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| “ | These toms, like you, they come to be in droves. They swear to me they'll bring me his head, they ask me for soldiers and money. And, yes, if I put an end to him I would go up in the world. But at the same time, it would stir up a whole new hornet's nest. Which is to say... I like things just fine the way they are now. | „ |
| ~ Amemura Rican Short |
| “ | Of course you don't understand. I never taught you anything. But you've learned something more important, all on your own. Look down there. The cats of this castle heard your voice and stood together to fight. It is a wonderful sight to behold... I have no more regrets. Take it. This katana has been passed down in our family for generations. | „ |
| ~ Amemura Rican Short |
Amemura Rican Short is a major antagonist of Nekogahara. He is Amemura Short's father and a corrupt shogun of Himemasu Castle. He is responsible for ruling it with an iron fist by using various methods of keeping it in line including organizing a catnip trade to keep his citizens addicted and under his control. He's also responsible for releasing members of The Pound in order to use them as his enforcer for his organization in case things went poorly for him. He's also the cat of the Red Warrior prior to Norachiyo causing his death.
Personality[]
Amemura Rican Short is an enigmatic crime lord willing to rule his province with as much control as possible. He's willing to use dirty deeds such as keeping his civilians addicted to catnip so they wouldn't be able to think for themselves. He's also known to be a pervert as mentioned by his son. In spite of his ill methods, he's incredibly intelligent and knows how to use his resources wisely. For instance, he's willing to keep certain criminals on the streets so as long as he's able to use them for his own interests. He also is shown to dislike his son, seeing him as incredibly different, incompetent, and naiver than him. In spite of this, he maintains genuinely good relations with his civilians. He's also cunning and smart, being able to fake his death after being stabbed by a katana.
It's eventually revealed that Amemura Rican Short always believed his son would surpass him because he was too dumb and bullheaded to conform to following his path. After witnessing his son convince the civilians to fight back against the corrupt police force, Amemura Rican Short decided it was time to pass the mantle onto Short, knowing he would be a great leader showing that he respects his son for being himself.
Biography[]
Prior to the events of Nekogahara, Amemura Rican Short survived a great war in Japan with his master the Red Warrior taking part in it. After the death of his master the Red Warrior, he eventually became a shogun of Himemasu Castle. With the title, he abused it to become a corrupt crime lord. He gave birth to his son Amemura Short who would grow up into his criminal business. He would keep his citizens in line using various methods such as dealing catnip to make them high and unable to think clearly for themselves. As a result, he became an incredibly powerful and corrupt shogun over his people. However, in spite of this he maintained good relations with his people and can listen to them when needed. As a result, he's still highly respected by his civilians and peers.
After Norachiyo's killings over Amemura's Gang was done, Shishiwaka informed Amemura Rican Short of the ordeal prompting some interest in him over knowing Norachiyo visited his town. When Shishiwaka requested that he'd lead charge for the hunt of Norachiyo however, Amemura Rican declined saying not did Shishiwaka already failed to kill Norachiyo but that he suspects that killing Norachiyo wouldn't be beneficial for his position and that he preferred things the way they are. When Shishiwaka told him that Amemura planned to kill Norachiyo himself, Amemura Rican claimed that his son was a fool and that his reckless death would do him a service.
Eventually, Shiriya Abyhei of The Pound was revealed to be a traitor and turned The Pound in allegiance to the Furreign Nations. Knowing he would be executed, Amemura Rican Short played dead after Abyhei stabbed him in the gut. His son Amemura Short came rushing in alongside his other subjects who came towards his aid. After revealing that he was alive, Amemura Short took his shot and fired the trigger on his father. After getting shot, Amemura Rican Short decided to admit that in spite of his son being a failure as a criminal, he is a wonderful leader as he never gave up on his citizens. As a result, Amemura Rican Short offered his son the family Katana so he can continue his path as a shogun. But Amemura Short declined the katana and decided he would choose his own path being the next shogun in line but found a new respect in his father who loved him in his own way.
Eventually Amemura Rican Short would perish and Amemura Short became the next shogun, changing the course of Himetsu Province to be a prosperous town while living honest and not taking advantage of his citizens.
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| Nekogahara Villains | ||
| Officials: The Pound (Shiriya Abyhei | Amagami Shiro | Kurogane Hyoe) | Amemura Rican Short | Amemura Short | Dejima Province Official
Odama's Gang: Odama | Shiriya Abyhei | Pinsuke Others: Norachiyo | Amemura's Gang | Unnamed thug's son | ||