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Assassin's Creed: Shadows memories
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Non-canon memories:

• Defensive Position (alternate assassination for Yaita Wakasa)
• The Jounin Pillow Book (Katsuhime romance)

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A Snake in the Shrine

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Hattori Hanzo I have pieced together this particular puzzle.

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Naoe Tell me everything.

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The black masks. The kosode. They are linked to a meeting at a shrine commandered by Yasuhira. A gathering of his inner circle, I believe.

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Then we must behead this snake before he poisons any more of Awaji's people. What will be our approach?

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It is your choice.

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In disguise, I could blend in.

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A prudent choice, and a chance for some truth at last. Good luck.

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[] Yasuhira. I must find him.

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[] Guard Halt!

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[] Guard Very well. You may go now.

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[] If I can lure Yasuhira away from prying eyes, I may gain valuable information before eliminating him.

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[] That is most certainly the man I am after. That's him. Yasuhira.

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[] Yasuhira That is a lie, my friend. Your mask hides your face, but not your eyes. Remember always to wear a mask beneath your mask, if you hope to learn the truth of things.

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[] Yasuhira Not now.

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Naoe Master, please. I must speak with you away from this crowd.

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Look around you. Everyone here wants my time. But for what reason shall I grant it? Hmm. Walk among those gathered here with your ears open. Learn something of value to me. Perhaps a morsel omitted in their report to me.

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Thank you for this opportunity to prove myself. You will soon see what I am capable of.

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[] Spy Need to hide these instructions, lest someone steal them.

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Naoe I should follow that spy.

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[] Spy There, now my lead is secure. Only I can deliver it to Yukari.

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A Traitor Uncovered

There is a traitor among our ranks. Shokichi has convened with our enemies and is actively seeking a way off Awaji.

Whoever brings the news to Yukari will be well-rewarded.

Good. [] Spy 2 Hey you! Looking to impress the master? I can help.

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[] Spy 2 I see you, friend. Trying to impress the master. Perhaps I can be of assistance?

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How do I know I can trust you?

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You don't. But knowledge is power. Let us help each other, a rumor for a rumor.

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There was a traitor, Shokichi. He consorted with Hattori Hanzo himself.

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Ah Shokichi. He never was the sharpest of blades... Very well. Fair's fair. Do you know of the escaped shinobi, Tsuyu? Apparently, she is based out of Sumoto Town these days. And now we are even.

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Thank you. That was surprisingly easy.

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Just because I am a spy does not mean I have no honor. Most of the time. Our time together is at an end. Thank you. And if anyone asks... I told you nothing.

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[] This looks valuable. They know of our Sumoto safehouse. I need to throw them off the scent.

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[] [There might be a fragment missing here] Spy 3 Quiet! Follow me. Let us find somewhere more secluded to talk.

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That sounds promising. I should follow them.

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[] Spy 4 Surely we are safe here?

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Spy 3 How many times must I tell you! Lower your voice. Come!

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Spy 4 Tell me.

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Spy 3 When the taisho confronted the shinobi and the outlander, the master ran! Yukari is furious!

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Spy 4 That is a tasty morsel...

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[] Naoe Interesting. I'd better get back to Yasuhira and finish this.

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[] Spy 5 What of Shokichi?

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Spy 6 I've heard differing accounts. But his name never comes up without mention of Hattori Hanzo.

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Spy 7 And he's not the only one. The all-knowing Yasuhira has many men plotting his...

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Spy 6 Shh. Don't use his name. But you're right. Our master's time is at hand, it seems.

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Spy 5 Still too late for poor Shokichi.

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[] Naoe I already know this lead.

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[] Spy 8 Every one of us is desperate to earn his favor with news of Tsuyu's location.

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Spy 9 And yet he refuses any audience. Yasuhira will learn of her Sumoto town foxhole from my lips alone.

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Lips that soon will taste a better grade of sake.

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And from my cup to yours. Be patient.

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[] Naoe I already know this lead.

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[] Spy 10 Even the master is not without his faults, it seems.

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Spy 1 Your meaning?

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When Lady Yukari confronted Nobunaga's giant and the Igan... he ran.

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The master did?

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With all haste.

