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A significant portion of the backlash stems from the portrayal of Yasak as a samurai. Historically, Yasak was a real individual who did exist, but there is no evidence to suggest he was a samurai. Ubisoft's framing has been accused of retroactively assigning a foreign and anachronistic role to a historical figure, which many deemed disrespectful and inaccurate.
This has led to accusations of cultural insensitivity and misrepresentation. Many fans and critics believe that the game's depiction is a form of modern political correctness that distorts history for the sake of diversity and inclusion. The community’s frustration stems from feeling that this decision undermines the authenticity of the Assassin's Creed series and disrespects Japanese history.