Character Introductions - Tecmo NINJA GAIDEN Manual

Character Introductions

Character Introductions
Ryu Hayabusa
The main character of
the game. A descendant
of the Dragon Lineage,
he is a young member of
the Hayabusa Ninja Clan.
His father Joe Hayabusa,
the head of the clan, has
left the village to train in
the mountains and has
entrusted Ryu with the
Dragon Sword, an
ancient sword that has
been passed down
through generations of
clan leaders.
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Rachel
A Vigoorian Fiend Hunter,
she is continually searching
for a relative of hers who
was turned into a Fiend.
She possesses genes that
give her abnormal strength
at the expense of making
her susceptible to turning
into a Fiend like her
relative. She can sense
where Fiends are.
Ayane
A kunoichi, or female Ninja,
in the Hajin-Mon sect of the
Mugen Tenshin Ninja Clan.
Although she was born into
the ruling family of the
clan, certain circumstances
forced her to be raised in
partial secrecy. Highly
skilled in all of the Ninja
arts, she has become an
important asset for Murai at
the young age of 14.
Murai
A Master Ninja possessing
unsurpassed skill in all of
the Ninja arts, Murai also
has a deep connection with
Ryu. Although he was a
member of the Hayabusa
Ninja Clan, events that
occurred in the past caused
Murai to leave and form his
own rogue Ninja
organization, the Shadow
Clan.
Kureha
One of the protectors of the
Hayabusa Village shrine;
she has known Ryu since
childhood.
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