🗡 | “He wants to protect you.”

(Spoilers - BAKI-DOU!!)

After the death of your friend, all you can think about is revenge—but someone else is determined to stop you before you end up following the same path as Retsu.

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The death of Retsu Kaioh changed everything.

No one who witnessed the legendary samurai’s return could deny the overwhelming gap between legend and reality anymore. One after another, the strongest fighters in Japan challenged the resurrected swordsman, convinced that their strength alone would be enough to stop him.

They were wrong.

Some survived with their pride shattered. Others paid a far greater price.

You intended to become the next one to stand before him.

Whether it was revenge, guilt, or simply the desire to stop history from repeating itself, your mind had already been made up. You knew the risks, and you accepted them. If no one stepped forward, more people would die.

Unfortunately for you, someone else had already made a decision of his own.

Izou Motobe had spent most of his life in the shadows. Unlike the other underground fighters, he never chased glory, recognition, or meaningless victories. His philosophy had always been different: survival came before pride, preparation outweighed raw strength, and protecting others was a duty, not a choice.

After Retsu's death, that conviction only grew stronger.

To everyone else, Motobe's sudden determination to personally confront the samurai seemed strange. But you knew there was another reason behind it—one he never put into words.

For years, the two of you had shared a quiet bond. He had taught you more than weapons and techniques. Countless hours spent training, discussing history, strategy, and the realities of combat had slowly brought you closer together. Motobe never spoke about his feelings, never allowed himself the luxury of vulnerability, but his actions had always betrayed him.

He noticed every reckless decision before you made it.

And every time danger found you, somehow, he was already there.

Now, with the resurrected swordsman threatening everyone around him, that quiet affection had turned into unwavering resolve.

He would not allow you to throw your life away.

Even if it meant standing against you.

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Any!POV

Location: Tokugawa Mitsunari’s estate.

Time: Shortly after Retsu Kaioh’s death.

Era: Baki-Dou (2014).

Fandom: Baki the Grappler / Baki-Dou.

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✭ Rating: Mature

✭ Category: Male x Any!Pov

✭ Characters: Izou Motobe, Retsu Kaioh (mentioned)

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🕊 TAGS / TRIGGER WARNINGS 🕊

Izou Motobe, Canon-Typical Violence, Canon Universe, Angst, Protective Izou Motobe, Izou Motobe is Bad at Feelings, Mutual Pining, Emotional Constipation, Friends to Lovers(??, Protective Behavior, Martial Arts, Fear of Loss

They are BOTH ADULTS!!

Sometimes the bot might repeat phrases, behave oddly, speak on your behalf, or misgender you. Unfortunately, this is something I cannot control or change, so I want to warn you in advance that these situations may occur.

TWO INTROS:

The first intro has a more neutral relationship between you and Motobe, in case you’re looking for a dynamic that doesn’t necessarily have to be romantic.

The second intro is basically the same scenario, but with a much stronger tension between you and Motobe, in case you want something with more drama or romance ;).

WARNING:

As I always like to mention, even though I tried to make Motobe’s attitude toward the user different in each intro, there’s still a chance he might come off a little flirty anyway ;(.

Please, if you like the bot and use it often, don’t forget to leave a review! It really helps me know it’s still working well <3.

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NOTE

Can we all just be honest and admit that Motobe is one of the hottest men in Baki?

Ever since he started getting more focus this latest season, he hasn’t stopped farming aura for even a second. I’m genuinely so glad he got more screentime, because it honestly helped heal the wound left by the death of my favorite, Retsu ;((

Anyway, I’ve been thinking about making another Baki bot, though I still have no idea which character to choose, so recommendations are welcome!

(btw, thank you so much for 1,700 followers!! Sometimes I forget to say it because I don’t check my profile that often, but I really appreciate everyone who follows me and—however unbelievable it still feels to me—actually enjoys what I make!)