#competent yiga clan

[estelian-01]

Chapters: 7/8 Fandom: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms Rating: Not Rated Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Relationships: Hyrule & Legend (Linked Universe), Time & Warriors & Wind (Linked Universe), Four & Sky (Linked Universe), Twilight & Wild (Linked Universe), Four & Sky & Wild (Linked Universe), Time & Warriors & Wild & Wind (Linked Universe), Flora & Wild (Linked Universe), Four & Hyrule & Legend & Sky & Time & Twilight & Warriors & Wild & Wind (Linked Universe) Characters: Hyrule (Linked Universe), Legend (Linked Universe), Time (Linked Universe), Warriors (Linked Universe), Wind (Linked Universe), Sky (Linked Universe), Four (Linked Universe), Twilight (Linked Universe), Wild (Linked Universe), Flora (Linked Universe), Original Yiga Clan Character(s), Yiga Clan (Legend of Zelda) Additional Tags: Hypothermia, Heat Stroke, Dehydration, Vomiting, Competent Yiga Clan (Legend of Zelda), Escape, Magic, Electrocution, Burns, First Aid, Explicit Language, Whump, Angst, Sunburn, Hyrule (Linked Universe) Has a Bad Time, Legend (Linked Universe) Has a Bad Time, Time (Linked Universe) Has a Bad Time, Warriors (Linked Universe) Has a Bad Time, Twilight (Linked Universe) Has a Bad Time, Sky (Linked Universe) Has a Bad Time, Legend (Linked Universe) Needs a Hug, downfall duo - Freeform, Legend (Linked Universe) Swears, A lot - Freeform, Wild (Linked Universe) Has a Bad Time, Hurt/Comfort, Canon-Typical Violence, Blood and Injury, Blood, Implied/Referenced Torture, Blood and Violence, Sheikah Slate, Sheikah Technology (Legend of Zelda), Warriors (Linked Universe) Needs a Hug, welp, added another tag, oh well, Linked Universe (Legend of Zelda) Summary:

A fic in which the chain gets whumped by Wild's world!

We follow up with Legend and Hyrule!

Big thanks to my beta readers! @across-violet-skies, @needfantasticstories, @noorahqar, @hotcheetohatredwastaken, and @not-freyja!!

[zelda-deep-wilds]

We Need A Little Yiga Now

Here is my first Tumblr post of my own fanfiction! Summary: A Christmas lyric parody for my beloved Yiga Clan! Written in their perspective, as they see themselves: the heroes fighting for justice. Oh, and there are bananas.

Consistent with my Unshed Tears series, but random enough to be a stand alone. Enjoy! And Merry Christmas!

Rating: General Audiences AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/52528327

We Need A Little Yiga Now

Call out the clansmen Find lots of ripe bananas, make us strong again Sharpen the sickles To keep a vow we made ten thousand years ago now

For we need a little Yiga, right this very minute Trusting in a future, fighting to begin it Yes, we'll take a stand for justice, right this very minute Link is tough, he makes us worry, but Kohga says we're in a hurry

Search all the kingdom Refine the strongest Earthwake move we've ever seen Serve Master Kohga We'll take the hero's life and prove our faithfulness now

Time to get a little madder, act a little bolder Be a little meaner, let our spirit smolder And we'll leave a few bananas, sitting by a boulder Need a little ambush now

For we'll keep our ancient promise, raise our ancient master Ganon will awaken, Hyrule face disaster And we'll prove that we are Yiga, steadfast ever after Call out all the Yiga now!

[zelda-deep-wilds]

This. Exactly this. Glory to Master Kohga.

the yiga clan have notoriously murdered hundreds of people, are willing to lure innocent people into danger to get their way, know how to build zonai constructs without ultrahand, can mimic anyone including the princess herself, have learned how to mimic objects, have copied the exact elements of a legendary heirloom to the point that it operates in the exact same fashion, have taught themselves how to traverse the depths, and pinpointed ganondorf’s nearly exact location beneath hyrule castle, and yet they’re still portrayed as comic relief, and this isn’t a complaint that’s the exact reason why I love them so fucking much

[rawliverandgoronspice]

Hey what do you think of Master Khoga? I love the yiga in general but Khoga's been kinda divisive. Personally, I love him!

