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Born to criminal royalty, Kaori and her brother Yamato always knew they were destined to run The 7th Moon after their father's passing.  For years they ran the organization as equals; leading to profit, success, and plans for expansion to the United States.<br><br>
The idea was simple.  Kaori would stay in Japan and maintain things at home, while Yamato would travel to America to set up an international presence.  Unfortunately for the siblings; this plan didn't sit well with some of their more insecure underlings, who bristled at the idea of being led by Kaori in Japan.<br><br>
The coup was swift and violent.  Yamato gave his life protecting Kaori, but in doing so ensured that she and a handful of loyalists were able to escape Japan for America.<br><br>
When she arrived stateside, the contact her brother was supposed to meet greeted her and her retinue.  Unfamiliar with the gender of Japanese names, the man addressed her as Yamato.  She thought to correct him, but decided that the best way to keep her brother's memory alive was to take his name and live out his dream.<ref>Official translated backstory from May 2024 ''Deadlock'' build</ref>

== Overview ==
Yamato's wish in the [[ritual]] is to make the [[Seventh Moon]] powerful enough to take over New York.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"New York will fall into the hands of the Seventh Moon."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Yamato Start): ''"This is not your city, Yamato, but after you summon the Hidden King... it will be."''</ref> She also hopes to solidify her brother's legacy, as she is still grieving his death.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Archmother}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Yamato Start): ''"You have overcome grief and betrayal to stand here today. But you seek to do more than just survive. Complete the ritual."''</ref><ref name=":0">{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Yamato Start): ''"Kaori, you honor your brother by taking his name, and honor him further still by making his dreams a reality. Complete the ritual, and see the success you both dreamed of."''</ref>

Yamato predominantly speaks Japanese, although she also knows how to speak English.

=== Biography ===
Born into a Japanese crime syndicate, Kaori used to lead the Seventh Moon with her brother, Yamato, before a brutal coup took his life and forced her out of the country. The coup occured because several of the Seventh Moon's underlings didn't think Kaori was fit to lead them.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|quotes=The Doorman/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Yamato)|transcription=A wonder people didn't think you were fit to lead.}}</ref> Arriving in [[The Cursed Apple|New York]] less than a year before the [[Maelstrom]],<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Shopkeeper|quotes=Shopkeeper#Winter Event 2025|context=(buys festive T4 item)|transcription=Hope you enjoy your first Christmas in New York.}}</ref> Kaori met with her brother's contact in America, who misidentified Kaori as Yamato. Deciding to keep her brother's memory alive, "Yamato" took up her brother's name and began rebuilding the Seventh Moon in New York.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Yamato}}'s backstory</ref>

In the current day, the Seventh Moon has become an infamous street gang.<ref name=":4" /> Leading the organization by example,<ref name=":5">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#pre-game|context=(pre-game ping)|transcription=I will lead my team to victory!}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Archmother}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Yamato Start): ''"The Seventh Moon needs you to lead them to a new era. Complete the ritual. Summon the Archmother and know their future is secured."''</ref> Yamato seeks to control people and places she believes will bring her closer to taking over New York.<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Haze|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=I don't take orders from the Seventh Moon.|hero_quote2=Yamato|quote2=Not yet.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Ivy|number=3}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Mirage): ''"Maybe I'll make Nashala my servant."''</ref> She currently wants to speak to someone named "[[Minor characters#Molly Molenzo|Molly Molenzo]]", a woman incarcerated at [[wikipedia:Rikers_Island|Rikers Island]] who got stabbed by {{HeroIcon|Vyper}}.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Vyper|number=3|hero_quote1=Yamato|quote1=You did time on Rikers, yes? (...) So, you must know Molly Molenzo. It's very important I speak to her.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Wraith|number=1|hero_quote1=Wraith|quote1=Heard you shanked Molly. (...) She's not [a friend].|hero_quote2=Vyper|quote2=Cool, yeah. No, I stabbed the hell outta her. Not a fan.}}</ref> While the Seventh Moon is still growing, the organisation's power in New York is only a fraction of what it once was in Japan, and Yamato herself is in a "life of exile".<ref>{{HeroIcon|The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|voice line]] (taunt Yamato): ''"Your brother died to save your life, Kaori, and what do you have to show for it? A life of exile in a country full of people that can't be bothered to learn your real name, and an organization that is a shadow of its former glory.  Just give up Kaori. Sorry, I forgot it’s 'Yamato' now."''</ref> There are supposedly people in Japan who are still hunting Yamato.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Hidden King|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#patrons|context=(Yamato start)|transcription=You have enemies back home who still hunt you, but once you complete the ritual, only a fool would oppose the Seventh Moon.}}</ref> Now, Yamato seeks the Patrons to ensure her rule over New York and to solidify her brother's legacy.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Archmother|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#patrons|context=(Yamato start)|transcription=Yamato. You honor your brother by taking his name, but there is more work to be done to enshrine his legacy.}}</ref>

