Through the death of Shingen, Mariko by default became the head of the Yashida crime empire. The Silver Samurai wanted the empire to himself and devised a plan with the help of Viper to kill Mariko and claim it. Silver Samurais mutant power allows him to charge his sword with energy so that it can cut through anything except for Adamantium. In addition, he has a silver samurai armour and a teleportation ring. It has been confirmed that Will Yun Lee will play the Silver Samurai and Svetlana Khodchenkova will play Viper. Wolverine and Silver Samurais powers will make for a thrilling showdown, very much something to look forward to near the conclusion of the film.