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Well, it appears this time he may have actually earned Yukari's ire.

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[] Naoe I already know this lead.

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[] Yasuhira I did not imagine you would return so quickly. Now, tell me, what have those who should have kept their mouth shut babbled?

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Naoe Some spoke of Lady Yukari's fickle favor, and how perhaps you have fallen from it.

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Indeed.

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They say you ran. From confrontation.

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Even someone with all the knowledge in the world is capable of making mistakes. I will rectify this.

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There were those who spoke of betrayal.

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Shokichi.

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Yes. and others besides.

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I am well aware of the threats to my person, both from without and within. But I do appreciate the confirmation.

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There is much talk of Tsuyu's location on Awaji. Rumors abound she hides in... Yura.

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Hmm, is that so? I had heard rumblings of Sumoto, but Yura... Yes. Yes, that makes sense. Valuable information indeed. Very well. I have not learned much, only that you interest me. Come with me. I will allow you a... sliver of my time.

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[] Yasuhira Come then, my dove. Speak the words you think I want to hear.

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Naoe Thank you, master. Every moment with you is a chance to add another of your skills to my own. I have learned of a dangerous man. He is a threat and must be eliminated. I intend to do it. I have no doubt that, alone, my blade would find him quickly enough. Yet I fear drawing a dozen of his men upon me.

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Yes. I see.

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[] Yasuhira Have you considered a sleeping draught, for example?

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A sedative. Of course. There are so many ways to get within striking range. I have much to learn.

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[Yasuhira approached her.] And I have so much to teach...

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[Naoe slapped the mask off his face.] [grunts]

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[gasps] You?!

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She removed her own mask. Well well. You are an impressive specimen.

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And you are Kadenokoji Juro Harima-no-Kami Yasuhira, Spymaster of Awaji.

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Call me... Yasu. Your mother did. We were close, her and I. You know, I have never met so resilient a woman. One who required such varied... persuasions.

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Stop.

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[laughs] All the traditional methods were useless. I had to try everything. Even gave her to that creature Nowaki for a while. The fun they had.

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Words. That's all you have. That's all you are. Words and stories and secrets. Behind it all, a little man, hiding behind a mask.

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What do you think behind your mother's mask? Hmm... Naoe? Loyalty?

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Devotion. To her family and her oath. And you stole both from her.

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[Yasuhira attempts to stab Naoe, but she quickly slices through his neck with her Hidden Blade.] [winces] [gurgles]

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Yasuhira's Secret

The boats are prepared. My escape route.

I have hidden a disguise under the twisted tree by the boat on the west coast, near the Sumoto and Fukura regions.

Yukari's obsession with that trinket could still ber her undoing. But it will not be mine...

Yasuhira's death brings us one step closer to Yukari. And just as he was closing in on our safehouse. Everyone is safer with those prying eyes blinded.

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The Puppet Show

On the advice of Hattori Hanzo, Naoe and Junjiro travel to watch a mysterious puppet show.

[] Konatsu I am Konatsu, in the service of Hattori Hanzo.

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Naoe [sighs]

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Konatsu He sent me to inform you of a puppet show in Settsu that may be a lead to finding your mother.

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Junjiro A puppet show!?

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Naoe How does a puppet show help me find Tsuyu?

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Junjiro Naoe, let's go! We'll find out when we get there!

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Naoe Will Hanzo be there?

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Konatsu He follows another thread and has entrusted this one to you.

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Naoe Thank you.

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Yasuke I am happy for you, my friend. I know this is something you have been seeking a long time. How do you wish to proceed?

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[play as naoe] Naoe If there is a chance this puppet show brings me to Tsuyu, I must seek it out.

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Junjiro I'm going to get ready. I'll meet you at the show!

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[] Naoe I should visit this puppet show and see what Hanzo has found.

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[] Junjiro Naoe!

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[] Junjiro You're here! Let's go!

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Naoe Come on! But they have to set up first.

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[] Naoe This place is beautiful!

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Junjiro We're not here for beauty, we're here for the puppet show! Hurry, Naoe! We don't want to miss the puppet show!

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Naoe I'm sure we will be there in time.

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[] Naoe Never trust a fox spirit. They are too cunning for their own good.

