Satoshi Hasashi

<figure class="article-thumb tright show-info-icon" style="width: 220px"> <figcaption> </figcaption></figure><p>Hello, I'm Agent Maroon78 and although I'm new to the wikia, I love the <i>Mortal Kombat</i> franchise. I've noticed a few speculations about characters to be in <i>Mortal Kombat X</i> and I have a theory of a "new" character, which several others on different websites sharing the same idea. The character is none other then Jubei Hasashi, son of Hanzo Hasashi, better known as Scorpion. You might say this is impossible due to the Shirai Ryu massacre, but I have several supporting facts that can truly make this possible and I have an idea of what his character would be like in the game. </p> <nav id="toc" class="toc" data-loaded="false"><div id="toctitle"><h2>Contents</h2><span class="toctoggle">[show]</span></div>

</nav><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="How_it.27s_Possible">How it's Possible</span></h2> <figure class="article-thumb tleft show-info-icon" style="width: 220px"> <figcaption> </figcaption></figure><p>Firstly, let's discuss how and why Jubei would be alive. It's believed that all Shirai Ryu were killed by Quan Chi for the Lin Kuei in exchange of Bi-Han (the first Sub-Zero) retrieving Shinnok's Amulet. However, the key word is <i>believed</i>, not proved. While the Shirai Ryu massacre did happen, it's unknown if all members of the Shirai Ryu were at their home village when the massacre happened or if all really died. The only evidence the entire clan died is the images Quan Chi showed in <i>MK2011</i> to convince Scorpion to kill Bi-Han, and even those were false images. </p> <figure class="article-thumb tright show-info-icon" style="width: 220px"> <figcaption> </figcaption></figure><p>So if say, a friend of Hanzo's rescued the infant Jubei before escaping the village, they could have gone into hiding, leaving only those to <i>assume</i> they died. This would mean Jubei isn't only alive, but received training to become a full fledged ninja of his clan during the 25 years after the tournament and massacre. Now the question is who would save Jubei and train him? Well as many know, there will be a comic book for <i>MKX</i>, mainly focusing on Scorpion's live before his death and when he's a wraith. One of the leaked sketches for the comic book show another Shirai Ryu member, who is confirmed to be a close friend of Hanzo, named Forest Fox. Why would they give information about this character when he serves as an important role in the comic? Beats me, but it's very interesting. </p><p>Besides these, it's been stated by the developers of Mortal Kombat that they want to introduce ninjas not in the Lin Kuei anymore but from different clans; while also hinting at introducing more from the Shirai Ryu. With the comic focusing on Scorpion, how the Shirai Ryu massacre occurred still a mystery, the 25 year time gap from <i>MK2011</i> to <i>MKX</i>, and the developers hints, it's quite possible that we can see Jubei as an adult (25 to 27 years old) as a playable character in <i>MKX</i>. His role would certainly be important in the game, as he seeks the truth of his clan's destruction while joining the defenders of Earthrealm, which would eventually lead to him meeting his father and the latter finally avenging his clan by killing Quan Chi. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Ninja_Name">Ninja Name</span></h2> <p>While I believe Jubei will appear in <i>MKX</i>, I highly doubt he'll be using his own name when participating in the tournament. I believe NetherRealm Studios will hide his identity in order to make it a plot twist and the fact all ninja characters have a recurring theme in terms of name. If you haven't noticed, the Lin Kuei base their names on non-living things relating to their skill and family (example: Bi-Han and Kuai Liang are brothers with ice powers, so they are called Sub-Zero and Tundra). Now, we don't have many names of ninjas in the Shirai Ryu, but we do know 2 members: Hanzo who goes by Scorpion, and his recently introduced friend who goes by Forest Fox. This would suggest that the Shirai Ryu name themselves after animals. Thus, it's likely Jubei will be called an animal with relation to his father's or his sensei's name. This is just my idea, but I can see 2 different possible names. </p>

1. It could have some symbolism to him being the last living Shirai Ryu and now he must represent his entire clan (more than one person or animal). So, he could be called Manticore, a mythological creature with body parts from many different animals, including wings of a bat, a lion's body, sometimes a wolf's face, and a scorpion's tail. They also have been said to be very aggressive and vengeful in mythology, similar to how Scorpion seeks vengeance. This would not only match what he must symbolize, but shows his relation to his father and sensei (wolves are close relatives to foxes).
2. After Fox dies from a sickness or being killed by another <i>MKX</i> Kombantant, Jubei takes his identity in honor of him, just like Kuai Liang did when his brother was killed. I can see Jubei doing this as Forest Fox would have served as a father figure to him. However, he could also have a slight variation of it, which would make it also relate to his father. Since scorpions are often associated with the desert, and there are foxes that live in the same biome, he could go by Desert Fox.