The sword Yamato uses is an ancient heirloom.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Dynamo|number=3}}</ref> She inherited it when her predecessor died, and someone else will inherit it when she dies.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"If I die, someone else will inherit this sword. Just as I did."''</ref>

It's implied that {{AbilityIcon|Shadow Transformation}} is a power Yamato inherited from her family.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#Shadow Transformation|context=(upgrade Shadow Transformation; translated)|transcription=For generations, my clan has survived the jaws of death.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#Shadow Transformation|context=(use Shadow Transformation; translated)|transcription=Know the true power of our family!}}</ref>

=== Personality ===
Yamato is the ruthless leader of the Seventh Moon, and leads the organization by example.<ref name=":5" /><ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"Follow me! I'll lead you to victory."''</ref> She once murdered someone for owing the Seventh Moon a "C-Note" ($100).<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=Viper_select_09.mp3|context=(Select)|transcription=I know a guy who owed the Seventh Moon a C-note... well, I knew a guy who owed the Seventh Moon a C-Note... Yamato murdered the shit out of him.}}</ref> She often attempts to threaten her teammates to get them to obey her.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Holliday|number=2|hero_quote1=Holliday|quote1=What did you say about Murphy?|hero_quote2=Yamato|quote2=Don't worry, sheriff. Play your part and he lives.}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Mo & Krill|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=McGinnis|number=2}}</ref> Yamato also takes great offence from the enemy team fighting her, intending to exact revenge for their "rudeness".<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Infernus)|transcription=When this is over, I'll burn down his bar.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed The Doorman)|transcription=I will burn The Baroness to the ground.}}</ref>

Yamato is cruel and antagonistic to most other heroes.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|enemy interactions]]</ref> This generally goes unnoticed, since none of them speak Japanese, which she is aware of.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Holliday|number=1|hero_quote1=Holliday|quote1=I'm sorry, I don't speak Japanese.|hero_quote2=Yamato|quote2=Of course you don't.}}</ref> 

Yamato is commonly described as "scary".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s [[Yamato/Quotes#Other Characters|other hero interactions]]</ref> She doesn't remember or keep track of how many people she has killed, which she perceives as a virtue.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Venator|number=2|hero_quote1=Venator|quote1=How many heads have you taken with that sword?|hero_quote2=Yamato|quote2=I'm not psychotic enough to keep track, or weak enough to remember.}}</ref>

Yamato respects elders<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> and skilled fighters.<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Venator|number=1|hero_quote1=Yamato|quote1=You are the Vatican's killer, yes? (...) Better you than someone with morals.}}</ref> She also believes family is important.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Bebop|number=1|hero_quote1=Yamato|quote1=Your master is sick?|hero_quote2=Bebop|quote2=My mother. Not my master.|hero_quote3=Yamato|quote3=Family is important. Protect her.}}</ref> She's still grieving her brother's death and has allegedly "overcome grief and betrayal" to participate in the ritual.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Archmother|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#patrons|context=(Yamato start)|transcription=You have overcome grief and betrayal to stand here today. But you seek to do more than just survive. Complete the ritual.}}</ref><ref>{{HeroIcon|Yamato}}'s [[Hideout]] status: ''"Reminiscing in the Hideout"''</ref>
[[File:Yamato concept 1.jpg|thumb|One of Yamato's concept art]]

