The History: Soul Edge
This young Samurai known as "The Guardian in this age of civil war." He is also called "The Great Swordsman." Although he is feared for his fierce fighting, he was born a farmer's son in Bizen. The strong young boy enjoyed farming, however after many years of seeing his beloved farm ravaged by war, he became angered and discouraged. "It's better to raid than to be raided." He said. In the winter of his 14th year, He threw down the hoe and took up the sword. Studying swordsmanship under a powerful clan-lord, he was eventually hired as a "mercenary for the advent of war." It was then when he took the name "Mitsurugi."
His original fighting style and tremendously powerful attacks during battle made him quite feared. "He has been known to mow through foes as if they were like a field of wheat." Some say. He has a spectacular battle- field record with several commendations to the rank of officer.
Having rejected his military commissions, Mitsurugi's only desire is that of a worthy adversary. Mitsurugi eventually leaves the Urakami Clan, much to their regret, to pursue a career as a freelance mercenary. He fights in every war in the land, thus earning his nickname "The Guardian in an age of civil war." It is during this time that he hears of a new weapon "Tanegashima" - a matchlock rifle. "What is this? A firearm? It cannot be so powerful. It looks like a pipe!" Mitsurugi stared in disbelief. However, even the mighty Takeda cavalry was wiped out by this weapon. For Mitsurugi, who has fought with a single sword, this is an urgent matter. "If this weapon is allowed in the world, wars will not be won by the strong and I will lose my job as a mercenary!" "I must find a weapon stronger than that rifle!" A rumor about the legendary sword "SoulEdge" reaches his ears. "That's it. This weapon can overpower the fire arm." Without a second thought, Mitsurugi starts his search to find the blade. "Somewhere in the world, this "SoulEdge" exists!"
VS. Rock
As an orphan on the new continent, he learned his skills for survivial in the wild. He was possessed by an evil spirit upon entering the shrine and has now become a demon himself! Fight all who enter the shrine! Mitsurugi defeats the possessed Rock as well as his malevolent doppleganger. "I thought one demon was bad enough!" After the battle, Mitsurugi finds a sword lying on the stone floor. "Could this be SoulEdge?" Mitsurugi picks up "Onimaru", the life drinker, which can absorb the vitality of its owner and convert it to attacking power.
VS. Taki
The Pirate Fortress- Noto castle is the head- quarters of Noto-Murakami and the Setonnai pirates. (also known as the Mouri sea force) The fortress occupies the entire island. Naval ports act as a sea barrier and provide supplies for their pirate ships. Mitsurugi visits Noto castle. The chief counselor requests him to guard the castle in return for his passage tp the continent. That night, He spots a ninja creeping into the fortress. "To defeat that ninja would be quite an accomplishment!" Sword in hand, Mitsurugi intercepts the ninja's flight throught the darkness. "Woman, give up quietly! I demand your immediate surrender!" The woman smiles unexpectecdly. "Man, you demand too much..." Taki is a ninja whose specialty is demon hunting. She trailed Mitsurugi to the castle to tretrieve "Onimaru" which he had taken from the shrine. Act quickly, for you only have a limited time to defeat your enemy! Mitsurugi defeats the ninja, Taki, The chief counselor ecognizes this great deed and gives him the sword "Ironm Slasher" as a reward. A few days later, Mitsurugi took a sea force ship to the continent.
VS. Seung Mina
The old temple - At the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula, a historic temple rests at the foor of Mount Chii, It was originally constructed in the 4th century but has been rebuil several times. It is here that Mitsurugi was challenged by a girl with a large weapon. She is the daughter of a martial arts master and an expert swordsman. Ever since she was refused by the coastal defense force because of her gender, she has been wasting her days in frustration and has taken to challenging any swordsman she encounters. Use a throw technique to defeat her! "You are a good fighter, but you waste my time!" Using a variety of techniques, Mitsurugi defeats Mina. He quickly leaves while she is still stunned. Along his journy, Mitsurugi hears an intriguing rumor. A swordsman named Hwang is searching for a weapon called the "Patriot Sword." "Could this be SoulEdge?"
