Description[]
Fujioka the Info Broker (情報屋の藤岡) is a former member of the Memorial Mob, who has now turned to selling information, yet didn't fully abandon his old habit of robbing corpses of their possessions.
If met in Ashina Castle, he'll employ the help of Wolf to get rid of the Ashina Soldiers who are chasing him.
Once he moves to the Dilapidated Temple, he'll be willing to trade wares and insights with Sekiro.
Location[]
- Ashina Castle: in the dead end beneath the alley to the right of General Kuranosuke Matsumoto.
- Dilapidated Temple: to the side of the path that leads to Hanbei.
Progression #1 (Rescue)[]
Ashina Castle (Ashina Castle)[]
(Optional) Grapple onto the rooftops to the right just past the Sculptor's Idol and kill the Ashina Soldiers nearby, then talk to Fujioka to receive the Nightjar Beacon Memo.
Ashina Outskirts (Dilapidated Temple)[]
After saving him or once Genichiro Ashina is defeated, Fujioka will now be found to the left of the temple coming from the Sculptor's Idol and will act as a merchant.
Progression #2[]
Fountainhead Palace (Fountainhead Palace)[]
Upon defeating the Corrupted Monk, the Dragon's Tally Board she drops will unlock new items at every merchant.
Progression #3[]
Ashina Outskirts (Outskirts Wall - Stairway)[]
Complete Anayama's questline (see his page for more in-depth info) to acquire the Promissory Note, which will discount by 10% the cost of every item sold by merchants.
| Wares | ||
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Medicinal Pellets that slowly restore Vitality. A secret treatment passed down for generations in these lands, records say it has been used in battles since times long gone, and lent to the famed resilience of Ashina warriors. A pill case full of these pellets would also serve as a battle charm. | |
 80
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Stock: 8 | |
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An item that is rarely dropped by a Divine Heir of the Dragon's Heritage.
Using it will slightly increase Resurrective Power. Restore the power of life to those who have been drained of it by offering this drop to the Sculptor's Idol with the Recovery Charm in hand. In turn, all afflicted with the Dragonrot will be healed. The incessant coughing must cease. | |
| Cost: 180
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Stock: 2 | |
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A powerful Antidote concoted by the Sunken Valley clan.
Heals status abnormality "Poison", and for a time decreases Poison buildup while increasing Poison resistance. Magnetic deposits are found in the Sunken Valley, but the place is dangerously toxic. Antidote Powder is essential for anyone attempting to mine the ore. | |
| Cost: 100
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Stock: ∞ | |
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Medicine for treating burns. Heals the "Burn" status abnormality, and for a time decreases Burn buildup while increasing Burn resistance. When fire is used on the battlefield, Dousing Powder is crucial for survival. | |
| Cost: 100
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Stock: ∞ | |
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Powered medicine for calming nerves, used by those who deal in unspeakable deed.
Reduce Terror buildup and increases Terror resistance for 30 seconds. Grave keepers, executioners, the memorial mob... all who keep death close keep this powder closer, adhering to a simple rule: If seized with fear, cover your rear. | |
| Cost: 100
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Stock: ∞ | |
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Candy made in Senpou Temple, imbued with Ungo's blessing. Reduces damage to one's Vitality for a time. The blessing is received by biting the candy and taking the Ungo stance. Spiritfall is from the excess karma of man, which means one must bite the sweets hard and endure. The Senpou monks spread these sweets across Ashina as a tribute to its military heroes. | |
| Cost: 120
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Stock: ∞ | |
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A purse filled with a small amount of sen. It can be used to acquire the sen inside. Has a somewhat satisfying weight to it. The sen in the purse is not lost upon death. | |
| Cost: 110
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Stock: 3 | |
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A purse filled with a large amount of sen. It can be used to acquire the sen inside. Its weight is very promising indeed. The sen in the purse is not lost upon death. | |
| Cost: 550
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Stock: 3 | |
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A memo detailing the whereabouts of a kodachi short sword known as Sabimaru.
The ancient kodachi Sabimaru can be found within Ashina Castle, enshrined in the bottom floor of the keep. Sabimaru was wielded in wars of old, and is a national treasure of Ashina. Supposedly the blade's poisonous blue rust could drive off even the inhuman Okami warrior women. | |
| Cost: 500
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Stock: 1 | |
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Memo describing the three-story pagoda.
"It is said a precious treasure was once held within the Hirata Estate pagoda; a three-fold tower stood upon a precipice along a slope lined with bamboo groves. Seems the treasure is related to shinobi techniques. The truth of it escapes me, but they called it 'blessed mist'..." | |
| Cost: 500
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Stock: 1 | |
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A note about apparitions in the sunken Valley.
