Kunimitsu (Tekken)

Kunimitsu is the name used by several characters in Tekken.

Kunimitsu (Kunimitsu I)

Main Article: Kunimitsu I

Kunimitsu (州光?) was a former member of the Manji clan of ninja bandits led by Yoshimitsu. She lost her Japanese identity when she joined the group to maintain her anonymity. Upon joining, she was taught the skills of the stealth knife and Manji-style ninjutsu. She stayed with the group for a few months, until a series of petty thefts from the band's funds led to her dismissal. At a loose end, she decided to train as a mechanic mending air conditioners. She entered the first King of Iron Fist Tournament intending to steal a Native American treasure from a young brave Michelle Chang. Kunimitsu, fearing the wrath of the vengeful Michelle, went into hiding. Feeling humiliated, Kunimitsu sought solace with her grandfather. He was a swordsmith with a reputation. He informed Kunimitsu that the sword used by Yoshimitsu is a relic of unimaginable value. She learned that it was handed down through the Manji band and it had the power to sever an enemy both spiritually and mentally. The sword exchanges hands when a new leader is elected. The old leader is ritually sacrificed and the sword's power is transferred to its new owner. Kunimitsu's grandfather has spent his entire existence trying to forge a copy of the sword. Kunimitsu had to enter the second tournament to face and defeat Yoshimitsu and claim the sword so that her grandfather could make a copy before his death.

However, her sights soon turned toward more personal pursuits, and she set out to steal a highly coveted Native American treasure from Michelle Chang in the very first King of Iron Fist Tournament. After ultimately being defeated, Kunimitsu then sought out the Yoshimitsu sword on her grandfather’s behalf, who wished to create a replica of the weapon — but her efforts were thwarted by Yoshimitsu himself, causing her to retreat to her family home out of humiliation.

Kunimitsu (Kunimitsu II)

Main Article: Kunimitsu II

An interest shared with her mother, Kunimitsu was especially interested in industrial technology, so she accepted and decided to go to Mishima Polytechnical School undercover as a student to investigate the Mishima Zaibatsu. It was rumored that the school was somehow connected to the Tekken Force, the special operations unit of the Mishima Zaibatsu.

One day, Kunimitsu got a call that her mother's condition had worsened. She rushed to see her bedridden mother and heard the story of the only thing her mother could not obtain in the past. Kunimitsu was then determined to obtain the sword called "Yoshimitsu" from Yoshimitsu to cheer her mother up. Rushing back to her family home, Kunimitsu II learned of the one treasure that her now-bedridden mother hadn’t been able to steal in the past. Determined to cheer her up, she set out to retrieve the sword that her grandfather had once coveted many years ago… a sword that caused her mother to retreat from ninja life.

Overview

In appearance, Kunimitsu was the identity taken by a female thief who would wear a distinct fox-like mask to hide their identity. They were also shown to wear full-body ninja suits with boots and gloves. The flower patterns on her outfit are those of Japanese wisteria, which have a wide range of symbolism including immortality, loneliness, and love. The bearer was known by the name of the Devil Cat.

They were shown as being kunoichi ninjas trained in a variety of martial arts. Kunimitsu II fights using Ninjutsu and tantojutsu.

Upon joining, she was taught the skills of the stealth knife at the Manji Clan schools of 'Jujutau'.

It was shown that the original Kunimitsu was a former member of the Manji Clan who were ninja bandits led by Yoshimitsu. The Manji crime syndicate were a noted group consisting of thieves who stole from the rich and gives to the poor and innocent around the world. Kunimitsu was once second in command, until she was expelled by Yoshimitsu when it was discovered that she was stealing from the clan's funds.

Notes

• The concept of the Kunimitsu was created by Namco where she featured in the setting of Tekken universe.

Appearances

• Tekken:

External Links

• Tekken Wiki Entry

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