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Junjiro Not always, Naoe. I've heard that some of them make for loyal guardians and true friends.

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[] Monk The puppet master is not yet ready. In the meantime, you may explore the garden.

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[] Naoe I hope I never meet a real oni.

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Junjiro I've seen you angry, Naoe. Maybe the oni should be scared!

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[] Naoe Do you hear me, Ebisu!

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Junjiro [gasps]

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Naoe [laughs] Ebisu is a little death, so one must pray loudly to him.

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Considering Puppets

Brothers,

Many of you have expressed misgivings about the opening of our sanctuary for today's performance.

Be assured, puppets hold a great significance in the prayers for Ebisu on Awaji Island. For this reason, permitted this event to take place within the proximity of our sacred grounds.

May this spectacle draw greater attention to our shrine and enhance its splendor.

[] Child [cries]

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Junjiro That poor girl has lost her toy in the koi pond. Maybe you can get it back?

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[] Child Oh, thank you!

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Junjiro Well done, Naoe.

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Naoe Remember how you once thought I was a demon?

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Junjiro [laughs]

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[] Junjiro Hurry Naoe, they are about to start!

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[] Puppet Master Heed my call, my esteemed friends! As I recall the epic story of Awaji Island and the greedy shinobi who visited its shores.

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[] Puppet Master In a time long past, on the great waves near Awaji Island, a beautiful Maiden arrived, summoned by her sense of destiny.

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[] Puppet Master The island had called to her, as if fate itself had brought her to its shores.

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[] Puppet Master Tales of her arrival spread, and soon the highest halls of power rang with tales of her beauty.

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[] Puppet Master Before long she was granted an audience with the lord of the island himself.

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[] Puppet Master Within the castle's embrace, she met and fell in love with the daimyo.

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[] Puppet Master From that moment onward, she was cherished by the island's people, her spirit intertwined with theirs.

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[] Puppet Master Soon, the Maiden called on her champion and his friends to stand againt the evils ravaging the island.

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[] Puppet Master The brave warriors roamed the land, their resolve as unyielding as their blades.

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[] Puppet Master Scoundrels and bandits, thieves and ne'er-do-wells. The brave warriors faced them all.

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[] Puppet Master Many obstacles blocked their path...

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[] Puppet Master But nothing could stand against their determination.

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[] Puppet Master Their valor brought peace, a moment's breath in the endless dance between lightness and dark.

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[] Puppet Master There were those who rejected the new tranquility brought by the Maiden and her champions.

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[] Puppet Master With a heavy heart the champion brought them low, and balance was restored. But then, as now, peace is a fragile thing. Soon to be shattered by the arrival of a wicked shinobi.

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[] Puppet Master Driven by greed, this shinobi set her ravenous gaze on Awaji's treasures. Through forests and caves she hunted, drawn by the allure of the one treasure she sought above all others.

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[] Puppet Master Gifted with an unnatural agility, no one was safe from the interloper's steely grasp.

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[] Puppet Master She hid in the unlikeliest of places, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

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[] Puppet Master Like an onryo she stalked the land, unseen and unheard.

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[] Puppet Master Silence was her companion, and darkness followed in her wake.

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[] Puppet Master She was unstoppable, a shadow heading ever closer to the heart of Awaji.

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[] Puppet Master Closer she came. Closer to the one treasure she coveted.

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[] Puppet Master Some claimed to have spotted her!

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[] Puppet Master Those who confronted her were never seen again.

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[] Puppet Master Eventually she reached the Maiden's castle itself.

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[] Puppet Master Her greed knew no bounds, and she knew no fear.

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[] Puppet Master Armed with a hidden blade, her actions cast a great sorrow over the island.

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[] Puppet Master But the Maiden had foreseen the coming of the shinobi, and had laid a trap for her.

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[] Puppet Master And so, the treacherous shinobi was locked away forevermore.

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[] Naoe The shinobi... Could she be my mother?

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Junjiro [gasps] Your mother is that horrible shinobi?

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Naoe You heard how her weapon was described.

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Junjiro What are you going to do?

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Naoe I'm going to Awaji. If Tsuyu is there, I have to find her.

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Prison Break

Yasuke assaults Sumoto Castle in the hope of rescuing the captured shinobi.

