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Height: 170cm Apparent Age: 28 years old Weapon: Kusarigama (Chain-sickle) An Iga ninja serving Tokugawa Ieyasu. Calling himself a "shadow," he works behind the scenes to support his master. A calm, composed, and loyal retainer who executes every mission with certainty, he enjoys Ieyasu's absolute trust. While he appears cold-blooded due to his silence and stoic efficiency, he occasionally reveals hidden, passionate emotions. He sometimes performs a Western-style gesture of admonishment, clicking his tongue while wagging his index finger. Known as "Oni Hanzo" (Demon Hanzo), he has shown a comical side, such as describing his lord as a "demon lover" for gathering other generals with the same nickname, or engaging in a staring contest with Uesugi Kagekatsu. His loyalty to Ieyasu is absolute, and he constantly murmurs "For my lord..." during missions. Though he rarely speaks directly with Honda Tadakatsu, another fierce general serving Ieyasu, they show perfect coordination in protecting their master as fellow loyalists. He was also seen speaking on behalf of Tadakatsu to Ii Naotora, who was worried about the friction between Tadakatsu and his son Naomasa, explaining that Tadakatsu actually takes pride in Naomasa's growth. Furthermore, he frequently clashes on the battlefield with Kunoichi, a female ninja serving Yukimura, due to their shared profession and the deep-seated rivalry between the Tokugawa and Sanada clans. Kunoichi calls him "Master Hanzo," though it's unclear if she's praising or teasing him. Regarding Ishikawa Goemon, he attacks without hesitation upon sight, adhering to the principle of "death to all rogue ninjas." He has also interacted with other ninja characters like Fuma Kotaro and Nene. Despite being fellow ninjas, the gap in power between him and the monstrous Kotaro is significant, and he has been seen struggling against Kotaro's techniques. Through frequent encounters on the battlefield as members of the allied Hashiba (Toyotomi) and Tokugawa clans, he developed a familiar relationship with Nene. Worried about his silent, stoic nature, she suggested he find a purpose in life beyond missions, recommending hobbies like the flute. Conversely, Hanzo criticized her bold attire and techniques, telling her to "try being a bit more stealthy." Ultimately, they face each other at the Siege of Osaka where he defeats her; in her final moments, he plays the flute as a tribute to her. He is also the master of Sasuke. Sasuke was originally a war orphan whom Hanzo took in and raised while teaching him the ways of the shinobi. After Sasuke grew up, Hanzo assigned him missions from Ieyasu through himself, but Sasuke remained defiant even toward his master's lord, believing samurai were the cause of the wars that cost him his family. Eventually, Sasuke chose to serve Yukimura, the son of Ieyasu's greatest rival Sanada Masayuki, and parted ways with Hanzo.