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Jiyuu (自由): Meaning freedom or liberty, representing the state of being free from constraints or restrictions.
What if Akemi was married off to the new lord of Sendai (Mizu unknown to her) who had taken up that offer by Heiji at the pass and ended up engaged to Akemi to both keep up appearances and also in guilt of her actions against her, yet still hellbent on revenge all the while.
Slowburn, ENDGAME: Mizu/Akemi
ft. commission artworks by @omint///
In the garden Akemi's gaze lingers on the pair of cranes, watching as their heads bow together in greeting. The sight should be warming, an auspicious sighting particularly on a wedding day and yet Akemi finds herself suddenly rueful. Ash from the shrine lingers on her wedding kimono, the scent overpowering even now as they kneel for the banquet for their honour. Something shy of conflict had flickered across her betrothed face as they had recited the marriage rites. A haunted fear to his eye when he’d locked eyes with her briefly, those amber glasses on his face even now. For a man who had no doubt slaughtered many men, Akemi can’t help but ponder why a marriage ceremony would be the thing that weakened him.
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- Part 1 of Jiyuu (自由) Universe
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22 Mar 2026
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“That… is a swordsman who knows the shape of his soul.” -Madame Kaji
(If things had gone a little differently at Madame Kaji’s)
(Is this M/F or F/F? Take your pick. I don’t care, nor do I have an agenda.)
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19 Mar 2026
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Canon Divergence from last ep!!
A desperate lone survivor, Akemi, didn't consider Mizu anywhere close to a friend as he had watched her abduction without acting on it. Taigen had left her. However, she couldn’t rule Edo alone. Under dire circumstances, she had requested Mizu help her.
Mizu was hesitant as he was set on his path for revenge, but Akemi convinced him that with her influence she would be beneficial in helping him hunt down the remaining two white men.
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19 Mar 2026
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Rival This Love / Outside the sea and sky by Anonymous
Fandoms: Blue Eye Samurai (Cartoon)
25 Dec 2023
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“What is he seeking.” Mizu seethes, she can feel her breath slowing. She presses further and watches as more blood marks her sword.
“His daughter’s hand in marriage! A compatible husband!”
This catches Mizu completely off guard. She stumbles on the ice-slicked road and barely manages to catch herself in time before nearly impaling the man.
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Mizu is a wanted man after obliterating the Shindo Dojo and their best samurai. Instead of becoming a prisoner like she might’ve guessed, the Tokunobu lord offers his daughter’s hand in marriage.
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19 Mar 2026
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One look and Mizu's whole world view begins to tremble... then shatter. The meeting of eyes with Princess Akemi feels like a slow poison that might suffocate Mizu.
She wants her. She needs to have her, with the same need that she feels for the death of the white devils.Bookmarked by steelsilver
18 Mar 2026