<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Color_and_Power">Color and Power</span></h2> <div class="center"><figure class="article-thumb tnone show-info-icon" style="width: 300px"> <figcaption> </figcaption></figure></div> <p>Although this is a somewhat useless section to bring up, I think it should be mentioned. In the MK franchise, it can be considered there will always be a ninja for each color of the rainbow and represent a specific element. All their models started out as palette swaps in the original MK trilogy, with the only difference being their powers. Now, since Jubei would most likely be a ninja, he would follow this pattern to some extent. So, let's go through the current list (I'm not including Cyrax or Sektor since they first appeared as cyborgs). </p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="article-table" style="margin: 0px auto; width: 500px; height: 350px;"><tr><th>Scorpion </th><th>Yellow </th><th>Fire </th></tr><tr><th>Sub-Zero </th><th>Blue </th><th>Ice </th></tr><tr><th>Reptile </th><th>Green </th><th>Acid/Animal </th></tr><tr><th>Noob Saibot </th><th>Black </th><th>Darkness </th></tr><tr><th>Smoke </th><th>Gray </th><th>Wind/Smoke </th></tr><tr><th>Ermac </th><th>Red </th><th>Soul/Telekinesis </th></tr><tr><th>Rain </th><th>Purple </th><th>Water/Lightning </th></tr><tr><th>Chameleon </th><th>Rainbow(?) </th><th>Everything(?) </th></tr><tr><th>Tremor </th><th>Brown </th><th>Earth </th></tr></table><p>Okay, from this list, we can see that a lot of key colors and elements have been taken by others (and Chameleon has decided to claim all of them for himself, selfish prick). However, Jubei still has quite a few options in both categories, such as being a white or orange colored ninja and he could manipulate the elements light or sand (and wind if you don't count Smoke to manipulate said element). </p><p>Now, white and light go together perfectly, not only because they are often associated with each other, but because they relate to Scorpion. You see, light often gives off warmth (like fire), and it's shown that the Shirai Ryu wear bright colored outfits (yellow for Scorpion, white/gray for Forest Fox). Interestingly Jubei's light and Hanzo's fire could also be seen to originate from opposite sides despite their similarities, as Jubei has heavenly lights to judge his opponents, while Scorpion has hellfire to punish his opponents. </p><p>Orange and sand also fit very well together, as orange is a close color to yellow (which can relate to his father) and sand would most likely be his ability if he does go with the second name I came up with. Jubei could even manipulate wind itself and just use sand in these attacks, like an actual sandstorm. Along with this, a character who specifically uses sand for a power hasn't been seen yet in the franchise, so this would make him more unique in the series as well. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Fighting_Abilities">Fighting Abilities</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Combat">Combat</span></h3> <p>Jubei's fighting style is pretty simple to explain. Since he would be raised as a ninja like his father, Jubei's fighting style would be similar to Scorpion's, but it would clearly have some differences. For example: he could rely more on counter attacks, be more agile yet slightly weaker, use 2 Wakizashis (short samurai swords) instead of a single Katana, or -what I think would be unique and cool- combine the Shirai Ryu fighting style with elements of music and dance. </p><p>You might be laughing at the last one or claiming that's stupid, but have you guys ever played Eddy Gordo in the <i>Tekken</i> franchise (sorry to anyone who hates <i>Tekken</i>)? He will fuck you up and look badass by using Capoeira, which is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. Not to mention, dancing can benefit in fighting by improving ones acrobatics and strength (why else do you think some football players take ballet). So, are there any real reasons why a character who uses a hybrid of ninjutsu and dancing a bad idea? </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Signature_Moves">Signature Moves</span></h3>

