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[CM Note] Assassin Awaiting Vengeance, Kurenai
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Kurenai

Assassin Awaiting Vengeance




Beyond the deep valley, in the wild where the wind lingers,
stout men riding horses catch the eye.
Among them was one that stood out as the strongest, and that man shouted,

 

“Run, Ichi, run!” Ichi was lying on top of a boulder. Startled by the shout, she dropped down to the ground immediately.
Ichi was the daughter of the chieftain who ruled the southeastern portion of the Ryuta Region. The man scolding her was her father.

 

The Oeki tribe had a creed: one must always be able to protect oneself.
The tribe carried light weapons like the short sword and kunai.

 

Recently, their training had intensified.
They were engaged in a territorial conflict with their neighbor across the Turina River, the Sonan Tribe.
The Oeki Chieftain tried to build a positive relationship with the Sonan tribe
but failed to bring back good news.
This was important to Ichi
since she was to succeed her father as the tribe’s chieftain in the near future.
Ichi was the ideal chieftain’s daughter. She was bright, talented, and compassionate towards others.

 

During the scorching hot summer, a great drought came to the barren lands of Ryuta.
As the drought dragged on and exhausted the people,
a tiny droplet of rain hit Ichi’s nose.
Even though it was light, it most definitely was rain.
Excited, Ichi got on her horse and galloped to the Turina River.
As she walked towards the riverbank to rest, she discovered a woman collapsed on the other side of the river.
Ichi urgently returned to town with the woman on her horse.

 

The woman was barely conscious,
and the Oeki tribe took good care of her until she woke up.
The woman confessed she was from the Sonan tribe.
She was chased out for breaking their laws and was almost killed.
When the chieftain and everyone heard she was from the Sonan tribe, they could not hide their bewilderment.
As the chieftain shook his head,
Ichi begged her father to show compassion and take her in.
Due to Ichi’s earnest plea, the Oeki tribe accepted the Sonan woman.

 

Once the woman recovered, she woke Ichi in the middle of the night, saying she wanted to show her something.
The Sonan woman held the Sonan tribe’s traditional weapon.
It was so large that it wrapped around her entire body.
On the outer edge of the weapon was a sharp blade; it was called "Sah Chakram."
Ichi was mesmerized by the movements of the Sonan woman dancing with the Sah Chakram.
The blade seemed to fill the void in the sky like the moon shining its delicate light.
Seeing Ichi’s face, the Sonan woman felt elated and started to explain to her the hidden meaning behind the blade.
The round shape of the Sah Chakram symbolizes acceptance of all things,
and how all things begin and end the same way.
Ichi did not understand what that meant at the time; however, she felt drawn to the weapon.
From that day forward, she decided to train with the Sonan woman to learn more about the Sah Chakram.

 

By the time Ichi got fairly good with the Sah Chakram,
an event that would bring her to the brink of hell broke out.
The Sonan tribe had found the woman.
The Sonan woman knew she had nowhere to run. After agonizing over her situation, she sent a letter.
She had agreed to help the Sonan invade the Oeki. In return, she wanted to be set free from her tribe.

 

Early in the evening, for some reason, Ichi could not stay awake and fell into a deep slumber.
When she woke up, her town was set ablaze.
People were running about in confusion and panic.
Others were fighting armed men with weapons. The scene was like absolute chaos erupting all around.


Ichi picked up a short sword lying on the ground and started to fight.
However, she was not able to use her full strength.
The Sonan woman had put something in the drinking water.
However, that was not the only problem.
The Sonan tribe’s Sah Chakram was a powerful weapon.
The Sonan tribe couldn’t invade the Oeki due to their lack of numbers.
But today, they were able to overcome the Oeki tribe.

Eventually, the Oeki tribe was exterminated or captured by the Sonan tribe.
Ichi barely escaped into the woods with the help of her tribe members.
She broke down and wept bitterly in the forest for many days.
At the brink of death, the large moon caught her eye.
Barely able to stand,
she pledged to survive and return to the land of the Oeki tribe.

 

The tragic remnants of what had come to pass were left untouched.
She picked up a Sah Chakram that was used to kill her people.
A wave of confusing emotions came, but later gave way to rage.
She searched for the ungrateful Sonan woman who repaid good with evil,
but she had already left the Ryuta Region.
With despair growing in her heart, she decides to visit her father’s grave.
There she opened her mouth and spoke in a low voice.

 

"I will take vengeance with the Sah Chakram.
Till the moon shines pale, and the world is stained in crimson."




Main Skills




Crimson Eclipse

Kurenai, as an assassin awaiting to exact her vengeance,
focuses solely on eliminating her targets.

When her MP is 100 or more,
using certain skills consumes all her remaining MP to grant buffs.

Attack Speed and Move Speed increase by 15% for 60 sec,
and she becomes immune to Attack Speed and Move Speed reducing effects.

Additionally, after using specific skills three times,
PvP damage taken is reduced for 15 sec,
skill damage is increased, and Evasion cooldown is reduced.

Moreover, the Unhealing Wound effect,
found in all assassin classes, is also applied,
which makes it difficult for her targets to get out alive.








Shadow Stomp



Shadow Stomp is her signature skill.

As an instant activation skill, it can be used anytime, anywhere,
creating a "Moonlit Mark" at the used location.

Moonlit Mark deals damage to enemies within,
but its true threat lies elsewhere.

While moving inside, it grants "Super Armor," "Damage Reduction," and "Cannot be grabbed,"
along with "Perfect Stealth" until she personally attacks.

Even if Kurenai reveals herself by attacking,
while the Moonlit Mark is still active,
she can re-enter it to regain all the effects.





Chain Crash



Chain Crash is a skill that throws the Sah Chakram to attack a wide range of enemies,
while providing protection during the skill with a Forward Guard.

If Flow: Chainbind is active, it grants "Super Armor" when using the skill
and pulls in monsters within the skill's range.

This makes it extremely useful for defeating monsters.

Chain Crash can be comboed from a wide variety of skills,
making it an attractive option.







Wheel of Wrath



This skill captures another unique aspect of Kurenai,
as she swings the Sah Chakram upward and holds it defensively with both hands.

While using the skill, Forward Guard and Rear Super Armor effects are applied,
allowing her to attack and defend simultaneously with minimal risk.

It's perfect for creating an opening
then quickly moving in to counterattack.

Flow: Moonlit Veil gives her added mobility,
which can then be chained into Chain Crash.
This makes her next moves unpredictable to enemies.

 





Ninjutsu: Concealment



This skill allows Kurenai to vanish in an instant.

As the skill name suggests, she conceals herself by entering stealth.

Kurenai will remain hidden even if struck,
thanks to the Super Armor effect, enabling her safe escape.

Conversely, it is also effective for infiltrating deep into enemy lines.
While in Stealth, she can swoop in with skills like Chain Crash.





Kurenai Succession Skills



Her Succession skills are
Kunoichi's "Cripple" and "Rain of Steel."



Kurenai Combat Style




Kurenai wields the Sah Chakram in both hands, enabling her to attack over a wide area.
Her agile and precise movements allow her to weave freely in and out of combat
or quickly approach and assassinate her target.



The assassin awaiting vengeance—Kurenai
is ready to step out of the shadows on Nov 5 (Tue) update maintenance!

We hope you look forward to her arrival.

Thank you.