Hanma Yagyu

Hanma Yagyu is a unique character exclusive to the Samurai Shodown 64 iterations. He is a skilled inventor from the Yagyu clan, renowned for his expertise in mechanics. He was ordered to infiltrate a rival clan under the guise of a bodyguard to Princess Yukihime. Known for his amiable nature and ever-present smile, he quickly earned the princess's trust. Beyond being a pleasant guard, Hanma was tasked with investigating a mysterious puppeteer. Prior to leaving, he built a robot version of himself, Karakuri Hanma, to protect the princess. However, a programming error caused it to attack her, leading Hanma to destroy his creation to save her. Despite belonging to the same clan as Jubei Yagyu, they are not directly related. Hanma is characterized by his amicable personality and loyalty to the princess. His fighting style incorporates ranged attacks using an arm cannon and close-quarters grappling, highlighting his ingenuity as an inventor.