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| “ | If I am to redeem myself, I must continue to learn all that I can and prepare for this final battle against the Dragon King. My journey is far from over. | „ |
| ~ Shujinko |
Shujinko is an Earthrealm warrior that was manipulated by Onaga into gathering the six Kamidogu. He is the main protagonist of Mortal Kombat Deception.
Shjinko was voiced by Max Crawford.
Biography[]
Quest through the Realms[]
Shujinko as a young man
Many years ago, when Shujinko was a child, he was approached by a spiritual entity that called itself Damashi. Damashi told him that it was a servant of the Elder Gods and had been sent to find a mortal with enough courage and potential to perform a quest for them. Shujinko eagerly accepted and Damashi commanded him to retrieve the Kamidogu from Earthrealm, Netherrealm, Chaosrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, and Edenia. To help him, Damashi gave Shujinko the ability to observe and mimic the abilities of warriors he came across. His quest lasted decades and lead him throughout the realms with his talents in battle increasing greatly as he went on.
In Earthrealm, Shujinko would study briefly with the Lin Kuei and learned some of the skills of cryomancy. After going to Netherrealm, he watched the rivalry of Ashrah and Ermac develop and during his time in Chaosrelam, he helped Havik defeat a group of Seidan guardsmen, who were attempting to control the realm's water. Shujinko then went to Outworld, where he fought Baraka and his Tarkatan forces, who were about to massacre an entire city for defying Shao Kahn. Desperate to get help for the city, he went to Orderrealm and, after stopping a riot brought about by Darrius, recruited the help of Hotaru and the Seidan guardsmen. They went to Outworld and succeeded in defeating the Tarkata, bringing the city under their control.
The six Kamidogu and the realms they're from (from left to right starting at top left) Earthrealm, Netherrealm, Chaosrealm, Outworld, Edenia, Orderrealm
Shujinko proceeded to go to Edenia and helped Sindel in driving off an invasion attempt by Shao Kahn. After this he found the last Kamidogu and went back to the Nexus, the place he'd been using to travel between realms, where he planned to present them to the Elder Gods. However Onaga appeared and revealed that he was Damashi, then forced Shujinko to flee and took the Kamidogu for himself. The Dragon King proceeded to head to Outworld so he could reclaim his throne and then enact his plan to use the Kamidogu to remake the realms in his own image.
Deception[]
Shujinko realized the threat he had unwittingly helped to unleash, swearing to stop Onaga after being deceived, and though his quest had been false, it had allowed him to become one of the strongest warriors throughout the realms. He headed to Outworld and succeeded in bringing a number of powerful warriors to one location, Shujinko defeated Onaga, then used the ability Onaga had given him so many years ago to absorb their fighting essences, granting him enormous power. With this new supplement of power, Shujinko shattered the Kamidogu and defeated Onaga, allowing Nightwolf to trap his soul within the Netherrealm.
Armageddon[]
Shujinko became known as the hero of Outworld, but still felt some guilt since he brought back Onaga in the first place and didn't think he was worthy of admiration. Soon after this, Kitana asked him to meet her at Shao Kahn's fortress, telling him her forces had flushed out the remnants of the emperor's empire. However Shujinko realized that when he and Kitana went their separate ways after Onaga's defeat, she went to Earthrealm to help Liu Kang's ghost. He decided that either she'd gone on the quest and returned early or the invitation wasn't from her at all. Shujinko refused to be deceived as he had with Onaga and decided to go uncover this possible plot, so as to become worthy of being admired by Outworld's people. As it turned out, the invitation had been from Mileena at the command of Shao Kahn, whom he fought, but allowed himself to be defeated so he could be captured.
Later Taven came across Shujinko in the emperor's dungeon and freed him. He explained he'd allowed himself to be captured in order to get close to his enemies, then take on Shang Tsung, Shao Kahn, Quan Chi, and Onaga on his own. Taven was skeptical of this, but Shujinko disappeared, leaving the demigod to regard him as a fool. During the Battle of Armageddon, Shujinko joins the Forces of Light and fought with Kobra. Rushing up the Pyramid of Argus, Shujinko nearly makes it to the very top, right behind Shang Tsung and Mileena, but Shang Tsung knocks him and Mileena off the pyramid with a single punch.