Hey, thanks for the ask!

He actually was my light in the tunnel while playing TotK, his boss battles were delightful and his whole persona was a breath of fresh air --I was grinning every time he was on screen, and I'm super happy they allowed themselves to get really goofy there. I really adored TotK's yigas, I think they make for great antagonists even from a gameplay perspective, as they directly interact with the Ultrahand mechanics and give a much needed spark to the Depths.

There's always the notion that, you know, it would have been cool to enrich the whole "the yigas have an actual reason to be pissed off, and they have gotten yet another step closer to Team Rocket level of shenanigans since BotW, where they already had that very well paced build-up of goofs, instead of exploring actual grievances with Hyrule, and given the game it could have been interesting", but I dooon't think the yigas, as they have been set up by the games, serve to explore this side super well given they are being undermined by the tone at every step. So I think the yigas are fine as is, but I just wish we would have had something else to fill up that role. In the absence of that, yeah, Kohga and the Yigas (great band name) might be a little much and/or underwhelming under a certain light, but I had fun, and I feel like everybody who worked on them had fun too, and that's good for me honestly haha

[themimz]

playing totk and going on the "unknown mysterious shadow" mission. the monster control crew guy said there were reports of a monster in the depths problem: there is only one place you ever encounter the real monster control crew or the zonai exploration team in the depths, and that is when you enter it for the very first time. any other time you see someone from the monster control crew or zonai exploration team? they've all been yiga in disguise. so how would they get that information if no one is down there?

solution: the yiga are so dedicated to their disguises that they actually perform their duties as assigned and are valuable employees.

[gerudospiriit]

[Just got reminded that, not only did the Eighth Heroine bs employ the male white savior of the Gerudo in this legend, but they had Link's experience in Gerudo Town in TotK literally parallels this from Riju NEEDING him to perfect her lightning strike technique to just...saving the town from the Gibdos because I guess they couldn't do it themselves? Even though iirc they figured out that they could put the fire and electric element things on weapons and arrows I THINK for themselves (which is still weird because Link did that through the special fusion technique Rauru's arm gave him so...).

GRAH. ANGY.]

[breannasfluff]

Don't know if you still need a brain break but here's some LU hot takes/head canons

Four is the most insane. Evidence: only link we know of who thought to seduce the villain.

Wild has totally rode a bear to a lynel joust.

The yiga clan attack any blond male-presenting traveler who looks somewhat competent with a sword, which is why travelers know about these "super secret" assassins. They have no idea what the hero actually looks like. When Wild infiltrated the clan in totk, he entered a Hero Lookalike competition and got 10th place.

Sky shouldn't have asthma as a result of living on skyloft (if he does it's from unrelated reasons), because the air is thinner and so his lungs grew to work more efficiently with oxygen, meaning running on the surface is the best he's ever felt.

Twilights one of the few Links who received an education. Orrin may be small, but it looks like it's thriving, and obviously we'll know in someway if they of all villages were commissioned for a sword for the castle.

When Wild woke up feral, he was socialized by Rhoam Against His Will.

Part of that is that Rhoam re-taught him how to speak so Wild has the Royal accent now.

Also Wild didn't know what he was getting in to and didn't feel any heroic protectiveness of the people or vendetta against the calamity until he connected with people and saw what their lives are like. When Rhoam tasked him on the plateau, he agreed bc he didn't have anything better to do.

Sky thinks it's hilarious that the hero's clothes are modeled after his graduation uniform. His new trump card in an argument is that they should be grateful he didn't graduate the year the uniform was pink or yellow.

Four's colors have deeper aspect of his personality than the manga claims. Red isn't just optimism, he's also innocence hence why he's so easy to cry. Similarly, Vio isn't just the smart one. He's the goth one.

Hope these made you laugh

Huh, the Sky one is interesting!

