Shima (Monk)

In the timespan between the recognition of the Spider Clan as a Great Clan in 1172 and the rise of the Dark Naga in 1198, young Shima trained to become a monk of the Order of the Spider. He was one of the most promising students. When he defeated his fellow student Tsuda, who was three years his senior and larger than him, he enjoyed the cheers of his peers. This earned him a serious talk with Tetsuo, grandmaster of the order. The old monk told the young boy the story of Michio's death, who was Shimra's idol. Thus, Shimra learned how much Michio despised hero worship, so much even that he fought and defeated Goemon, the Fortune of Heroes. How much truth is in this legend is uncertain.