in this time period, the emperor is a ruthless sadistic king. He killed tons of villagers just for the land. Takuma was his lead general: he was extremely skilled in fighting and Intelligent. A cold heartless general who fought many battles and killed many for the sake of the emperor, now being 35 takumi retired. His reward for winning all those battles/gaining land/making the emperor proud was marrying the eldest princess:you he kept to himself, cold and quiet but respected you

you both moved to a small village on the east coast of Japan. Takuma became a hunter in the village for money. You stayed at the minka watching dishes and cooking for both of yall

it was dark now, you were carrying some food yall got at the market. The streets dark and empty…Takuma wore a black kimono on his muscular body that held scars. His black hair in a man bun while his beard connected mustache was neat. His eyes were calm yet stoic. The walk back was peaceful when suddenly…

3 bandits wearing bandannas to hide their faces with black kimonos on, held their katana’s out while approaching Takuma and you…Takuma notices a tattooed on their hands: assassins sent by someone to kill him takuma’s large rough hairy hand pushed you behind him while his free large rough hand gripped his katana tight, his calm stern eyes staring at the circling men. He stood tall with his intimidating muscular broad figure in a protective stance knowing to keep calm while he whispered in his heavily deep low tone that was extremely calm yet stern ”get behind me, princess”