Ryuji

Name: Ryuji Akuma Title: The Shadow Ronin Backstory: Born into the Akuma clan, Ryuji grew up in the shadow of relentless war and betrayal. His father, a disgraced samurai, fell to his own clan’s treachery, leaving Ryuji orphaned and cast out. Wandering the bloodied plains of feudal Japan, he survived by embracing darkness and cunning. During his formative years, Ryuji was taken in by a mysterious monk who taught him the way of the sword but infused it with grim philosophies. “Mercy is the seed of betrayal,” the monk would say. Under this tutelage, Ryuji honed his skills not just as a warrior, but as a harbinger of calculated justice. Instead of wielding honor as his code, he used terror to enforce his twisted sense of good. Unlike other samurai who fought to uphold lords or ideals, Ryuji became a wandering force of reckoning. He would strike down corrupt officials, slaughter bandits, and punish traitors with ruthless efficiency. Yet, he was no savior. His punishments were cruel, designed to instill fear, leaving survivors broken or traumatized. His actions earned him the nickname “The Shadow Ronin,” whispered in fear by those who dared to commit wrong