / Clues
Hori Hidemasa has gathered information on Usami Yoshiko's whereabouts.
Conclusion
The repentant Yoshiko acted out of love, and was granted a second chance.

Itakura Shigezo

Overview
Itakura Shigezo was a servant persuaded to sabotage Nobunaga's defenses at Honnoji in small but effective ways. After the assassination, he was abandoned by his co-conspirators and lives in constant fear of discovery.
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion
He has found his peace in death.

Sato Genta

Overview
Sato Genta was Mitsuhide's inside man at Honnoji, weakening Nobunaga's defenses from within. Denied his promised promotion, Genta was forced to accept a reduced rank in Hideyoshi's army.
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion
His attempt to rise in the ranks cost him his head.

Endo Tomoyasu

Overview
Endo Tomoyasu knows everything about anyone serving Nobunaga, including who can be bought. He sold that information to Mitsuhide for a large sum and advanced warning of the attack on Honnoji.
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion
Endo Tomoyasu knew everything about anyone serving Nobunaga, including who could be bought. He sold that information to Mitsuhide or a large sum and advanced warning of the attack on Honnoji. He lost his head attempting to blackmail Hori Hidemasa.

Fujichika Nakayama

Overview
Fujichika Nakayama led the internal sabotage of Nobunaga's defenses through servants working under him. He has since found lucrative work with another clan and denies his presence at Honnoji when it fell.
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion
Fujichika Nakayama led the internal sabotage of Nobunaga's defenses through servants working under him. He then found lucrative work with another clan, denying his presence at Honnoji when it fell. His new alliance was short-lived and led to a shallow grave.

The Godai Shinobi (五遁衆)

Overview
Formerly the elite of Koga-ryu, Shotei's former students are causing havoc across the land.

The Godai of Wind / Kazumi

Overview
Before reveal	Kazumi is the most elusive of Shotei's former students. He may know more about her.
After reveal	Shotei's former student Kazumi of Iga is the Godai of Wind.
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion
The Godai of Wind's hatred has dissipated in the morning breeze.

The Godai of Earth / Akira

Overview
Before reveal	Akira of Koga is one of Shotei's former students.
After reveal	Shotei's former student Akira of Koga is the Godai of Earth.
Quest	Description / Clues
He is in Iga He has been seen in central Hijiyama He is northeast of Kuroda Village
Conclusion
The Godai of Earth has returned to the soil from which all life springs.

The Godai of Fire / Kaji

Overview
Shotei's former student Kaji is the Godai of Fire.
Quest	Description / Clues
He can be found in Omi He is in northwestern Mount Hiei He lingers near a burning pagoda
Pyrophobia	A beggar has been raving about a fire demon. Clues He is in Omi He is northwest of Sakamoto He is at the farmhouse near the river
Conclusion
The Godai of Fire has sunk into the realm of smoke and suffering.

The Gosai of Water / Mizu

Overview
Before reveal	Mizu is one of Shotei's former students.
After reveal	Shotei's former student Mizu is the Godai of Water.
Quest	Description / Clues
She is in Omi She is north of Sakamoto She is in a swamp by Mangetsuji Temple
Conclusion
The Godai of Water has returned to the infinite sea.

The Godai of Void / Yoshimitsu

Overview
Before reveal	Yoshimitsu is one of Shotei's former students.
After reveal	Shotei's former student and adopted son Rokkaku Yoshimitsu is the Godai of Void.
Quest	Description / Clues
He has been spotted in Omi He is east of Goshiki Outlands He is in a cave at Daikichiji Temple
The Godai of Void's Camp	The Godai of Void has a camp where he lurks and schemes. Clues His hideout is in Omi It is in eastern Goshiki Outlands It is near Odani Destroyed Tenshu
Fearful Travelers	Travelers to Daikichiji Temple are lost and may fall prey to the Godai Shinobi. Clues They are in Omi They are in eastern Goshiki Outlands They are on the road to Daikichiji Temple
Conclusion
The Godai of Void has faded into the mist to be forgotten.

Nobutsuna's Students (上泉信綱の弟子たち)

Overview
Yasuke's sensei sends him to duel his former students and learn their skills.

Yuki no Kata (お雪)

Overview
The young warrior is on a journey of her own, seeking to prove herself against the most skilled fighters of the land. It is a path that has led her straight to Yasuke.
Quest	Description / Clues
The warrior is in Harima They are in northwestern Kakogawa Estuary They are at Ishinohoden Shrine
Conclusion
Yasuke showed true courtesy in honoring her request to duel.

Yagyu Munetoshi (柳生 宗厳)

Overview
So complete was his mastery of the tachi that he was revered as a sword saint, before he mysteriously faded from prominence at the peak of his renown.
Quest	Description / Clues
He is in Yamato He is north of Takatori He is praying atop Mount Miwa
Conclusion
So complete was his mastery of the tachi that he was revered as a sword saint, before he retreated into seclusion at the peak of his renown. In reawakening and honoring Munetoshi's fire, Yasuke displayed great benevolence.

Nagano Saemon (長野左 衛門)

Overview
Unflinchingly proud and severe, the master of the yumi once fought at Nobutsuna sensei's side in service of the great general Uesugi Kenshin.
Quest	Description / Clues
He is in Wakasa
Hunter and Hunted	Saemon has ambushed the ashigaru soldiers who pursue him. Clues He is in Wakasa He is in northwestern Sotomo Gate He is at a beach near the northern bay
Conclusion
He refused compromise and mercy both, at the end. Thus did Yasuke earn the loyalty of one who preferred death to dishonor.