VS. Li Long
The Narrow Gorge- Along China's Yangtze river is the San Kyo, a deep gorge. A canal flows through this gorge providing a means of transportation for travellers. As he travels down the canal on a raft, Mitsurugi is suddenly attacked by a stranger, his fellow traveller. "I will kill you, Heishiro Mitsurugi!" shouts the man! The man brandishes a strange weapon and leaps to the attack! Mitsurugi avoids what would be a fatal blow, only receiving a small scratch. Suddenly, his limbs grow heavy. "What!? Am I poisoned?" Li is an assassin sent from Ming to Japan. He returned to his home to find his love Chie, murdered at the hand of Mitsurugi. He tracked down Mitsurugi and waited for the right time to strike. Defeat him before the poison takes effect. Li Long is defeated after a bitter fight. Uttering his last words "Chi....Chie!" He flings himself into the river and disappears. "How is it my name is already known in this country? And who is Chie?" Mitsurugi recalled all the people who held a grudge against him. Surprised to find there were so many, he stopped counting. "I can't help it if I fight to win!" Upon searching Li Long's possessions, Mitsurugi finds an antidote for the poison and the legendary "Kojiro's Sword."
VS.Hwang
The Desert- There is a vast desert in central Asia. This is the most dangerous part of the overland passage. "Huh? Who is that?" Mitsurugi spots a swordsman up ahead. Hwang waits for him in the ruins of the ancient fortress. KnowingMitsurugi is traling him, Hwang decides to set up an ambush. "Hey you!" says Hwang. "What do you want from me?" "Uh...Um..." At a loss of words, Mitsurugi draws his sword to fight! Hwang has been ordered to find the "Patriot Sword" to rescue his homeland. He had already thwarted other attempts to stop his quest for the sword. Strike Hwang while in the air to defeat him. The two fought even though they were exhausted from travel. Mitsurugi, with a surprising burst of energy, leapt into the air, struck and defeated Hwang. Mitsurugi steals a map showing the way to Western world from Hwang, who lies unconscious.
The Fighting Arena
The secret arena attract fighters from all over the world. The victor receives a valuable weapon as a reward. Mitsurugi arrives at the arena with the help of the stolen map. After defeating the opponents, as his reward, he was given the supernatural sword "Water Moon". "Water Moon" shines with a strange blue light and contained the magical power to protect its owner.
VS. Seigfried
Attack on Ostrhinesburg Castle- The castle of the Knight Stefan is said to contain weapons from all over the world. His clams of invincibility are being hard pressed as he vainly defends against a seige by Marquis Andre and his powerfull cannons. Mitsurugi joined the Marquis' forces as a mercenary warrior. Sensing the castle's imminent fall, he decides to leave the campaign. Under the cover of cannon fire and amidst the confusion, Mitsurugi decides to search the castle for "SoulEdge." He, Seigfried, is a young mercenary who wanders from one battle to the next seeking out "SoulEdge," hoping to avenge his father's death. As a mercenary captain, He guards Stefan's castle. The castle will soon fall. Defeat the enemy within the time allowed. Mitsurugi defeated the young mercenary, Siegfried. "You have great skill, but cannot close in to finsih. Your concentration is weak." "Stop talking and just finish me off!" Siegfried growled "Don't have time for that now!" said Mitsurugi. He ventured into the castle to seize the "Two Handed Sword."
VS. Voldo
The Secret Treasury- This secret money pit is where the millionaire Vercci stores his fortune. Lying at the bottom of a 50 meter pit on a desert island surrounded by deadly rip-tides, this treasure island is indeed impregnable. Carrying out the will of his long-dead master, Vercci, Voldo has been guarding the treasure vault for most of his life. His sight and mind have deteriorated in the dark money pit. However, that does not seem to have dulled Voldo's talent for killing, for no intruder has ever escaped alive! Defeat him by using the CriticalEdge! Mitsurugi was almost over- come by the superhuman Voldo, but persevered with a relent- less attack. "Hmm. They don't seem to have the weapon I seek." As Mitsurugi was leaving he spotted an aged parchment. This is curious..." The note to Vercci told that the pirate had captured "SoulEdge" and held it in his possession. "This is it!" yelled Mitsurugi with joy. Mitsurugi left the island with the weapon "Falx" and the letter revealing the location of the pirate and "SoulEdge".
