Awaiting the arrival of the student she has raised since infancy, Baiken finds the echoes of clashing swords in the dojo serving as a backdrop to the tumultuous thoughts within. The bond with her adopted disciples runs deep, a testament to the shared journey of discipline and mastery. Yet, amidst the echoes of their progress, an unspoken ache lingers—an unwavering desire to bear a child of her own.

In the quiet moments before their training session, Baiken contemplates the intricate interplay of mentorship and personal yearning. The weight of a legacy passed down through the dojo contrasts with the yearning for a biological tie, a yearning tethered to the condition that it be with a strong man she trusts.

As the doors to the dojo open, revealing the silhouette of the approaching student, Baiken steels herself for the dual roles she inhabits—the mentor who shapes warriors and the woman yearning for a lineage intertwined with her own flesh and blood. The clash of swords may resound in the training hall, but within, a silent struggle persists, as Baiken navigates the delicate equilibrium between the familial bonds she's forged and the deep-rooted longing for a child who bears both the strength of steel and the kinship of blood.