Sekiro Side Story: Hanbei the Undying

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Sekiro Side Story: Hanbei the Undying, a manga inspired by the hit video game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, is able to avoid these pitfalls. Even with its non-linear structure, the story enough to understand even if you've never played the game, and the way it delves into characters barely explored in the game makes it fresh enough that hardcore Sekiro fans have reason to give the book their attention. It's not a deep volume, but it's an entertaining and solidly satisfying one. The central plot of this ‘side story’ sees Hanbei attempting to do good by Ashina region commoners that have taken him in, washed him, and fed him both through combating a murderous red-eyed demon that haunts their mountains, as well fighting off Ashina clan leaders intent on exploiting the area and its people for their gross scientific gain. Readers familiar with the game will appreciate that while Yamamoto’s story certainly expounds on Sekiro’s lore, it doesn’t retcon or reinvent the wheel away from things established in the game. There are immortal centipedes, parries, and the Guardian Ape, yes, but none of their depictions or actions are incongruent with the game. Instead, their inclusion seems to be very intentional and respectable references to the images, sounds, and momentum that existing fans will be able to call out and appreciate. Hanbei, too, is presented as an honorable and stoic, yet affable character whose story and struggles parallel themselves with Wolf (Sekrio) in a way that makes sense and enriches their interactions in the source material. Hanbei was also known as "The Immortal Soldier," and "Immortal Hanbei," from translated pre-release material. Sekiro is getting a manga spin-off that is set to release at the end of May and has been created under the supervision of FromSoftware.

Once accepted to end Hanbei's undeath, reload the area and talk to him one last time. Perform a Deathblow to remove the centipede from his body. Hanbei will drop a Hidden Tooth. In the game's collectible artbook, Hanbei is referred to as 'Fallen Soldier at the Dilapidated Temple'. Now, FromSoftware, with the help of Yen Press and writer-illustrator Shin Yamamoto, seeks to expound on Sekiro’s world and narrative through a manga prequel story about one of the game’s more nuanced and underdeveloped characters, Hanbei The Undying. Does it work, or does a more straightforward narrative spoil the ineffable mystique that FromSoft’s game revels in? The answer is a little bit of both. Hanbei: ...I...see. I can't force you to do it. But please, I beg of you... Think it over, will you? I'll be here if you change your mind. There is a warrior called Hanbei the Undying, or also Hanbei the Infested, who can be found just outside the Dilapidated Temple.

Hanbei: This temple attracts those with nowhere else to go. I certainly fit that description. And I suppose that's why... Interesting things make their way into the offering box from time to time.

Hanbei, the Undying (死なず半兵衛) is the only inhabitants of the Dilapidated Temple, beside the Sculptor. He's a veteran samurai who became an "Infested" (蟲憑, bug-haunted), a being who cannot perish through normal means. This man of few words will stoically offer to become Wolf's sparring partner to train him. If you're looking for someone to train with, he might be an ideal opponent. Hanbei the Undying Information of the game and to offer a target to practice them on. Since he is immortal, no Deathblow can kill him. During training, Wolf too won't take any Vitality damage. The Illusive Hall Bell has now appeared in the Main Hall of Senpou Temple: ringing it will grant access to the Folding Screen Monkeys bossfight.

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If agreed, Hanbei says he will wait for the right time. After that, the player cannot train with him anymore. Hanbei: Have you noticed... This temple attracts those with nowhere else to go. I certainly fit that description. And I suppose that's why... Interesting things make their way into the offering box from time to time. Hanbei offers training matches and free combat modes to try out newly learned techniques. A training session can be left at any moment by interacting with the fogwall that seals off the battlefield. " Training: Fundamentals" is always available from the start.

Hanbei: Once again, a satisfying match. Being killed for a worthy purpose was a bit... refreshing. One little thing, mind going a little easier on me? This actually hurts quite a bit. In this manga series, it's revealed that Hanbei was one of General Tamura's soldiers and that he became immortal when, after being killed by Isshin Ashina, a monk dropped a centipede on his body. There is a side story manga about Hanbei the Immortal, in which it is revealed that his late master is actually General Tamura, the man Isshin killed in the cinematic opening. Hanbei: Hmph. Won't tell me? ... but you do have the look of a skilled shinobi. A shinobi... Or perhaps... Sir. Please, heed my humble request... Face me in battle.

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Players of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice will know Hanbei from the Dilapidated Temple, where he hangs around offering himself up as a sparring partner for you to train with, and he looks slightly more worse for wear compared to his manga incarnation. Exhaust Kuro's dialogue, until he reveals Isshin's whereabouts. Traverse the rooftops following the trail of pink smoke signals to reach his room. Question him about the Mortal Blade and its location. Upon completing his quest to be killed by the Mortal Blade, it is revealed that Hanbei had a small centipede demon living inside his body, much in the same way other immortal beings in the game are "infested," with a centipede, which explains his immortality. (How he was first infested in never elaborated upon or explored, however.) Hanbei: That swordsmanship... it was a thing to behold. Few have managed to kill me in such a thorough manner. Hanbei: Some call it "undying"... Others "infested". I can't die, so I just... am. How about you? What brings you to a run-down temple like this?