Zaryusu Shasha

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𝓩𝓪𝓻𝔂𝓾𝓼𝓾 𝓢𝓱𝓪𝓼𝓱𝓪 (ザリュース・シャシャ) Is one of the main character's. He is a lizardman and younger brother of the lizardman chief, Shasuryu Shasha. Zaryusu is known for his strenght, intelligence, and leadership skills, and plays a key role in the lizardman tribe's conflics with other factions, and later with Ryu Sakomoto.

## Appearance

Zaryusu Shasha is a lizardman with dark green and charcoal black scales, similar to that of his elder brother Sharyusu Shasha. On his chest rests the crimson brand of a "traveler", later on, he will receive a warm green uniform from his ally Ryu Sakomoto, with his wish, his uniform has an open part in the front, due to the great significance of his traveler mark on his chest.

## Personality

Zaryusu became a traveler not only because of his curiosity but his determination, resolve, and sense of duty to his tribe. When the tribe was threatened by Nazarick’s ‘invasion’, he showed his wisdom by convincing his tribe that the only way to survive was to form an alliance with the other tribes. He shows through his negotiation tactics with the chiefs of each tribe as well as his interactions with them that he is capable of doing whatever has to be done for the greater survival of not only his people, but his species and their culture as a whole, even if it means risking his own life, thereby showcasing his values.

After the Nazarick’s ‘invasion, Zaryusu's determination to save his allies and family was born, using his experience, he continues to fight and grow stronger in his determination to save his race and Crush Lulu from the evil undead king Ainz, also waiting for the moment to get his revenge on a powerfull armored warrior who killed him in the battlefield Cocytus.

## Background

Zaryusu Shasha is a traveler, one who has decided to leave his village to see the outside world. While given a great deal of respect and status within the villages, travellers don't actually have any say regarding important decisions in lizardmen communities. He is the younger brother of the leader of the Green Claw Tribe.

In Zaryusu's case, he is given even greater respect because he is the wielder of the magical blade known as Frost Pain which is one of the lizardmen's four treasures. The weapon was a spoil of war from the resource war. He was hailed a hero after he slayed the original owner, the chieftain of Sharp Edge. During his travels in the outside world, he studied the methods of aquaculture and upon returning to his homeland, began to create a fish farm in hopes that it will provide a sustainable food source for his people and prevent another resource war.

## Chronology

### The Lizard Man Heroes Arc

While tending the newly established fishery farms of the tribe situated at the edge of the Green Tribe encampment, Zaryusu receives a visit from his older brother, Shasuryu Shasha. His brother praises Zaryusu's success in replicating the aquatic farming techniques he discovered during his travels. He comments that the cultivated fish are healthier and more nutritious than the ones the tribe used to harvest in the wild. Zaryusu brushes aside the praises, admitting that the farm wouldn't exist had it not been for Shasuryu's support.

They are interrupted after tides of dark storm clouds rush towards the Green Claw Tribe village, and would later continue to loom over the village. Sensing danger, the traveler and his brother rush back to the village. At the center of the village, an undead messenger appears and declares the imminent destruction of the lizardmen at the hand of the Great One in eight days' time, claiming their village as the second offering of death to the Great One. After the undead vanishes in a cloud of smoke, Zaryusu attends a tribe assembly with his brother. The Elder Druid voices his opinion stating that it is hopeless to fight, as the magic displayed by the messenger is stronger by at least twofold compared with the magic cast by the elder. The option of fleeing the Wetlands is given thought until Zaryusu is given a chance to speak. He reminds them that victory is still possible if they call out to the other tribes, believing that the only way they can defeat this new foe is to throw their reckoning off by uniting their forces.

Many in the assembly object to this idea as it is unheard of for a traveler to be given such authority, but their complaints are put down at the word of the chief who proceeds to hand Zaryusu his seal. After exchanging a few words of support and regret with his brother Zaryusu, he and his pet hydra Rororo travel together to enlist the help of the Red Eye Tribe.