Also, Wild getting 10th place in the look alike is hilarious 😂

Thank you!

[flarree]

Rise of the Titans - Yurika & Ghira

Yurika is a powerful mage from the Yiga Clan. They are serving as a leading superior in master Kohga's absense and are actually quite competent in their leadership role. You'll encounter them several times in miniboss battle confrontations.

Ghira is a leading figure of the Baga Clan - a group that branched off from the Yiga Clan after the demon kings defeat. She and her clan are more neutral, and are open to help Link and the Sages in their quest...for a small price.

[bigsoftmarshmallow]

How would the Ganondorfs (Wind Waker, Ocarina of Time, Twilight Princess, Hyrule Warriors, and Tears of the Kingdom) & Demise react to meeting the Yiga clan?

The Yiga Clan, with their fervent devotion to Ganon and oddball behavior, would provoke a wide range of reactions from the various iterations of Ganondorf and Demise. Each would have a unique take on the fanatical group of ninjas, and their responses would vary based on their personalities and experiences.

Wind Waker Ganondorf (Wake):

Wake is a deeply contemplative and serious version of Ganondorf, driven by a sense of duty and a tragic understanding of the cycle of conflict between Hyrule and himself. The Yiga Clan’s goofy nature would likely irritate him, but he might recognize the value of their loyalty.

Reaction: Wake would stand silently, arms crossed, as the Yiga present themselves with their usual mix of fanaticism and silliness. He’d listen carefully, his expression unreadable. Once they’ve finished with their bizarre antics, he would speak calmly, but with an edge of disdain.

"So, this is the so-called 'loyalty' you offer me?" he asks in a low, almost disappointed voice. "I do not seek sycophants and fools. If you wish to serve me, do so with dignity." He wouldn’t outright reject them but would expect more seriousness in their service. If they proved useful in some way, he might tolerate them, though their antics would certainly test his patience.

Ocarina of Time Ganondorf (Bandit):

Bandit, as the most cunning and manipulative of all the Ganondorfs, would see the Yiga Clan’s obsession with him as a tool he could easily exploit. However, their eccentric behavior might cause him to question their competence.

Reaction: Bandit would smirk as the Yiga fawn over him, bowing and stumbling through their ridiculous greetings. He’d see through their buffoonery immediately but would tolerate it for the sake of control. Leaning back with a calculating look, he would let them continue their performance, mentally assessing how best to use their loyalty to his advantage.

"Fanaticism is a double-edged sword," he muses quietly, fingers tapping together. "But if you can serve my purposes, I’ll overlook your... shortcomings." He’d give them tasks but wouldn’t trust them completely, using them only as pawns in his larger schemes.

Twilight Princess Ganondorf (Noctis):

Noctis is a stoic, cold, and power-hungry version of Ganondorf. He would find the Yiga Clan's antics beneath him and would likely respond with disdain. However, he’d recognize their willingness to die for him as a useful asset.

Reaction: The Yiga’s comedic devotion would be met with a stone-cold glare from Noctis. As they clumsily perform their introductions, he would remain silent, letting their awkwardness fill the room. Finally, he would speak, his voice icy and full of contempt.

"If you intend to serve me, do so in silence and without embarrassment. I have no need for clowns." He would dismiss them with a wave of his hand but might consider keeping them around if they prove effective in battle. He has no patience for nonsense, and the Yiga would quickly learn to tread lightly around him.

Hyrule Warriors Ganondorf (Hedony):

Hedony is the most theatrical and grandiose of all the Ganondorfs. He thrives on spectacle and power, so the Yiga’s over-the-top loyalty might amuse him at first. He would enjoy the attention but would demand they take things seriously when necessary.

Reaction: Hedony would burst out laughing at the sight of the Yiga Clan’s enthusiastic, albeit goofy, devotion. Their antics might remind him of a farcical performance, and he’d be entertained by their eagerness to serve.

