Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 8
Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga Chapter 8 is the eighth chapter of the manga Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga, a prequel to Assassin's Creed: Shadows. The manga, written and illustrated by Reguje, was released on 19 June 2025.
Summary
- Iga, 1560
At the hut, the shinobi is thrown out while Hattori Hanzō walks out with ease. Calling the man a coward and offering no mercy, Hanzō kills him without any hesistation. Fujibayashi Masayasu arrives and finds Hanzō safe, feeling inadequate from his own fight. When Hanzō asks about him and Tsuyu, Masayasu states that Tsuyu has left Iga. He explains that she and her mentor Alvaro Catarribera will be traveling to Mikawa to determine the Templars' base of operations. Tsuyu had told him and Momochi Sandayu for Masayasu to stay as he was not ready for this mission. While Masayasu states that he will never be strong as Hanzō and Tsuyu, Hanzō stops him and tells him bluntly that in a matter of months, he has proven himself already strong. Before taking his leave, Hanzō tells him that to continue on his course, he must re-evaluate his objectives in life.
Some days later, Tsuyu meets Alvaro on the outskirts of Sakai as she explains her delay due to Iga being attacked by mercenaries sent by the Templars. They have learned of the Templar having bases of operation in Mikawa and Nagasaki. Alvaro details that Mikawa appears to be in peace but Imagawa Yoshimoto was recently defeated by Oda Nobunaga and how they may be garnering his son's approval. Out of nowhere, Hanzō appeared and offered to go while Alvaro stated that he was not invited on this mission. Hanzō states that Mikawa is his home region and he knows the place better than them. Alvaro asks Tsuyu about Hanzō but Tsuyu states that he is an ally but not her friend. To test his constitution, Alvaro attacks Hanzō, who skillfully blocks his attack and correctly assumes that the Imperial Regalia is not in Iga at all.
Alvaro then offers Hanzō two choices: join their Brotherhood or die at this moment. Hanzō asks if they are the only two of the Brotherhood, which Alvaro explains that he was excommunicated from the Brotherhood and traveled to Japan after learning of the Templars' movements. Asked again about his choice, Hanzō agreed to join their Brotherhood. Alvaro then hands a Hidden Blade to Hanzō as he explains the unique capabilities of the blade itself. Decided, Hanzō is ordered to go to Mikawa to investigate the Templars' operations while Tsuyu will head back to Iga. Understanding, Tsuyu grabs Hanzō's arm with the blade and tells him to remember the principles and the techinques he learned. Blushing, Hanzō promised to return to Iga once he has finished. He also tells Tsuyu to inform Sandayu of the path he walks and how he will be against his decision. Saying goodbye, Hanzō heads to Mikawa.
At some point in the future, Hanzō returns and faces off against an opponent, who tells him to respond. Hanzo bluntly states that he plans to leave Iga for good.
Characters in order of appearances
- Hattori Hanzō
- Fujibayashi Masayasu
- Momochi Sandayu
- Tsuyu
- Alvaro Catarribera