Naoe Is The Fastest Assassin Ubisoft Has Ever Made, Will Feature The Iconic ‘Naruto Run’

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  • Naoe is designed to be the fastest assassin in the series, featuring a running style reminiscent of the “Naruto run.”
  • This specific animation is intended as a lighthearted reference for anime fans.
  • Naoe’s backstory involves her upbringing in a ninja clan and a journey of revenge and self-discovery linked to the Assassin Brotherhood.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows will introduce Naoe, a shinobi assassin set in feudal Japan. According to Ubisoft, Naoe is the fastest assassin in the franchise, and she will incorporate the iconic “Naruto run” into her movement.

Ubisoft won’t make players choose between Yasuke and Naoe, but many will likely choose to play as the female protagonist just to try the Naruto run.

Why it matters: Naoe’s running style, similar to the “Naruto run,” offers a fun nod to anime fans.

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Naoe is one of two protagonists in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

While talking to EW, AC Shadows’ creative director, Jonathan Dumont, explains that Naoe’s speed and agility are key to her character. She represents classic stealth gameplay, letting players move quickly and stay hidden.

One standout feature is Naoe’s ability to run at high speed in a way that reminds players of Naruto’s iconic pose, with her arms bent backward as she races across rooftops.

Naoe’s the fastest assassin we ever made… We do have a run on top of buildings that has a little bit of a wink-wink to it.

-Jonathan Dumont

The Hidden Blade will also make a return in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Naoe inherits the blade from her father, bringing a story that explores its legacy and importance in the Assassin’s Creed world.

Dumont teased that players will learn more about its deeper meaning, hinting at an exciting storyline.

Naoe’s story begins in Iga province, which is famous for its ninja traditions. Raised by her father, she was kept away from the outside world until war forced her to act.

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Ubisoft’s stocks plummeted by 13% after AC Shadows got delayed to 2025.

As she learns more about her mother’s secret past, Naoe uncovers her ties to the Assassin Brotherhood, leading her on a journey of revenge and self-discovery.

Regardless, the Naruto run will add a fun cultural reference to Ubisoft’s upcoming title. Naoe’s speed and unique movement will certainly set a new standard for stealth in the Assassin’s Creed series.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set to launch on February 14, 2025. Will you pick Yasuke as your main character, or are you leaning towards Naoe to experience the Naruto run? Let us know in the comments, or join the conversation on the Tech4Gamers forum.

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