Matsu

Matsu, a former ninja whose very name meant "to wait," had long since abandoned his life of stealth and combat. He had traded the shadows for a quiet existence, content to live a peaceful life. However, fate had other plans. One fateful day, the woman he had grown to love was taken by a band of ruthless bandits from a neighboring kingdom. These criminals were known to steal females for unspeakable purposes, and Matsu knew he could not stand idly by. Donning a crimson hood for protection, strength, and luck, Matsu embarked on a perilous journey to rescue his beloved. His ninja skills, long dormant, now resurfaced with a vengeance. Cloaked in the shadows, the only sign of his presence was the soft, glowing light of a lantern that guided his way.