"Apparitions have been sighted in the Guardian Ape of the Sunken Valley's old den. Angry spirits, with many faces. The Guardian Ape's old den can be found at the bottom of the Sunken Valley, not far from the Forest of Mist. Also, some reported they could hear the sound of a woman crying in the distance..." (unlocked after severing the immortality of the Headless Ape and creating the Mountain Echo) | |
| Cost: 800
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Stock: 1 | |
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Seed from which healing waters continuously spring forth. Give to Emma to increase the maximum uses of the Healing Gourd.
The twisted gourd of medicinal waters was known throughout Ashina since long ago, but it was the extraordinary healer Dogen and his pupil Emma who discovered the self-replenishing nature of this seed. | |
| Cost: 2000
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Stock: 1 | |
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A miraculous drug capable of banishing lightning offered at the Ashina Clan Altar.
Greatly reduces the amount of damage received from lightning attacks, as well as the "Shock" status abnormality. Lightning is a force of the gods. Eels, while small, are relatives of dragons. Even a god's force can be suppressed, though probably not for long. (unlocked by the Dragon's Tally Board) | |
| Cost: 50
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Stock: ∞ | |
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Confetti imbued with a divine blessing made for driving away apparitions.
The paper is made ceremoniously, whereby pulp is spread thin using water from the exalted Fountainhead. As the gods bless the waters, so too will the confetti bless one who basks in its touch, allowing attacks to connect with apparition-type enemies. (unlocked by the Dragon's Tally Board) | |
| Cost: 300
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Stock: ∞ | |
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Fumewort seeds that make a loud noise if you snap them. Useful for breaking the effect of illusion techniques. If an illusion occurs, it is because someone created it. To crush the phantoms and return to reality one must defeat the creator of the illusion. Snap seeds can be of great help in that regard.
(unlocked by the Dragon's Tally Board) | |
| Cost: 80
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Stock: ∞ | |
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Iron dregs mined in Ashina.
Widely used for basic reinforcement, it can serve as a base material for Prosthetic Tool upgrades. Ashina is burdened with thick snow and infertile land, but the scrap iron dug from her soil is anything but crude. (unlocked by the Dragon's Tally Board) | |
| Cost: 150
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Stock: ∞ | |
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Black grains forming the base for gunpowder.
Material used in alchemical prosthetic Tool upgrades, including those of an explosive and occultic nature. Even the most mundane form of gunpowder has a wide variety of applications. (unlocked by the Dragon's Tally Board) | |
| Cost: 150
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Stock: ∞ | |
Related Items[] | |||
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Nightjar Beacon Memo (Given in Ashina Castle after being rescued) |
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Rot Essence: Info Broker |
| First encounter | Fujioka: You're not one of the samurai of this castle, are you, friend? You look like a shinobi... a skilled one. |
| "Yes" | Wolf: That's right. Fujioka: Hehe, thought so. In that case... What say you take care of the samurai around here? Some... unfortunate things happened... And now they're after me day and night... I’m at the end of my rope here. I tell ya, these Ashina samurai got a stick so far up their... Well, you'd think they'd have bigger things to worry about than chasing after me anyway. |
| "Say nothing" | Wolf: ... Fujioka: Hehe, fair enough. All right, what say we make a deal? I need you to take care of the samurai around here. Some... unfortunate things happened... And now they're after me day and night... I’m at the end of my rope here. I tell ya, these Ashina samurai got a stick so far up their... Well, you'd think they'd have bigger things to worry about than chasing after me anyway. Oh, of course, I'll make it worth your while. We're making a deal, after all. |
| "Yes" with the soldiers already killed | Wolf: That's right. Fujioka: Hehe, thought so. Well, you sure got me out of the pot. Ya see, some... unfortunate things happened... And then they were after me day and night... I was at the end of my rope! But boy, did you show them! Here, take this with my thanks. (Gives Nightjar Beacon Memo) See, I deal in information. It's how I make my living. |
| "Say nothing" with the soldiers already killed | Wolf: ... Fujioka: Hehe, fair enough. Well, you sure got me out of the pot. Ya see, some... unfortunate things happened... And then they were after me day and night... I was at the end of my rope! But boy, did you show them! Here, take this with my thanks. (Gives Nightjar Beacon Memo) See, I deal in information. It's how I make my living. |
