Jubei Yagyu (Samurai Shodown)

==Summary==
Jubei Yagyu is a recurring character in the Samurai Shodown series. Originally the orphaned son of a humble samurai, Jubei was adopted by Yagyū Munenori, who raised him and instructed him in the ways of the sword. His talent eventually made him a threat to the bloodline of Yagyu, thus prompting his own father to try to kill him. Surviving at the cost of his right eye, Jubei struck down Munemori and took the mantle of Yagyū as the next successor of the Shinkage-ryu.
Jubei's devotion to the Shogunate and ever-increasing fame made him into a respected swordsman, as well as the most trusted agent of the Bakufu and the personal instructor of the Tokugawa clan. Throghout the series he opposes the various evils that threat the safety of the world, his mission in life being to protect his beloved Japan and take the Shinkage-ryu to new heights.
Jubei is 6 shaku, 1 sun tall (186 cm), weighs 19 kanme (71 kg) and his blood type is 0. He likes Mitsumame topped with bean jam, dislikes "girlie men", his flaw is feeling guilty after slicing someone and his idol is his ancestor (Munenori Yagyu). He feels at peace the moment sparrows begin to peck at their feed. To him the path of the sword is "Its meaning is found in mastering the Shadow Style of Yagyu."Samurai Shodown Anniversary Website
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: Jubei Yagyu
Origin: Samurai Shodown
Gender: Male
Age: 37 to 42 (SS to SS Sen). Born on March 6 in the 2nd Year of Kan'en (1749)
Classification: Human, Samurai, Covert Agent
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Genius Intelligence, Master Swordsman, Martial Arts (Integrates kicks and hand strikes into his swordplay), Acrobatics (Can perform jumping attacks, recovery rolls and backflips that allow him to maintain his balance when hit in mid-air), Rage Power (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), Stealth Mastery (The most trusted Samurai Shodown Sen - Jubei's Story Mode agentSamurai Shodown (2019) - Jubei's Story Mode Prologue of the Bakufu, matched in rank only by Hattori Hanzo), Chi Manipulation (Via several techniques), Enhanced Senses and Analytical Prediction (Acquired a "Mind's Eye" that makes up for the loss of his actual eye and allows him to read up to twenty moves aheadSamurai Shodown V - Official Website (Jubei's Profile) in the brief interval between blinking once and not blinking at all, and respond to every situation. Reacted with immediate timing when Hanzo teleported behind himSamurai Shodown V - Jubei's Story Mode Prologue and even pulled his attack on the fly), likely Instinctive Action (His warrior spirit possesses an urge to kill that Jubei compares to an inner demon and suspects moves his body automatically when in a fighting situation. He had to actively suppress his instinct to not slay Hanzo when he attempted a mock ambush on him), Fourth Wall Awareness (Used to Samurai Shodown - Jubei's Pre-Battle Quotes to Jubei Yamada from Fatal Fury)
Attack Potency: City level (A rival toSamurai Shodown (2019) - Jubei's Rival Battle Hanzo andSamurai Shodown (2019) - Yoshitora's Rival Battle Yoshitora. 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)
Lifting Strength: Class 50 (Strong enough to clash weapons with the likes of Hattori Hanzo, who can carry characters as heavy as Earthquake high into the sky, and Wan-Fu, who is strong enough to swing a large iron ball)
Striking Strength: City level
Durability: City level (Able to endure attacks from the likes of and Shizuka)
Stamina: Superhuman (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. A normal for him includes chopping one hundred logs and take one thousand practice swingsSamurai Shodown 2019 - Jubei's Victory Quotes (Generic))
Range: Standard Melee Range physically; Extended Melee Range with his swords; Several Meters with ranged attacks 
Standard Equipment: Twin katanas named Protector of Yamato, Steel Tiger & Sukehiro
Intelligence: Genius (The main covert agent of the Bakufu and a master of the blade renowned throughout all of Japan. As an agent of the Shogunate, Jubei is usually assigned to many sensible and dangerous missions, being entrusted as the only one who could take care of them, followed by Hattori Hanzo. Jubei was the only man who could defeatSamurai Shodown III - Haohmaru's Ending the unbeatable young Haohmaru, remaining a Samurai Shodown IV - artwork by Shiroi Eiji for him .Samurai Shodown (2019) - Haohmaru's Win Quote (vs. Jubei) The Tokugawa Clan made him their personal instructor and thus the one who taught swordsmanshipSamurai Shodown (2019) - Official Website to Yoshitora Tokugawa. Jubei's talent was evident since he was young, to the point that his adoptive father, the swordsmanship teacher for the Shogun of the time, took him under his wing and eventually grew to see him as a threat to the bloodline of Yagyu. Even one such as Hattori Hanzo holds Jubei in very high regard and often seeks out his advice. He is also one of the warriors that Golba deems worthy to be the general of his army. Was appointed to exterminate demons for a time. Jubei doesn't suffer major hindrances from lacking his right eye, instead retaining full mastery over the Yagyū Shinkage-ryū and being described as particularly adept at seeing through his opponents' attacks. His list of notorious rivals features Haohmaru, Hanzo, Yoshitora, Hibiki and the Warden. His special skill is luring sparrows)
Weaknesses: None notable.
