Yashamaru Kurama

==Summary==
Yashamaru Kurama is the secondary protagonist of Samurai Shodown (2019). A half-blood of human and tengu lineage, Yashamaru is a virtuos outlaw operating in the capital, where he delivers justice in his own way, fights the oppressive forces of the Shogunate and steals from the rich to give to the poor.
Four years ago, his father was unfairly executed as the ringleader of a riot, only because he tried to negotiate a solution for his village's famine. Yashamaru developed a deep grudge for the Tokugawa and made it his mission to overthrow the Shogunate at any cost.
He likes full moon nights with no clouds, dislikes villains who oppress the weak and the Tokugawa Shogunate. His blood type doesn't fit into normal types because of his tengu heritage.Samurai Shodown (2019) - Official Website
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: Yashamaru Kurama, alias "Karasu Tengu"
Origin: Samurai Shodown
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown, but stated by Hanzo to be young
Classification: Human-Tengu Hybrid, Vigilante and Bandit
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Nagamaki Mastery, Martial Arts (His fighting style incorporates a variety of kicks and punches), Acrobatics (Knows acrobatic techniques and several aerial attacks. Can perform double jumps, sliding kicks, recovery rolls and backflips that allow him to maintain his balance when struck in mid-air. Able to land clean on the hilt of his Nagamaki, cover long distances in a single leap and move across the rooftops.Samurai Shodown (2019) - Yashamaru's Story Mode Can alter his own momentum and dash through the air several times before coming down, as seen while performing the Boufuu Idaten), Stealth Mastery (Notorious for his ability to operate in the shadows and stalk the night), Rage Power and Transformation (A recurrent trope of the series is the ability of a warrior to increase their strength the more wounds and damage the sustain, with this power up being connected to rage. When in a dire situation, Yashamaru can tap into his Tengu blood and enter a new form; his hair and eyes turn black, and his strength increases even more), Chi Projection, Extrasensory Perception (Could feel Suija's evil and Samurai Shodown (2019) - Yashamaru's Win Quotes (vs. Sogetsu) emitting from Sogetsu's blade, Yuga's Samurai Shodown (2019) - Yashamaru's Win Quotes (vs. Shiki) within Shiki and Shizumaru's bloodlusted Samurai Shodown (2019) - Yashamaru's Win Quotes (vs. Shizumaru)), Air Manipulation (Controlling the wind is his special ability, but its applications are unspecified)
Attack Potency: City level (A rival to Hattori Hanzo.Samurai Shodown (2019) - Hanzo's Rival Battle He is among the warriors would could have defeated Shizuka Gozen)
Speed: Supersonic+ (Able to keep up with Shizuka and other warriors. At the very least comparable to Earthquake's henchmen, who can run fasterSamurai Shodown - Earthquake's Ending than the eye. Can appearSamurai Shodown (2019) - Yashamaru's Pre-Battle Intro and vanishSamurai Shodown (2019) - Yashamaru's Post-Battle Outro in the time it takes to a crow to fly in front of the camera. Can move so fast to become invisible while performing Boufuu Idaten)
Lifting Strength: Class 50 (Strong enough to clash weapons with the likes of Hattori Hanzo and Wan-Fu, with the latter being capable of swinging a large iron ball)
Striking Strength: City level
Durability: City level (Able to endure attacks from the likes of Hanzo and Shizuka)
Stamina: At least Peak Human (A warrior in excellent physical condition. Can endure several attacks from cold weapons before going down. Used to sustain attacks based on fire, ice, electricity and more)
Range: Standard Melee Range physically; Extended Melee Range with his Nagamaki; Several Meters with projectiles.
Standard Equipment: 
*Shanaoh: A traditional Nagamaki. Yashamaru inherited it from his father, but it appears to be much older.
*Mask: A mask that resembles a beak in reference to Yashamaru's tengu lineage. It gives off a dark energy and is said to contain an Samurai Shodown 2019 - Tam Tam's Win Quotes (vs. Yashamaru) Yashamaru always removes it upon transforming into his enhanced form.
