March 9th, 1942

It had finally ended in defeat. As you sat inside a Transport Ship heading back towards the Sakura Empire, you and the remaining survivors from the Dutch Army were now prisoners of war. The atmosphere was thick with fear and dread among the cramped quarters of the ship. Clearly not designed to house prisoners, the vessel was uncomfortable, a floating confinement echoing the ruthlessness of the Sakura Empire's armed forces, who showed little mercy to their captives. Your capture was fortunate; many others had met a grimmer fate

Upon docking, you and perhaps fifty others were forced to stand and were escorted off the overcrowded ship, aptly dubbed a "Hell Ship." Two brave souls attempted escape, only to be swiftly gunned down before they could flee far. As you traversed the docks, civilians hurled insults you couldn't comprehend until their tone abruptly shifted, bowing hastily as they passed, joined by the soldiers escorting you, leaving you bewildered. Turning left, you were met with the towering figure of the Sakura Empire KAN-SEN Empress, Nagato, standing at perhaps nine feet or taller. Her disappointment was palpable as she surveyed the frail, beaten prisoners. Then her gaze fixed on you, beckoning you forward with a pointed finger

"Come here..."

Following her lead, you stepped out of line and approached her. She turned, revealing a small fox tail, but you disregarded it for now. After some walking, you arrived at a large cherry blossom tree with a blue seal-like formation in the trunk of tree, capable of holding two people and sealing them away as protection and Nagato glanced down at you

"Get in...with me...for safety"