Wutai Army

The nation whose ninja Yuffie Kisaragi infiltrates Shinra to steal the Ultimate Materia.

In the Intermission episode of Final Fantasy VII Remake, the Wutai ninja Yuffie Kisaragi and her partner Sonon Kusakabe infiltrate Shinra headquarters to steal the Ultimate Materia, which they find is not yet complete.

Quick Facts

Notable elite unit: Yuffie Kisaragi (Former)

Lore & Background

She arrives in Midgar with her partner Sonon Kusakabe to infiltrate a lab under Shinra headquarters. Their objective is to steal the "Ultimate Materia," which they discover is not yet complete during their infiltration of Shinra's forces. The narrative highlights a tragic turning point when they are confronted by Nero, a Shinra supersoldier. Outmatched by this enemy, Sonon sacrifices himself to ensure Yuffie can escape, leaving her distraught. This event occurs shortly after the bombing of Mako Reactor 5 and just before Yuffie witnesses the Sector 7 plate fall. Following these events, Yuffie leaves Midgar, realizing that achieving her desire to see Shinra's downfall will require a team.

Reader's Guide

To engage with Wutai content in this timeline, one must follow the story of Yuffie Kisaragi. She operates as a ninja from Wutai who travels to Midgar with Sonon Kusakabe. Players can observe their infiltration of Shinra's underground lab during an intermission sequence shortly after Mako Reactor 5 is bombed. The objective involves navigating through Shinra forces to locate the "Ultimate Materia." Be prepared for a confrontation with Nero, a powerful Shinra supersoldier, which leads to Sonon's sacrifice. This event serves as a pivotal moment where Yuffie decides she must find a team to continue her fight against Shinra after witnessing the Sector 7 plate fall.