Takahashi Shiro
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Takahashi Shiro (died 1582) was a Japanese samurai and member of the Takahashi clan who lived in Kyoto.
Biography
One of five sons of Takahashi Inoshichi, Takahashi Shiro and his siblings Takahashi Taro, Takahashi Jiro, Takahashi Ichi-Hime, and Takahashi Saburo were heavily trained by their father after their mother's passing, except for Takahashi Goro. However, under his father's orders, he, Jiro, Taro, and Saburo tormented and attacked Kyoto and its people.[1]
By 1582, Shiro became known as the clan's enforcer and labelled "The Oni" due to his massive strength. While he was combative with his samurai brothers, he was shown compassion and acceptance from Ichi-Hime and Goro. Upon hearing that Goro and Ichi-Hime may leave, he was going to confront Taro for scaring them away from the family.[1]
However, his family's behavior garnered the attention of Ujimasa, a friend of former Ise clan leader Ise Sadatame, who spoke with Sadatame's allies, Kakushiba ikki members Fujibayashi Naoe and Yasuke, about the Takahashi's grasp and terror over Kyoto.[2]
One day, Shiro had an outburst, which led him to destroy a merchant's cart over not having a blue fan for his sister. This garnered the attention of the locals while soldiers gossipped about it along their patrol, to which Kakushiba ikki members Fujibayashi Naoe and Yasuke heard. As a result of his actions, Shiro was forcibly stationed and watched at Nijo Palace. Ultimately, Shiro was found and killed by the Kakushiba ikki for his crimes.[1]
Personality and traits
Takahashi Shiro was an explosive samurai, who was caught in the middle within his family's drama. He was a burly, tall, and bald individual who carried a kanabō as his main weapon.[1]
Behind the scenes
Depending on the player's choice and recovering all of the clues, if Takahashi Inoshichi is killed first, Shiro will join his brothers Taro, Jiro, and Saburo at the garden to avenge his father. Meanwhile, his other brother Goro and sister Ichi-Hime are freed from their family's grasp. Thus, Shiro may be killed at Nijo Palace or at the secret garden.
Appearances
Gallery
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Takahashi Shiro unmasked
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