My family tells of an ancient legend about two great dragon 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 Winds 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 bereaved 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, "Oh 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. By valuing humility, then you will find peace."

Hanzo: You are not the first assassin sent to kill me. And you will not be the last.

Genji: You are bold to come to Shimada Castle, the den of your enemies.

Hanzo: This was once my home. Did you masters not tell you who I was?

Genji: I know who you are, Hanzo.

Genji: I know you come here every year, on the same day.


Genji: You risk so much to honor someone you murdered.

Hanzo: You know nothing of what happened!

Genji: I know you tell yourself that your brother disobeyed the clan.

Genji: ...and that you had to kill him to maintain order. That it was your duty.

Hanzo: It was my duty, and my burden.

Hanzo: That does not mean I do not honor him!

Genji: You think you honor your brother Genji with incense offerings? Honor resides in one's actions.

Hanzo: You dare to lecture me about honor? You are not worthy to say his name!

Hanzo: 龍が我が敵を喰らう！ (The dragon consumes my enemies!)

Genji: 竜神の剣を喰らえ！ (Eat the Dragon's blade!)

Hanzo: Only a Shimada can control the dragons... who are you?

Hanzo: Do it, then. Kill me.

Genji: ...No.

Genji: I will not grant you the death you wish for. You still have a purpose in this life, brother.

Hanzo: No... How? My brother is dead.

Hanzo: Genji...

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.

Hanzo: What have you... become?

Genji: I have accepted what I am, and I have forgiven you. Now you must forgive yourself.

Genji: The world is changing once again, Hanzo, and it's time to pick a side.

Hanzo: Real life is not like the stories our father told us! You are a fool for believing it so!

Genji: Perhaps I am a fool to think there is still hope for you. But I do.

Genji: Think on that, brother.