=== Appearance ===
Yamato's current model is inherited from [[Neon Prime|''Neon Prime'']]. She's a tall cyborg-like Japanese woman with gray skin, fully black eyes, long tied purple hair, and a tall forehead. Her limbs have robotic joints. She wears a chest plate and arm plates of golden samurai armor and a purple skirt, and carries two futuristic samurai swords.

[[Yoshi]] has shared multiple concept art for a possible Yamato redesign that matches her new backstory.

== Character Relationships ==

=== Yamato (brother) ===
Yamato loved her brother, and now wants to honor his name and believes that he's watching her in the afterlife.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#Select|context=(select; translated)|transcription=I received this name for a reason. It must never be tarnished.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#Power Slash|context=(upgrade Power Slash; translated)|transcription=Brother... I offer you fresh blood.}}</ref> 

{{AbilityIcon|Shadow Transformation}} is implied to infuse Yamato with her brother's soul.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#Shadow Transformation|context=(upgrade Shadow Transformation; translated)|transcription=My brother is ready to lend me his aid.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|quotes=Yamato/Quotes#Shadow Transformation|context=(use Shadow Transformation in low health; translated)|transcription=Brother, give me your strength!}}</ref>

=== {{HeroIcon|Wraith}} ===
The Seventh Moon is rivals with Wraith's criminal organization.

Yamato views Wraith as her main hurdle towards conquering New York.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Wraith; translated): ''"Now, New York will be mine!"''</ref> She also hopes to take over Wraith's business.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Wraith): ''"The Seventh Moon will take care of your business."''</ref> 

While on the same team, Yamato intends to betray Wraith later.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (ally Wraith killed in lane; translated): ''"I guess I don't have to betray Wraith later…"''</ref>

