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Why did Jin destroy the world?

Published in Tekken Lore 2 mins read

Jin Kazama orchestrated a global conflict, seemingly leading the world to destruction, not out of a desire for supremacy, but as a drastic, calculated measure to lure out and defeat an ancient evil entity named Azazel, thereby ridding himself of the cursed Devil Gene.

Jin's True Motive Behind Global Conflict

At first glance, Jin Kazama's actions during the events leading up to Tekken 6 appeared to be an ambition for global domination. He instigated wars between nations, sowing chaos and destruction worldwide through the Mishima Zaibatsu. However, this appearance was a façade for a much deeper and more personal objective.

Key Reasons for Jin's Actions:

  • Destroying Azazel: Jin's ultimate goal was to confront and eliminate Azazel, an ancient and powerful entity whose awakening was believed to be linked to the Devil Gene. By escalating global conflicts to an unprecedented scale, Jin aimed to generate enough negative energy and despair to force Azazel to fully manifest.
  • Eradicating the Devil Gene: The Devil Gene is a malevolent power that has plagued the Mishima bloodline for generations, corrupting its wielders and causing immense suffering. Jin sought to destroy Azazel as the means to permanently purge himself and his lineage of this demonic influence.
  • A Calculated Deception: Despite his inherent dislike for deception (stemming from his mother's precepts), Jin adopted a ruthless and deceptive strategy. He allowed himself to be seen as a tyrant pursuing world supremacy, knowing that this path of destruction was the only way to achieve his true, hidden objective of confronting Azazel.

His actions, while devastating for the world, were a desperate and extreme sacrifice to achieve a greater, personal liberation from the Devil Gene, which he perceived as a curse.

Apparent vs. True Objectives

To understand Jin's motivations fully, it's crucial to differentiate between what his actions suggested and what his ultimate goal truly was:

Aspect Apparent Objective (Public Perception) True Objective (Hidden Motive)
Ambition Global supremacy and control through the Mishima Zaibatsu Eradication of the Devil Gene
Methods Instigating wars, causing chaos, becoming a global threat Provoking Azazel's full manifestation and destruction
Underlying Malevolent dictator Desperate individual seeking freedom from a curse

Jin's plan was a dangerous gamble, risking the world's stability to achieve his personal salvation from a power he loathed.