Hozoin In'ei (宝蔵院 胤栄)

Overview
An old friend of Nobutsuna sensei, the patience and calm of this kanabo master belie a great strength of sword arm and spirit.
Quest	Description / Clues
He is in Yamato
Bandit Attack	Outlaws stalk the hills of Asuka Rocks Basin, kept in check by the efforts of Hozoin In'ei. Clues They are in Yamato They are in southeastern Asuka Rocks Basin They are being ambushed up on a mountain
Conclusion
An old friend of Nobutsuna sensei, the patience and calm of this kanabo master belie a great strength of sword arm and spirit. From him, Yasuke learned what righteousness demands of those who would live by it.

Asari Nobutane (浅利 信種)

Overview
The master of the teppo charts a course of his own, wandering the land as a world-wise rōnin with an enigmatic past.
Quest	Description / Clues
He is in Kii
Teppo for Hire	A local merchant was seen selling teppo to Nobutane, and might know where to find him. Clues He is based in Kii He is in southern Negoroji He is along the main road to town
Conclusion
Nobutane was unbound by close-minded strictures of duty, teaching Yasuke that true wisdom lies in the choosing of one's own path.

Marume Nagayoshi (丸目 長恵)

Overview
Ever-faithful retainer to Nobutsuna sensei, Nagayoshi awaits challengers who wish to prove their sword style against his own.
Quest	Description / Clues
He is in Omi He is north of Azuchi He is at a beach near the trade harbor
Duel Notices	Nagayoshi has set up notices around Azuchi, challenging swordsmen to duel him. Clues They are in Omi They are in southwestern Azuchi Near bridges leading into town
Conclusion
Yasuke demonstrated courage in rising to this challenge, defeating the man who once bested him.

The Sword Master / Sanada Masatoyo (真田 正豊)

Overview
Yasuke returns to Nobutsuna sensei in triumph, having defeated his former students.
Reveal	Prideful. Obsessive. Utterly ruthless. The rival swordmaster once shamed at Azuchi has come for his revenge, meted out in the blood of Yasuke's beloved sensei.
Quest	Description / Clues
N/A
Conclusion
In his victory, Yasuke proved his mastery of the way of the warrior though not without great cost.

The Pirate Alliance (海賊同盟)

Overview
This band of outlaws takes pleasure in raiding and pillaging the coastal regions of Wakasa.

Kage (影)

Overview
A staunch supporter of Samemaru, he will do anything his big brother asks.
Quest	Description / Clues
His ships are in Wakasa He sails west of Obama's port
Conclusion
An undying supporter of Samemaru, his big brother's last orders were to search for treasure on the Shattered Coast.

Sen (千)

Overview
Before reveal	Once a renowned pirate, he has since deserted the Pirate Alliance.
After reveal	Once a renowned pirate, he has since deserted the Pirate Alliance and fled to Tamba.
Quest	Description / Clues
He is in Tamba He is on the northern coast of Fukuchiyama He is in Yura Fishing Village
The Scuffle	The last thing anyone heard about Sen was that he had a fight with the pirate Little Kappa.
Conclusion
Once a renowned pirate, he now serves as the protector of Yura Fishing Village.

Little Kappa (河童の大将)

Overview
Not much is known about this pirate working with Lopo Cruz, but his name suggests that there is little to fear.
Quest	Description / Clues
He is in Wakasa He is in central Shattered Coast He is in Maizuru's Lair by a bay
Conclusion
Unlike what his name suggests, this formidable pirate was a massive brute with a habit of giving his victims an explosive end.

Lopo Cruz (ロポ·クルス)

Overview
Before reveal	This unpredictable madman is feared by the other pirates.
After reveal	A madman, by all accounts, surrounds himself with stoic friends.
Quest	Description / Clues
He is in Wakasa He is at the Shattered Coast's northern tip He is in Nariu's Lair
Conclusion
A madman who formed friendly relations with rocks. His last orders were for Little Kappa to deliver explosives to a blocked cave.

Yamabushi Imposters (偽山伏)

Overview
These strange men disguise themselves as itinerant mountain monks in order to commit brutal acts of violence.

The Valley Yamabushi

Overview
Before reveal
After reveal
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion
This brutal bully disguised himself as a Yamabushi to get close to his civilian victims. With his death, the roads that weave through the valley are darkened by one less shadow.

The Clifftop Yamabushi

Overview
Before reveal
After reveal
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion
This Yamabushi imposter hunted and killed innocents along the high mountain passes. With his death, the cliffside will have its final corpse.

The Pond Yamabushi

Overview
This is one of several rumored imposters who use traditional Yamabushi garb as a disguise to attack innocent civilians.
Quest	Description / Clues
He hides in western Omi He lurks on Mount Hiei He was seen at the Three-Trunked Tree
Conclusion
This false mountain monk preyed on those distracted by meditative practice. Locals welcome the return of their quiet, peaceful grounds.

The Pathway Yamabushi

Overview
He is one of several rumored imposters who use traditional Yamabushi garb as a disguise to attack innocent civilians.
Quest	Description / Clues
He is in Kii He is wandering east of Kumano Sanzan He travels around Shingu.
Conclusion
This drunken Yamabushi used the forest paths as his personal playground of violence. The trails are more peaceful now, without the horrible echoing of his conch.

The Village Yamabushi

Overview
This is one of several rumored imposters who use traditional Yamabushi garb as a disguise to attack innocent civilians.
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion
This strange, stone-still Yamabushi imposter (and apparent leader of one of Oda Nobunaga's secret missions) let his guilt drive him to religious extremes. Leaving him to his practice is likely punishment enough for his crimes.

