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===Personality===

Shu is a brilliant man and a first class strategist. While studying under [[Mathiu Silverberg]], Shu met [[Apple]] when the latter was 11 years old. He came to think of her as a little sister, while Apple was taken in by Shu, developing a crush on him.

[[File:Shu reminisces about Mathiu.png|thumb|left|220px|All just because he wrote "Odessa Rulez" on the blackboard]]Shu is a brilliant man and a first class strategist. While studying under [[Mathiu Silverberg]], Shu met [[Apple]] when the latter was 11 years old. He came to think of her as a little sister, while Apple was taken in by Shu, developing a crush on him.

Though taught by Mathiu Silverberg, Shu followed a different ideology than his teacher, preferring to use his knowledge for profit. Shu and Mathiu were unable to get along and Mathiu eventually expelled Shu. Shu never saw Mathiu again.

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As a strategist, Shu had absolute confidence in his abilities, and was sometimes seen as a boor because of his strong belief. However, as he knew human habits and emotions better than most anyone else, it could be said that even this was an affectation designed to enhance his prowess as a strategist.

Shu did whatever was necessary to guarantee the success of the [[New State Army]], including sending [[Pilika]] with a rescue party during a peace conference ambush in [[Muse City]] and asking [[Kiba Windamier]] to take on a suicide mission during the attack on the [[Matilda Knightdom]]. In many ways, his ideology was similar to [[Leon Silverberg]]'s, though the two had not met prior to the [[Dunan Unification War]]. Shu's thoughts on this gradually changed as the war progressed.

[[File:Shu rejects forgiveness.png|thumb|right|220px|Easier to not care about forgiveness than to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission]]Shu did whatever was necessary to guarantee the success of the [[New State Army]], including sending [[Pilika]] with a rescue party during a peace conference ambush in [[Muse City]] and asking [[Kiba Windamier]] to take on a suicide mission during the attack on the [[Matilda Knightdom]]. In many ways, his ideology was similar to [[Leon Silverberg]]'s, though the two had not met prior to the [[Dunan Unification War]]. Shu's thoughts on this gradually changed as the war progressed.

In the end, Shu did not consider people as pawns, which he considered Leon Silverberg's attitude as a strategist. Leon equally disliked Shu's attitude, considering Shu's talent wasted. Shu was even prepared to give his own life for the [[New State Army]], although he was rescued by [[Viktor]].

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During the early stages of the [[Dunan Unification War]], [[Apple]] approached Shu to ask him to join the [[New State Army]]. Though at first hesitant to join the war and hostile to the idea, Shu accepted after being impressed by Apple's dedication and willingness to go to any means to acquire his power. Arriving shortly thereafter at [[North Window]], Shu's commanding presence and swift analysis of the situation quickly dispelled the gloom hanging over the surrounded forces at the castle.

As the chief strategist of the New State Army, Shu came up with many ingenious strategies to help propel the New State Army to victory. He frequently overcame superior numbers through the use of psychological warfare, such as taking advantage of recently conquered [[South Window Principality|South Window]] soldiers' fears that they would be executed by the [[Highland Army]] during a battle against [[Solon Jhee]], faking discord between himself and [[Ridley Wizen|Ridley]] in order to have Ridley's unit create an ambush in a subsequent battle, and using a fire attack to trap [[Leon Silverberg]] after anticipating Leon's movements in the [[Battle of L'Renouille]].

[[File:Shu makes a first impression.png|thumb|right|220px|This is what we call 'people skills']]As the chief strategist of the New State Army, Shu came up with many ingenious strategies to help propel the New State Army to victory. He frequently overcame superior numbers through the use of psychological warfare, such as taking advantage of recently conquered [[South Window Principality|South Window]] soldiers' fears that they would be executed by the [[Highland Army]] during a battle against [[Solon Jhee]], faking discord between himself and [[Ridley Wizen|Ridley]] in order to have Ridley's unit create an ambush in a subsequent battle, and using a fire attack to trap [[Leon Silverberg]] after anticipating Leon's movements in the [[Battle of L'Renouille]].

Following the death of [[Luca Blight]] and Jowy Atreides' ascension to King of Highland, a truce was proposed from Highland to the New State Army. Shu recognized that this was a ruse immediately but that the risk would be worth it only if precautions were taken. In the end, he would use [[Pilika]] as a tool to stop Jowy from ordering the New State Army's leaders deaths in [[Muse City]]. Though [[Nanami]] would claim to hate him forever for what he did, Shu was willing to accept any stigma to aid [[Hero (Suikoden II)|the hero]].

