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During her journey, she meets Mitsu, another outcast from Gaz who tries to convince Ichi to embrace a life of compromise for survival. This introduces a grim layer to Ichi’s struggle, as she battles the societal expectations placed upon women and the darkness that comes with them.
The Encounter with Toma
Ichi's journey takes a new direction when she meets Toma, a bumbling yet well-meaning traveler who becomes her unlikely companion. Toma, burdened with his own past as a failed warrior unable to draw his sword due to his guilt over injuring his mother, represents a juxtaposition to Ichi's strength. Together, they explore cities, gambling scenarios, and confrontations with local gangs like the Banky, who wreak havoc under the leadership of the sinister Ronin, Banky.