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Genshu (ゲンシュウ, Genshuu) is a character in Suikoden II. Genshu is a wandering swordsman who lent his strength to the New State Army.
History
Foolish Sibling
Genshu was a swordsman born into the warrior caste in his homeland, along with his younger brother Tesshu. In their village, they were known as "the wise and foolish siblings," with Tesshu being recognized as the more talented and humble of the two, while Genshu's obsession with swords and relentless pursuit of victory earned him a reputation for recklessness.
Driven by an inferiority complex, Genshu left his home village to seek strength through life-and-death duels, leaving a trail of dead opponents behind. Even when opponents refused to duel, Genshu was known to force the matter, crossing the line into murder.
His path took a turn when Tesshu, disguised, challenged and lost to Genshu before revealing his identity. The duel left Genshu wounded but also opened his eyes to the ruthless killer he had become.
Distraught and wandering, he ended up in Ling Hua Town during the Gate Rune War. There, he worked openly as a sword expert but clandestinely as an assassin for hire. It was also there where he encountered Liu Mei and eventually revealed his role in her father's murder.
However, Genshu's life changed when Liu Mei spared him despite Genshu's urging to finish him off. Her act reminded him of his brother's plea for peace. From that moment, Genshu kept his sword sheathed.
Wise Swordsman
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Though he kept his sword sheathed, Genshu also kept it sharpened, remaining a swordsman at heart. During the Dunan Unification War, he encountered the leader of the New State Army in Coronet Town and found they had a shared ideal due to the hero's well-maintained weapon.
Resolving to follow the path of the sword once more, he would join the New State Army. Though he had become a quiet man who meditated often, Genshu maintained his passion for swords. He developed a particular fondness for the Star Dragon Sword, almost worshiping it, and enjoyed discussing famous swords with Shin.
After the war, Genshu returned to his wandering life, and his current whereabouts remain unknown. Despite resuming the way of the sword, he vowed not to spill unnecessary blood again.
Gameplay
Recruitment
Battle bonds
| Good Will | |
|---|---|
| Protects | This character does not protect anyone |
| Protected By | This character is not protected by anyone |
| Unite Attack | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Swordman Attack w/ Shin |
Equipment
| Starting Equipment | |
|---|---|
| Head | Headgear |
| Body | Thunder God Garb |
| Shield | Can't equip |
| Other | Steamed Abalone 4 Shoulder Pads |
| Rune | No rune attached |
| Equipment Type | |
|---|---|
| Head | Cap |
| Body | Kenpo |
| Shield | -- |
| Other | -- |
Runes
| Elemental Affinities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fire | Water | Earth |
| D | E | D |
| Lightning | Wind | Holy |
| D | D | D |
| Darkness | Gate | |
| D | E | |
| Rune Slots | |
|---|---|
| Head | Never available |
| Right Hand | Swallow Rune 
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| Left Hand | Never available |
| Weapon | Never available |
Stats
War
| War Stats | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATK | DEF | ATK+ | DEF+ | Skill 1 | Skill 2 | ||
| 11 | 8 | -- | -- | Critical | -- | ||
Weapon
| Weapon | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LV | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| ATK | 7 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 31 | 39 | 46 | 55 | 64 | 73 | 97 | 111 | 129 | 147 | 160 |
| Name | Denta | Odenta | Kamui | |||||||||||||
| W Type | W Level | Range | ||||||||||||||
| Other | N/A | Short | ||||||||||||||
Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG
| Card # | Name | Type | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | Genshu |  Free
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Booster Pack Vol.1 |
| 364 | Genshu | Free
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Premium Pack |
| CS2-210 | Genshu | Free
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CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2 |
| CS2-525/R113 | Genshu | Free
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Remake Booster |
Gallery
Artwork
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Suikoden II artwork by Ishikawa Fumi -
Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 4 artwork by Miki Sato -
Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 4 artwork by Miki Sato -
Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG artwork by Ryuki Garyu
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In-Game
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Suikoden II Sony PlayStation portrait -
Suikoden II Windows 95 portrait -
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Suikoden II portrait
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Trivia
- Genshu comes from the same "certain country" as Hazuki.
References
- Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 125
- Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 100-1
- Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 4 (ISBN 4-8402-2106-5), pages 99-166
- Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 151, 184