"Ah, you amuse me!" Hedony would say with a booming laugh. "Such devotion! But remember, power is not a game. You serve me, and I expect nothing less than total success in my name." He’d enjoy having an army of fanatical followers but would quickly punish failure or foolishness. The Yiga would need to balance their devotion with actual results if they wanted to keep his favor.

Tears of the Kingdom Ganondorf (Vendettas):

Vendettas is the most menacing and calculated version of Ganondorf. He is a master manipulator and conqueror, and he’d view the Yiga Clan’s devotion with a mix of skepticism and opportunity.

Reaction: Vendettas would watch the Yiga with cold, calculating eyes as they grovel before him. Their silliness would not amuse him in the slightest. He would view them as potential tools but with very little respect.

"You worship a shadow of my power," he would say, his voice low and dangerous. "Prove to me that you are more than mere sycophants, or I will wipe you from existence myself." He’d use them as pawns but wouldn’t hesitate to eliminate them if they became a liability. He’s far too pragmatic to tolerate their incompetence.

Demise:

Demise, as the primal force of destruction and hatred, would have no patience for the Yiga’s antics. Their devotion might amuse him briefly, but their clumsiness would ultimately irritate him. He values raw power, not foolishness.

Reaction: The Yiga would barely finish their introductions before Demise snarls at them, his fiery eyes narrowing in irritation. Their antics would strike him as absurd, and he would quickly lose patience with their bumbling ways.

"Do you think this is a joke?" Demise growls, his voice filled with menace. "I seek power, not fools." With a wave of his hand, he might even banish or strike down a few Yiga members to prove his point. They would need to shape up quickly, or they’d face his wrath. Unlike Ganondorf, Demise would have no use for servants who couldn’t match his thirst for destruction.

Summary:

Wind Waker Ganondorf: Frustrated by their foolishness but might tolerate them if they prove useful.

Ocarina of Time Ganondorf: Sees them as pawns to manipulate but has little respect for them.

Twilight Princess Ganondorf: Dismissive and cold, only keeps them around if they are effective.

Hyrule Warriors Ganondorf: Amused at first but demands serious results, enjoys the theatricality.

Tears of the Kingdom Ganondorf: Skeptical and pragmatic, uses them but without any trust.

Demise: Furious at their foolishness, he would likely destroy them unless they prove powerful and useful.

The Yiga Clan’s eccentric devotion would be met with varying degrees of amusement, disdain, and skepticism from the Demon Kings, depending on their personalities and tolerance for nonsense.

[nobllite]

I would like to know more about junko right neow please

Okay 🥰 I'll give you some info bits on them that I've been thinking about a lot

Junko uses any pronouns, but I typically lean toward they/them.

Junko is a Yiga General like Sooga is, except I like to think there's a hierarchy, Sooga being Kohga's right hand and Junko being at least two ranks below him.

They're mostly disliked by the clan, because of their flirty and overly confident personality. Kohga only keeps them around because they're competent, but also more disposable than Sooga is.

Junko uses projectile wind attacks when taunting Link from a distance. But when they're in close combat, they're very showy and often dramatic in their openings and endings, allowing Link to beat them with patience.

When defeated for their first encounter, Junko will drop one of their fans (Which act like Lizal Boomerang, a short sword that can be thrown.). Then complain about Link stealing it if you manage to keep it in your inventory during the next encounter.

[doomed-era]

on another random note, I realized I tagged my fic as "competent yiga clan" when I first started it, and while that is true (they are pretty dangerous) I'm sort of wondering if by that they meant "a more serious yiga clan than in canon"? because unfortunately I am not doing that.

oh well

[estelian-01]

