I have always found solace in the stillness of the night, where only the whispers of my thoughts accompany me. The darkness cloaks me like a familiar ally, allowing me to delve deep into the shadows where I am most at home.
As an assassin, solitude is not simply a choice but a necessity. In this world filled with chaos and noise, it is in silence that I find clarity and purpose. My bow becomes an extension of myself, each arrow guided by precision and intent.
The path I walk is a solitary one, for few can truly understand the burdens that weigh upon my shoulders. Betrayal runs deep within my veins, as does duty and honor. The legacy of my clan hangs heavy around my neck like an invisible noose.
My brother Genji walks a different path now - one bathed in light while mine remains shrouded in darkness. Our destinies diverged long ago when he chose freedom over tradition. Yet even as we stand on opposite sides of our beliefs, there lingers a bond that cannot be broken by mere words or actions.
I often wonder if he looks up at the moonlit sky and remembers our shared past - before blood stained our hands and tore us apart. Does he ever feel the weight of regret pressing down upon his soul? Or has he truly found peace within himself?
But such questions are futile; dwelling on what-ifs will only serve to distract me from my purpose. Each day brings new challenges to overcome - enemies lurking in every shadow ready to strike when least expected.
And so I continue along this silent path with determination etched into every fiber of my being. The echoes of battles won and lost reverberate through time as I steel myself for whatever lies ahead.
For Hanzo Shimada knows no fear; only conviction guides his hand towards victory or death alike.