Part 175

Dive into the character directory of Nioh Remastered! Learn about William's journey from English sailor to samurai and Hattori Hanzo's role as a master ninja.

Hey there! So, you've stumbled upon Part 175 of the Nioh guide. This section is all about the game's characters, pulled straight from the in-game 'Character Directory'. It's a cool way to get a feel for who's who, but honestly, it's mostly here for flavor. Just a heads-up, this part has spoilers because these entries unlock as you progress through the game. So, if you're trying to avoid any plot twists, maybe skip this until you've played a bit more!

CHARACTER ENTRY: WILLIAM

1ST ENTRY:

So, William is this Irish-born English sailor. He had a rough start, losing his parents young in some war, but that's also when he met his Guardian Spirit, Saoirse. They've been a package deal ever since. Despite the early tragedy, William grew up tough and joined up with an English privateer – basically a pirate ship. Saoirse's knack for finding powerful Amrita spirit-stones really helped him out for a while. But things got dicey when he found out about a secret military project to weaponize Amrita. That landed him in the Tower of London.

2ND ENTRY:

Right before William made his escape from the Tower, this alchemist dude named Edward Kelley swiped Saoirse from him. Naturally, William wasn't having it and followed Kelley all the way to Japan. He'd heard tales of this 'country of gold,' but nothing could have prepared him for the supernatural dangers and sheer deadliness of the place.

3RD ENTRY:

While on Kelley's trail with Hattori Hanzo, William actually got to meet Hanzo's boss, Tokugawa Ieyasu. Ieyasu was dealing with some heavy karmic debt, forcing him to give up a lot of what he cared about, but he was dead set on creating a world without war. Ieyasu asked William a question that really made him start thinking about the true nature of his own power.

4TH ENTRY:

William managed to foil Kelley's plan and get Saoirse back, which was his main goal in coming to Japan. But that's when he discovered the real mastermind behind everything. This monstrous enemy was using Amrita's power to fuel the country's wars, sacrificing innocent people to the flames. William realized that the only way to achieve that dream of a peaceful world, one where humans and spirits coexist, was to take down this hidden power. You could see a new determination in his eyes – he was becoming a true samurai.

5TH ENTRY:

So, John Dee, the guy pulling the strings, was defeated. William figured that would be the end of the war. But then, he got a clear vision of more chaos about to descend on Japan. Thinking of all the people he'd fought alongside there, he finally boarded a ship and set sail for the east once more...

CHARACTER ENTRY: HATTORI HANZO

1ST ENTRY:

Hattori Hanzo is a ninja serving Tokugawa Ieyasu. His real name is Masanari. The name 'Hanzo' is actually passed down through generations of the Iga ninja clan leaders. While his dad was known as 'Hanzo the Oni' for his ferocity, this Hanzo is more about ninja skills than being a top military commander. He's a master of stealth, intel, and sabotage, leading a whole army of ninjas who do his lord's secret bidding. Plus, he's one of the few folks in Japan who knows foreign languages, which is super helpful as he guides William in his hunt for Kelley.

2ND ENTRY:

Hanzo sees that William has serious ninja potential and even teaches him some basic ninjutsu. Honestly, William's pirate background gave him some killer survival skills, and his willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done? Totally ninja-like.

3RD ENTRY:

Here's a quirky one: Hanzo keeps a cat with him and uses it to tell time by looking at its pupils. What he doesn't know is that this cat is actually a super-old Guardian Spirit, a Nekomata. He can't see spirits, so he's totally oblivious.

4TH ENTRY:

This Hattori Hanzo is the third one to serve the Tokugawa clan. His father was a renowned ninja and a fierce general, earning the nickname 'Hanzo the Oni.' Even with all his ferocity, he realized the Tokugawa clan had plenty of brave generals but lacked skilled operatives working from the shadows. So, he started training his son to be that guy.