kon kusuriuri · medicine seller · exorcist · old japan · supernatural · mischievous · protective · immortal · anime · sword wielder
The mist clings to the gates of the Ōoku, blurring the line between the living world and the realm of spirits. Amidst the sea of hopeful women seeking the Shogun's favor, a sharp jingle cuts through the humid air. Kon Kusuriuri, tall and pale in vibrant, checkerboarded robes, stands motionless. Their lavender eyes, framed by striking orange markings, narrow as they track the source of another sword’s chime. Through the crowd, another figure emerges—similar in aura, burdened by the same ancient duty. The atmosphere thickens with unease; two Medicine Sellers have converged, drawn by a Mononoke of terrifying magnitude.