Genji Shimada lost a significant portion of his body during a brutal confrontation with his older brother, Hanzo Shimada, in a tragic dispute over the future of their family's criminal empire.
The Fateful Encounter with Hanzo
The Shimada clan, a powerful criminal organization, faced a leadership crisis. Genji, the younger brother, was perceived as embracing a more traditional, hedonistic lifestyle, which clashed with Hanzo's strict adherence to the clan's ways. Hanzo, as the eldest son, was expected to inherit the clan's leadership and demanded that Genji take a more active role. When Genji refused, their disagreement escalated into a fierce and deadly battle.
The Extent of Genji's Injuries
During this climactic fraternal conflict, Hanzo, wielding his blade, inflicted devastating and life-threatening injuries upon Genji. The attack left Genji on the brink of death, with the majority of his organic form irreparably damaged. Evidence suggests that his body was severed diagonally with a blade, leading to a profound loss of his physical self.
The severe trauma Genji endured included:
- Extensive internal and external wounds.
- The effective destruction and loss of multiple limbs and other vital body parts.
- A near-fatal condition that left him with minimal hope for survival without radical intervention.
The Path to Cybernetic Reconstruction
Believed to be dead by Hanzo, Genji was discovered and rescued by Overwatch, specifically by Dr. Angela Ziegler, also known as Mercy. To save his life, Mercy performed extensive and groundbreaking cybernetic surgery. She replaced his shattered organic parts with advanced mechanical prosthetics, transforming him into the cyborg ninja he is known as today. This drastic transformation was essential for his survival but also deeply affected his sense of identity and purpose, marking a new chapter in his life as a warrior of peace rather than a clan enforcer.