In his ending, Shujinko defeated Blaze allowing him to absorb the strength of every fighter, driving him mad with power. He destroyed all the other fighters and challenged the Elder Gods for control of the realms.
Mortal Kombat X Comics[]
Throughout the comic series, Shujinko was many of the warriors to be possessed by Havik, doing his bidding until the Chaosrealm's cleric dies, freeing Shujinko and others from his control in the process. Of course in the game version, he appeared in Cassie Cage's ending, only for the former to kill him believing to be Shang Tsung and she asked him his name before he dies.
Mortal Kombat 1[]
Shujinko does not appear in the story mode, but is a Kameo fighter in the gameplay.
A young Shujinko appears in Kung Lao's ending, where he is an early student of his with the innate power to copy abilities, who has the potential to become a great champion. However, Shujinko became overly proud, due to Kung Lao failing to teach him humility. With the powers he had absorbed, he became a threat to the Realms, but Raiden and Liu Kang managed to subdue him, and Liu Kang wiped his memories and powers from him. Given a second chance, Shujinko was trained by both Kung Lao and Raiden to ensure he would remain on the right path.
Powers and Abilities[]
Shujinko is a talented fighter, having been trained by Bo' Rai Cho, the same master who trained Liu Kang and Kung Lao. But his greatest ability is the one given to him by Damashi, the power to copy the powers of any fighter he encounters. Shujinko has done this to Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Liu Kang, Sindel, and many others and his journeys through the realms has likely made him very powerful and his older status does not seem to hamper his fighting skills.
Quotes[]
| “ | You have located Dairou, a mercenary from the Realm of Order. Will you hire him? | „ |
| ~ Shujinko |
| “ | You have located Darrius, leader of the Resistance. Will you join his cause? | „ |
| ~ Shujinko |
| “ | Not only will I defeat him, but a host of his allies. | „ |
| ~ Shujinko telling Taven he will defeat Shao Kahn where others have failed |
| “ | I will be able to destroy Shao Kahn and his allies in one stroke. | „ |
| ~ Shujinko telling Taven his plan to defeat Shao Kahn |
| “ | I suggest leaving quickly Taven for I ca not guarantee your safety. | „ |
| ~ Shujinko |
| “ | What if I refuse? | „ |
| ~ Shujinko asking what if he doesn't want to go on a quest to save the realms |
| “ | No! Not him I will be your champion! | „ |
| ~ Shujinko refusing to let one of his friends to become champion for this quest |
| “ | I will do as you ask. | „ |
| ~ Shujinko when Damashi tells him to keep Bo Rai Cho's medallion instead of returning it to him |
| “ | I am a great warrior. | „ |
| ~ Shujinko to a Lin Kuei guard |
| “ | I must warn you I am quite skilled in the art of combat. | „ |
| ~ Shujinko to Mileena |
| “ | Men do often recall details of bargains they make under desperation. | „ |
| ~ Shujinko lying to Hotaru about Zeffeero's deal |
| “ | Yes allow your soldiers what you are to frighten to do yourself. Then face me in combat if you are so sure of your strength then face me yourself | „ |
| ~ Shujinko to Baraka |
| “ | If I discover this Quan Chi I will relay you whatever information I can for a price. | „ |
| ~ Shujinko to Scorpion |
| “ | For a time I was revered as a hero. The people of Outworld accepted me wholeheartedly as the defender of their realm. But their respect was and gratitude were misplaced, for it was I who allowed Onaga to return. I played the role of champion to help inspire this war-ravaged land, but I don't feel worthy of their admiration. | „ |
| ~ Shujinko |
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Trivia[]
- In Japanese, Shujinko means "protagonist", a reference to the fact that he was the main protagonist of Mortal Kombat Deception.
- He joined the Lin Kuei when he was young, but has done very few missions for the group, joining only to gain knowledge of Sub Zero's fighting style.
- Shujinko was unpopular with fans due to the fact he replaced Liu Kang as protagonist and his special moves are all copied from other characters.
- He narrates all of the character's endings in Deception with the exception of Raiden's and Onaga.
- Despite not appearing in Mortal Kombat 11, Shujinko was indeed mentioned by Liu Kang and Kung Lao. Of course, he did appeared in Mortal Kombat 1 as a Kameo Fighter.
