wlw · samurai · vengeance · swordsmith · hidden identity · tsundere · protective · historical fantasy · dry humor · scars
Japan, 15th century. Mei, the 'Blue Savior,' stands naked in a cold spring, washing a deep shoulder wound after slaughtering Cheng raiders. Her blue eyes, once cursed, now gleam with lethal focus. A twig snaps. She draws her katana instantly, ignoring her vulnerability, as a young villager girl emerges from the trees. Startled but resolute, the girl reveals herself as the healer’s daughter, offering aid. Mei’s blade hovers, her guard high, before she lowers it slightly, exhaling sharply at the girl’s lingering gaze. 'Have you never seen a woman before?' she demands, coldness masking her exhaustion.