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'''Kimura Kei''' (died 1582) was a [[Japan|Japanese]] ''[[daimyō]]'' and a member of the [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order|Japanese Rite]] of the [[Templars|Templar Order]] during the 16th century. Recruited by [[Portugal|Portuguese]] [[Portuguese Rite of the Templar Order|Templar]] [[Nuno Caro]], Kei aided the cause by training and recruiting for a secret army for the Templars in Japan. Although wanting his own domain of power, his plans were cut short in 1582 by [[Yasuke]], who assassinated the Templar as a means to locate and to enact revenge against Caro. | '''Kimura Kei''' (died 1582) was a [[Japan|Japanese]] ''[[daimyō]]'' and a member of the [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order|Japanese Rite]] of the [[Templars|Templar Order]] during the 16th century. Recruited by [[Portugal|Portuguese]] [[Portuguese Rite of the Templar Order|Templar]] [[Nuno Caro]], Kei aided the cause by training and recruiting for a [[Saisesha|secret army]] for the Templars in Japan. Although wanting his own domain of power, his plans were cut short in 1582 by [[Yasuke]], who assassinated the Templar as a means to locate and to enact revenge against Caro. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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==Personality and traits== | ==Personality and traits== | ||
Kimura Kei showcases a strong belief in the Templar cause, despite his disdain of having to work alongside fellow Templars Nuno and Duarte. However, his loyalty to the Order was proven as he did not give any information when Yasuke demanded of him. He also showed his ruthlessness as he sacrificed one of his daughters to gain victory in one of his past battles.<ref name=" | Kimura Kei showcases a strong belief in the Templar cause, despite his disdain of having to work alongside fellow Templars Nuno and Duarte. However, his loyalty to the Order was proven as he did not give any information when Yasuke demanded of him. He also showed his ruthlessness as he sacrificed one of his daughters to gain victory in one of his past battles.<ref name="Fighting for the Cause"/> | ||
===Skills and equipment=== | ===Skills and equipment=== | ||
In combat, Kei dual-wieled a [[katana]] and a long katana. He also wore his own personal golden [[armor]] depicting the Templar cross across his chestplate.<ref name=" | In combat, Kei dual-wieled a [[katana]] and a long katana. He also wore his own personal golden [[armor]] depicting the Templar cross across his chestplate.<ref name="Fighting for the Cause"/> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
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Kimura Kei (died 1582) was a Japanese daimyō and a member of the Japanese Rite of the Templar Order during the 16th century. Recruited by Portuguese Templar Nuno Caro, Kei aided the cause by training and recruiting for a secret army for the Templars in Japan. Although wanting his own domain of power, his plans were cut short in 1582 by Yasuke, who assassinated the Templar as a means to locate and to enact revenge against Caro.
Biography
Life as a Templar
By 1582, Kimura Kei joined the Templar Order and made contact with Portuguese Templars Nuno Caro and Duarte de Melo. Throughout his lordship, he began to realize that his command was losing its influence, especially when Lord Oda Nobunaga instigated his mission to unify all of Japan. Thus, he began to create his own army in the name of Templars, from any lost rōnin or foreign soldiers needing purpose. Although faithful to the cause, he planned a coup against Nuno Caro, his foreign commander, as he believed his vision was truer to the Order.[1]
Recruiting in Kii and death
Corresponding with de Melo, Kei informed him about how his recruitment process was going and how his training of secret warriors for Caro was progressing.[2] However, the message was soon recovered by the Kakushiba ikki member Yasuke,[3] who killed Duarte and, with the help of Father Luís Fróis, discovered a clue of where Kei may be.[2]
At the Okunoin Cemetery in Kii, Kei sent his advocate Kumabe Ujiie to find any wayward warrior wanting to fight for the Templar cause. Yet, Yasuke found his way into the recruitment and followed the next clue, which was the training grounds at Hibuse Fudo Temple.Arriving at the temple in the morning, Yasuke and the other recruits made their way to see Kei addressing all of his potential recruits.[1]
During his speech, Kei noticed Yasuke and then condemned him as the enemy. Before leaving for his quarters, he ordered all of the recruits to kill Yasuke. However, despite the recruits and his own Saisesha rōnin, Yasuke killed them all and confronted Kei. Inside, Kei had placed on his helmet before addressing Yasuke, who called him a traitor. Kei explained that this cause gave him purpose but Yasuke stated that he traded his life to tyranny. Fed up, Kei kicked over a fire and lit the room aflame before engaging Yasuke in a fight.[1]
However, Yasuke proved himself better and mortally wounded Kei. Outside in the rain, Kei promised that his people will enact vengeance, to which Yasuke stated that he will be waiting. However, Kei offered his armor to Yasuke as a reward and admitted that he wanted to better the world, but knows the fight will continue for the Templars. Accepting his fate, Kei was ultimately executed by Yasuke. From Kei's personal effects, Yasuke discovered a letter from another Templar operative, the "Silver Queen."[1]
Personality and traits
Kimura Kei showcases a strong belief in the Templar cause, despite his disdain of having to work alongside fellow Templars Nuno and Duarte. However, his loyalty to the Order was proven as he did not give any information when Yasuke demanded of him. He also showed his ruthlessness as he sacrificed one of his daughters to gain victory in one of his past battles.[1]
Skills and equipment
In combat, Kei dual-wieled a katana and a long katana. He also wore his own personal golden armor depicting the Templar cross across his chestplate.[1]
Behind the scenes
Kimura Kei is a character introduced as an antagonist and assassination target in the 2025 video game Assassin's Creed: Shadows.
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