[] Yasuke Hmm... I am lucky to have survived that.

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[] Yasuke Naoe must be close.

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[] Yasuke Naoe? Is that you?

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[] [] Naoe You got here quick.

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Yasuke Well, you did run off without me...

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[] Naoe Yasuke, this is my mother, Tsuyu.

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Yasuke It is an honor.

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Tsuyu We will have time for a proper reunion later. For now, let us leave. Quickly!

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Naoe Before we escape I'll need to retrieve my gear - without alerting the guard.

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Yasuke Go. Collect your belongings. I will remain here with Tsuyu.

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Tsuyu No. I will go with Naoe to show her the way. She'll need my help.

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Naoe You're still weak. Stay here. Just tell me where to go.

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Tsuyu Very well. They're close by.

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[] Naoe I am defenseless without my weapons.

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[] Guard 1 One caged shinobi was bad enough, now we have two! Not to mention the new one is friends with Oda Nobunaga's giant.

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Guard 2 More oni than man, from what I hear.

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Guard 1 Don' worry. Even if the giant comes, we have the numbers to deal with them.

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Guard 2 I'm not so sure about that. We shall see.

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[] Naoe There, my equipment.

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[] Naoe Now to clear the way for Tsuyu and Yasuke.

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[] Naoe Silly girl, Naoe.

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[] N The way is clear. I should tell the others.

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[] Naoe I don't hear any alarms.

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Yasuke No, we remain undetected. My only challenge was keeping Tsuyu from rushing to your aid.

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Tsuyu I know this castle well. I would have made short work of the guards.

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Naoe I believe you. But you were in that room a long time.

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Tsuyu Not so long I forgot my training.

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[] Yasuke It was only a matter of time until they discovered you were missing. Go. I will hold them off and join you up ahead.

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[] Yasuke Over here, you fools! Ha! You think you can beat me?

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[] Yasuke I hope that was enough of a distraction...

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[] Tsuyu We must proceed carefully. Follow me.

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[] Tsuyu Hold. Wait for them to pass.

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[] Guard He's in the courtyard! Men, with me!

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[] Tsuyu A little longer...

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[] Tsuyu He's in our way. Get rid of him.

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[] Tsuyu Wait. Another guard.

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[] Tsuyu Let's move.

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[] Tsuyu Two more.

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[] Tsuyu Let's go.

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[] Tsuyu Once Ysuke joins us, he will need an exit.

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Naoe That platform by the gate. I can climb up and lower it.

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[] Tsuyu Yasuke! Protect Naoe!

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[] Yasuke Hurry, Naoe! Drop that platform!

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[] Tsuyu Just a little longer!

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[] Tsuyu Naoe! Behind you!

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[] Naoe Yasuke! Get across!

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[] Tomeji Outlander! I am Imagawa Tomeji. You offer me the chance to avenge my Lord Kei.

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Yasuke Kei was a Templar. I freed you from his service.

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Tomeji My oath to him now binds me to his daughter. A Templar in name, yet... lacking her father's vision. Still... a samurai must serve his oaths.

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Yasuke [breathes]

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[] Tomeji Your skill is impressive!

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[] Tomeji [grunts]

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Yasuke [breathes]

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Tomeji You... You live up to your legend. [breathes] I am no match for a legend. Which is why I brought an army.

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[] Yasuke [breathes]

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Tomeji [grunts]

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[] Tsuyu [grunts] Yasuke! Come on!

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[] Yasuke [breathes]

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[] Tsuyu [screams]

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Yasuke Tsuyu!

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[] Yasuke [grunts]

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Tsuyu [screams]

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[] Naoe Tsuyu! What happened?

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Yasuke There is no time! Right now, we need horses!

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Naoe There are some by the gates!

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[] Naoe Watch out for the arrows!

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[] Yasuke [pants]

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Naoe [pants] [gasps]

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[] Yasuke Come!

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[] Naoe Where do we go next?

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Yasuke Do not worry! I know a place!

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[] Tsuyu [winces]

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Yasuke We should be safe here. For now.

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Naoe We should get her home.

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Tsuyu Yukari will tear this island apart looking for me, and for the regalia.

