Soul of The Samurai FAQ

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Soul of The Samurai FAQ
Version 1.02
(C) Konami.
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(Lin FAQ)
Written by Godhand. 12 October 1999.

Contents :
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-Disclaimer.
-About this FAQ
-FAQ Existence
-Lin Walkthrough
-Lin's Skills
-Lin Weapons
-Lin Items
-Medicines
-Tips
-Secrets
-Credits
-End

Note : Lin is known as Hyaku is the japanese version.

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Disclaimer
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No portion from this article
can be re-edited , modified,
used or selled without any
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This FAQ is for personal use
only . If you want to put my
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is illegal under copyright
law.

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About
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Im glad i did not use any guides
or FAQ to finish and reveal this
game secrets. And of course im
not one of those cheaters.If you
want to know, im not interested
of any cheats, codes or FAQ. Im
sure they will spoil my game.
This FAQ is only about Lin, the
female ninja as the main heroine
character. This FAQ was made by
my playing experience.

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FAQ Existance
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1.GAMEFAQS
http://www.gamefaqs.com

2.SOUL OF THE SAMURAI SHRINE
http://ggn.consolenation.com/samurai

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Walkthrough
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The story begins at the end of Edo period in japan. Now let me explain
first about Edo period. In 1603, Tokugawa Ieyasu became shogun, and
founded the Edo Shogunate. The period till the fall of the shogunate in
1867 is called the Edo Era. During this period, the sovereignty was
strongly hold by shogun . The shogunate closed the country, and Japan
prospered isolated from the most of the world. There was no civil war,
people admired the peace. During the two and half centuries, major wars
occured only twice. Bushi fought no longer, but governed the country
as the bureaucracy instead.

Chapter I.Ninja
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A Ship laden with the Shogun's gold dissaperaed. A ninja , Shin
was dispatched to investigate. When contact was lost with him,
the shogunate sent three more spies. Unbeknownst to them was the
presence of a fourth ninja, Lin, Shin's younger sister.

<Boss Tips : Just hit the leader>

Save : Butcher-bird is gone
I frown that no longer can
I hear the bird sing.

Chapter II.Treachery
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Hanzo, a ninja sent after Shin, manages to brief Lin despite his
grave injury. He directs her to seek out a safe house as his life
ebbs away. But he succumbs before he could inform her of Shin.
Lin is left to seek the others and her brother alone.

<Boss : Genzo, he is a bit easy>

Save : The high autumn sky
after losing one's calmness
the thrush will return not.

Chapter III.Raven
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Lin runs, aghast at the news of Genzo's death as told by the
ronin she had met before. She is confronted by Genzo who has been
transformed.

Having killed her former ally, Lin heads to the sea, taking a
winding path through a forest of ravens.

Save : Walk the many roads dance and turn to
blow away the dews on the way.

<Boss : Karasu, and she will transformed in to devil Karasu
so, you will fight her twice>

Save : Rice plans been peck on
scarecrow chases birds
away it is just his job

Chapter IV.Madness
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Lin fends off the concerted attacks of ninjas in the guise of
ravens as she races through their forest. She is challenged by
Karasu, the leader of the ravens. Defeated by Lin , the dying
ninja confides that Shin can be found at the beach.

Save : The storm blows strongly among the waves up
and down blobs the helpless boat

<Boss : 3 Wolverine looking zombies, keep focusing to kill them
one by one, so dont spread your attacks>

Save : Swallows in sunset with dreams
Never coming true
Thin clouds remain calm.

<Boss : Shin, just do at least 2 hit combo, prepare to avoid
while he is charging something>

Save : In the sunset sley
The swallow flies far away
Beyond the thick clouds.

Chapter V.Demons
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Lin finds her brother Shin perched a top the beached ship.
But infected by a soul bug, her once loving brother turns on her
with only murderous rage.

Despair tearing at her sanity, Lin lifted her sword to face the
only family she had known.

