Kane

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Kane, also known as Yasukane, was a Japanese ashigaru alongside his associate Kinu before they deserted their positions. After a brief time as fugitives, they soon began a new endeavor as treasure hunters before meeting Fujibayashi Naoe and Yasuke, who, after reluctantly giving them some training, offered them a place at their homestead.

Biography

Early life

On 6 October 1579, Kane and Kinu traveled in Iga and raided one of its resident's vegetable garden outside the home. After stealing many of the vegetables, they also killed a deer and recovered its meat while leaving its body behind. At their makeshift camp, Kane argued with Kane over their meal before they were confronted by a young kunoichi-in-training Fujibayashi Naoe. While trying to ease tensions, they saw that she only carried a bokken. Wielding their katanas, they fought against Naoe, but were overwhelmed and ran away from her.

Meeting Naoe and Yasuke

In 1582, Kane and Kinu became novice treasure hunters and discovered small talismans and riddle scrolls about a secret treasure. From their tracking, they found a large door with unknown markings in southern Wakasa. Arguing once again, their voices brought the attention of Naoe and her ally Yasuke. Naoe soon recognized them as the poachers who came to Iga and declined to help them. Both men then gave their findings and informed them of a glyph nearby. Afterwards, the door glowed again when Naoe and Yasuke came across the marking nearby. Later, both men then asked Naoe and Yasuke if they can work for them and promised them more scrolls if they could train under them.

The next day, Kane and Kinu joined Yasuke's lesson and learned how to drop-kick their enemies. Naoe assisted the lesson, showing how to react when an opponent was of greater size. Together, both men allowed to be used as practice dummies. Thanking them for the lesson, they gave the pair three more riddle scrolls. After resting for a night, both men learned under Naoe, who taught them how to do a silent takedown. Again, both men also offered to be practice dummies. Impressed by their own progress, both men announced that they would showcase their skills the next day. As thanks, they gifted four more riddle scrolls.

The following day, Kane and Kinu showcased their skills although it did not show much potential. After their demonstration, both men pressured Naoe and Yasuke to duel to prove who would be victorous. After the duel, Kane, impressed with his idol's integrity, took on the new name "Yasukane" in honor of his instructor. Naoe and Yasuke then told Kinu and Kane that they would joining their ikki as stablehands. Stunned, both men happily accepted before traveling to the homestead.

Opposing the Black Cross

After some time, Kane and Kinu met an English wanderer, unaware that he was the Black Cross Eamon Hathaway. In exchange for the gift of a wooden elephant, they both divulged the glyphs on the door, the riddle scrolls, and how Yasuke carried one of its keystone. Later, they were present at the homestead when Naoe brought back a heavily wounded Yasuke, whom Eamon and his fellow Black Cross Nirmala had left for dead following a fight for the keystone. The next morning, they saw Yasuke wake up but were rushed out by Rufino. Outside, they met Naoe and admitted how they met with Eamon earlier. Apologizing for their actions, both men saw Naoe and Rufino leave to confront the Black Crosses.

However, worried about Naoe and Rufino, Yasuke asked Kane and Kinu to bring him to the door. Arriving there, they waited outside while Yasuke entered the temple hidden within the cave. Meanwhile, Kane and Kinu managed to take out most of the treasures in the cave. However, Kane worried for the samurai until he saw Yasuke, Naoe, and Rufino walk outside. Happy, Kane and Kinu watched as Yasuke broke the keystone and threw the pieces back inside the temple while its door locked, ensuring that no one would be able to access it.

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