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Yasuke It is on Awaji?

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Tsuyu Both of you remain here. Alone, I can move undetected. This will not take long.

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She attempted to get up, but the pain forced her to sit down again. Tsuyu [grunts]

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Naoe [sighs]

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[] Naoe You're not just wounded, you're malnourished. You need to rest.

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Tsuyu I will rest when the regalia is safe from Yukari and her Templars.

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Yasuke We have faced Templars. I recognized their mark on Yukari's taisho, Tomeji. I have pledged to hunt them down wherever they might be.

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Tsuyu [grunts]

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Naoe Let us recover the Sword.

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Tsuyu [sighs] I hid the regalia under Myoshoji Temple, in a cave behind the waterfall. Look for my mark. To reach the cave, you will need the key. I entrusted it to Bo Master Taguchi Myoga. He will give you its location, but only if you manage to best him. Here.

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Tsuyu gave Naoe her bo. Tsuyu He may even train you, given that I cannot.

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Naoe We will train together, when our job is done.

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Tsuyu An Assassin's job is never done, Naoe. After I have made one of you, you will understand.

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Yasuke We have what we need. We will recover that key, then head to Myoshoji for the Sword.

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Tsuyu Then go. And remember that on this island, you are no longer the hunters. You are the hunted.

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[play as naoe] Naoe I'll find this bo master, get the key, and maybe learn about the bo.

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The Final Assault

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[] Tsuyu We have done all we can to weaken Yukari. We should begin the assault.

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[] Tsuyu Naoe. Awaji is brimming with tales of Yukari's imminent downfall. You have followed all leads and Yukari is exposed. The assault will be easier now. When you are ready, we may begin the assault.

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Naoe We are ready.

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[] Tsuyu Good. And Yasuke?

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[] Yasuke I stand with you.

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Tsuyu Since the removal of her taisho, Yukari's grip on Awaji has loosened.

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Yasuke The people no longer see her as inevitable.

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Tsuyu We've learned that she is at Iwaya Castle.

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Naoe Our scouts report new fortifications there, and many soldiers.

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Tsuyu I will infiltrate her stronghold and grant Yukari the end she deserves.

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Naoe Yukari has hidden the regalia within the castle. Recovering it should be your priority.

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Tsuyu You don't think I can handle her...

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Naoe Yasuke will handle Yukari.

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Tsuyu I owe her a debt.

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Yasuke As I owe all Templars.

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Naoe Protecting the regalia - that was your oath, was it not?

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Tsuyu [scoffs] Very well.

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[] Yasuke A direct assault will fail so long as Yukari's barricade stands.

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Tsuyu How do you plan on reaching the barricade?

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Naoe I will use the mask and kosode I found and find a way past the guards.

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Tsuyu I would have done the same.

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Naoe We have an ally inside Iwaya. She will know where to find the supplies I can use to burn the barricade.

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[] Yasuke The flames will be my signal to attack. They will also alert the garrison, which should draw forces away from Tsuyu.

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Tsuyu The distraction will allow me to infiltrate the castle and find the Sword.

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Naoe I will clear the path. Yasuke will take down Yukari. Then I will move to help Tsuyu secure the regalia.

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[] Naoe In the belly of the beast...

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[] Iwaya Guard 1 I thought the spymaster was dead!

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Iwaya Guard 2 Those are the rumors.

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Iwaya Guard 1 And now one of his agents arrives from nowhere?

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Iwaya Guard 3 Good news, surely?

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[] Naoe That must be her.

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Hanzo's Agent You made it through.

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Naoe Our disguises hold for now, but there are more eyes here than you know.

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Hanzo's Agent Perhaps you are correct. Yukari ordered the guard tripled.

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Naoe Now her taisho are gone, she shows her true face. To the matter at hand. The barricade.

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Hanzo's Agent Yes. There are materials that should help you set the barricade ablaze.

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Naoe Thank you. When the barricade is alight... you should leave. Quickly.

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[] Naoe I need to find the materials to destroy that barricade.

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Page from Yukari's Diary

My teppo are sabotaged, my men poisoned, and the filthy locals have risen. All the work of the Igans, and the outlander who butchered father.

I will not stray from my path. I will not falter.