<Boss: Hundreds of villagers>

Save : Devouring the souls of evil
ghost and goblins
earthworms making cries.

Chapter VI.Despair
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The village had been turned into a charnel house of the dead and
demons. Lin, dazed and broken by her brother's death, is beset by
the unholy hordes.

Without feeling, she becomes a ruthless and efficient exterminator
In the end, she stands as she started, all alone.

Save : Tohjo Castle
evil presence in the dark
fills the air and night.

Last Save : Meaning no hatred
kill with the sword to make
bloom of the patrinia

<Boss : Infected Tohjo>

Conclusion ASCENDANCE
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A homecoming ronin and a shogunate ninja seeking her sibbling,
brought tohether by cruel twists of fate, are united in righteous
anger to end the nightmare. Before their eyes, a stairway appears
,inviting them to come face to face with the ultimate evil.

<Boss : Infected Ryu Oda>

<The End>

Save : The storm is now gone
colors of the sunset sky
paint your cheeks bright red.

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Lin's Skills
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1.AGANE
Mp : 1
Press : R1 + Up + Circle

2.NIGHT QUEEN
Mp : 2
Press : R1 + Down + Circle

3.ANARYLLIS
Mp : 3
Press : Square 5 times ....
*Only can be used when Lin is heavily wounded.

4.CHERRY BLOSSOMS
Mp : 3
Press : Square rapidly

5.CRIMSON PEACOCK
Mp : 1
Press : R1 + Left + Circle
*Only can be used with Weapon RAIMEI

6.FLAME LILY
Mp : 1
Press : R1 + Right + Circle
*Only can be used with Weapon RAIMEI

Note : 1.Command are for the default key setting.
2.Do the skills before you launch your last hit combo.

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Weapons
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1.REIMEI
Lin's favorite ninja sword. It is short and suited for concealment.
Its sharpness leaves much to be desired.
Sharpness : Dull
2'3" 26oz

2.SHIGURE
For a ninja sword, Shigure is relative large. It appears to have
been made with emphasis on fighting.
Sharpness : Dull
2'7" 28oz
From : After beating Genzo

3.RAIMEI
The sword used by Shin. It is said to summon ligtning bolts
everytime it tastes blood.
Sharpness : Good
2'3" 18oz
From : Shin corpse

4.BYAKUYA
Said to be created by a feared wizard. It is a finely crafted
sword that is extremely easy to use.
Sharpness : Good
2'2" 25oz
From : Refer to my Secret section below.

5.RAKUYO
A superb short sword that is favored by the first Shogun, Iyeyasu
Tokugawa.
Sharpness : Excellent
2'6" 17oz
From : Refer to my Secret section below.

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Items
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1.SHURIKEN
A small dagger that is also known as "KUNAI" .it is thrown at targets
beyond reach.

2.EXPLOSIVES SHURIKEN
A shuriken that is loaded with a small explosive charge. Although
not powerful, it explodes on impact

3.HAPPOURINKOSHO
Although it is actually a prayer item, it is also a powerful weapon
that can pierce enemies.

4.HOUROKUDAMA
An extremely powerful bomb that explodes on impact. It has no fuse,
so it must be thrown.

5.ENMAKUDAMA
When thrown, this item generates a thick, obscuring cloud of smoke
on impact.

6.STORK CODE LETTER
Lord Tohjo raided the Shogun's sship for its gold. He appears to be
preparing for an uprising against the shogun.

7.CLOWN CODE LETTER
Discovered Shin imprisoned in the forest. Rescue attempt failed.
His survival is unknown.

8.PLAQUE
A plaque cherised by a brother and sister. Considered a good luck
charm by Lin (effect:Full recovery of HP & MP)

9.GOLD-FRAMED GLASSES
A pair of eye glasses with a gold frame.

10.HELMET CODE LETTER
Rakuyo safely recovered from the ship and delivered to Taka, a
former ninja. Seek him at Beni, the village blacksmith shop.

