Shadow then unlocks the use of ranged weapons. But when he realizes that Shadow only seeks the seal, he surrenders it and leaves. Shadow defeats Lynx, and Lynx becomes fearful of losing control of the Order. The fight against Lynx however is a challenging one forcing Shadow to stay within close range, as Lynx uses ranged weapons which are unavailable for the player at that time. Lynx invites Shadow to join the Order, but Shadow declines and insists a fight take place. The battle occurs at night time on a rooftop. He also fights Trickster, a talented fighter who gives up his Nunchacku if Shadow manages to best him in combat.īy this time, Shadow is ready to fight Lynx. Shadow then defeats each of Lynx's bodyguards (Duels are unlocked upon defeating the second bodyguard), learning more and more about the Order and its members with each battle. Shadow also learns about the criminal organization, the Order, being headed by Lynx. May also introduces Shadow to tournaments and survival, which he uses to earn money to fund his arsenal of weapons and armor. From this point onwards, May accompanies Shadow and Sensei on their quest to collect the demon seals. When Shadow successfully defeats Shin he meets a major character in the story - May. Lynx however pits him against his first bodyguard, Shin, saying that Shadow must defeat all his bodyguards before he can challenge him. Sensei then suggests that Shadow challenge the demon Lynx for his seal. Shadow is victorious, and Sensei commends him. Then Sensei tests Shadow against Kenji, his other disciple. He trials Shadow against a punching bag, and from a glance concludes that Shadow still retains some of his fighting potential. He decides to test Shadow to see what remains of his combat abilities. Sensei mocks him for being "vain" and blames his arrogance and brashness for his current predicament.
Story Edit Prelude EditĪfter losing his body, Shadow returns to his native village where his Sensei also resides.
Upon doing so, he quickly realized his mistake but it was already too late and he lost his flesh and soul to the demons, becoming a mere "shadow" of his former self, sans any physical body. His arrogance led him to defy the rules established by his ancestors and he opened the Gates of Shadows, freeing the demons who had been sealed within it. Shadow was formerly a very powerful combatant.