I am Kimura. My destiny awaits.

[] Iwaya Captain We are Lady Yukari's last line of defense! We will remain strong! We will be victorious!

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[] Naoe There must be something here that will help me demolish the barricade.
Lantern oil.

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[] Guard What about Mosuke? Is he here?

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Guard 2 No! None of them reported for duty!

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Guard How are we meant to defend the castle with so few men?

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Guard 2 I don't know! I just hope Lady Yukari does.

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Spoiled Supplies

DO NOT EAT TODAY'S RATIONS!

The most recent shipment has turned, many have fallen comatose after consuming a single bite. Whether this is the work of nature or our foes we cannot tell, but we must remain vigilant.

An empty stomach is preferable to a poisoned one.

[] Yukari I ordered the guards be tripled!

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Yukari's Attendant Lady Yukari, these are all who remain. I called for more but... [winces]

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[] Yukari's Attendant [gurgles]

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Yukari Ingrate. My patience is long since spent. You there, see if he spoke the truth. My task is nearly complete. I will not falter now. I cannot.

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[] Guard How am I supposed to fight without my teppo? How am I supposed to fire my teppo without powder? We were supposed to receive new supplies!

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Guard 2 With all the taisho gone, who knows what happened to such valuable equipment.

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Sabotaged Teppo

The teppo are not coming.

Reports from Yura state that the whole shipment is ruined. One poor soul lost his nose to a vackfire and the rest of the things are just as unreliable.

Without them we are severely reduced. We are vulnerable.

If we leave now, perhaps it will go unnoticed?

[] Naoe There. Come on, Yasuke. Now it's your turn.

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[] Yasuke She has done it! The barricade is down!

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Hattori Hanzo Then it is time.

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[] Yasuke The assault begins! Forward now! Put your swords to work!

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[] Guard The barricade is on fire! Ha! What is happening?

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[] Yasuke How many are there? Yukari has amassed an army! [breathes] These men hold nothing back!

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[] Yasuke The assault advances. Did you encounter any obstacles?

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Naoe Not as many as you, it seems.

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Yasuke Not obstacles. Complications.

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Hanzo We have done well.

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Yasuke With the Oni Hanzo at our back, how could we fail? I believe that kosode has outlived its usefulness. I brought your equipment.

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Naoe Thank you.

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Yasuke I must get to Yukari. Hanzo, can you remain here and defend the rear?

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Hanzo [grunts]

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Naoe I have not seen my mother. She may have already found her way to the regalia.

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Yasuke I would not doubt it. Your mother is a remarkable warrior, my friend. Go. Find her. I will deal with Yukari.

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Hanzo And I will ensure none of Yukari's Sanzoku Ippa forces will disturb you.

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Naoe Take care. And I'll see you after.

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[] Yasuke Yukari is owed vengeance... but her tyranny ends tonight.

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[] Yasuke Where is Yukari?

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[] Yasuke Your father taught you to fight.

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Yukari I was his first student. Some say his greatest.

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Yasuke bowed to her. Yasuke Kei died with honor. I am here to present you the same opportunity.

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Yukari [laughs] Vengeance? Is that what you think I'm after? Killing Templars has just helped me climb the ranks. I should thank you.

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Yasuke I have done you no favors. Look where you are - left with nothing, no one by your side.

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Yukari You think Tsuyu is by your side? Do you think Nobunaga was truly by your side?

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Yasuke Lord Nobunaga showed me a future for this country.

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Yukari Ah yes. A great man of the people whose humble goal was total domination.

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Yasuke And what do you seek beyond your own gratification?

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Yukari What else is there? Someone will always be on top of the pile, Yasuke. So, why not me?

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[] Yukari [winces] [breathes]

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[] Yukari [roars] What is it then? What binds you to Tsuyu?

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Yasuke An Assassin saved my life. I am in their debt.

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Yukari The Assassins, they are all fanatics. Delusional! You want a cause to serve? Serve yourself.

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[] Yukari [hurts] [breathes]

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Yasuke You stood alone, and now you fall alone.

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Yukari I fell pursuing my own destiny. Unlike you. [breathes] Your "honorable" deeds lost to time. Your presence... ...a shadow. [dies]

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