Whitebeard: Difference between revisions
imported>WarGrowlmon18 |
imported>WarGrowlmon18 |
||
| (3 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown) | |||
| Line 48: | Line 48: | ||
===[[Out of Time]]=== |
===[[Out of Time]]=== |
||
[[Hiro]] escapes from [[Whitebeard's camp]] and destroys the guns the [[swordsmith]] had crafted for him. The explosion destroys the camp and defeats Whitebeard and his army. |
[[Hiro]] escapes from [[Whitebeard's camp]] and destroys the guns the [[swordsmith]] had crafted for him. The explosion destroys the camp and defeats Whitebeard and his army. It is unknown if Whitebeard himself survives, he is just stated to have been defeated. |
||
==[[Heroes Evolutions]]== |
==[[Heroes Evolutions]]== |
||
===[[Sword Saint]]=== |
|||
On August 27, 2007, [[yamagatofellowship.org]] released the documentary ''[[Sword Saint]]''. Chapter One of the documentary, ''The Battle of 12 Swords'', chronicles the [[Battle of Twelve Swords|defeat of Whitebeard]] under the hand of [[Takezo Kensei]]. In 1671, during Japan's isolationist Edo period, Whitebeard took advantage of the country's policies of keeping out foreigners and banning external trade. He began to take over Japan from the south, moving his estimated 70,000 troops northward towards the city of Otsu, and destroying all in his path. His plan was to take [[Otsu]], a farming town near [[Kyoto]], and take over the whole of Japan. Expecting certain victory in Otsu, Whitebeard personally led a small portion of his troops into the peaceful town, only to be met by Kensei. In what became known as the [[Battle of Twelve Swords]], Kensei singlehandedly defeated Whitebeard and his entire battalion. His first defeat, Whitebeard escaped, keeping the location of his "[[Hidden Fortress]]" secret. |
|||
In Chapter 1, "The Battle of the Twelve Swords", the [[John Rhys-Davies|narrator]] introduces [[Takezo Kensei]] as the Sword Saint and a samurai living in [[1671]]. Professor [[Donna Dorn]] documents [[Japan]]'s Edo period, proclaiming White Beard has turned Japan from its most prosperous time to its bloodiest. Expecting an easy victory, she says, he marches to [[Otsu]] with only a [[Whitebeard's men|small company of men]]. He is met by Takezo Kensei, who saves the people of Otsu, in what becomes known as the [[Battle of Twelve Swords]]. Curator [[Tatsuya Atsumi]] documents that Kensei knew that in order to save Japan, he would have to defeat White Beard. White Beard decides to keep the location of his camp a secret and calls it the [[Hidden Fortress]]. |
|||
In Chapter 2, "The Trial of the Fire Scroll", the year documented is [[1671]]. [[Takezo Kensei]] is the one man standing in White Beard's way of conquering all of [[Japan]] since the [[Battle of Twelve Swords]]. Kensei must find White Beard's [[Hidden Fortress|hidden camp]] in order to defeat him. His first task is to find the [[Fire Scroll]]. Curator [[Tatsuya Atsumi]] documents that the Fire Scroll contains strategies, secrets, and locations of White Beard's operations. Professor [[Donna Dorn]] comments that entire villages were burnt as a result of people trying to steal the Fire Scroll from White Beard. In order to get to the Fire Scroll, Kensei has to defeat the [[ninety angry ronin]]. Dorn documents that White Beard had picked his ninety cruelest men to guard the scroll. |
|||
Chapter Two of ''Sword Saint'' delves into the lengths Whitebeard went to protect his secrets. Legend has it that Whitebeard conferred with ''[[wikipedia:oni (folklore)|oni]]'' to put a ring of fire around a scroll containing his most valuable secrets. Whitebeard also organized an army of at least 90 cannibalistic ''[[wikipedia:ronin|ronin]]'' to protect the Fire Scroll. Unfortunately for Whitebeard, Kensei was able to defeat even these barbaric warriors. |
|||
In Chapter 3, "The Trial of the Hidden Fortress", the year documented is [[1671]]. Professor [[Karen Chamberlin]] documents that [[Takezo Kensei]] must find the missing piece to White Beard's map, which the [[Black Bear]] of Sakashita is guarding. Kensei is victorious and has the location of White Beard's [[Hidden Fortress]]. Curator [[Tatsuya Atsumi]] claims that White Beard's army at the Hidden Fortress was numerous because it was the largest in all of [[Japan]]. Kensei fights eleven days until it is only Kensei and White Beard left alive. Kensei defeats White Beard and rescues Japan. The narrator continues to comment that facing the [[ninety angry ronin]], the [[Black Bear]], and [[Whitebeard's men|White Beard’s army]] made Kensei a god among men. |
|||
Chapter Three of the documentary explains obstacles Whitebeard set in the way of his Hidden Fortress, and the warrior's epic battle with Kensei. Though much about their fight is unknown, Kensei was able to defeat Whitebeard at last. |
|||
In Chapter 4, Part 1, "[[Kensei and the Dragon]]", [[Takezo Kensei]] meets a beautiful [[princess]] who makes him swear to defeat White Beard with everything in his power. |
|||
===[[Saving Charlie]]=== |
|||
{{sectstub}} |
|||
==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
||
Latest revision as of 09:41, 10 March 2016
| Whitebeard | |
|---|---|
| |
| Portrayed by | Kurando Mitsutake |
| First appearance | How to Stop an Exploding Man |
| In-story stats | |
| Known ability | None |
| Gender | |
| Home | Japan |
| Occupation | Warlord |
In 1671, Whitebeard faces Takezo Kensei in Otsu, Japan.