VS. Cervantes
The Final Battle- Following the letter, Mitsurugi arrived at the Spanish base of the pirate Cervantes. Cervantes' ship, Adrian, lay anchored in port. Despite his growing excitement, Mitsurugi could nopt help but feel the menacing atmosphere of the desolate Spanish port. "I have a strange feeling. This must be the place." Mitsurugi sneaked aboard the Adrain. The pirate ship reeked of blood. Sensing someone behind him. Mitsurugi turned around... There stood a man holding two swords that pulsed as if alive. "Ahhhh. I have been waiting for you. I want you hot soul for my blades." "And I have waited long enough for those hot blades. " said Mitsurugi. "I will take them now!" "Just try boy!" Cervantes said. The man's eyes flared with a strange blue light and with a roaring sound, his two evil swords flew to attack Mitsurugi! "What evil magic is this!?" He was the pirate once feared by all who sailed the Atlantic. Dozens of years ago, he disappeard while searching for "SoulEdge" for Vercci, the Italian weapons merchant. Defeat the enemy! Even the fearsome pirate was not able to defeat Mitsurugi. He thought his long journey had finally ended here. But... Once he held the swords, he knew something was not right, "These are indeed powerful words, but they are evil." Long seconds passed... Then he cast "SoulEdge" away without further hesitation. Turning himself from the evil swords, he sighed in frustration. "This is not what I wanted. Never..." He realized that "SoulEdge" was pure evil, not the weapons of legend. "I would refuse them even if given to me!" The end of the civil war... As the smoke of gunpowder cleared over the battlefield, Mitsurugi stood alone with fresh determination. His journey to find a weapon which can overpower the rifle continues...
This young Samurai known as "The Guardian in this age of civil war." He is also called "The Great Swordsman." Although he is feared for his fierce fighting, he was born a farmer's son in Bizen. The strong young boy enjoyed farming, however after many years of seeing his beloved farm ravaged by war, he became angered and discouraged. "It's better to raid than to be raided." He said. In the winter of his 14th year, He threw down the hoe and took up the sword. Studying swordsmanship under a powerful clan-lord, he was eventually hired as a "mercenary for the advent of war." It was then when he took the name "Mitsurugi."
His original fighting style and tremendously powerful attacks during battle made him quite feared. "He has been known to mow through foes as if they were like a field of wheat." Some say. He has a spectacular battle- field record with several commendations to the rank of officer.
Having rejected his military commissions, Mitsurugi's only desire is that of a worthy adversary. Mitsurugi eventually leaves the Urakami Clan, much to their regret, to pursue a career as a freelance mercenary. He fights in every war in the land, thus earning his nickname "The Guardian in an age of civil war." It is during this time that he hears of a new weapon "Tanegashima" - a matchlock rifle. "What is this? A firearm? It cannot be so powerful. It looks like a pipe!" Mitsurugi stared in disbelief. However, even the mighty Takeda cavalry was wiped out by this weapon. For Mitsurugi, who has fought with a single sword, this is an urgent matter. "If this weapon is allowed in the world, wars will not be won by the strong and I will lose my job as a mercenary!" "I must find a weapon stronger than that rifle!" A rumor about the legendary sword "SoulEdge" reaches his ears. "That's it. This weapon can overpower the fire arm." Without a second thought, Mitsurugi starts his search to find the blade. "Somewhere in the world, this "SoulEdge" exists!"
VS. Rock
As an orphan on the new continent, he learned his skills for survivial in the wild. He was possessed by an evil spirit upon entering the shrine and has now become a demon himself! Fight all who enter the shrine! Mitsurugi defeats the possessed Rock as well as his malevolent doppleganger. "I thought one demon was bad enough!" After the battle, Mitsurugi finds a sword lying on the stone floor. "Could this be SoulEdge?" Mitsurugi picks up "Onimaru", the life drinker, which can absorb the vitality of its owner and convert it to attacking power.
