Saya (SNK)

Saya (サヤ, Saya, also written as 沙耶), whose real name is Sasha (サシャ), is a character who is introduced in Samurai Shodown: Warriors Rage.

Story

She is a foreigner from an unknown country, trained by her stepmother in Ritenkyo in the ways of assassin. She joins as a member to the "Atom Rebels", a faction which seeks independence from both the Bakufu government and the iron reign of the Razor Trio. She seeks to avenge the death of her family.

After the fall of the Razor Trio, Saya is confronted by a female ninja who claims to be a member of the Razor Trio called Benten, who is intent on finishing her mission of killing Saya's family. They fight one another with Saya emerging victorious. She urges Saya to kill her to complete her revenge. Instead, Saya spares her and decides to care for the rest of the orphans who inhabit Riten Kyo, leaving a proud Benten behind.

Personality

Saya is a gregarious and flirtatious woman. She acts as the sisterly figure for those in her village and Rinka. Although she acts flighty, Saya takes her missions seriously and won't quit until the job is done.

Story of joining Sora's Team

She had heard about Sora so she, Rinka and Jushiro had willingly joined Sora in order to fight against evil itself.