Upon reaching the Red Eye Village, Zaryusu quickly becomes aware that the tribe does not have a ‘chief’, but an ‘acting chief’ instead. Upon meeting with them, he becomes smitten with the acting Chieftain Crusch Lulu. He immediately proposes to marry her, causing her to become befuddled at his sudden display of emotions. Later, on a more serious note, both discuss their race's predicament in the upcoming invasion. After some degree of urgency and subtle use of blackmail, Red Eye joins in the tribal alliance. Zaryusu, Rororo, and Crusch then make their way to appeal to the Dragon Tusk Tribe.

Upon entering the Dragon Tusk Tribe’s territory, they are met with hostility, as the members of the tribe were formerly tribesmen of Yellow Speckle and Sharp Edge, tribes Green Claw had defeated in the resource war. The chieftain, Zenberu Gugu quickly demands a duel with the traveler, proclaiming that their tribe only heeds the words of the strong. The match ends with Zaryusu's victory and Dragon Tusk's acceptance of participating in the war.

To celebrate, Dragon Tusk held a banquet in honor of their tribe's new alliance. Zaryusu, Crusch, and Zenberu got more acquainted with each other and discussed the upcoming battle. They travel together to the Green Claw Village where the remaining tribes had gathered. Zaryusu and the chieftains drew out a battle plan stands alongside the chieftains as they announce the dissolution of the tribes and the formation of the Lizardman Alliance.

 File:Overlord II EP03 151.png  When the battle between the undead and Lizardman Alliance erupts and fell into the favor of the latter, Iguva=41 entered the battlefield. To defeat the undead, Zaryusu, Crusch, Zenberu, and Rororo fight together to defeat the elder lich. Thanks to his friends, Zaryusu manages to get close to the undead commander and finish him with a final blow from Frost Pain, but not before falling unconscious.

 File:Overlord II EP04 006.png  Zaryusu awoke a day later, in the care of Crusch who reveals that after Zaryusu slew the lich, the undead army had retreated. The two had a very tender romantic movement until they were interrupted by Zenberu, asking them to join the feast that was held to celebrate the lizardmen's victory.
The next morning, Zaryusu and Crusch awake abruptly sensing something was amiss. The rest of the tribe likewise come to the same conclusion and to their horror saw a vast, powerful undead army at the foot of their village.

 File:Overlord II EP05 028.png  As a result, he and his brother approached Ainz Ooal Gown and his fearsome cohort in hopes of peacefully surrendering. However, they were forced to accept a challenge against Cocytus. After Zaryusu reported back to his fellows, Crusch fearful that he may die, asked him to impregnate her with his child. He complied and spent the night with her before departing with his fellow warriors to fight Ainz's champion.

 File:Overlord II EP05 089.png  During the first wave of attack, the majority of the lizardmen warriors are wiped out, leaving Zaryusu and the remaining lizardmen chieftains to fight Cocytus. The other chieftains are eventually killed leaving Shasuryu and Zaryusu. His older brother sacrifices himself to allow an opening for Zaryusu to get close enough to Cocytus to strike a blow. Cocytus had caught his blade, but the traveler coated the blade with his own blood making Frost Pain slip through the Floor Guardian's fingers. However, the attack is soon deflected thanks to Cocytus's special ability. Zaryusu is the last to be slain while earning the respect of Cocytus, who later petitions the lizardman's resurrection to his master Ainz.

Main articles: Overlord Volume 04 and The Lizard Man Heroes Arc

Zaryusu soon awakens after being revived and his limp body is quickly embraced by Crusch. Though he is confused, he is soon made aware of his situation. Zaryusu comes to the conclusion that Ainz Ooal Gown is a god. Thus, he then bows down to him in reverence and swears his fealty to the Overlord.

1. ↑ *Overlord Volume 04 Chapter 1: Departure*
2. ↑ *Overlord Volume 04 Chapter 2: Gathering, Lizardman*
3. ↑ *Overlord Volume 04 Chapter 3: Army of Death*
4. ↑ *Overlord Volume 04 Chapter 4: The Dawn of Despair*
5. ↑ *Overlord Volume 04 Chapter 5: The Freezing God*
6. ↑ *Overlord Volume 04 Epilogue*