VS. Taki
The Pirate Fortress- Noto castle is the head- quarters of Noto-Murakami and the Setonnai pirates. (also known as the Mouri sea force) The fortress occupies the entire island. Naval ports act as a sea barrier and provide supplies for their pirate ships. Mitsurugi visits Noto castle. The chief counselor requests him to guard the castle in return for his passage tp the continent. That night, He spots a ninja creeping into the fortress. "To defeat that ninja would be quite an accomplishment!" Sword in hand, Mitsurugi intercepts the ninja's flight throught the darkness. "Woman, give up quietly! I demand your immediate surrender!" The woman smiles unexpectecdly. "Man, you demand too much..." Taki is a ninja whose specialty is demon hunting. She trailed Mitsurugi to the castle to tretrieve "Onimaru" which he had taken from the shrine. Act quickly, for you only have a limited time to defeat your enemy! Mitsurugi defeats the ninja, Taki, The chief counselor ecognizes this great deed and gives him the sword "Ironm Slasher" as a reward. A few days later, Mitsurugi took a sea force ship to the continent.
VS. Seung Mina
The old temple - At the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula, a historic temple rests at the foor of Mount Chii, It was originally constructed in the 4th century but has been rebuil several times. It is here that Mitsurugi was challenged by a girl with a large weapon. She is the daughter of a martial arts master and an expert swordsman. Ever since she was refused by the coastal defense force because of her gender, she has been wasting her days in frustration and has taken to challenging any swordsman she encounters. Use a throw technique to defeat her! "You are a good fighter, but you waste my time!" Using a variety of techniques, Mitsurugi defeats Mina. He quickly leaves while she is still stunned. Along his journy, Mitsurugi hears an intriguing rumor. A swordsman named Hwang is searching for a weapon called the "Patriot Sword." "Could this be SoulEdge?"
VS. Li Long
The Narrow Gorge- Along China's Yangtze river is the San Kyo, a deep gorge. A canal flows through this gorge providing a means of transportation for travellers. As he travels down the canal on a raft, Mitsurugi is suddenly attacked by a stranger, his fellow traveller. "I will kill you, Heishiro Mitsurugi!" shouts the man! The man brandishes a strange weapon and leaps to the attack! Mitsurugi avoids what would be a fatal blow, only receiving a small scratch. Suddenly, his limbs grow heavy. "What!? Am I poisoned?" Li is an assassin sent from Ming to Japan. He returned to his home to find his love Chie, murdered at the hand of Mitsurugi. He tracked down Mitsurugi and waited for the right time to strike. Defeat him before the poison takes effect. Li Long is defeated after a bitter fight. Uttering his last words "Chi....Chie!" He flings himself into the river and disappears. "How is it my name is already known in this country? And who is Chie?" Mitsurugi recalled all the people who held a grudge against him. Surprised to find there were so many, he stopped counting. "I can't help it if I fight to win!" Upon searching Li Long's possessions, Mitsurugi finds an antidote for the poison and the legendary "Kojiro's Sword."
VS.Hwang
The Desert- There is a vast desert in central Asia. This is the most dangerous part of the overland passage. "Huh? Who is that?" Mitsurugi spots a swordsman up ahead. Hwang waits for him in the ruins of the ancient fortress. KnowingMitsurugi is traling him, Hwang decides to set up an ambush. "Hey you!" says Hwang. "What do you want from me?" "Uh...Um..." At a loss of words, Mitsurugi draws his sword to fight! Hwang has been ordered to find the "Patriot Sword" to rescue his homeland. He had already thwarted other attempts to stop his quest for the sword. Strike Hwang while in the air to defeat him. The two fought even though they were exhausted from travel. Mitsurugi, with a surprising burst of energy, leapt into the air, struck and defeated Hwang. Mitsurugi steals a map showing the way to Western world from Hwang, who lies unconscious.