Character History
Godsend
Whitebeard's war apparel is housed in a display case next to Kensei's display case at the Museum of Natural History.
How to Stop an Exploding Man
As Hiro teleports to a field outside Kyoto, Japan in 1671, Whitebeard leads a small group of Japanese warriors. Just as Whitebeard is about to begin battling with Takezo Kensei, he and his men are distracted by both an ominous eclipse and a traveler from the future.
Four Months Later...
After the eclipse overshadows Otsu, Japan, Whitebeard orders his archers to fire at Takezo Kensei and Hiro. Hiro sees the arrows being fired and stops time around him, stopping the arrows, and freezing Takezo, Whitebeard and his men. He teleports away from the battle, leaving Whitebeard and his men in disarray.
Lizards
Whitebeard and eleven of his men taunt and fight with Yaeko as she claims they dishonor the title of samurai. Suddenly, Hiro, disguised as Takezo Kensei, arrives. He stops time and takes the twelve swords from the men. Whitebeard orders his men to take up their bows and arrows, but Hiro proceeds to disarm them again. They run away from "Kensei".
Later, Whitebeard and his men appear to take revenge on Kensei. Whitebeard orders his men to fire arrows at Kensei, hitting him twice in the chest and once in the heart. They retreat after Kensei falls to the ground.
The Line
Hiro, Yaeko, Kensei, and the swordsmith run away from Whitebeard's camp, with Kensei killing many men in their way. Guards sound the alarm and Whitebeard fires a rifle towards the invading party. The bullet nearly hits Hiro or Yaeko, but Hiro teleports the two to safety. Later on Whitebeard appears on the cliff after Kensei knocked out Hiro, revealing that he and Kensei have made an alliance and that Yaeko and the swordsmith have been captured. Whitebeard promises Kensei anything he wants in return for his help.
Out of Time
Hiro escapes from Whitebeard's camp and destroys the guns the swordsmith had crafted for him. The explosion destroys the camp and defeats Whitebeard and his army. It is unknown if Whitebeard himself survives, he is just stated to have been defeated.
Heroes Evolutions
Sword Saint
In Chapter 1, "The Battle of the Twelve Swords", the narrator introduces Takezo Kensei as the Sword Saint and a samurai living in 1671. Professor Donna Dorn documents Japan's Edo period, proclaiming White Beard has turned Japan from its most prosperous time to its bloodiest. Expecting an easy victory, she says, he marches to Otsu with only a small company of men. He is met by Takezo Kensei, who saves the people of Otsu, in what becomes known as the Battle of Twelve Swords. Curator Tatsuya Atsumi documents that Kensei knew that in order to save Japan, he would have to defeat White Beard. White Beard decides to keep the location of his camp a secret and calls it the Hidden Fortress.
In Chapter 2, "The Trial of the Fire Scroll", the year documented is 1671. Takezo Kensei is the one man standing in White Beard's way of conquering all of Japan since the Battle of Twelve Swords. Kensei must find White Beard's hidden camp in order to defeat him. His first task is to find the Fire Scroll. Curator Tatsuya Atsumi documents that the Fire Scroll contains strategies, secrets, and locations of White Beard's operations. Professor Donna Dorn comments that entire villages were burnt as a result of people trying to steal the Fire Scroll from White Beard. In order to get to the Fire Scroll, Kensei has to defeat the ninety angry ronin. Dorn documents that White Beard had picked his ninety cruelest men to guard the scroll.
In Chapter 3, "The Trial of the Hidden Fortress", the year documented is 1671. Professor Karen Chamberlin documents that Takezo Kensei must find the missing piece to White Beard's map, which the Black Bear of Sakashita is guarding. Kensei is victorious and has the location of White Beard's Hidden Fortress. Curator Tatsuya Atsumi claims that White Beard's army at the Hidden Fortress was numerous because it was the largest in all of Japan. Kensei fights eleven days until it is only Kensei and White Beard left alive. Kensei defeats White Beard and rescues Japan. The narrator continues to comment that facing the ninety angry ronin, the Black Bear, and White Beard’s army made Kensei a god among men.
In Chapter 4, Part 1, "Kensei and the Dragon", Takezo Kensei meets a beautiful princess who makes him swear to defeat White Beard with everything in his power.
Saving Charlie
 This section is a stub. You can help by expanding it.
|
Trivia
- Whitebeard may be named for Whitebeard, a pirate who led a mysterious fleet in the Japanese manga, One Piece.
- Whitebeard seems very similar, and may have been influenced by, Nobunaga Oda, who once conquered much of Japan, used firearms, and was alleged to have made pacts with oni.
Gallery
-
At the Museum of Natural History, visitors can see Whitebeard's attire. -
Whitebeard leads a small battalion... -
...through the village of Otsu. -
Whitebeard barely escapes the Battle of 12 Swords with his life. -
He is not so lucky when he faces Kensei one-on-one.
Fan Theories
Please refer to Theory:Whitebeard for fan-created theories and other speculation.