Though Genji initially rejected Zenyatta's wisdom, the benevolent omnic would not be deterred. He drifted for many years before crossing paths with the omnic monk Zenyatta. When his mission was complete, he abandoned Overwatch and wandered the world in search of meaning. He was repulsed by the mechanical parts of his body and could not come to grips with what he had become. Transformed into a living weapon, Genji single-mindedly set about the task of dismantling his family's criminal empire.īut as time passed, Genji felt increasingly at war with himself. He was put through an extensive process of cyberization, which enhanced his natural speed and agility and augmented his superlative ninja skills. As Genji's injuries left him clinging to life, Overwatch offered to rebuild his body in exchange for his help. The global force saw Genji as a potential asset in its ongoing operations to combat the Shimada clan. Hanzo believed that he had killed his brother, but Genji was rescued by Overwatch and the intervention of Dr. The tension between the brothers built to a violent confrontation that left Genji on the verge of dying. Following the clan leader's untimely death, Genji's older brother, Hanzo, demanded that Genji take a more active role in their late father's empire.

Many within the clan considered the carefree Genji to be a dangerous liability, and they resented his father for coddling and protecting him. He had little interest in the family's illegal businesses, and although he excelled at and enjoyed his ninja training, he spent most of his time pursuing a playboy lifestyle.

The cyborg Genji Shimada has made peace with the augmented body he once rejected, and in doing so, he has discovered a higher humanity.Īs the youngest son of the master of the Shimada ninja clan, Genji lived a life of luxury and privilege.

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