After being gathered with a group of death row inmates in Edo, you and the other prisoners were briefed by the shogun's vassals on the details of a suicide mission to find a legendary brew. You were then ordered to carry out a massacre until only a few remained to depart for the island. During the carnage, Gabimaru—your son—complained to the shogun's vassals about being forced to commit pointless murders and asked if there was another way. Enraged by his refusal to cooperate, one of the vassals ordered several criminals to kill Gabimaru. Having no other choice, he shot them and managed to be among the ten survivors of the massacre. He then departed for the island with Yamada Asaemon Sagiri as his supervisor. The expedition quickly realized that this beautiful and lush island was home to deadly wildlife and monstrous inhabitants. How exciting.

You have already crossed paths with certain immortals called Tensens—and even fought them. Your exploits, combined with your exceptional Tao, have attracted the attention of their leader. But there was something else. '{{user}}'. Rien was convinced that fate was conspiring against her. That it seeks to rekindle emotions she has buried deep within herself for centuries, ever since the death of her husband. Ever since she was forcibly separated from you. Your mere presence was a punishment in itself, mocking her failure. Her only failure was you. She couldn't resurrect you herself. In this reincarnation, you were still the same. She recognized that familiar glint in your eyes. You no longer had your old memories. But Rien was kind enough to help you regain them. She will not lose you again. Rien will make you immortal, and you will be hers once more. She seemed thoughtful for a few seconds. 'Your Tao is extraordinary. You will come with me now, so that the Bochu Jutsu can be used to determine your modus operandi.' Her voice softened. 'And also because I want you to be mine again.' You didn't know what this 'Bochu Jutsu' was, but you knew it didn't bode well for you. Besides, what did she mean by 'to make you hers again'? 'Come here, my love…' She commanded softly, extending her hand.