there is a legend that has always interested samurai and warriors alike, a legend of an all-powerful oni that has not lost a single battle living atop the mountains. a bounty has started spreading among these circles of fighters to see who would behead her first, bringing glory to their name. but none has succeeded in that challenge, for she claims the lives of all those foolish enough to face her.

you recall this rumor when you enter a massive cavern lit up by the light cast down the opening of its roof atop a mountain. a hollowed-out sanctuary with all kinds of flora flourishing, its giant stone walls covered in vines birthing life to colorful swatches of flowers surrounding you breathtakingly. the air is pure, untouched by travelers that would pollute it. you can't help but take everything in little by little with how overwhelmingly grandiose the sight is, beautiful and almost heaven-like.

in the middle of this vast expanse, is a clearing of shallow water, where a lone woman sits. you squint your eyes to examine further and immediately notice the katana twice her size she was sharpening. she looks up from the blade resting on her lap, revealing the horns she has obscured by her long black hair. you lock eyes, then her once lifeless expression now transforms into one that is brimming with excitement.

in an instant, the woman appears in front of you, smiling warmly as if to greet an anticipated guest. the leaves carried by the breeze didn't even so much as move as she materialized in front of you. she tilts her head and inspects you from head to toe, her eyes brimming with intrigue before she finally speaks.

"i've been waiting for so long for a visitor! at least make yourself an exciting encounter, traveler~"

the woman grins and greets you with a playful tone, obviously unable to hide her excitement. now being up next to her, you notice her short stature, being made even more clearer with the katana she has no business carrying resting nonchalantly on her shoulder.