== Character Interactions ==

* Yamato respects {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} for his age and skill.<ref name=":1">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato kill orion 02.mp3|context=(killed Grey Talon; translated)|transcription=An admirable warrior, despite being an enemy.}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2|hero_quote1=Yamato|quote1=You are old.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=How observant.|hero_quote3=Yamato|quote3=That wasn't an insult.}}</ref> She also acknowledges {{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s potential.<ref name=":3">{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (kill Apollo; translated): ''"He had potential."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (kill Apollo): ''"You need more practice."''</ref>
* Yamato wants to turn {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Mo}} into a coat and {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}} into a hat.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato kill krill 01.mp3|context=(kill M&K; translated)|transcription=I'll make a coat from the big one, and a hat from the small one.}}</ref>
* Yamato likes {{PageRef|name=Paige}}, likening her to a "puppy that pisses on the rug: stupid, yet strangely endearing".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paige|hero2=Yamato|number=3|hero_quote1=Yamato|quote1=You are a puppy that pisses on the rug. Stupid, yet strangely endearing. We will have coffee.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paige; translated): ''"A pity I had to kill you."''</ref>
* Yamato thanks {{HeroIcon|Ivy}} for taking care of [[The Mendoza Syndicate|Mendoza]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato kill tengu 02.mp3|context=(killed Ivy; translated)|transcription=Thanks for taking care of Mendoza.}}</ref> However, she also undermines Ivy's skill and says she wants to take over Spanish Harlem for the Seventh Moon.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato kill tengu 04.mp3|context=(translated)|transcription=If someone like that can stop Mendoza, conquering New York won't be difficult.}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato_kill_tengu_03.mp3|context=(translated)|transcription=Next, I'll take over Spanish Harlem. In return for your rudeness.}}</ref>
* Yamato is offended by {{PageRef|name=Victor}} and {{PageRef|name=Viscous}}' existence.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Victor|hero2=Yamato|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Victor; translated): ''"His existence offends me."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Viscous; translated): ''"That goo creature offends me."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Haze}} is keeping an eye on Yamato in-case the Seventh Moon becomes big enough to be a cartel. She hasn't been ordered to assassinate Yamato yet.<ref name=":4">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Haze|number=3}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Haze|number=2|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=We're going to win today, Yamato, and when we do, you'll use the Patrons to make the Seventh Moon strong. But know this: we're watching you.|hero_quote2=Yamato|quote2=I don't care.|hero_quote3=Haze|quote3=If you step out of line, you will.}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Pocket}} thinks Yamato would get along with their mother.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Pocket|file=Synth kill yamato 02.mp3|transcription=She would get along with my mother.}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Rem}} thinks people would like Yamato more if she "stopped trying to stab everybody".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Rem|quotes=Rem/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Yamato)|transcription=I think people would like her more if she stopped trying to stab everybody.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}} and {{PageRef|name=Warden}} respect Yamato's conviction.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Yamato): ''"You fought with courage."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Yamato): ''"You fought with grace, Yamato, but that will only get you so far."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Graves}} really likes Yamato, even though she knows she shouldn't like her.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Yamato): ''"She's a bitch, but I'm kind of okay with it."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Yamato): ''"I get that I'm supposed to not like her, but I can't help it!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Yamato): ''"She's so cool!"''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Lash}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lash}}'s in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Yamato): ''"Oh, that sword is gonna look so good over my fireplace!"''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Paradox}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Yamato): ''"I can't wait to steal that sword!"''</ref> and {{PageRef|name=Vyper}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Yamato): ''"Aw, I can't wait to use that sword to cut a Reuben."''</ref> want Yamato's sword.
* {{HeroIcon|Vyper}} shows interest in working with the Seventh Moon.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|quotes=Vyper/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Yamato)|transcription=You know, I need to get in with the Seventh Moon, I bet there's a lot of growth opportunities there.}}</ref> Yamato says that she'd fall on her sword before she disgraces the Seventh Moon by working with Vyper.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Yamato|hero2=Vyper|number=2|hero_quote1=Yamato|quote1=I ought to fall on my sword before I disgrace the Seventh Moon by working with you.}}</ref>
* Only the {{PageRef|name=Patron|alt_name=Patrons}} and {{HeroIcon|The Doorman}} know Yamato's true name is Kaori.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{HeroIcon|The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|voice line]] (taunt Yamato): ''"Just give up Kaori. Sorry, I forgot it’s “Yamato” now."''</ref> {{HeroIcon|Rem}} also learns Yamato's name if he sees her dreams.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Rem|quotes=Rem/Quotes#Naptime Taunt|context=(Naptime taunt)|transcription=I like your brother too, Kaori.}}</ref>

== Removed Lore ==

* Yamato used to have trouble pronouncing {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}}' name.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Yamato}}'s removed [[Yamato/Quotes#Old Voice|voice line]] (ping attack McGinnis): ''"Let's take out Miku- Mi- Mik-... ugh, kill her!"''</ref> This was changed when Yamato's voice actress was changed.[[File:Yamato Neon Prime.png|thumb|151x151px|Yamato (Neon Prime)]]

=== Neon Prime ===
In ''[[Neon Prime]],'' Yamato had children.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Kelvin|file=Kelvin kill yamato 02.mp3|transcription=You don't want your children to get sucked into this, Yamato.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Kelvin|file=Kelvin kill yamato 04.mp3|transcription=This can't be the life you want for your family, Yamato.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paradox|alt_name=Chrono|file=Chrono killed by yamato 01.mp3|transcription=Her dad's scary, she's scary, and I bet her kids wear matching outfits.}}</ref> Her father is also mentioned, and it is believed that he was the character Ghost/Spectre, who became {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}}.

A popular fan rumor is that Yamato in ''Neon Prime'' was an alien obsessed with Japanese culture. This rumor is incorrect, based on what is known about her character and faction from old voice lines and the [[Neon Prime lore]] document.

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