Yashamaru Kurama/Quotes

Intro Quote

 * "Those who see me flying... cannot escape!"

Story Prologue
''Operating in the shadows of the capital as the virtuous bandit Karasu Tengu, Yashamaru Kurama laments the growing divide between rich and poor throughout the Japanese archipelago. Upon learning that the land's unrest is the result of an evil force, Yashamaru turns his attention to the common folk and saving them from the impending doom and despair.''

In Battle

 * "Warui ga, kirasete morau." - "Sorry, but I'm taking your life." (Round begin)
 * "Kisama no kaze o toraeta zo!" - "I caught your wind!" (Super Special Move)
 * "Ore no kaze kara wa nigerarumai!" - "You can't escape from my wind!" (Super Special Move)
 * "Nigasan!" - "NO ESCAPE!"
 * "Mada da... Tate!" - "It's not over... Get up!" (Round win)
 * "Mujo no kaze wa, toki o erabazu." - "Death comes unannounced [lit. the winds of impermanence do not choose a time.]" (Match win)

Generic Win Quotes (Also vs. Mina, Iroha, Warden, Gongsun Li, Cham Cham, Hibiki & Amakusa)

 * "I used too much power... I can feel my blood... boiling..."
 * "Forgive me. There is something I must do... for everyone."
 * "Amidst waves of dark emotions... I flying myself into the fear. You'll never understand."
 * "You were strong. Even still, I refuse to allow myself to lose."
 * "I swear on my ancestors' grave, I will continue fighting until the evil is destroyed. Even if that should lead to a bloodbath..."
 * "My mission is to punish criminals who escape the law. People are suffering, so I will not let you stand in my way."

Specific Win Quotes

 * "I don't think I'll ever get used to this. It feels as if I'm losing myself... I find it to be rather frightening actually..." (After winning the match with the Rage Quit activated, except when winning against the Shogunate members)
 * "It's not the first time I've ever seen a ghost, but it is the first time I've seen one so clearly. The attachment to this world must still be strong with this one." (vs. Basara)
 * "There's no need for beauty in battle. All that matters is victory... and survival." (vs. Charlotte)
 * "What weapon is this? It looks like my armor is all right. So is my father's polearm... good!" (vs. Darli)
 * "Are you satisfied with the wealth you've collected through violence? ...The next one to be exploited by your greed will be you." (vs. Earthquake)
 * "Justice? That won't change the world, or the hearts of the people..." (vs. Galford)
 * "Why do you enjoy cutting people so much? I don't understand..." (vs. Genjuro)
 * "Shogunate dog... Perish and sink into darkness, cursing the day you appeared before me." (vs. Hanzo)
 * "To grow stronger, one must continue fighting... That's one possible path to take. I want to live that way, too." (vs. Haohmaru)
 * "You thought you'd pretend to be me and commit evil deeds? But you can't imitate my goblin blood." (vs. Himself)
 * "So you're the rumored Yagyu Jubei... An undercover agent? A mentor of the Shogunate? ...I guess even the Shogun has his limits." (vs. Jubei)
 * "My clothes are all smoky, and my armor is a bit singed. Worst of all, your voice hurts my ear. I don't do well with people like you..." (vs. Kazuki)
 * "Hmph... Do you call that swordsmanship, or some kind of street performance? You're all show without substance." (vs. Kyoshiro)
 * "If you're not sure, throw away your sword. If you want to live, come with the intention to kill. Otherwise... you'll just suffer." (vs. Nakoruru)
 * "Once we face off, an enemy is an enemy. If you still draw breath, never appear before me again." (vs. Rimururu)
 * "It's not useful for fighting, but that Feng Shui might help when it comes time to open up a shop of your own someday." (vs. Ruixiang)
 * "That woman gives off a strange vibe. It's not evil, and it's not like my own magical power either. What is she?!" (vs. Shiki)
 * "Is this the one that gives off the sense of a man-eating fiend from time to time? What exactly are you?!" (vs. Shizumaru)
 * "When I think about your sword's unearthly air... and the skill with which it was wielded, this conclusion seems absurd." (vs. Sogetsu)
 * "Your intented victim did you in, but that mask, and that appearance... Don't tell me your lineage is the same as mine... a Tengu?" (vs. Tam Tam)
 * "I admire your wilingness to fight even at risk of your own life, but... I have a reason why I can't afford to lose, either." (vs. Ukyo)
 * "I have no interest in serving under anyone. You had best look elsewhere." (vs. Wan-Fu)
 * "For the sake of what I believe, and to avenge my father! I must not lose to you of all people... Yoshitora Tokugawa!" (vs. Yoshitora)

Draw Quote

 * "Rrk... you got lucky. It won't happen again!"

Intro Quote (Story Mode)

 * "Now that you've seen me, I can't let you escape, no matter how far you fly."

Fateful Battle Pre-Dialogues
Hanzo Hattori
 * Hanzo: "I see, you're Karasu Tengu. You're so young... But if you oppose the Bakufu, then I cannot let you live!"
 * Yashamaru: "The source of this evil is right in front of me. I would rather not fight you, but if you are an undercover agent of the Bakufu, then I cannot stand down!"

Sogetsu Kazama
 * Sogetsu: "I knew I felt an umfamiliar presence nearby. Listen, I don't know where you stole that mask from, but you had best give it back to its owner if your value your life!"
 * Yashamaru: "You talk too much! And with the evil emitting from your blade, I'd say you're one to talk. Whoever you are, you'll not be standing im my way for much longer."

Yoshitora Tokugawa
 * Yashamaru: "Yoshitora Tokugawa! How unfortunate for you, to appear before me now. Now you shall feel the wrath of those your Bakufu has trampled underfoot..."
 * Yoshitora: "Upon my honor as a man, I cannot let what you have just said go unaswered. Very well. As you wish, Karasu Tengu. You wanted a garish battle, so now enjoy this!"

Win Quote (Story Mode)

 * "Yoshitora Tokugawa! You don't know how the weak suffer, so how can you save this land?!" (vs. Yoshitora)

Quote vs. Shizuka

 * "Return...? What do you mean? I don't know who you are, but you can't have free rein anymore! I must put a stop to your evil once and for all!"

Story Epilogue
''Several days have passed since the evil wrought upon this world was vanquished. Yashamaru has returned to his home village to pay his respects at his father's grave. Four years ago, his father left for Edo to find a solution to their village's famine, only to return as a severed head, executed as the ringleader in a riot. "Why do good people like my father suffer such terrible fates?" Yashamaru swore to himself he would bring down the Bakufu, as he stood there weeping at the loss of his father. And, for the longest time, he had not one regret over the vow he made that day. Although, the final words of the dying Shizuka Gozen remain etched in his soul. "Cherish that love in your heart and never let it go." He swears he saw his father ushering her into the next world as she faded away. Heeding the cries of those wronged, Karasu Tengu stalks the night delivering justice to those who would escape unpunished. Heaven or hell, he cares not where his calling takes him. But his vendetta against the Bakufu must continue. And though a life of bloodshed is a heavy burden to bear, it is one Yashamaru accepts willingly...''

End Quotes (Story Mode)

 * "It's my duty to punish criminals that the Emperor is unable to. Nobody will ever cause me to shirk that duty."
 * "For the sake of those too weak to fight for themselves... I refuse to accept defeat in battle."
 * "This is the path I've chosen for myself. Even if it is a mistake, or if I incur the hatred of others... I will never turn back."
 * "Even if I fall into the depths of Hell itself... I will follow through on my beliefs."