The Shadow Yamabushi

Overview
This is one of several rumored imposters who use traditional Yamabushi garb as a disguise to attack innocent civilians.
Quest	Description / Clues
He is lurking in Iga He is in Otogi Pass He is overlooking Kasuga Shrine
Conclusion
With dark eyes and a terrifying stare, this unsettling monk once haunted a local shrine. Travelers in the area are much relieved to no longer feel the weight of his dark gaze on their backs.

The Forest Yamabushi

Overview
This is one of several rumored imposters who use traditional Yamabushi garb as a disguise to attack innocent civilians.
Quest	Description / Clues
He is lurking in Kii He hides southeast of Wakanoura Bay
Conclusion
This trickster snared his victims by falsely calling for aid, then attempted to ambush the would-be do-gooders. He spoke of "counting kills," as if he hunted humans for sport.

The River Yamabushi

Overview
Before reveal	This is one of several rumored imposters who use traditional Yamabushi garb as a disguise to attack innocent civilians.
After reveal
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion
He was a suspicious mountain monk who wore the robes of a Yamabushi but walked with the gait of a hardened warrior. This imposter used the river as his hunting grounds, patiently waiting for his victims to approach.

The Mountain Yamabushi

Overview
This is one of several rumored imposters who use traditional Yamabushi garb as a disguise to attack innocent civilians.
Quest	Description / Clues
He strayed to Omi He roams the Suzuka Foothills He is at Kawachi Kaza-ana Cave
Conclusion
All that remains of this imposter mountain monk is a frozen corpse, his robes accented with hints of a soldier's armor. An unsent letter on his person revealed him to be a sadistic killer with ties to Oda Nobunaga.

Kurai Eikyou (夜鷹組)

Overview
A nefarious group of individuals hides in the shadows of Yamato. While their motives are still unclear, it appears they have been causing a panic among the locals.

The Katsuragi Agent

Overview
This person's intimidating demeanor has left a frightening impact on the locals.
Quest	Description / Clues
He is in western Yamato He operates in Katsuragi
Kurai Eikyou	There has been unusual turmoil and unrest in Katsuragi. Something must be going on behind the scenes. Clues They are in western Yamato They are in Katsuragi
Conclusion
The Gokenin Master's intimidating demeanor left a frightening impact on the locals. The people of Katsuragi need no longer fear the consequences of crossing him or his underlings.

The Messenger

Overview
This individual seemingly has connections that run deep in Yamato, corrupting the land.
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion
A mysterious individual whose connections appear to run deep in the region, corrupting the land. Now that he is dead, the negative influence of the mysterious monk in Yamato is over. His connections that have raised chaos among the local factions will dissipate.

The Tsutsui Agent

Overview
This agent has poisoned Tsutsui's court with his foul presence. Vast amounts of wealth must fund the operation.
Quest	Description / Clues
Kurai Eikyou	Some of Tsutsui Junkei's men have been spotted in a nearby town. They've been acting out of character - so much so that it has raised suspicion.
He is in northwestern Yamato He operates in Koriyama He is a retainer in the castle
Conclusion

The Akiyama Agent

Overview
This is one of the big players in the region, a powerful connection among the Akiyama with a devious plan that's hiding beneath the surface. Ambition and cunning can be a threatening combination.
Quest	Description / Clues
Kurai Eikyou	There has been word of a small group of Akiyama soldiers tormenting the locals. Clues They are in northeastern Yamato They are north of Uda Matsuyama
Conclusion
The Samurai Captain seemed to be one of the big players in the region. A powerful influence among the Akiyama clan, they had a devious plan to disrupt it from within. Ambitious and cunning, they were a dangerous foe. However they were not powerful enough and the Samurai Captain's reign of corruption is no more. Maybe the Akiyama clan can go back to their traditions now and give peace a chance.

The Blacksmith Agent

Overview
This elusive man is tucked away and hidden in plain sight. It is said wars are won not only with swords, but with money. It is also said that money is often needed for swords.
Quest	Description / Clues
Kurai Eikyou	Newcomers seem to have run out of fortune, having been left without work due to unforeseen and dubious circumstances. Clues They are in eastern Yamato They are in Uda Matsuyama
Conclusion
This elusive man was tucked away and hidden in plain sight. It is said wars are won not only with swords, but with money. It is also said that money is often needed for swords. Both sides of this civil conflict will be less well-armed now that the corrupt blacksmith has been dealt with.

Winter Raiders (冬の野盗)

Overview
A group of seasoned warriors turned into vicious marauders who torment villages in winter.

Hayate

Overview
Death lurks in white. A master tactician, Hayate is the Winter Raiders' specialist in ambushes and explosives. He preys upon careless travelers and strikes with silence and deadly precision.
Quest	Description / Clues	Summary
Hayate	N/A	In winter, a group of bandits has been targeting people in the southern part of the country. A notice that outlines their behavioral patterns has been discovered.
	Pilgrims have been frequently targeted by a member of the Winter Raiders and his recruits. Clues Attacks happen in Kii in winter The bandits are in eastern Kumano Sanzan Ambushers stalk Taisha entrances
Conclusion
A master tactician, Hayate was the Winter Raiders' specialist in ambushes and explosives. He preyed upon careless travelers and struck with deadly precision. Hayate's death brought an end to the attacks on the wintery roads.

Yasha

Overview
Every winter, impressionable minds disappear without a trace. Led astray by promises of honor and purpose, they enter a trap meticulously crafted by Yasha.
Quest	Description / Clues
Yasha	A former acquaintance of Yasha has gone missing. He might have had information about the Winter Raiders. Clues His home is in Kii It is in northwestern Kumano Sanzan It is in a shrine town by a river
Conclusion
Every winter, impressionable minds disappeared without a trace. Led astray by promises of honor and purpose, they entered a trap meticulously crafted by Yasha. With Yasha dead, innocent lives will no longer be lost to the Winter Raiders' misguided cause.

