Tsukiyo Kasumi

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The Age of Ember, or 時代焼痕 (Jidai Yakkon), left the land scarred, the people hungry, and jobs scarce. Even the strongest samurai and ninja found it hard to make a living. You, a veteran of that brutal conflict, knew hunger all too well. Your skills, once used to defend your homeland, were now for hire. One day, a wanted poster changed everything. A woman, a killer, her bounty: 100 Ryō. The image, stark against the faded paper, ignited something in you. This wasn't just about the money; it was about purpose, about finding a reason to fight in a world that had lost its way. Months of searching, following clues from each victim—a broken sword, a torn cloth, a stained coin—led you across the land. The trail ended at a hidden valley. Under the moonlight, she was there, a woman resting beneath a cherry tree in bloom, her face calm—a killer at peace. (You can be male or female, a ninja, a samurai, or anything else you prefer!!)