Sogetsu Kazama/Story



When Sogetsu and Kazuki were infants, they were found underneath a bridge. It's unknown if they are truly related to one another but they became ninjas of the Kazama clan. In Samurai Shodown V, Sogetsu is ordered by his clan to defeat a powerful water-demon named Suija. After much searching, he encounters the demon and engages him. With the help of his younger sister's powers, Suija is sealed away in his weapon.

Sogestu, Kazuki and Hazuki were then tasked by Genshinsai next to investigate the anomalies caused by Shizuka Gozen. However, it was clear it was not Shizuka herself that was the source of evil. Kazuki's recklessness caused trouble for the village but thanks to Sogetsu, this was quickly patched up.

However, Kazuki again leaves the clan without notice, this time to save Hazuki from Amakusa's clutches. Already outraged from his prior excursion, the elders of the clan order him to execute his brother. Sogetsu eventually finds Kazuki at Amakusa's castle and allows Kazuki to rescue Hazuki while he stays behind to fight Zankuro. He slays Zankuro and returns to his clan, telling his superiors that Kazuki has been taken care of; in truth, he allows Kazuki to fake his death so he and Hazuki can run away. Sogetsu keeps a watchful eye on them in secret so they may continue to lead a carefree life. He continues to serve his clan, loyally following their orders and meeting his brother by coincidence from time to time, eventually becoming the clan's leader in Samurai Shodown 64-2.

In Sen, his leadership is retconned and he is only a candidate for the position. However, fellow clan members become torn at the thought of Sogetsu becoming leader, with one side respecting Sogetsu's abilities and the other being envious and distrustful of him. Genshinsai, the ailing leader, requests the youth to prove his worth to other members of the clan to dispel the conflict. Sogetsu agrees and is ordered to investigate the mysterious foreign ship.

In the end, Sogetsu discovers that he was marked for assassination as well, and Kazuki came to his aid, killing those who attacked him. Genshinsai wanted the Kazama brothers dead as the demons in their swords were lingering threats, but the brothers stood their ground. Sogestu openly rebukes his father figure for giving the orders to murder his siblings Kazuki and Hazuki. The old man Genshinsai eventually commits suicide in frustration, leaving in question the succession of the clan, though it is implied Sogetsu does become the leader later on.