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Hattori Hanzo the Ninja Samurai

In the world of Assassin's Creed Shadows, the legendary Hattori Hanzo embodies both samurai and shinobi warriors. As history's most famous ninja, he was also a samurai: his fierce dual nature earned him the nickname, "The Demon".How did Hattori Hanzo reach such legendary status? ...  Show more

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