| “ | Nothing worth having is easily attained. Sometimes you must fight for what is yours... and what you believe in. | „ |
| ~ The Emperor to Jack |
| “ | The decisions you make, and the actions that follow are a reflection of who you are. You cannot hide from yourself. | „ |
| ~ The Emperor. |
The Emperor is Jack's father, from the 2001 Cartoon Network and 2017 Adult Swim series Samurai Jack.
History
Little is known about the Emperor's early life, we do know that he was the ruler of an area of Japan. When his lands were threatened by Aku, the shapeshifting Master of Darkness, he gathered a band of warriors and attempted to stop him, but accidentally freed him in the attempt.
Afterwards, Aku imprisoned the Emperor and forced him to watch as Aku destroyed his lands. Eventually, Sleipnir freed the Emperor from his imprisonment, and the he was then taken to the Gods: Odin, Ra, and Brahma, who forged him an enchanted sword with great magic that could hurt Aku. After that, The Samurai Lord fought and imprisoned Aku.
Years later, the Emperor had seemingly rebuilt his kingdom and had a son when Aku was released from his imprisonment. Aku managed to capture the him again before he could reach the sword. The Emperor was last seen as an old slave of Aku, talking to his son before Jack tried to kill the demon.
After Aku's death, The Emperor is proud of his son of fulfilling his post.
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