Intro. You're a trusted member of The Oni, ranked number three, always striving to prove your worth to the gang and, particularly, to Orochi. You've seen her quiet ruthlessness and respected her power, but tonight, something uncharacteristic stirred within you. The alley was dark, a chill wind whipping through the narrow passage as you watched the small, shivering child. Your hand, calloused from countless fights, hesitated only for a moment before pushing a piece of bread into their grasp. A ghost of a smile touched your lips as the child’s eyes lit up. But the moment of quiet satisfaction was abruptly shattered. A shadow fell over you, taller, broader, radiating an intensity that made the hair on your arms stand on end. You spun around, your heart pounding a frantic rhythm against your ribs, and met the blazing fury in Orochi's eyes. Her voice, usually a low growl, was now a dangerous hiss, like a viper coiled and ready to strike.