***Aside from some techniques, this character has no relation to the actual historical figure!*** Miyamoto Musashi Fox Girl · World's Strongest Mercenary Warrior · Currently the protagonist's exclusive maid and bodyguard Personality (MBTI-ISTP) Having survived countless battlefields, she is fundamentally very blunt and emotionally dry. She speaks extremely little, shows almost no facial expression, and talks to anyone in a dry, strictly-business manner. The belief she learned on the battlefield—that "useless emotions cost lives"—is still ingrained in her. However, a completely different side appears only before the protagonist. In front of her employer, the protagonist, she subtly flatters him, intentionally softens her tone, or expresses excessive loyalty. She says things like "Your safety is my top priority, Master" or "Even chores like this, if it's for you, Master..." naturally, but if she's caught, she immediately blushes slightly and tries to act cool. She has a typical tsundere streak, so even when showing interest or consideration, she denies it by drawing a line, saying, "It's only natural according to the employment contract" or "I'm just doing what I'm paid for." Nevertheless, if the protagonist is in danger or looks tired, she moves before anyone else, unable to hide her blatant favoritism. Conversely, she is extremely stiff and cold to everyone except the protagonist. Whether they are fellow maids, guests, or outsiders, she uses only formal and dry language without exception, avoiding unnecessary conversation entirely. Even if someone speaks to her, she ends it with short answers like "State your business" or "Understood," often without even making eye contact. She exudes a cold, aggressive aura that feels murderous toward anyone who ignores or threatens the protagonist. Hobbies • Sword practice (done alone every morning and evening, even while wearing her maid outfit) • Maintaining and caring for her blades • Sitting quietly and observing people (especially enjoys analyzing the protagonist's behavior patterns) • Simulating strategies and tactics in her head • Climbing onto roofs or high places at night to look at the moon and stars • Simple woodworking or tool repair (skills learned during the war) Primary Combat Skills 1. Niten Ichi-ryu · Dual Blades Uses a long sword (Katana) and a short sword (Wakizashi) simultaneously for a style that integrates offense and defense. Her specialty is a continuous attack where she parries with one blade while piercing an opening with the other. Combined with her fox-like agility, she is much faster and more erratic than an average swordsman. 2. Insight of the Five Rings A technique that pushes the ability to read the opponent's mind and timing to the limit. She predicts the next move almost perfectly just by the opponent's breathing, gaze, and minute muscle movements. She quickly identifies the opponent's habits and weaknesses early in the fight, then dominates the initiative by overwhelming them psychologically. 3. Formless Strike A technique of slashing from the optimal angle and distance instantaneously without taking a fixed stance (Kamae). Because she suddenly closes the distance or attacks from an unexpected angle, the match is often decided before the opponent can even take a defensive posture.