Fighting Style: Modified Yagyū Shinkage-ryū. A traditional japanese style of swordsmanship passed onto him by his late father. After becoming the de facto successor of the school, Jubei improved on the foundations of his predecessors, wielding two katanas and making use of his innate abilities. He truly abides to the philosophy of bushido and never holds backs in a duel, no matter who his opponent is. Likewise, he rejects unnecessary killing and is more than willing to spare a defeated opponent, providing advice to the less experienced and being eager to face worthy foes again in future rematches. 
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
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|-|Special Attacks=
*Katsuhanashi: Suigetsutou ("Scolding: Water & Moon Blade"): Jubei releases an energy wave that slides forward across the ground.
*Nitsu Kakuratou ("Twin Horn Arrangement Blade"): Jubei tackles the opponent, performs a raising slash and then smacks them down with a double sword strike. This is also one of the techniques Jubei uses to finish off his enemies.
*Hassouhappa ("Eight Phase Blasting"): Jubei delivers a flurry of thrusts using both swords. 
*Yagyu Shingantou ("Yagyu Mind's Eye"): Jubei enters a defensive stance and readies to parry an incoming attack.
**Suigetsu ("Water & Moon"): Jubei counters a low strike with a Katsuhanashi: Suigetsutou.
**Souha ("Mutual Rip"): Jubei counters a mid strike with an upward slash.
**Tenra ("Heaven Spread"): Jubei counters a high strike with a Nitsu Kakuratou.
*Yagyu Sougetsujin ("Yagyu Twin Moons Formation"): Jubei imbues one of his swords with energy and delivers a side slash. If the attack is parried, Jubei will immediately deliver another one, and yet one more if even the second is blocked. 
|-|Throws=
*Standard Throw: Jubei grabs the opponent and pushes them sideways, throwing them off balance.
*Others: Jubei grabs the opponent and tosses them away by performing either a Seoi Nage or a somersault.
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|-|Super Attacks=
*Geki Souranjin ("Extreme Twin Rebellion Formation"): Jubei performs a powered-up Hassouhappa, firing many energy blasts from his swords, then follows up with a Nitsu Kakuratou. 
*Yagyu Shinkage-ryuu Hiden Muni Raten ("Yagyu Shinkage-Style Hidden Art: Peerless Silk Heavens"): A killer combo that chains a Hassouhappa and a Nitsu Kakuratou, slicing the opponent in quarters.
*Zetsu: Suigetsutou ("Severing: Water & Moon Blade"): A super-powerful Katsuhanashi: Suigetsutou manifested as a large pillar of energy whose strength disarms the opponent or straight up destroys their weapon.
*Shinkage-ryu Ougi: Rakakusouhouzan ("Shinkage-Style Secret Technique: Twin-Horn Array Demolishing Slash"): Jubei slashes the opponent thrice, jumps in the air and dives on them with his swords crossed, slicing them and releasing two long trails of energy past them.
*Lightning Blade: By taking advantage of an opponent's opening, Jubei dashes forward at great speed and slashes their entire body.
|-|Other Techniques=
*Sword Clash: When clashing swords with the opponent, Jubei will try to overpower and disarm them.
*Sword Catch: Jubei 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.
*Honorable Death: Jubei lunges forward for a final, desperate attack, just to trip on himself and die in the fall.
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