Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei Walkthrough

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This walkthrough will go over every route and ending of Birushana, feel free to follow the entire walkthrough or just use it to complete all the alternative endings.

Recommended route order suggestion was: Noritsune Taira -> Shungen -> Benkei Musashibo -> Yoritomo Minamoto -> Tomomori Taira.

Along the way there will be prompts like Safe file 1, this means that you will have to create a safe file so you can go back to it later for an alternative ending.

Noritsune Taira

Noritsune is the nephew of the leader of the Heike clan. He has often lived in the shadows of his more popular cousins and fought hard to be recognized by his family. Upon meeting Shanao, all he wants to do is beat her in a fight. This also becomes their main arc in the story.

Chapter 1

You really wish to restore the Genji?
I have no choice. I have to accept…

Chapter 2

As a Genji, I must talk with him
I don’t fear the Heike
Great, thanks
Our priority is to capture Benkei
We’re stronger together
You don’t need to apologise
I can’t allow this to happen

Chapter 3

What happend to the Heike?
I have to make up my mind…
I’m just surprised

Chapter 4

I’m not sure, even now

Chapter 5

(No choices)

Chapter 6

Is it really worth it?

Chapter 7

Look just forget it

Safe file 1

I want you to live

Chapter 8

Can’t say I’m surprised

Chapter 9

Sorry to have kept you waiting

Chapter 10

You can’t say things like that

Chapter 11

What is it, Noritsune

Chapter 12

(No choices)

< — Happy Ending –>

Load Safe file 1

I don’t know myself

Chapter 8

He really has returned

Chapter 9

You’ve become a true warrior…

Chapter 10

I don’t know…

Chapter 11

This isn’t like you…

Chapter 12

(No choices)

< — Tragic Love Ending –>

Bad Ending 1

*In the main menu go to the Flowchart

Select Noritsune Ch 9-1

Love: LOW

Strength: HIGH

Knowledge: HIGH

Kindness: HIGH

You’ve become a true warrior…

< — Bad Ending 1 –>

Bad Ending 2

*In the main menu go to the Flowchart

Select Noritsune Ch 11-1

Love: LOW

Strength: HIGH

Knowledge: LOW

Kindness: LOW

What is it, Noritsune?

< — Bad Ending 2 –>

Shungen

He and Shanao have been with each other their entire lives. They were sent to Kurama around the same time and were raised there. He is very protective over Shanao and in other routes, it can be a bit overbearing. But in Shungen’s route, he can be endearing at times, he allows Shanao to figure out her feelings and lets her feel them.

Chapter 1

Silently watch the Samurai
There’s got to be a way out of this…

Chapter 2

As a Genji, I must talk with him
I don’t fear the Heike
I feel the same way about you, Shungen!
I don’t care about my mother
We’re stronger together
I’m just glad to know she’s alright
What good is there in being Genji?

Chapter 3

Thank you…
I hope it’s a fate I can bear
Would you… Hold my hand?

Chapter 4

You haven’t changed a bit

Chapter 5

I feel so relieved

Chapter 6

You should be more confident, Shungen

Chapter 7

It’s so embarrassing…
Bit my lip

Chapter 8

Safe file 1

You were right, I’ve been careless

Chapter 9

I’ll keep his heart next to mine
I’m happy about it

Chapter 10

I can’t wait either

Chapter 11

What’s going on?

Chapter 12

It’s you who’s kind

< — Happy Ending –>

Load Safe file 1

There was nothing I could do

Chapter 9

I’ll do my best
I just wanted everyone to know

Chapter 10

Maybe not as excited as you…

Chapter 11

Are you okay?

Chapter 12

You really think so?

< — Tragic Love Ending –>

Bad Ending 1

*In the main menu go to the Flowchart

Select Shungen Ch 7-2

Love: LOW

Strength: HIGH

Knowledge: HIGH

Kindness: HIGH

< — Bad Ending 1 –>

Bad Ending 2

*In the main menu go to the Flowchart

Select Shungen Ch 11-1

Love: LOW

Strength: LOW

Knowledge: LOW

Kindness: LOW

< — Bad Ending 2 –>

Benkei Musashibo

He was a monk at Mount Hiei ever since he was abandoned by his parents. When the story of Shanao starts he has been expelled from being a monk, due to an incident with a couple of Heike soldiers. As a result, he decided to steal all the swords of the Heike. His storyline starts when Shanao beats him in a fight.