Prior to the New State Army attack on [[Matilda]], Shu would take the drastic step of asking [[Kiba Windamier]] to lead a decoy attack on the [[Mercenary Fortress]] in eastern [[Muse Principality]]. Knowing that this was akin to a sacrifice, Shu tried to lay plain the risks involved. Even though Kiba readily agreed with Shu's strategy and was willing to lay down his life for the cause, the decision still weighed heavily on Shu.

[[File:Shu asks Kiba for a big favor.png|thumb|left|220px|By 'we' I mean 'me', and by 'gamble' I mean 'write your will']]Prior to the New State Army attack on [[Matilda]], Shu would take the drastic step of asking [[Kiba Windamier]] to lead a decoy attack on the [[Mercenary Fortress]] in eastern [[Muse Principality]]. Knowing that this was akin to a sacrifice, Shu tried to lay plain the risks involved. Even though Kiba readily agreed with Shu's strategy and was willing to lay down his life for the cause, the decision still weighed heavily on Shu.

Shu's strategies eventually led the New State Army to the cusp of victory. After Muse City recaptured, the state of affairs was as it was before the war began. However, Shu would advocate continuing the advance and seizing [[L'Renouille]], arguing that it was impossible for the two nations to co-exist sandwiched between the [[Toran Republic]] and the [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia]].

Leon Silverberg was Shu's biggest obstacle during the Dunan Unification War. They were both able to read each others moves well, making each confrontation especially fraught with danger. In the end, Shu was able to blindside Leon and defeat him by becoming willing to place his own life on the line in his strategies, something Leon would not have dared predicted.

[[File:Shu throws away the book.png|thumb|right|220px|I don't need your book, I've read ''The Secret''!]]Leon Silverberg was Shu's biggest obstacle during the Dunan Unification War. They were both able to read each others moves well, making each confrontation especially fraught with danger. In the end, Shu was able to blindside Leon and defeat him by becoming willing to place his own life on the line in his strategies, something Leon would not have dared predicted.

Following the war, Shu dreamed of leading a quiet life but continued to play an important role as Chancellor of the [[Dunan Republic]]. He would also tutor [[Klaus Windamier]] in military strategy in accordance with [[Kiba Windamier|Kiba]]'s final wishes.

