The Shimada Empire was established centuries ago, a clan of ninja with skills in martials arts, swordplay, and archery. Their power grew over the years, enabling them to build a vast criminal empire that profited from lucrative trade in arms and illegal substances. The clan lived in the beautiful city Hanamura. Genji, however, was rescued from death and implanted with cybernetics. Already a trained assassin and martial artist, he worked with Overwatch to bring down his former clan.