Arata

Arata (新た) is the main antagonist in the full length Cartoon Network film The Network. He is portrayed by Daniel Henney.

History
During the first battle between Samurai Jack and Aku, the Shogun of Sorrow send the samurai prince into the far distant future where is evil is law. But after 50 years, Jack returns (ageless because of the time travel) with some help from Aku's future daughter Ashi and destroy the fiend. Unknown to Jack, the shreds of Aku, empowered by the magic in his sword planted themselves into the ground, creating a life of its own.

It remained dormant in the ground, observing the world for thousands of years. In the 21st century, it finally emerge as a human. Longing for a purpose with the memories of Aku, he decided to name himself "Arata" (the Japanese word for "New"). He went off into the world to educate himself, train in the ways of war and fighting, and master his powers. He forged a blade from his own dark essence to rival Jack's sword. He then made it his purpose to finish what Aku started and take his revenge on Samurai Jack.

In the present, Arata has become an international terrorist and crime lord. His actions had caught the attention of Samurai Jack in the past, as well as the Earth protection force, Global Security. The latter who was forced the gather the most unlikely heroes on Earth to form "The Network". While Jack, with knowledge of time portals from the future, traveled to the present to face Arata.

Powers and Skills
Arata may not be as powerful as Aku, but is still just as dangerous.

He has all of Aku's power; such as shape-shifting, size expansion, energy blasts, invulnerability, and time travel. Although, his intentions keep him from using his full powers to do anything drastic, like changing the past. He prefers the defeat his enemies by his own specific design, and in the present. He can still feel panic, but is immune to any critical harm. Although, Jack's sword seem harm him just as must as it did to Aku.

Arata is very analytical and cautious. With his knowledge of history, he is familiar with famous battle plans and tactics. He is trained with assassin-like qualities to keep up skills with Samurai Jack. He accelerated in combat with the help of his enhanced strength, speed, and agility. He is a gifted strategist who studies his opponents and figures out the perfect way of defeat them. Even though no fighter can actual hurt him, he doesn't make it a habit at being hit.

Despite is immense power, Arata runs a vast criminal empire. He has access to advanced science and weaponry. He would often use an army on minion that he would hire, or created himself with his own dark magic. He is a master of every kind of weapon, but he prefers the sword he made from his own essence as his primary tool. Even if it breaks, Arata can just restore it.