The Fighting Arena
The secret arena attract fighters from all over the world. The victor receives a valuable weapon as a reward. Mitsurugi arrives at the arena with the help of the stolen map. After defeating the opponents, as his reward, he was given the supernatural sword "Water Moon". "Water Moon" shines with a strange blue light and contained the magical power to protect its owner.
VS. Seigfried
Attack on Ostrhinesburg Castle- The castle of the Knight Stefan is said to contain weapons from all over the world. His clams of invincibility are being hard pressed as he vainly defends against a seige by Marquis Andre and his powerfull cannons. Mitsurugi joined the Marquis' forces as a mercenary warrior. Sensing the castle's imminent fall, he decides to leave the campaign. Under the cover of cannon fire and amidst the confusion, Mitsurugi decides to search the castle for "SoulEdge." He, Seigfried, is a young mercenary who wanders from one battle to the next seeking out "SoulEdge," hoping to avenge his father's death. As a mercenary captain, He guards Stefan's castle. The castle will soon fall. Defeat the enemy within the time allowed. Mitsurugi defeated the young mercenary, Siegfried. "You have great skill, but cannot close in to finsih. Your concentration is weak." "Stop talking and just finish me off!" Siegfried growled "Don't have time for that now!" said Mitsurugi. He ventured into the castle to seize the "Two Handed Sword."
VS. Voldo
The Secret Treasury- This secret money pit is where the millionaire Vercci stores his fortune. Lying at the bottom of a 50 meter pit on a desert island surrounded by deadly rip-tides, this treasure island is indeed impregnable. Carrying out the will of his long-dead master, Vercci, Voldo has been guarding the treasure vault for most of his life. His sight and mind have deteriorated in the dark money pit. However, that does not seem to have dulled Voldo's talent for killing, for no intruder has ever escaped alive! Defeat him by using the CriticalEdge! Mitsurugi was almost over- come by the superhuman Voldo, but persevered with a relent- less attack. "Hmm. They don't seem to have the weapon I seek." As Mitsurugi was leaving he spotted an aged parchment. This is curious..." The note to Vercci told that the pirate had captured "SoulEdge" and held it in his possession. "This is it!" yelled Mitsurugi with joy. Mitsurugi left the island with the weapon "Falx" and the letter revealing the location of the pirate and "SoulEdge".
VS. Cervantes
The Final Battle- Following the letter, Mitsurugi arrived at the Spanish base of the pirate Cervantes. Cervantes' ship, Adrian, lay anchored in port. Despite his growing excitement, Mitsurugi could nopt help but feel the menacing atmosphere of the desolate Spanish port. "I have a strange feeling. This must be the place." Mitsurugi sneaked aboard the Adrain. The pirate ship reeked of blood. Sensing someone behind him. Mitsurugi turned around... There stood a man holding two swords that pulsed as if alive. "Ahhhh. I have been waiting for you. I want you hot soul for my blades." "And I have waited long enough for those hot blades. " said Mitsurugi. "I will take them now!" "Just try boy!" Cervantes said. The man's eyes flared with a strange blue light and with a roaring sound, his two evil swords flew to attack Mitsurugi! "What evil magic is this!?" He was the pirate once feared by all who sailed the Atlantic. Dozens of years ago, he disappeard while searching for "SoulEdge" for Vercci, the Italian weapons merchant. Defeat the enemy! Even the fearsome pirate was not able to defeat Mitsurugi. He thought his long journey had finally ended here. But... Once he held the swords, he knew something was not right, "These are indeed powerful words, but they are evil." Long seconds passed... Then he cast "SoulEdge" away without further hesitation. Turning himself from the evil swords, he sighed in frustration. "This is not what I wanted. Never..." He realized that "SoulEdge" was pure evil, not the weapons of legend. "I would refuse them even if given to me!" The end of the civil war... As the smoke of gunpowder cleared over the battlefield, Mitsurugi stood alone with fresh determination. His journey to find a weapon which can overpower the rifle continues...