Chapters: 6/8 Fandom: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms Rating: Not Rated Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Relationships: Hyrule & Legend (Linked Universe), Time & Warriors & Wind (Linked Universe), Four & Sky (Linked Universe), Twilight & Wild (Linked Universe), Four & Sky & Wild (Linked Universe), Time & Warriors & Wild & Wind (Linked Universe), Flora & Wild (Linked Universe), Four & Hyrule & Legend & Sky & Time & Twilight & Warriors & Wild & Wind (Linked Universe) Characters: Hyrule (Linked Universe), Legend (Linked Universe), Time (Linked Universe), Warriors (Linked Universe), Wind (Linked Universe), Sky (Linked Universe), Four (Linked Universe), Twilight (Linked Universe), Wild (Linked Universe), Flora (Linked Universe), Original Yiga Clan Character(s), Yiga Clan (Legend of Zelda) Additional Tags: Hypothermia, Heat Stroke, Dehydration, Vomiting, Competent Yiga Clan (Legend of Zelda), Escape, Magic, Electrocution, Burns, First Aid, Explicit Language, Whump, Angst, Sunburn, Hyrule (Linked Universe) Has a Bad Time, Legend (Linked Universe) Has a Bad Time, Time (Linked Universe) Has a Bad Time, Warriors (Linked Universe) Has a Bad Time, Twilight (Linked Universe) Has a Bad Time, Sky (Linked Universe) Has a Bad Time, Legend (Linked Universe) Needs a Hug, downfall duo - Freeform, Legend (Linked Universe) Swears, A lot - Freeform, Wild (Linked Universe) Has a Bad Time, Hurt/Comfort, Canon-Typical Violence, Blood and Injury, Blood, Implied/Referenced Torture, Blood and Violence, Sheikah Slate, Sheikah Technology (Legend of Zelda), Warriors (Linked Universe) Needs a Hug, welp, added another tag, oh well, Linked Universe (Legend of Zelda) Summary:

A fic in which the chain gets whumped by Wild's world!

Wild finally finds Warriors, Wind, and Time. The team reconvenes and plans out their next moves to find Hyrule and Legend. We also finally catch up with our Downfall Duo!

Big thanks to my beta readers! @across-violet-skies, @needfantasticstories, @noorahqar, and @not-freyja!!

[lordsooga]

I need to hear ur thoughts on Kohga/Ganondorf 👀

Kohgan: (Is that even their ship name? because i think it should be). Anyway it has almost all the ingredients of Astor/Ganonforf but this is one of the rare gan ships where they're actually NOT divorced in the end.

FIRST OF ALL Gan would love the Yiga Clan. A whole group of the people who used to be the royal family's closest allies saying "fuck off" to the king? At least there's someone with sense left in Hyrule. Imagine his delight when he finds out there were no traces of the Zonai left, but there IS a whole faction of people looking for him. (AND YET WE NEVER SEE HIM FIND THAT OUT IN GAME AUUGH).

It really seems like Kohga is the only one who is actually that obsessed with Ganondorf and the rest of the clan is just following along with it. I can't see Ganondorf giving up his power to make this an equal partnership kind of deal, at least not initially. But Kohga loves being the center of attention. And honestly I think if Ganondorf ever broke his heart, the entire Yiga Clan would turn on him IMMEDIATELY. They cannot break up or there is going to be a war.

LOOK, why Kohga even wants to "plunge Hyrule into eternal darkness" or whatever or if he even knows that's what Ganondorf wants aside. For all their silliness, the Yiga Clan and Kohga are actually competent, so I kinda wanna see the team-up with a more threatening antagonist who takes them seriously. And also huge, serious Ganondorf and his silly little boyfriend who bounces around and gives him dramatic introductions.

[regnantlight]

@mightiestbanana sent: "none of that is true, and you know it!" THE BIG MISUNDERSTANDING Meme

The battle had been abrupt. The Seer, as the Yiga called him, had descended upon their group without mercy—but they were not without strength. They held power, Link's sword and Zelda's light, and they had numbers, and they could win—they would win.

It was why, when The Seer suddenly pulled back his creations, ceased his attacks, and smiled upon them, that Zelda knew something had gone terribly awry.

His laughter was a horrid, mocking sound, shaking his head as though he were entirely too amused. "Master Kohga—Lord Ganon is so very pleased. You make a rather competent spy."

"What?" Impa had been the first to react. Members of their party and the Yiga's began to shout over one another, hurling accusations and insults and threats, but The Seer only laughed and laughed and laughed.

