Shimada Family

Shimada Family's symbol

The Shimada Family is a legendary family of ninja that existed during the Overwatch era, even thought the family was severely weakened during the events that take place centuries ago, the family still exist in the present day.

Hanzõ and Genji are the only surviving members of the Shimada Family to live on after the events of Overwatch, after they go to their separated ways, Hanzõ revive the clan after he got married to Sayuri which give birth to Asuka's parents and Asuka herself to continued the legacy of the family.

However Hanzõ past of old age and genji was kidnapped by Dogen the investor of Hebijo Academy and used him as a bait to lure the current era ninjas to his trap thus started the Hebijo Battle and the revival of Orochi, Hanzõ ultimately died protecting his granddaughter Asuka from being killed at the hands of a transformed Dogen, leaving only his brother Genji as the sole surviving member of the Family from the Overwatch Era.

Although technically not a Shimada, Neo Nakamura is considered a full member of the family.

## Background

### Prior to the events of Senran Kagura: The Black Swordsman

The Shimada Family back during the era where Overwatch existed was a vast criminal empire that profited from lucrative trade in arms, illegal substances, and assassination, It operated on a system where the eldest son of the family's head would become leader.

Eventually when Hanzõ was expected to replace his deceased father, Sojiro. Upon his father's death, the clan elders instructed Hanzõ to straighten out his wayward younger brother, Genji, so that he, too, might help rule the Shimada empire. When his brother refused, Hanzõ  had no choice but to kill him. This single act broke Hanzõ's heart and drove him to reject his father's legacy, ultimately leading him to abandon the clan. Seeing this as betrayal, the clan declared Hanzõ as an enemy and assassins were sent time and time again to kill him.

after that the family faced another hurdle as they were targeted by the organization known as Overwatch. In an ironic twist, Genji who had survived Hanzõ's assassination attempt, has been rescued by Overwatch, turned into a cybernetic ninja. Transformed into a living weapon, Genji single-mindedly set about the task of dismantling his family's criminal empire, a task in which he apparently succeeded. His mission complete, Genji left Overwatch.

The two brothers meet each other again on the tenth anniversary of Genji's supposed death, however since Hanzõ didn't know that person in front of him was Genji, he attacked him both verbally and physically, discussing Hanzõ's assassination of his brother. he unleashed his Dragon Strike ability, but Genji was able to manipulate it, a feat that only a Shimada should be capable of. He took off his mask, revealing himself as Hanzo's very much alive brother. He told him that he had forgiven him for what he did in the past, and now, Hanzo had to forgive himself. The world was changing, and they would have to pick sides. Hanzo wasn't swayed, but Genji told him that he still had hope for his brother. And with that, he disappeared into the night.

### Between the aftermath of Overwatch and the events of Senran Kagura: The Black Swordsman

Several decades ago after the events of Overwatch and after Hanzõ and Genji go to their separated ways, Hanzõ who lived at Osaka at this time, meet his futur wife Sayuri and married her, their wedding revive the clan with Sayuri giving birth to Asuka's Mother who meet a his futur husband, at first  Hanzo did not approve of their relationship, and the two constantly fought about it. Asuka's father loved her so much that he was willing to give up his dream of becoming a lawyer, as long as he could be with her.

According to him, he didn't need dreams or money if he could spend his life with her. Hanzo was so moved by his resolve and dedication that he could not bear to refuse his proposal, allowed them to get married and decided to open up a sushi shop with Asuka's father.

Before they move out to Tokyo, Asuka who was 8 year old at that time meet his futur husband Fuyu Dragneel and his brother Hansuke Dragneel whose spend a lot of time together, she also meet a old friend of his grandfather, Akimoto Dragneel who was not only the father of Fuyu and Hansuke, but also the owner of the Dragneel Dojo at Osaka.

Before they go to their separated ways, Fuyu promised Asuka that he will be known worlwide under the nickname of "The Black Swordsman", Asuka wish him the best of luck on his dream before move out to Tokyo where her family open a new sushi shop in the Asakusa district of Tokyo.

## Powers & Abilities

The shimada Family is considered as one of the most powerful ninja clan of the Shinobi World, as in the past the family ruled the entire city of Hanamura with an iron fist prior to their downfall at the hands of Overwatch Hanzõ and Genji who seek out to destroy the corruption of the family.

In the present day, The Shimada Family who despite the fact that it's has been reduced to a single nuclear family remain one of the most powerful ninja clan of the shinobi world,

### Dragon's powers

All members of the family with the exception of Asuka, Fuyu and Yuuki had the ability to control dragons, only Hanzõ before his death and Genji showed that ability in combat.

* **Ryujin no ken wo kurae** ("竜神の剣を喰らえ ! - *The blade of the dragon devours!*"): Genji's signature attack, When activated, he unsheathes his ōdachi, disabling the use of his shurikens for the duration. His primary fire is replaced with a fast-swinging melee-ranged slash that hits all targets in a small cone in front of Genji, dealing high damage with every hit. Genji will sheathe the blade at the end of Dragonblade's duration, regaining the use of his shurikens. while using that attack he also gain to ability to control the dragons.
* **Ryūu ga waga teki wo kuraū** ("竜が我が敵を喰らう ! - *The dragon consumes my enemies!*"): Hanzõ's signature attack, When activated, Hanzo will, after a short cast time, fire a special arrow that creates a pair of spiraling twin dragons that will fly straight forwards in the direction of his crosshairs. These dragons will pass through all solid surfaces or barriers, dealing damage over time to any enemies that come in contact with them. The closer an enemy is to the center of the twin dragons, the more damage they will take.

### Magia Erebea

Magia Erebea is a forbidden technique that was invented centuries ago by the shimada family, The user absorbs offensive spells designed to harm enemies into their own body to the point of it fusing their souls. This technique feeds on the user's body and soul, but in return, the user is granted power many times over than that of an ordinary person.

Only four members of the Shimada family has demonstrated the ability to control it

* **Genji Shimada:** Genji was the first member of the family to have a complete control over Magia Erebea and even gaining a lightning form known as Raiten Ryū *("らいてん りゅ - Thunder Dragon")* and Raiten Ryū II *("らいてん りゅ とぉ - Thunder Dragon II")*
* **Asuka Shimada:** Asuka was the first member of the family from her generation to fully control her Magia Erebea and the first one to use it in his complete form even gaining an Angelic form from it called Tentai kōri no joō no tenshi *("天の氷の女王の天使, Angel of the Celestial Ice Queen")*
* **Yuuki Kõtetsu:** Yuuki inherited this power from her mother, at first she had problems to control it due to it's corruptive nature, however after months of training under her Grand-parents and Homura, she is now able to fully control her Magia Erebea at will, her mastery of her Magia Erebea reached it's complete form and she gain an Angelic Form named Ten no kamigami no shiroi tenshi no shukufuku ("*天の神々の白い天使の祝福 - Blessing of White Angel of Heavenly Gods*")
* **Neo Nakamura:** despite the fact that he is not a Shimada, Neo is show to also have a perfect control over his Magia Erebea, during the Second Shinobi Great War, he revealed his Magia Erebea form against Fuyu, the name of his Magia Erebea form is called Jigoku no honō ryū ("*地獄の炎竜 - Hell's Flame Dragon*").