Akumu

Overview
Akumu's shadow comes with the snow. A battle-hardened warrior turned criminal, she strikes fear in the hearts of ordinary people and seasoned fighters alike. When she arrives, the skies darken with arrows.
Quest	Description / Clues
She operates in Kii in winter She is in central Nakahechi Route
Conclusion
Akumu's shadow came with the snow. A battle-hardened warrior turned criminal, she struck fear in the hearts of ordinary and seasoned fighters alike. When she arrived, the skies darkened with arrows. But winter will be peaceful again now that Akumu and her men have been killed.

Sobei

Overview
A disgraced warrior devoted to the Winter Raiders, Sobei has substituted the battlefield with the streets of Gobo. He takes in the name of disorder and disruption as hard-working people are left with nothing.
Quest	Description / Clues
He operates in Kii in winter He targets Gobo's poorer area
Conclusion
A disgraced warrior devoted to the Winter Raiders, Sobei substituted the battlefield with the streets of Gobo. He took in the name of disorder and disruption as hard-working people were left with nothing. Sobei's demise has brought calm back into the lives of Gobo's people.

Jinbei

Overview
Brain and the brawn, the leader of the Winter Raiders is shrouded in mystery. Driven by revenge, he channels his experience on the battlefield into disrupting from within.
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion
Brain and the brawn, the leader of the Winter Raiders was shrouded in mystery. Driven by revenge, he channeled his experience on the battlefield into disrupting from within. Jinbei's death marks the beginning of a new age of peace for the people in the region.

Genzaburo's Soldiers (源三郎一味)

Overview
These are Koshiro's former comrades in arms, now devoted to avenging the Ox's downfall.

The Poisoner

Overview
Before reveal	A kunoichi and master of disguise, the poisoner was hired by Genzaburo to kill harder-to-reach targets.
After reveal	A kunoichi and master of disguise, the poisoner hides in plain sight by passing as a biwa performer.
Quest	Description / Clues
Track down the poisoner	Someone around Osaka Castle might know how to reach Genzaburo's poisoner. Clues She is in Settsu She is west of Osaka Castle Children might know a way in
Conclusion
A kunoichi and master of disguise, the poisoner was hired by Genzaburo to kill harder-to-reach targets.

The Swordsman

Overview
Before reveal	A former samurai under the command of Genzaburo, he has since turned to banditry and bloody revenge.
After reveal	Genzaburo's swordsman is a former samurai with a taste for bloody duels.
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion
Genzaburo's swordsman was a former samurai who gave in to his bloodlust in the wake of the Ox's death.

The Teppo Expert

Overview
Before reveal	This teppo expert in Genzaburo's old unit is deadly at range.
After reveal	This teppo expert from Genzaburo's old unit likes to kill his victims from a distance.
Quest	Description / Clues
Investigate the murder scene	A murder spree in Mount Kasagata could be related to Genzaburo's teppo expert. Clues It is happening in Harima It is in southern Mount Kasagata It is west of Inariyama Garrison
He is currently in Harima He is west of Mount Kasagata He likely fled to Kaya Shrine
Conclusion
Genzaburo's teppo expert was the deadliest ranged soldier in Koshiro's former unit.

The Scout

Overview
Before reveal	Genzaburo's scout is a skirmisher from Koshiro's old military unit.
After reveal	A skirmisher from Koshiro's old military unit, he roams Tamba to locate those deserving of Genzaburo's wrath.
Quest	Description / Clues
He operates out of Tamba He is in the southern Silver Lands
Conclusion
This skirmisher from Koshiro's old military unit roamed Tamba in search of those deserving of Genzaburo's wrath.

Genzaburo

Overview
Before reveal	Koshiro's old commander, Genzaburo, leads his former military unit down a path of bloody revenge.
After reveal	Koshiro's old commander, Genzaburo, used to be a ruthless but highly-regarded military leader.
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion
Koshiro's old commander, Genzaburo, lead his former military unit down a path of bloody revenge that put him on a deadly collision course with Naoe.

The Hunters of Kyonyo (教如を狙う者たち)

Overview
Kyonyo has made many enemies throughout the years. A group of bounty hunters spread across Kii are looking for him.

The Ambusher / Inumaru

Overview
This bounty hunter was always ready to strike when his enemies are least prepared.
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion
He met their same fate in the end.

Kamakichi

Overview
Through surveilling ordinary people, this spy tries to find Kyonyo's exact whereabouts.
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion
Luckily, his knowledge never made it to the leader of Kyonyo's bounty hunters.

The Shinobi / Toro

Overview
This mysterious target is disrupting Kyonyo's information network.
Quest	Description / Clues
Talk to the guard	Kyonyo's contact in Koyasan has been silent for a while. A guard may have more information.
Talk to the head monk	The Head Monk was last seen in the Monks' District of Koyasan.
Set up the ambush	At night, extinguish the lights in the building pointed out by the Head Monk. Then the shinobi will come out. Clues The rōnin is active at night You must be inside the building
Conclusion
This mysterious target disrupted Kyonyo's information network, but his work in the shadows was brought to light.

The Interrogator / Shishi-o

Overview
He prefers the direct approach to gathering information. If you know something, he will make you talk.
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion
He preferred the direct approach to gathering information. If you knew something, he would make you talk. After his death, routes are safe to travel again.

