Shimada clan


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History

The clan was established centuries ago. Their power grew over the years, enabling them to build a vast criminal empire that profited from lucrative trade in arms, illegal substances, and assassination. It operated on a system where the eldest son of the family`s head would become leader.

A snag was reached when Hanzo Shimada Hanzo "With every death comes honor. With honor, redemption." Real Name Hanzo Shimada (島田半蔵) 1] Age 38 Nationality Japanese Occupation Mercenary, Assassin Base Hanamura, Japan (formerly) Affiliation Shimada Clan (formerly) Relations Sojiro Shimada (father) Genji overwatch was expected to replace his deceased father, Sojiro. Upon his father`s death, the clan elders instructed Hanzo to straighten out his wayward younger brother, Genji Shimada Genji "Even if I sacrifice my body, I will never sacrifice my honor." Real Name Genji Shimada (島田源氏) 1] Other Names Sparrow Age 35 Nationality Japanese Occupation Adventurer Base Hanamura, Japan (formerly) Shambali Monastery, Nepal overwatch , so that he, too, might help rule the Shimada empire. When his brother refused, Hanzo was forced to kill him. This act broke Hanzo`s heart and drove him to reject his father`s legacy, ultimately leading him to abandon the clan. Seeing this as betrayal, the clan declared Hanzo an enemy and assassins were sent time and again to kill him.

The Shimada faced another hurdle as they were targeted by Overwatch See the in-game organization. For the article about the game, see Overwatch. "Conflict. As the world teetered on the brink of anarchy, a new hope arose. An elite international taskforce charged with overwatch . In an ironic twist, Genji had survived Hanzo`s attempted assassination, and been rescued by Overwatch, turned into a cybernetic ninja. Transformed into a living weapon, Genji single-mindedly set about the task of dismantling his family`s criminal empire, a task in which he apparently succeeded. His mission complete, Genji left Overwatch.

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Legend

Shimada Castle, depicting the dragons

In the background of Dragons, a member of the Shimada family, possibly Sojiro, narrates an ancient legend of the Shimadas.

My family tells of an ancient legend about two great dragons brothers: the Dragon of the North Wind, and the Dragon of the South Wind. Together, they upheld balance and harmony in the heavens.

But the two brothers argued over who could better rule their land. Their quarrel turned to rage and their violent struggle darkened the skies, until the Dragon of the South Wind struck down his brother, who fell to earth, shattering the land. The Dragon of the South Wind had triumphed, but as time passed and he realized his solitude, the sweetness of victory turned to ash.

For years, the bereft dragon`s grief threw the world into discord, and he knew only bitterness and sorrow. One day, a stranger called up to the dragon and asked, "O Dragon Lord, why are you so distraught?" The dragon told him, "Seeking power, I killed my brother; but without him, I am lost." The stranger replied, "You have inflicted wounds upon yourself... but now, you must heal. Walk the earth on two feet as I do; find value in humility. Then, you will find peace."

The dragon knelt upon the ground. For the first time he was able to clearly see the world around him, and he became human. The stranger revealed himself as his fallen brother; reunited, the two set out to rebuild what they had once destroyed.

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Shimada Castle mural (beta)