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 ===Personality===
-Shu is a brilliant man and a first class strategist. While studying under [[Mathiu Silverberg]], Shu met [[Apple]] when the latter was 11 years old. He came to think of her as a little sister, while Apple was taken in by Shu, developing a crush on him.
+[[File:Shu reminisces about Mathiu.png|thumb|left|220px|All just because he wrote "Odessa Rulez" on the blackboard]]Shu is a brilliant man and a first class strategist. While studying under [[Mathiu Silverberg]], Shu met [[Apple]] when the latter was 11 years old. He came to think of her as a little sister, while Apple was taken in by Shu, developing a crush on him.
 Though taught by Mathiu Silverberg, Shu followed a different ideology than his teacher, preferring to use his knowledge for profit. Shu and Mathiu were unable to get along and Mathiu eventually expelled Shu. Shu never saw Mathiu again.
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 As a strategist, Shu had absolute confidence in his abilities, and was sometimes seen as a boor because of his strong belief. However, as he knew human habits and emotions better than most anyone else, it could be said that even this was an affectation designed to enhance his prowess as a strategist.
-Shu did whatever was necessary to guarantee the success of the [[New State Army]], including sending [[Pilika]] with a rescue party during a peace conference ambush in [[Muse City]] and asking [[Kiba Windamier]] to take on a suicide mission during the attack on the [[Matilda Knightdom]]. In many ways, his ideology was similar to [[Leon Silverberg]]'s, though the two had not met prior to the [[Dunan Unification War]]. Shu's thoughts on this gradually changed as the war progressed.
+[[File:Shu rejects forgiveness.png|thumb|right|220px|Easier to not care about forgiveness than to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission]]Shu did whatever was necessary to guarantee the success of the [[New State Army]], including sending [[Pilika]] with a rescue party during a peace conference ambush in [[Muse City]] and asking [[Kiba Windamier]] to take on a suicide mission during the attack on the [[Matilda Knightdom]]. In many ways, his ideology was similar to [[Leon Silverberg]]'s, though the two had not met prior to the [[Dunan Unification War]]. Shu's thoughts on this gradually changed as the war progressed.
 In the end, Shu did not consider people as pawns, which he considered Leon Silverberg's attitude as a strategist. Leon equally disliked Shu's attitude, considering Shu's talent wasted. Shu was even prepared to give his own life for the [[New State Army]], although he was rescued by [[Viktor]].
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 During the early stages of the [[Dunan Unification War]], [[Apple]] approached Shu to ask him to join the [[New State Army]]. Though at first hesitant to join the war and hostile to the idea, Shu accepted after being impressed by Apple's dedication and willingness to go to any means to acquire his power. Arriving shortly thereafter at [[North Window]], Shu's commanding presence and swift analysis of the situation quickly dispelled the gloom hanging over the surrounded forces at the castle.
-As the chief strategist of the New State Army, Shu came up with many ingenious strategies to help propel the New State Army to victory. He frequently overcame superior numbers through the use of psychological warfare, such as taking advantage of recently conquered [[South Window Principality|South Window]] soldiers' fears that they would be executed by the [[Highland Army]] during a battle against [[Solon Jhee]], faking discord between himself and [[Ridley Wizen|Ridley]] in order to have Ridley's unit create an ambush in a subsequent battle, and using a fire attack to trap [[Leon Silverberg]] after anticipating Leon's movements in the [[Battle of L'Renouille]].
+[[File:Shu makes a first impression.png|thumb|right|220px|This is what we call 'people skills']]As the chief strategist of the New State Army, Shu came up with many ingenious strategies to help propel the New State Army to victory. He frequently overcame superior numbers through the use of psychological warfare, such as taking advantage of recently conquered [[South Window Principality|South Window]] soldiers' fears that they would be executed by the [[Highland Army]] during a battle against [[Solon Jhee]], faking discord between himself and [[Ridley Wizen|Ridley]] in order to have Ridley's unit create an ambush in a subsequent battle, and using a fire attack to trap [[Leon Silverberg]] after anticipating Leon's movements in the [[Battle of L'Renouille]].
 Following the death of [[Luca Blight]] and Jowy Atreides' ascension to King of Highland, a truce was proposed from Highland to the New State Army. Shu recognized that this was a ruse immediately but that the risk would be worth it only if precautions were taken. In the end, he would use [[Pilika]] as a tool to stop Jowy from ordering the New State Army's leaders deaths in [[Muse City]]. Though [[Nanami]] would claim to hate him forever for what he did, Shu was willing to accept any stigma to aid [[Hero (Suikoden II)|the hero]].
-Prior to the New State Army attack on [[Matilda]], Shu would take the drastic step of asking [[Kiba Windamier]] to lead a decoy attack on the [[Mercenary Fortress]] in eastern [[Muse Principality]]. Knowing that this was akin to a sacrifice, Shu tried to lay plain the risks involved. Even though Kiba readily agreed with Shu's strategy and was willing to lay down his life for the cause, the decision still weighed heavily on Shu.
+[[File:Shu asks Kiba for a big favor.png|thumb|left|220px|By 'we' I mean 'me', and by 'gamble' I mean 'write your will']]Prior to the New State Army attack on [[Matilda]], Shu would take the drastic step of asking [[Kiba Windamier]] to lead a decoy attack on the [[Mercenary Fortress]] in eastern [[Muse Principality]]. Knowing that this was akin to a sacrifice, Shu tried to lay plain the risks involved. Even though Kiba readily agreed with Shu's strategy and was willing to lay down his life for the cause, the decision still weighed heavily on Shu.
 Shu's strategies eventually led the New State Army to the cusp of victory. After Muse City recaptured, the state of affairs was as it was before the war began. However, Shu would advocate continuing the advance and seizing [[L'Renouille]], arguing that it was impossible for the two nations to co-exist sandwiched between the [[Toran Republic]] and the [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia]].
-Leon Silverberg was Shu's biggest obstacle during the Dunan Unification War. They were both able to read each others moves well, making each confrontation especially fraught with danger. In the end, Shu was able to blindside Leon and defeat him by becoming willing to place his own life on the line in his strategies, something Leon would not have dared predicted.
+[[File:Shu throws away the book.png|thumb|right|220px|I don't need your book, I've read ''The Secret''!]]Leon Silverberg was Shu's biggest obstacle during the Dunan Unification War. They were both able to read each others moves well, making each confrontation especially fraught with danger. In the end, Shu was able to blindside Leon and defeat him by becoming willing to place his own life on the line in his strategies, something Leon would not have dared predicted.
 Following the war, Shu dreamed of leading a quiet life but continued to play an important role as Chancellor of the [[Dunan Republic]]. He would also tutor [[Klaus Windamier]] in military strategy in accordance with [[Kiba Windamier|Kiba]]'s final wishes.