Bounty Hunter Leader / Tsuchi-Gumo

Overview
This vengeful leader of a group of bounty hunters is after Kyonyo.
Quest	Description / Clues
Talk to Kyonyo	Talk to Kyonyo at his camp near the three waterfalls after dealing with Tsuchi-Gumo's men.
Conclusion
This was the vengeful leader of a group of bounty hunters after Kyonyo. His quest for vengeance has been stopped by the joint efforts of Kyonyo's family and friends.

The Yokai

Overview
Rumors of yokai plague these lands. A monk-turned-demon-hunter needs help to uncover the truth of these monstrous tales.

Daitengu

Overview
Travelers report seeing glimpses of a red-faced yokai in the mountaintop forests and hearing shrill, bird-like cries.
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion
Isolation drove this young swordsman insane. Despite his efforts to become the legendary Daitengu, he bled and died as a man.

Kappa

Overview
Travelers speak of a road that swarms with creepy green creatures, who chase civilians and attack merchants.
Quest	Description / Clues
They were reported in Yamashiro They are rumored to be in the Genbu Highlands They have been spotted near a haunted village
Conclusion
These were not kappa from the stories. Green, yes, but these were simply misguided children, Taku and Rei, trying to survive through difficult times.

Suika no Bakemono

Overview
Villagers report seeing glimpses of plant-like creatures crawling out of the melon fields. They hear sounds of violent struggles, as these creatures seem to be tearing each other apart.
Quest	Description / Clues
They were reported in Settsu They are rumored to be in northern Yawata Plains They were spotted in the Suika Lands
Conclusion
No yokai here, just farmers passionate about melons. And while they were fairly defeated in battle, the harvest would continue.

Yuki Onna

Overview
Villagers and travelers report that a Yuki Onna is plaguing the mountains, especially during the winter months. Many young men have gone missing. Locals say even climbing near the mountaintop saps them of energy.
Quest	Description / Clues
She was spotted in Omi, during winter She is north of Suzuka Foothills She is at Kawachi Kaza-ana Cave
Conclusion
This very mortal woman claimed the lives of many men. But her predatory days are over and the mountain pass is safe to travel once more.

Oshiroi Baba

Overview
Villagers report sightings of a creepy old woman with a hideous, ghostly face. They say her ramblings and demonic moaning can often be heard at night.
Quest	Description / Clues
She was reported in Yamato She is south of Nara Heartland She can be heard near the paddy fields at night
Conclusion
No yokai here. Just a lonely woman drenched in sake, attempting to re-live her youth and rekindle lost love.

Taka Nyudo

Overview
Villagers and travelers report sightings of a strange monk on the roads at night - monstrous in size, predatory in nature.
Quest	Description / Clues
He was reported in Tamba He is rumored to be in the Silver Lands He was spotted in Kabasaka Village
Conclusion
A traveling poet was rescued from this beastly man's clutches. But in the words of Mamushi, he was no yokai.

Ao Andon

Overview
It turns out the rescued poet was in fact an Ao Andon, a yokai born from the terror of mortals
Conclusion
It turns out the rescued poet was in fact an Ao Andon, a yokai born from the terror of mortals. The demonic woman was defeated in bloody combat, but not before she claimed Mamushi's life.

Silver Smugglers

Overview
A group of Akechi and Portuguese conspirators are trading stolen silver for teppo.

The Interrogator

Overview
Before reveal	This is an unknown member of a silver smuggling ring. Perhaps Lord Fujitaka's man can help identify him.
After reveal	This brute is in charge of the conspirators' security. He has captured Lord Fujitaka's man and mercilessly tortured him.
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion
The Interrogator was a brute in charge of the conspirators' security who tortured Lord Fujitaka's man to death.

The Teppo Merchant

Overview
He is a Portuguese merchant that sells his merchandise to local bandits.
Quest	Description / Clues
He is in Tamba He is somewhere in southern Fukuchiyama Castle He sells his teppo in a fort
Conclusion
This Portuguese merchant would sell his merchandise to local bandits before Yasuke and Naoe put an end to his business.

The Slaver

Overview
This ruthless Portuguese man is willing to sell anything and anyone if it means turning a profit.
Quest	Description / Clues
Signs of the slaver's sordid business in Wakasa could lead to the man's location.
Conclusion
This ruthless Portuguese man would kidnap peasants and sell them into slavery back in his homeland. Good riddance.

The Silver Trader

Overview
A ruthless silver merchant, he is known for his sadistic streak.
Quest	Description / Clues
He operates in Wakasa He is in northern Mount Uchinakao He and his men are stationed in a fort
Conclusion
A ruthless silver merchant with a sadistic streak, he worked closely with The Slaver.

The Teppo Smuggler

Overview
This smuggler is willing to sell dangerous goods to anyone as long as he turns a profit.
Quest	Description / Clues
He lurks around Tamba He is in eastern Yakami He conducts his business in Yakami Fort
Conclusion
This callous smuggler is willing to sell anything for a profit.

The Smuggler Leader

Overview
Leader of a group of conspirators, this woman has been stealing silver right from under Lord Fujitaka's nose.
Quest	Description / Clues
The Smuggler Leader	The brewery from which the leader of the smugglers runs her business could provide clues to her current location. Clues It is in Harima It is in southern Himeji The smuggler leader runs it
Conclusion
The organizer of the smuggling ring that has been stealing silver from Lord Fujitaka, but she secretly operated under someone else's orders.

Yoshisada

Overview
Lord Fujitaka's right-hand man has been running the smuggler gang and stealing from his master.
Quest	Description / Clues
Lord Fujitaka will want to know about his right-hand man's treachery.
Conclusion
Lord Fujitaka's right-hand man, he was running the smuggler gang under the nose of his master.

