Anna Sawai training with Naginata for Shogun (2024). 😎
Naginata is a weapon used by Onna Musha (Female Warrior) who are non combatants that defends the castle and household. They act as the last line of defense to protect the lord, elderly and children in the event the enemy made it pass through the front line.
“For hours, Manon knelt on the battlefield, Abraxos at her side. As if she might stay with them, her Thirteen, for a little while longer.”
*dies*
the way that this scene was the hardest i sobbed in the entire the series, manon and the 13 were def my absolute fav sideplot i love them sm,, ain’t no one understand character development like my queen of the witches 😔✊🏼 (yeah i made two versions cuz i liked the red flush matching her red hair tie but alsoo her blood is technically blue so the second one might be more “lore accurate” or whatevs)
No love is purer and more devoted than the love of a Sister of Battle for the Emperor. Happy Valentine! 💖💖
This is my OC, Cassandra, I'll talk about her more in the future