*Armor 
Intelligence: Gifted (Yashamaru conducted his subservise activities for about 4 years, earning great fame for his exploits. Kyoshiro states that his rival the legendary Goemon.Samurai Shodown (2019) - Kyoshiro's Win Quotes (vs. Yashamaru) He is a good smith, maintaining his armor as a personal hobby and being praised by Hibiki for Samurai Shodown (2019) - Hibiki's Win Quotes (vs. Yashamaru) of his ancient Nagamaki. He is a rival to skilled warriors such as Hattori Hanzo, Yoshitora TokugawaSamurai Shodown (2019) - Yashamaru's Rival Battle and Sogetsu KazamaSamurai Shodown (2019) - Sogetsu's Rival Battle)
Weaknesses: None notable.
Fighting Style: ,The Art of Samurai Shodown a form of combat likely based on Yashamaru's superior agility and the tactics he employs for his vigilante activities. He doesn't enjoy ,Samurai Shodown (2019) - Yashamaru's Win Quotes (vs. Genjuro) but he always enters a battle with the Samurai Shodown (2019) - Yashamaru's Win Quotes (vs. Nakoruru) and fights with only Samurai Shodown (2019) - Yashamaru's Win Quotes (vs. Charlotte) in mind, refusing to whatsoever.Samurai Shodown (2019) - Yashamaru's Win Quotes (Generic) Even if he spares the opponent at the end, he still considers them Samurai Shodown (2019) - Yashamaru's Win Quotes (vs. Rimururu) as long as they cross blades. However, he has no mercy for criminals and Samurai Shodown (2019) - Yashamaru's Win Quotes (vs. Hanzo) of the Shogunate. Yashamaru prefers to draw upon his Tengu powers only if strictly necessary, as it causes him to enter a frenzy and potentially of himself,Samurai Shodown (2019) - Yashamaru's Win Quotes (Max Rage activated) potentially turning into an Samurai Shodown (2019) - Mina's Win Quotes (vs. Yashamaru) after an excessive and prolonged use.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
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*Kogarashi ("Cold Wintry Wind"): Yashamaru leaps in the air and throws his Nagamaki at the opponent, piercing through their body completely and forcing them on their knees. He then lands on the hilt of the Nagamaki and delivers a rising slash to their back.
*Ao Arashi ("Blue Storm"): Yashamaru imbues his Nagamaki with purple energy and either dashes forward or leaps diagonally to stab the opponent. 
*Kari Watashi ("Northernly Autumn Wind"): Yashamaru leaps forward and spins in the air three times, slicing the opponent twice and slamming the Nagamaki on them after the third revolution.
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KariWatashi.gif|Clips taken from:Love of the Fight
|-|Super Attacks=
*Tengu Kaze Kurohane ("Tengu Wind Black Feathers"): Yashamaru fires a barrage of small energy blasts from his body. This attack is strong enough to disarm comparable opponents. If performed while tapping into his Tengu powers, Yashamaru fires ten more blasts.
*Boufuu Idaten ("Skanda Windstorm"): Yashamaru launches the opponent upward with an upward slash, follows them up and delivers three slashes from different angles. The final strike sends the opponent even higher, just for Yashamaru to preeced them, throw his Nagamaki through their body and pin them to ground.
*Lightning Blade: By taking advantage of an opponent's opening, Yashamaru dashes forward at great speed and slashes their entire body.
|-|Other Techniques=
*Throw: Yashamaru grabs the opponent and pushes them sideways, throwing them off balance.
*Sword Clash: When clashing swords with the opponent, Yashamaru will try to overpower and disarm them.
*Sword Catch: Yashamaru catches the opponent's weapon with his bare hands, tosses it away and strikes them back.
*Counter: A defensive technique meant to either stagger or disarm the opponent.
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