Chapter 1

Silently watch the samurai
Why wait let’s finish this now

Chapter 2

Just what do you mean by that?
I don’t want a war with the Heike
I feel the same way about you, Shungen
I’m sorry… but I have to go see her…
Still, I must bear this name

Safe file 1

I’m nobody
If you want to know for sure, fight me

Chapter 3

Having a vassal is too much for me

Safe file 2

I can’t cause trouble for Kurama
I’m not sure I can believe that

Chapter 4

You… Don’t look like you slept a wink
You must have been very lonely…

Chapter 5

(No choices)

Chapter 6

I wish I had a heart as big as yours

Chapter 7

I have to strive to gain his trust

Safe file 3

I had a feeling you’d say that

Chapter 8

Can you make it, Benkei?

Chapter 9

I need Benkei to support me

Chapter 10

You didn’t have to do it alone

Chapter 11

I’ll be fine as long as you’re with me

Chapter 12

As my vassal or…

< — Happy Ending –>

Load Safe file 3

That’s nice of you to say

Chapter 8

I’m sorry, Benkei

Chapter 9

I want Benkei to scold me

Chapter 10

I want to know the truth

Chapter 11

If we’re together, we can’t lose

Chapter 12

Of course, I want you there with me

< — Tragic Love Ending –>

Bad Ending 1

Safe file 1

I’m nobody!

< — Bad Ending 1 –>

Bad Ending 2

Safe file 2

Married to someone in the Heike clan…

< — Bad Ending 2 –>

Bad Ending 3

*In the main menu go to the Flowchart

Select Benkei Ch 9-1

Love: LOW

Strength: HIGH

Knowledge: HIGH

Kindness: HIGH

I want Benkei to scold me

< — Bad Ending 3 –>

Bad Ending 4

*In the main menu go to the Flowchart

Select Benkei Ch 11-1

Love: LOW

Strength: LOW

Knowledge: LOW

Kindness: LOW

If we’re together, we can’t lose

< — Bad Ending 4 –>

Yoritomo Minamoto

He is the youngest son of Yoshitomo Minamoto. During the Heiji rebellion, his father and older brothers were killed, and he was forced to live his life in exile. Yoritomo is very cold and difficult to read at the start of the story. He also comes across as intimidating. His one goal in life is to restore the Genji clan. But further is the route we find out not everything is as it appears to be.

Chapter 1

Silently watch the Samurai
There’s got to be a way out of this…

Chapter 2

Just what do you mean by that?
I don’t fear the Heike
I feel the same way about you, Shungen!
I’m sorry… but I have to go see her…
Guess I’ll have to fight to find out
If you want to know for sure, fight me!

Chapter 3

I don’t think I beat you…
I can’t cause trouble for Kurama
Well, I don’t believe in fate

Chapter 4

This is no joke
How difficult it must have been…
I have to stay calm…

Chapter 5

(No choices)

Chapter 6

I’m ready to fight for my brother
Don’t move

Chapter 7

Safe file 1

I’m terrified of myself

Chapter 8

I’m terribly sorry

Chapter 9

That’s why you came after me?

Chapter 10

It must’ve been terrible for you

Chapter 11

Put my hand on my chest

Chapter 12

(No Choices)

< — Happy Ending –>

Load Safe file 1

I’m terrified of myself

Chapter 8

I’m terribly sorry

Chapter 9

That’s why you came after me?

Chapter 10

It must’ve been terrible for you

Chapter 11

Put my hand on my chest

Chapter 12

(No choices)

< — Tragic Love Ending –>

Bad Ending 1

*In the main menu go to the Flowchart

Select Yoritomo Ch 9-1

Love: LOW

Strength: HIGH

Knowledge: LOW

Kindness: LOW

You…you remembered that?

< — Bad Ending 1 –>

Bad Ending 2

*In the main menu go to the Flowchart

Select Yoritomo Ch 10-1

Love: LOW

Strength: LOW

Knowledge: LOW

Kindness: LOW

I couldn’t do that…

< — Bad Ending 2 –>

Tomomori Taira

He is the eldest son of the head of the Heike family. He and his younger brother Shigehira are always looking for fun ways to pass the time, mostly by drinking and being entertained by women. At a first glance he does not seem very skilled in battle, but every time in battle he proves himself to be a great warrior and is also known as the Wise general. This is the reason his father, Kiyomori, trusts him the most for advice.

Chapter 1