| Talking again before completing his request | Fujioka: Of course, I'll make it worth your while. I make my living selling information. Take care of the samurai around here for me... And I'll let you in on something really special, friend. |
| Talking again after completing his request | Fujioka: You're a real friend, friend. I owe you. Here, as promised. It's all yours. (Gives Nightjar Beacon Memo). See ya, pal. Maybe we'll cross paths again someday. |
| Talking again | Fujioka: Yeah? You still need something? Sorry, but I don't do business in dangerous places like this. He who fights and runs away, you know? Maybe we'll cross paths again someday. |
| Talking (generic) | Fujioka: Look friend, you're not gonna convince me. I don't do business in dangerous places. Maybe we'll cross paths again someday. |
| Talking if not met in Ashina Castle | Fujioka: So friend, are you a shinobi or what? |
| "Yes" | Wolf: That's right. Fujioka: Hehe, thought so. In that case, I've got information that might... peak your interest. Surely a shinobi like you understands the value of good information. |
| "Say nothing" | Wolf:... Fujioka: Hehe, I see. Fair enough. Anyways, you came at a good time. Wanna buy some information, friend? |
| Talking if rescued back in Ashina Castle | Fujioka: Hey, it's you! Thanks again for bailing me out back at Ashina Castle. I'm gonna be hanging around here for a while. I need time to sort through all the info I've got. Speaking of which, I'm happy to do business with you anytime. Interested? |
| "Talk" | Fujioka: Ah, so you're looking for goods instead of info, huh? I've always had sticky fingers, I guess. I end up collecting lots without really noticing. I got fed up with all the offerings and memorials, so I left the Mob, but... When I see a dead body, I can't leave it unpilfered. Besides, property can belong to anyone, right? (Laughs) |
| "Talk" again | Fujioka: Hey, friend. If you're going to Ashina Castle, be careful. They've got all kinds of strange ones there now, and lots of 'em, at that.
I know the Interior Ministers are afraid of Isshin Ashina, but it looks like they found their nerve. Tide might be turning for Ashina... |
| Leaving (generic) | Fujioka: Until next time, friend. |
| Talking again | Fujioka: Still have some business with me? |
| Talking after killing Hanbei | Fujioka: Looks like that damned near immortal samurai's finally gone and died. I tell you, I don't understand what goes on in the mind of an honest samurai. If you're not gonna die, you should go off and enjoy yourself. Anyways, nice job friend. I'm sure he went to heaven. (Laughs.) |
| Greeting after the Divine Dragon is defeated | Fujioka: So it's finally begun... Isshin Ashina's gone, and the Central Force have launched one hell of an invasion. The Ashina are likely finished now. Maybe it's time I wrapped up here, too... Any more business with me, friend? |
| "Talk" afterward | Fujioka: Oh, if you're looking for the Sculptor, he's gone. He stumbled off muttering something about "the flames..." I think he was heading towards the battlefield. But where he went and why he went there's none of my business. Until next time, friend. |
| First encounter when infected with Dragonrot | Fujioka: (Wheezing...)
Wolf: What's wrong with you...? Fujioka: (Wheezing...)
Wolf: You've caught it too... |
| "Take coughed up blood sample" | Fujioka: (Wheezing and coughing up blood) Wolf: I'm taking a blood sample. ... Now to bring this to Lady Emma. |
Notes[]
- Purchasing the Gourd Seed from the Info Broker is a necessary step to unlock the "Ultimate Healing Gourd" trophy.
- He's the only merchant to sell an infinite supply of Pacifying Agents and Ungo's Sugars.
- Fujioka also sells an unlimited quantity of Antidote Powder like the Toxic Memorial Mob but 20 Sen cheaper, while also being faster to reach.
- Can't be infected with Dragonrot while he's in Ashina Castle.
Trivia[]
- The Info Broker never reveals his own name directly.
- In japanese, his Rot Essence never mentions any compassion, it reads more like: "While the whereabouts of a man can be sold, his feelings can't be discarded" (人の事情は売りさばくが、人の情は捨てきれぬ)
Cut Content[]
Apparently Wolf was initially able to kill Fujioka and the Info Broker was meant to give Sekiro a reward for curing his Dragonrot infection.
| Cut Dialogue | ||
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| Attacked | Fujioka:
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| Killed | Fujioka: I'm such an idiot... I totally... misjudged you... | |
| "Give Dragonrot Pellet" | Wolf: Drink this... Fujioka: (Gulps) Th-Thanks... | |
| "Do nothing" | Wolf: ......... Fujioka: (Wheezing) | |
| Cured of Dragonrot | Fujioka: Hey, friend! I've been waiting for you. That medicine saved my life. I can't thank you enough. Here, take this. Hopefully you'll find it useful. Of course, I've got plenty of other tidbits lined up. | |
| What Links Here | ||
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| Dilapidated Temple | Ashina Castle | |