I was Hanzo Hasashi Mitome, formerly one of the finest warriors of the Shirai Ryu, a Japanese ninja clan. After I was killed by Sub-Zero, a member of a rival clan of Chinese assassins known as the Lin Kuei, I became a hellspawned revenant residing in Hell (later the Netherrealm) and seeking vengeance against those responsible for the destruction of my clan and the death of my family. Although essentially neutral in allegiance, I will join forces with anyone who can assist his plans of revenge. I was once manipulated by Quan Chi, whom I promised my life in exchange for my impressive combat abilities in order to defeat Sub-Zero.