Iwakura Art's Downfall

Iwakura Art's Downfall (unofficial name) is a Hidden Exploration Objective that takes place in Inazuma.

It involves defeating disciples of the Iwakura Art found across Inazuma.

Steps[]

Defeat the following Iwakura Art's Disciples and Acting Instructors (in any order):
- Disciple Katayama Tatsumi: Iwakura Art Shoden in Serpent's Head, Yashiori Island
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- Disciple Shimada Shichirouji: Iwakura Art Shoden in Fort Mumei, Yashiori Island
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- Disciple Okazaki Kunihiko: Iwakura Art Shoden in Byakko Plain, Narukami Island
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- Acting Instructor Mifune Satoshi: Iwakura Art Okuden in Araumi, Narukami Island
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- Acting Instructor Tanba Tetsuo: Iwakura Art Okuden in Tatarasuna, Kannazuka
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Talk to Iwakura Mitsunari in Kujou Encampment, Kannazuka, and defeat him in combat.
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Defeat Expelled Violet Oni: Yanagiha Arashi and Expelled Crimson Oni: Okazaki Toraemon in Byakko Plain, Narukami Island. They will appear only after Iwakura Mitsunari is killed.
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(Optional) Plant the swords of the defeated Expelled Onis on the Blade Mound to get a Luxurious Chest and mark the end of the Iwakura Clan.
(Optional) Retrieve Hakuen Michimitsu Amenoma in The Serpent's Bowels, Enkanomiya and plant it on the Blade Mound.

Achievements[]

Defeating the Expelled Onis grants the Wonders of the World achievement Iwakura Out.
Planting Hakuen Michimitsu Amenoma on the Sword Mound grants the Wonders of the World achievement The Ill-Starred Legacy of Iwakura.

Dialogue[]

(Approach Katayama Tatsumi)

Iwakura Art: Katayama Tatsumi: This shall be called the "Duel on Snake Mountain".

(Upon defeat)

Iwakura Art: Katayama Tatsumi: Wonderful... Such a swift blade...

(Approach Shimada Shichirouji)

Iwakura Art: Shimada Shichirouji: The dishonor you brought upon our master shall be cleansed by your blood!

(Upon defeat)

Iwakura Art: Shimada Shichirouji: Iwakura Art shall not be defeated...

(Approach Okazaki Kunihiko)

Iwakura Art: Okazaki Kunihiko: An outlander? A good chance to test my sword.

(Upon defeat)

Iwakura Art: Okazaki Kunihiko: Brother...

(Approach Mifune Satoshi)

Iwakura Art: Mifune Satoshi: Are we pursued by the Shogunate's lackeys, even here?

(Upon defeat)

Iwakura Art: Mifune Satoshi: Haha... Hah... Like whistling in the wind...

(Approach Tanba Tetsuo)

Iwakura Art: Tanba Tetsuo: My Onimou Kenkou thirsts for your blood. Nothing personal.

(Upon defeat)

Iwakura Art: Tanba Tetsuo: A good sword...

(Talk to Iwakura Mitsunari after defeating all disciples and acting instructors): Iwakura Mitsunari: Why did I leave the dojo to become Lord Kujou's instructor...; Iwakura Mitsunari: Yanagiha and Okazaki as well as Mifune... why did they all leave me...; I've encountered the disciples of the Iwakura Art.; Iwakura Mitsunari: Is that so...; Iwakura Mitsunari: Are there people that still claim to be from Iwakura? Their Master was such an incompetent soul, after all.; Iwakura Mitsunari: I am Iwakura Mitsunari. You could consider me a sword instructor here. And who might you be?; I'm (TravelerTraveler).; Iwakura Mitsunari: Mifune, Tanba... did you see them? The Okazaki brothers, too?; Iwakura Mitsunari: Ah, yes, there's also Katayama. He always loved coming up with names for duels before they started.; Iwakura Mitsunari: He'd say, "If I become a real master swordsman in the future, then all these duels can [sic] written into stories." Hahaha, such nonsense...; Iwakura Mitsunari: Right, and we mustn't forget Shimada, who spent the entire "Eiin" and "Kouin" eras training, yet could never advance beyond the rank of Shoden.; Iwakura Mitsunari: They fled and became bandits because they could not fathom the power of the Almighty Shogun's Vision Hunt Decree.; Iwakura Mitsunari: I miss the good old days of teaching them how to wield a sword. Why in the world did I shut the dojo down and join the army?; Iwakura Mitsunari: (TravelerTraveler), how're their abilities?; I'm sorry to say this, but...; I learned quite a bit.; Iwakura Mitsunari: Really...; Iwakura Mitsunari: Then, (TravelerTraveler), who is your master? Is it Domon? Or Shousen? Or perhaps Narukami herself?; I think I might be considered "self-taught."; Iwakura Mitsunari: I see.; Iwakura Mitsunari: It seems like the Iwakura Art has waned under my watch. None of my students were able to defeat a self-learned swordsman.; ...; Iwakura Mitsunari: Is that so? I understand.; Iwakura Mitsunari: Whatever your school of swordsmanship is, it doesn't matter.; Iwakura Mitsunari: It seems like the Iwakura Art has waned under my watch. None of my students were able to defeat someone who is unwilling to reveal the name of their school.; Iwakura Mitsunari: I truly am an incompetent Master of the Iwakura Art. As a swordsman, they call me Iwakura Kouin.; Iwakura Mitsunari: Although I have forgotten the key to our secret blade technique and my Vision was surrendered to the Almighty Shogun...; Iwakura Mitsunari: ...If you asked me if I still wish to avenge those disciples of mine who could not bear to see my degradation and wound up pursuing the path of wicked ghosts...; Iwakura Mitsunari: ...Yet who were incompetent and lost to you, then I do still have some of that fire within me.; Iwakura Mitsunari: This space is too small. It would be no place for even you to show off your swordsmanship. Come, follow me down.
(Combat starts): Iwakura Mitsunari: Kouin of the Iwakura Art. I have come to seek your teaching.
(Upon defeating Iwakura Mitsunari): Iwakura Mitsunari: Our clan's name... shall pass on no longer...

