Assassin

Assassins (暗殺者 Ansatsusha) are individuals who are hired to kill.
==Overview==
Assassins are those whose profession it is to hunt and kill someone under their job request. Most shown so far show little remorse for killing others for money, best described as cold-hearted, professional killers.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 11, Page 15Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 85, Page 19 Some even take pleasure in doing so and others claim to do so in the name of “justice”.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 85, Pages 15-20 Assassination jobs have long since been banned by the Magic Council, any Guild that doesn’t comply are ordered to be disbanded or be branded a Dark Guild.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 11, Page 16 Exceptions to this would be when the Assassin in question works directly under someone in a position of power like a ruler of a nation and taking part in wars when requested.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 466, Page 16Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 85, Page 19
Interestingly, some Assassins, few as they may be, have shown some degree of compassion for their respective teammates, showcasing a sense of loyalty.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 471, Pages 3-4 Some may even act more professional and act in a more respectful and dignified manner even towards enemies and targets.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 477, Pages 6-10
==Abilities==
While abilities may vary between individuals, Assassins use any kind of skill that’ll assist in their missions, be it Magic, natural skill or various forms of weaponry. Specifically weapons used for the purposes of killing such as swords,Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 91, Page 7 scythes Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 10, Page 20, and guns etc. Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 477, Pages 11-13 The Magic Assassins employ typically have immoral uses, such as controlling another’s will,Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 86, Pages 18-20 or even consuming a living person to obtain their abilities.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 89, Pages 6-18 Some types of Magic are even tailor -made for assassination such as Stealth, which conceals one’s presence and any weapons on hand, giving the user a strategic advantage.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 466, Page 16
Much like Mercenaries, a few notable Assassins are shown to be skilled in melee combat while possessing impressive physical strength and durability, capable of fending off multiple strong Mages without any weapons or Magic while skillfully countering their moves and spells.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 478, Pages 2-5Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 479, Pages 4-5
==References==
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