• Spear: Now what kind of ninja would Jubei be without the iconic move of the Shirai Ryu clan and of his father? Just like Scorpion, Jubei would throw a Kunai towards his opponent and once impaled, he'll pull them towards himself to score an additional free attack. However, this move doesn't need to be exactly like his father's. One difference this move could have is instead of pulling his enemy the entire distance, he pulls himself towards them or meets them at a halfway point. Along the way, he could scream "HERE I COME!" to have a slight variation to his father's "GET OVER HERE!" or "COME HERE!"
• Illuminating Beast: (if using light) This move is only accessed in his Lightspeed variation and serves as a power up like defense. Similar to Flame Aura in Scorpion's Hellfire variation, Illuminating Beast surrounds Jubei in light and whoever attacks him when he first equips it will be damaged or stunned. Along with this, the move will allow Jubei to perform combos or other signature moves far quicker, leading to more potential attacks.
• Heaven's Light: (if using light) Jubei summons a ball of energy right over his opponents, with those whoever caught under it being struct by a intense ray of light. If you haven't noticed, this is a similar yet opposite attack to Scorpion's Hellfire attack.
• Radiating Claws: (if using light) Charging at his opponents, Jubei punches his opponent four times while his arms are covered in a blazing glow that look like claws of an animal. On the last strike, Jubei pushes them back several feet.
• Ancient Wings: On Jubei's back, wings of light or sand appear and launch him upward off screen. He then reappears flying behind his opponent to deliver a high velocity kick to the head, knocking the opponent down. The move can also be used in the air, but instead, Jubei will fly toward them to deliver the kick instead of appearing behind them.
• Tombstone: (if using sand) Underneath his opponent, Jubei summons a towering pillar of sand, launching his opponent sky high towards himself. After doing so, the pillar will stay on stage for a short time before fading, meaning the opponent will be trapped on the same side as Jubei if he didn't avoid it.
• Quicksand: (if using sand) Jubei summons quicksand behind his opponent and it stays there for ten seconds. If the opponent is caught in the quicksand, they suffer only little damage but can't move or attack until they escape.
• Dust Ball: (if using sand) This move is only accessed in his Sandstorm variation and serves as a projectile like attack. Jubei conjures a ball of sand in his hands and can decide to throw it in 3 different directions: above his opponent, towards their chest, or towards their feet. The projectile is slow moving, but stays on the stage for a long period of time and can hit the opponent multiple times before vanishing. Along with this, Jubei can summon up to 2 at a time, making it harder of his enemies to avoid them.
• Teleportation Takedown: This move is only accessed in his Kenjutsu variation. Depending on weather he uses sand or light, Jubei uses a type of portal to grab his opponent and perform a move similar to his father's Air Throw or Leg Takedown. If he uses light, a portal of light appears behind himself and his opponent, which he reaches into to grab them. He then pulls them through the portals to throw them to the ground. If he uses sand, a sandpit appears next to Jubei and below his opponent before using his legs to grab them. After performing a leg takedown, he then pull them through the sandpits as he gets up.
• X-Ray Move - It's Blinding!: Standing near his opponent, Jubei blinds them by summoning either light near their face or sand to toss it into their eyes. While the opponent is blinded, Jubei slashes their lower chest using his 2 Wakizashis with precision, cutting apart the ribs, stomach, and liver. He then quickly wraps and stabs his kunai into their neck before launching them across the stage using a concentrated ball of sand or light into the gut. However, due to his kunai still attached to them, they suddenly stop in mid air as Jubei pulls back his kunai, which breaks their neck due to their momentum.

<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Variations">Variations</span></h3> <p>(P.S. I know there are only 3 variations a character can have, but 1 is if he uses light, while the other is if he uses sand.) </p>

• Kenjutsu: <i>to be explained...</i>
• Survivalist: <i>to be explained...</i>
• Light Speed: <i>to be explained...</i>
• Sandstorm: <i>to be explained...</i>

<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Fatalities">Fatalities</span></h3>

• Heaven's Light: <i>to be explained...</i>
• Quick Draw: <i>to be explained...</i>
• Graveyard: <i>to be explained...</i>
• Animality - Manticore or Desert Fox: <i>to be explained...</i>

<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Final_Thoughts">Final Thoughts</span></h2> <p>There you have it; all my reasons why Jubei could be in the <i>MKX</i> and how he would play. It was great to express my thought on this subject, but I have one thing to ask you guys. I really don't have any real concrete ideas on what his personality would be like, how he would look, or even his dialog with other characters. So, since I covered everything else, would anyone like to give any ideas on those topics? </p>

What I would like to ask is what would jubai look like when he gets older and joins the shirai ryu like his father scorpion? Having his own look or looking like an exact replica of his father?