(Talk to the Exiled Onis)

Okazaki Toraemon: ...now, the blade of Iwakura Kouin is the only thing we're missing.

Yanagiha Arashi: The ancestral Hakuen Michimitsu Amenoma of the Iwakura Clan, huh... Say, do you remember, when you and Kunihiko were first adopted, while Master Eiin wasn't looking...

Okazaki Toraemon: We have already been expelled. There's no need to call him "Master."

Yanagiha Arashi: But Okazaki...

Yanagiha Arashi: "When you weigh affection against righteousness on a scale, a real swordsman must walk the path of righteousness."

Yanagiha Arashi: Since Master said so, it means he was not willing to expel us, but had no other choice.^{[Note 1]}

Okazaki Toraemon: Of course he was unwilling. But since he has already decided to become the sword of the Shogun and carry out the Vision Hunt Decree, then we can only...

Yanagiha Arashi: We can only choose our own righteous path. After all, "a real swordsman must walk the path of righteousness."

Yanagiha Arashi: And yet, Master's own righteousness was defeated in the end.

Okazaki Toraemon: That's right. We must avenge them all. Kunihiko, the others — even Iwakura Kouin.

Okazaki Toraemon: Such is the righteousness of expelled disciples like ourselves.

Yanagiha Arashi: This must also be Master's blessing. Our first object of vengeance came to us, just like that.

Okazaki Toraemon: You are right. You must be (Traveler). I've heard about your story.

Okazaki Toraemon: In the world of swordsmen, only blood can cleanse blood. I assume you are prepared to face the Ex-Iwakura Art Menkyo Kaiden?

(The Traveler fights against "Expelled Crimson Oni - Okazaki Toraemon" and "Expelled Violet Oni - Yanagiha Arashi"): Yanagiha and Okazaki: Ex-Iwakura Art Menkyo Kaiden, we accept your challenge!

(If Okazaki Toraemon is defeated first)

Menkyo Kaiden Okazaki Toraemon: Kunihiko, I am sorry...; Menkyo Kaiden Yanagiha Arashi: I will have revenge, Okazaki, for you and your brother both!
(Upon defeating Yanagiha Arashi): Menkyo Kaiden Yanagiha Arashi: Like the kiss of snow... So this is the taste of a blade?

(If Yanagiha Arashi is defeated first)

Menkyo Kaiden Yanagiha Arashi: Live on, Okazaki!; Menkyo Kaiden Okazaki Toraemon: Go in peace, Yanagiha. I will not be defeated.
(Upon defeating Okazaki Toraemon): Menkyo Kaiden Okazaki Toraemon: So my justice... was such a deplorable thing?

(Obtain The Violet Oni's Blade and The Crimson Oni's Blade)

Notes[]

↑ The English phrasing can be a bit confusing here, as the title "Master" is used for Eiin earlier. This Master refers to Iwakura Mitsunari, the Soushu at the time the Vision Hunt Decree was enacted.

Video Guides[]

Quest Guide

Change History[]

Released in Version 2.0

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Version 2.4

Added Hakuen Michimitsu Amenoma.

Version 2.0

Iwakura Art's Downfall was released.

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[1] The English phrasing can be a bit confusing here, as the title "Master" is used for Eiin earlier. This Master refers to Iwakura Mitsunari, the Soushu at the time the Vision Hunt Decree was enacted.

[Note 1]