Once In the 17th-century in Japan, Lin Kuei assassins led by Bi-Han (Chris Evans) kill the warriors of the rival Shirai Ryu ninja clan led by Hanzo Hasashi (Chiwetel Ejiofor), including Hanzo's wife and son. Hanzo kills the attackers before being killed by Bi-Han, resulting in his soul being condemned to the Netherrealm. Raiden (Liam Neeson), god of thunder, arrives and takes Hanzo's surviving infant daughter to safety.