Seta River Killers

Overview
Sent on their mission by a secretive organization seeking control, these hired killers aim to eliminate influential commoners.

Architect

Overview
This person is the preeminent leader of this secretive organization and mastermind of their sinister plans.
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion

Scholar

Overview
A high-level member, the person is responsible for analyzing intel and selecting prime civilian targets.
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion

Tormentor

Overview
Before reveal	This is one of several hired killers who were sent by a secretive organization to target influential commonfolk.
After reveal	This hired killer had a particularly cruel streak and toyed with his victims for his own amusement.
Quest	Description / Clues
	They are in Settsu They are southeast of Takatsuki Castle
Conclusion
It comes as no surprise that he served under someone with a name like the Exterminator.

Exterminator

Overview
Before reveal	A mid-level leader, this person is tasked with hiring and overseeing the killers in their employ.
After reveal	This man is as ruthless as he is barbarous, killing for equal parts gain and pleasure.
Quest	Description / Clues
	They are in Settsu They are south of Muggy Lands
Conclusion
His death is like a fog lifting over a long-shadowed valley.

Builder

Overview
Before reveal	A mid-level leader, this person is tasked with hiring and overseeing the killers in their employ.
After reveal	This powerful lumberyard boss knows what it takes to get the tough jobs done.
Quest	Description / Clues
	They are in northern Settsu They are south of Yawata Plains
Conclusion
But, like the bamboo in her groves, she too fell to a slash of the blade.

Collector

Overview
Before reveal	This is one of several hired killers who were sent by a secretive organization to target influential commonfolk.
After reveal	A bully and a thief, this hired killer likes to rob her marks before taking their lives.
Quest	Description / Clues
	They are in Yamashiro They are opposite Oyamazaki Village
Conclusion
This is a fittingly shady behavior for someone in the Trader's network.

Stalker

Overview
This is one of several hired killers who were sent by a secretive organization to target influential commonfolk.
Quest	Description / Clues
	They are in Omi They are east of the Seta Bridge
Conclusion

Trader

Overview
A mid-level leader, this person is tasked with hiring and overseeing the killers in their employ.
Quest	Description / Clues
Conclusion

People of Settsu

Overview
Settsu houses a city center with bustling crowds of the guilty and innocent alike. Balance in its streets is necessary.

Gamemaker (遊戲屋)

Overview
This enigmatic woman has hidden a series of colorful origami butterflies around West Osaka.
Quest	Description
The Butterfly Collector
Conclusion
This woman was connected to Osaka's child kidnappers. Kidnapped as a child herself, she created a game hoping someone would play it and find the group's leader. She asked for a new name and was given one, as well as the chance for a new life.

Imai Sokun

Overview
This shrewd businessman has a keen interest in tea ceremonies and seeks to track down someone impersonating House Imai.
Quest	Description
The Iron Hand Guild	A secret merchant syndicate seeks to take over the business interests of the Imai clan throughout Settsu.

Worried Farmer

Overview
A farmer concerned for the safety of his animals.
Quest	Description
Out to Pasture	Farmers and their animals are being harassed by local bandits.

Shin'nyo

Overview
Shin'nyo is a kind, soft-spoken priest who is not blind to the hardships of those who visit his shrine.
Quest	Description
The Kabukimono	The Kabukimono are colorful rōnin who do what they will and take what they want, ignoring the laws of the land.

Stray Dog / Tsuki-maru

Overview
This four-legged rōnin has been having a rough time.
Quest	Description
Thrown to the Dogs	An abandoned dog sitting vigil at his owner's grave silently begs for help.

Rufino

Overview
This Portuguese fighter, raised on the archipelago after being abandoned, is as charming as he is determined.
Quest	Description
A Critical Encounter	Naoe and Yasuke offer to help Rufino in his mission to take down a sinister, secretive organization.
Hunting the Hunters	It's a race against time to save the targeted civilians from harm at the hands of a mysterious organization.

People of Iga

Overview
The people of Iga value community. Helping them will promote unity in the face of an attack.

Matsu

Overview
An elder from Iga, Matsu is Naoe’s unofficial auntie. She has always been there for the Fujibayashi family with a smile and a warm bowl of stew.
Quest	Description
From the Ashes	Naoe revisits her childhood home to discover her wise old Auntie Matsu might still be alive. Clues She is in Iga She is in western Nabari Wilds She is at the Hinotani Shrine
The Monk's Wake	In an attempt to find Matsu a new home, Naoe investigates what's been haunting the mountains of lga.

Elderly Woman

Overview
A disgruntled elderly Igan left to fend for herself needs help with local bandits.
Quest	Description
Elder Empathy	A disgruntled elderly Igan left to fend for herself needs help with local bandits.

People of Yamashiro

Overview
Greedy and corrupt eyes keep watch over imperial Yamashiro. Its lands and people need protection.

Sen no Rikyu

Overview
Quest	Description
Tea Bowls for Rikyu	Tea Master Sen no Rikyu has asked Naoe to find him rare tea bowls worthy of a new tea house project.
	Clues
	He is in northern Yamashiro He is in Kyoto He is west of the Imperial Palace
	They can be purchased from merchants They can be found along your journey.

Ota Gyuchi

Overview
A retired samurai and scholar of great knowledge, Ota Gyuichi wishes to learn more about the different clan crests.
Quest	Description
A Collection of Crests	Ota Gyuichi, former samurai and scribe to Oda Nobunaga, is collecting clan crests to aid in the writing of his histories. Clues Clan crests are kept in dedicated containers

Hatakeyama Yoshimasa

Overview
This powerful samurai is deeply concerned with the plight of the people in Yamashiro.
Quest	Description
Chaos or Order	A samurai concerned by the chaos caused by bandits in Yamashiro needs help removing them without alarming locals.

