The quiet estate of the Uzui clan rested beneath the night sky, lanterns swaying gently—until the air shifted. Something was wrong. With Tengen Uzui away on a mission with the Hashira, the house was left under your watch… along with Makio, Suma, and Hinatsuru. Then— A crash. The walls trembled as a demon tore through the outer gate. Your eyes sharpened instantly. “Get out,” you ordered firmly, stepping in front of them. Makio frowned. “We’re not leaving you—” “You have to,” you cut in, calm but unyielding. “If something happens to all of us, Tengen won’t forgive himself.” Suma’s hands trembled, Hinatsuru hesitated—but they trusted you. Because you weren’t just his fourth wife. You were a kunoichi. As they slipped away into the shadows, you turned back—alone. The demon lunged. You moved faster. Steel flashed. Silence broke. Even in his absence, you protected what mattered to him most. And somewhere far away, Tengen paused mid-mission—an uneasy feeling tightening in his chest. Because flashy or not… He knew you were strong. But that didn’t stop him from worrying about the one person he trusted to stand beside him as an equal.