"You may kill her," he finally said, his voice booming over the chaos. "Lord Ganon has offered the Princess as your reward. Go, my friend, take your revenge, enjoy it—"

You may kill her.

Zelda felt her skin grow cold.

"Don't you come near her!" Impa spat as Link's back suddenly filled Zelda's view, "You traitor! I knew we should have left you in that forest! I knew you were lying!"

"None of that is true, and you know it!" Master Khoga hurled back, but it did not seem to be toward Impa. He was speaking to Zelda. She felt his eyes upon her even through the mask, his voice echoing in her rampant thoughts.

Conversations by a fire.

A walk down a dirt path, blood dripping beneath his mask.

He came to them, he asked to help, he told them—

"No...Impa, Link, this is a trick—"

And there was the laughter again, sickening, patronizing. "Oh, Your Highness...did you think you'd made a friend?"

Zelda turned to look at The Seer over Link's shoulder, and for a moment, it nearly looked as though he pitied her. She felt her shoulder stiffen.

"Enough!" She called, a hand to her chest as she raised her voice, "The Yiga are under my protection, you will not—"

"Don't be stupid," The Seer snapped and sneered. "This is war, little girl. And it will not stop until you and that pig father of yours are dead. It is the only desire your Yiga Clan has possessed, long before our battles began. It was all they could speak of—they will hold you down, slit your throat, break your bones one by one, and cut you down into tiny pieces—that was always the plan."

His expression pulled back, calm and composed once more. "A bit gruesome, for my taste, but to each their own."

They will hold you down,

Zelda recalled hands that pinned her to the ground.

Slit your throat,

Fingers that dug into her skin, and she couldn't breath, couldn't move, could only see flashes of paint and mask, of blood red and bone white—

Cut you down into tiny pieces—

And she was trembling, and oh, her instructors had always said never to show fear, never weakness, but she was trembling and shaking and her eyes were wide with horror—

That was always the plan.

You stupid little girl.

"Oh, and, Master Khoga?" the Seer spoke with a smile in his voice. "Do have fun."

He was gone, as quickly as he had arrived, but Impa and Link did not move from their positions in front of Zelda, and her eyes, still wide and far away, trapped in a memory, did not leave the sight of Khoga and his red, white mask.

[fragmentedlegends]

" Lord Ganon, out of all your loyal minions, who is your favourite, and why is it me ? "

|| Unprompted Shenanigans ||

Perhaps he had been brooding, thoughts heavy with strategy and training regimes and the next step of an increasingly complicated plan of various fragments and levels. There was much to be done and little leisure to see it accomplished.

So when the Master of Yiga Clan approaches Ganondorf’s in all his furrowed glory, hand curled over his mouth with elbow rested upon the table, his golden eyes snap to him with impatience.

And yet, when the man speaks, there’s the slightest softening to that disgruntled expression, amused breath passing fingers in a quiet huff.

“Favorite?” he echoed, leaning back in his chair, a plethora of maps and papers before him, “An interesting proposal. Should one prove themselves competent and successful in all I ask of them, then, I suppose, that could be worthy of favoritism.”

[transskywardsword]

with Here I Go, Pretending To Be You nearing its final chapters, and with it my TOTK swap au almost being completed, I’m getting ready to start a new project and would love some input. A few weeks before totk came out I started A Moth Drawn To A Flame, a sidlink au exploring Hyrule a year after the Calamity was defeated, which was never finished as it didn’t mesh with totk at All. Ive been wanting to redo it and rewrite it and finally finish it for ages now. I’ve also had another story bouncing around my brain, a revalink angst fest taking place pre calamity from Revali’s pov. Is there one in particular yall would be more interested in?

- Moth Drawn To A Flame (sidlink with alternating POV, post botw, political intrigue/political drama, hurt/comfort with healing from trauma, competent Yiga Clan, accidental child accusation and raising, happy ending)

- Unnamed Revalink Fic (pre calamity, Revali pov, enemies to lovers, potentially one sided/unrequited, lots of world building and character developing, especially with the champions and in the Rito, sad ending/mcd)