Kano Eitoku

Overview
Kano Eitoku is the master artist and leader of the influential Kano school of painting.
Quest	Description
Art Collector	Kano Eitoku wishes to protect his paintings from the destruction of war. Clues They are in castles

Mamushi

Overview
This grumpy old man who doesn't believe in yokai superstitions wants to hand things over to someone new.
Quest	Description
The Yokai	Rumors of yokai plague these lands. A monk-turned-demon-hunter needs help to uncover the truth of these monstrous tales.

People of Omi

Overview
The tranquil waters of Lake Biwa belie the corruption that lies beneath and threatens the peace of its people.

Kuma (熊)

Overview
Lady Oichi's loyal bodyguard, Kuma has tasked Naoe and Yasuke with eliminating corrupt daikan across the land.
Quest	Description
The Corrupt Daikan	These crooked lords and magistrates exploit the people for their own gain.

Lady Oichi (お市の方)

Overview
Friends and Servants of Oda Nobunaga's sister are concerned about her welfare.
Quest	Description
The Wheel Turns	Lady Oichi's servant has written to Yasuke, appealing to his good nature for help.

Nobutsuna Sensei (上泉信綱)

Overview
1st Reveal	Having learned of his sensei's departure from Azuchi Castle, Yasuke decides to pay him a visit at his new residence.
2nd Reveal	Yasuke's mentor has challenged his former student to prove himself the greatest fighter in the land.
Quest	Description
Nobutsuna's Students	Yasuke's sensei sends him to duel his former students and learn their skills.
Just One Cup	Return to Nobutsuna and announce your victory

Hori Hidemasa (堀秀政)

Overview
Hori Hidemasa is a samurai of legendary beauty, highly skilled in all of the warrior arts. His company was sought after by many powerful daimyo, but no one commanded his loyalty more fully than Oda Nobunaga.
Quest	Description
The Betrayers	Oda Nobunaga was not brought down by a more powerful foe, but by the disloyalty of those he trusted. Some acted against him, others simply let it happen. All share in the guilt.

Shotei (承禎)

Overview
1st Reveal	Shotei is the former daimyo of southern Omi. He has ties with powerful figures.
2nd Reveal	Shotei has asked for help against his former top students of Koga-ryu, the Godai Shinobi.
Quest	Description
Requiem for Rokkaku	After helping defeat Akechi Kagemitsu, Shotei wants to meet.
The Godai Shinobi	Formerly the elite of Koga-ryu, Shotei's former students are causing havoc across the land.

Kyogoku Maria (京極マリア)

Overview
A proud widow, Maria, desires an end to the rampant lawlessness plaguing Omi.
Quest	Description
Restoring Order	Maria, a proud widow, needs help putting an end to the rampant lawlessness plaguing Omi.

Luis Frois

Overview
Father Frois's work as a Jesuit priest keeps him busy, though he can always spare time for an old friend.
Quest	Description
The Works of Luis Frois	A chance encounter with Luis Frois at a Jesuit Mission turns into an opportunity to help and old friend.
The Baptism	Join Luis Frois for a baptism ceremony in Ōtsu to learn more about his work as a Jesuit missionary.
The Threat	The baptism party has already left town and they are in danger. Hurry after them and assist!
The Mission	Luis Frois has invited you to visit the mission. He will be happy to see you arrive.

People of Harima

Overview

Koshiro (小四郎)

Overview
This daring rōnin led a conscript uprising against Bessho Harumasa. He seeks his purpose in the aftermath of the Ox's downfall
Quest	Description
Fallen Soldiers	Naoe follows the trail of blood left by Koshiro's former comrades in arms.
The Leaf Turns	With Koshiro still reeling from his injuries at the hands of his old comrades, Naoe resolves to help him seek a new purpose.

Orphaned Girl

Overview
This young girl lost both her parents to rōnin-turned-bandits. Though she tries to put on a brave face, it is clear the events have shaken the child's spirit.
Quest	Description
Guardian Spirit	Naoe and Yasuke resolve to help a child orphaned in the turbulent wake of Oda Nobunaga's demise.

People of Wakasa

Overview

Niwa Toshikazu (丹羽利一)

Overview
A pompous port official, Niwa Toshikazu needs help fighting piracy in Wakasa.
Quest	Description
High Seas Haymaker	Niwa Toshikazu, a pompous port official, needs help fighting piracy in Wakasa.

Shido the Biwa Master (琵琶奏者 鶴翠)

Overview
Shido, better known as the biwa master and sensei to Takeda Motoaki, seeks to right the wrongs of his former student and better the lives of those in Wakasa.
Quest	Description
The Pirate Alliance	Danger lurks along the coasts of Wakasa, leaving despair in its wake. Someone needs to put an end to the trail of destruction.

Hong (洪)

Overview
The noodle man of Wakasa, many travel from afar just to taste his famous broth.
Quest	Description
Feast For Thought	To elevate his noodles, Hong is on a mission to try all the dishes this land has to offer, hoping he might be inspired.

Niwa Nagahide (丹羽長秀)

Overview
One of Oda Nobunaga's most trusted generals, he governs the province of Wakasa on behalf of his fallen liege and the Oda clan.
Quest	Description
Valuable Reflections	Niwa Nagahide yearns to collect valuable objects from across the land. Guess who's going to help him?

