ABOUT

.  ONE  .  Sojiro Shimada was born into a prestigious and traditional Japanese family with a rich history deeply rooted in the art of the sword. As the eldest son, he inherited the responsibility of upholding the Shimada clan's honor and maintaining their legacy. From a young age, Sojiro exhibited exceptional skill in martial arts and a keen understanding of strategy, earning him the respect of both allies and rivals..  TWO  .  As he grew older, Sojiro took the reins of the Shimada clan, expanding its reach and influence. Despite the criminal nature of the family's activities, he always maintained an outward appearance of respectability, attending social events and earning the admiration of those unaware of his illicit dealings. Sojiro was a shrewd and calculating leader, making decisions that strengthened the clan's hold on the criminal underworld..  THREE   .  Sojiro's interactions with his sons were characterized by a strict adherence to the clan's code of conduct. He saw potential in Hanzo, the elder son, and sought to mold him into the perfect heir. However, the pressure placed on Hanzo became suffocating, leading Sojiro to resort to harsh and abusive methods in his attempts to forge a strong leader. The relationship became strained, and the emotional scars left by Sojiro's methods would haunt Hanzo for years.

.  FOUR   . As Sojiro delved deeper into the underworld, seeking alliances with criminal organizations and engaging in illicit activities to maintain the Shimada clan's influence, he attracted the attention of the mysterious and deadly Hashimoto clan. The Hashimoto, known for their ruthlessness and skill in assassination, saw Sojiro as a threat to their own ambitions. The tension between the Shimada and Hashimoto clans escalated, eventually leading to Sojiro's untimely demise at the hands of a skilled Hashimoto assassin..  FIVE  .  Genji, on the other hand, resisted the clan's teachings and rebelled against the oppressive expectations. Sojiro viewed Genji's defiance as a threat to the Shimada legacy, leading to even more strained relations between father and son. The tension reached a breaking point when Hanzo, under Sojiro's influence, was forced to confront Genji in a brutal and fateful battle. The outcome was tragic, with Genji seemingly killed by his own brother..  SIX  .  Sojiro's death left a void within the Shimada clan, contributing to the fractured state of the family and setting the stage for the complex relationships between Hanzo, Genji, and the legacy of the Shimada clan. He passed away before he could witness the transformative events that would reshape the lives of his sons. The legacy of Sojiro Shimada, marked by a rigid adherence to tradition and a harsh approach to leadership, continued to influence the destinies of his sons long after his death.

General

NAME
Sojiro Shimada
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─── ⋆ ✰ ⋆ ───AGE
60
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─── ⋆ ✰ ⋆ ───GENDER
Male
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─── ⋆ ✰ ⋆ ───SEXUALITY
Straight
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SPECIES
Human
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─── ⋆ ✰ ⋆ ───RACE
Asian
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─── ⋆ ✰ ⋆ ───NATIONALITY
Japanese
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─── ⋆ ✰ ⋆ ───OCCUPATION
Oyabun
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AFFILIATIONShimada Crime Family
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─── ⋆ ✰ ⋆ ───HEIGHT
5"8 (173 cm)
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─── ⋆ ✰ ⋆ ───WEIGHT
180 lbs (81.6 kg)
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─── ⋆ ✰ ⋆ ───ALIASES
None.
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connections

HANZO SHIMADAeldest son ⭑ kobun^family─── ⋆ ⭑ ⋆ ───GENJI SHIMADAyoungest son ⭑ kobun^family─── ⋆ ⭑ ⋆ ───ASA YAMAGAMIswordmaster ⭑ kobun^{valued employee}

KIRIKO YAMAGAMIfriend of son ⭑ kobun^{child of valued employee}─── ⋆ ⭑ ⋆ ───TOSHIRO YAMAGAMIblacksmith ⭑ kobun^{valued employee (formerly)}─── ⋆ ⭑ ⋆ ───HASHIMOTO CLANrival ⭑ killer^{yakuza clan}