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Medicines
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1.HEAL HERB
A mix of mugwort and other plants that cures infection
HP Recovery : Low

2.OINMENT
An oinment that suppresses bleeding. Also prevents infection.
HP Recovery : Medium

3.FOREIGN MEDICINE
A medicine that instantly stops bleeding.Its ingredients are unknown.
HP Recovery : High

4.ANTIDOTE
A curative herb that neutralizing poison. It must be ground into a
paste and igested.
HP Recovery : Cures poison.

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Tips
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Dont put your weapon up ready if you want
to ignore that common enemies troops.Just
keep your weapon at its place , and run
over through the enemies screen by screen
Beware, this is takes so much risk. Since
Lin have the ability to high jump. So,you
can use that to dodge the enemy attacks.

And , try to back to the visited place ,
you will find some more medicines.

Dont waste your medicines in boss fight.
Just wanted you to know, your health
will completely restored in each chapter

Fun with blood colors, he he he.. in the
chapter 1. Kill one villager, then go to
option, change the blood color. Kill
another one, choose different blood
color, kill again ,repeat it, and you
will see a very colorful murderous. XD

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Secrets
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1.CHANGE CLOTHES
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In chapter V, kill about more than 250 more zombie villagers and you
should be able to fight 2 Giant Worms as a Boss. Beat em. After a few
scenes. Search near there, and you will find a "GOLD-FRAMED GLASSES".
Now go to Ito place, the only survival tailor in the town located at
North-West from the town Square. He will ask you to give him back his
glassess.Now Lin can change her clothes at there (Geez, Is Ito keep
watching her too at there? what a lucky guy..)

Here is the clothes type :
1.Your Normal Cloth.
2.Purple Cloth.
3.Black Ninja looking Cloth.
4.White Chinese woman dress.
5.Japanese Schoolgirl uniform.

2.WEAPON BYAKUYA
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Same as above.

3.INFINITE SHURIKEN
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In chapter V, you will be attacked by hundreds of zombie vilagers.
Try to kill 300 zombies of them. And you will received an infinite
Shuriken. No ! This is official cheats, not using the GS Code. If
you still cant kill 300 zombies. Try to get weapon RAKUYO first.
Since it have incredible speed, so get it, finish the game and
save it. Play again using that save till you reach chapter V
again.

4.WEAPON RAKUYO
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This took me a while to find it. Since it appear several times at
the conversation in the game, so it makes me so curious. You know
the safe house of Genzo ? Is at Chapter II.. when you seek a clue
inside there, you will find something written like this :

"Broken Lamp, Stone Pavement, Banner,
Path of Guiding Light, and Temple."

Now in last chapter (VI), go to the temple (The Eastest place from
Town square, near the entrance ,1 screen after the entrance temple
gate , try to search the temple broken lamp , made by stone , and
they're stand like a path of guiding to the temple, in the right
side. You will find a "HELMET CODE LETTER"... read it, now go to
Beni blacksmith shop. 1 screen before you get into Raven Forest.
You know,the place where you fight the first boss in chapter I. Go
inside and you will receive this weapon from Taka. It said that
RAKUYO is a weapon from the great legendary Shogun , Iyayashi.
Yes, Iyayashi truly exist in japan history.

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Credits
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- Godhand (St.Evan Lee Yonny)
For writing this FAQ.

- My hand
This what i need to write this FAQ.

- Henry A Moriarty (http://mmcafe.syste.ms)
For teach me about japanese history.

- All Konami Staffs
For creating this game.

- God
For letting me keep alive this far.

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Thanks for you participations, i hope im not
spoiling your game. Feel free to email me at
[email protected] for your corrections or
feedbacks. This FAQ is copyright Godhand
Productions.Co.Ltd. 1999.

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Godhand Production. <Http://www.GodhandProduction.com>
885-3868. 17148. Bekasi
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