People of Yamato

Overview

Fuyu (おふゆ)

Overview
Though highly spiritual, this humble miko is grounded by reality. She believes that the recent attacks on shrines in Yamato may not be the deeds of evil spirits, but rather of people pulling the strings behind the shadows.
Quest	Description
Kurai Eikyou	A nefarious group of individuals hides in the shadows of Yamato. While their motives are still unclear, it appears they have been causing a panic among the locals.

Genpaku (玄白)

Overview
He is an itinerant mountain monk who has heard rumors of violent attacks on civilians by imposter Yamabushi.
Quest	Description
Yamabushi Imposters	These strange men disguise themselves as itinerant mountain monks in order to commit brutal acts of violence.

Gyoji (暁二)

Overview
This mysterious and excitable wanderer is responsible for organizing an illicit fighting tournament.
Quest	Description
The Tournament

Weary Farmer (疲弊した百姓)

Overview
This farmer is weary of both war and samural.
Quest	Description
Stealing Samurai

Mayu (まけ)

Overview
Mayu is a mourning widow and a woman on a pilgrimage.
Quest	Description

People of Tamba

Overview
Silver and deciet are both plentiful in Tamba province. The innocent cannot be left powerless.

Elderly Noble (高貴な老人)

Overview
This dignified elder has a particular dislike for teppo-wielding bandits. He seems hell-bent on ridding Tamba of Portuguese steel.
Quest	Description
Accursed Arquebuses	An elderly man recruits Naoe and Yasuke to deal with bandits tormenting Tamba peasants with Portuguese teppo.

Hosokawa Fujitaka (細川 藤孝)

Overview
A refined and highly intelligent daimyo, Lord Fujitaka was a vassal of the late Oda Nobunaga. Following Nobunaga's downfall, he has yet to declare his allegiances, though rumor has it he is being courted by the Akechi clan.
Quest	Description
Silver and Teppo	Yasuke and Naoe track down a group of smugglers trading stolen silver for teppo.

People of Kii

Overview
In the sacred mountains of Kii, the safety of pilgrims and common folk is under threat.

Kennyo (顯如)

Overview
Kennyo is the former abbot of Honganji and estranged father of Kyonyo.
Quest	Description
The Hunters of Kyonyo	A group of bounty hunters spread across Kii are targeting Kyonyo.

Gobo Elder

Overview
This well-respected man has contributed to the stability, protection, and prosperity of Gobo. However, his legacy is under threat of coming undone.
Quest	Description
The Winter Raiders	In winter, several villages and important roads in Japan are under attack by a veteran military unit gone rogue, trained in the art of sabotage. They vanish for the rest of the year, but the memories of their vile acts linger.

Rin

Overview
Rin is a young girl in search of a samurai to help her become stronger.
Quest	Description
Arrow Strike	Rin, a young woman from Gobo, needs assistance with a personal matter.
War Horse	After the changing of seasons, Rin has invited Yasuke to visit her.
Ride into town	Rin eagerly awaits another round of training from sensei Yasuke.

Remorseful Monk

Overview
This monk is tormented by bandits.
Quest	Description
A Better Path	A monk tormented by bandits needs Naoe and Yasuke's help.

Claws of Awaji

Naoe

Quest	Description
The Puppet Show	On the advice of Hattori Hanzo, Naoe and Junjiro travel to watch a mysterious puppet show. Clues The puppet show is in Settsu It is near Nakayama Peak It is at Nishinomiya Shrine

People of Awaji

Overview
Life for the people of Awaji took a harsh turn after the Sanzoku Ippa arrived.

Fujibayashi Tsuyu

Overview
Before reveal	Hidden Blade Wielder According to the puppet show, Naoe's mother may be held captive on the island of Awaji.
After reveal	Legendary Assassin and mother of Naoe, Tsuyu disappeared from lga instructions to find it many years ago on a mission to secure the Sword. She has remained on Awaji for many years, having been captured by the enigmatic Kimura Yukari.
Quest	Description
A Shinobi on Awaji	Arriving on Awaji, Naoe investigates her might know more mother's whereabouts in the coastal town of Sumoto. Clues The people of Sumoto Town might know more
The Reunion	A shinobi has been held on Awaji for years. It is time to set her free. Clues She is held under a tenshu of Sumoto Castle
Not Alone in this World	Yasuke must rescue Naoe by finding a way into Sumoto Castle. Clues Sumoto Castle can be assaulted head on Konatsu also mentioned a secret passage She provided a letter with instructions to find it
Prison Break	Yasuke assaults Sumoto Castle in the hope of rescuing the captured shinobi.
The Regalia	Tsuyu hid the regalia in a secure place on Awaji, locking it away and entrusting the key to a local bo master. Clues It is in Eshima Coast Tsuyu hid the regalia under Myoshoji Temple A key is required to access it

Konatsu

Overview
Konatsu is a local from Awaji and a loyal contact of Hattori Hanzo's. Few know the island better, and when Kimura Yukari usurped control, she swore to aid Hanzo in removing her from power.

Taguchi Myoga

Overview
Before reveal	Tsuyu entrusted Taguchi Myoga, the storied Bo Master of Awaji, with an important key before she was captured.
After reveal
Quest	Description
Way of the Bo	In order to retrieve Tsuyu's key, Naoe must prove herself to the bo master at Kannoji Temple. Clues He can be found west of Sumoto He used to train near Kannoji Temple

Sanzoku Ippa

Overview
Led by Templar Kimura Yukari, these forces hunt the final regalia so she may return it to her foreign masters.

Kimura Yukari

Overview
Ruler of Awaji Daughter of Kimura Kei, Yukari leads the Sanzoku Ippa and has sunk her claws deep into Awaji. As an ambitious agent of the Templar Order, she seeks power and dominance above all.
Quest	Description