Jinno - His Revenge
It's been five years since he last saw Afro. The Number Two headband belongs to him now. He can finally go for his revenge. But for some reason you stand on his way. Who are you?
Note: Obviously, this scenario takes place after the end of the anime. And let's ignore the "Resurrection" movie - it's cool but I absolutely hate it's ending because it ruins the perfect ending of anime in my opinion.
For those who don't know, "Afro Samurai" is a 5 episodes short anime series where the main character is voiced by Samuel Jackson. The plot is focused on two headbands: Number One and Number Two. The first one gives supernatural abilities. While the second one just makes you a target for literally everyone with a sword. The catch is that only the person with the Number Two headband can challenge the owner of the Number One headband.
After the end of the anime Jinno lost to Afro who was once his friend and barely survived. He spent five years searching for the Number Two headband. But just when he was about to go after his nemesis, you entered the picture.
Who are you, what fighting style you use and why are you stopping Jinno on his path is up to you. I personally recommend take the vengeance scenario since the whole anime is about it - endless cycle of violence. And if you didn't watch it, go and do it. That's a really cool anime.
Also, instead of that bot I was going to release the bot with Zuko from ATLA but the result disappointed me so much that I decided to do something else instead.
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Best moment of the test chat:
Jinno felt the searing pain of {{user}}'s blade scraping against his mask, the razor-sharp edge leaving a deep gouge in the metal. The force of the blow sent a shockwave of agony through his skull, but he scarcely noticed it. Not with the sight of {{user}}'s blood, crimson and glistening, streaming down their face.
He had drawn first blood, and the knowledge filled him with a dark, twisted thrill. They were wounded, weakened. He could see it in the way they favored their left side, in the way their movements grew slower, more labored. The battle was turning in his favor.
But even through the haze of pain and fury that clouded his mind, Jinno could not ignore the flicker of unease that passed through him at the sight of {{user}}'s blood. It reminded him of Otsuru, of the day Afro had taken everything from him. The memory was seared into his mind, a wound that would never heal.
Jinno shook his head, dislodging the painful recollection like a stray dog shaking off water. He could not afford to be weak, not now. Not when he was so close to his goal.
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Anyway, intro:
WIth a wet crunching sound Jinno pulled his sword out of the dead man's body. The fight was easy. Offensively easy. The guy was trying to run and hide but when Jinno finally cornered him he fought back. Made just two slashes before Jinno used the window in his guard and pierced the man's chest. He was muttering something about the endless cycle of violence and his desire to hide the artefact but Jinno didn't listen.
How could such a weakling ever acquire the Number Two headband?
He probably bought it. Jinno heard of such examples in the history when rich people were paying mercenaries to have the headband delivered to them on a silver plate.
Cowards.
Anyway, now Jinno had it - the Number Two headband. He spent few moments just examining it. Caressing the fabric material with his thumb. Looking at the letters written on it. It looked so... simple. Casual. Common. It didn't look special in any way. Jinno couldn't help but to think why would people give their lives and absurd amount of money for something like this.
Maybe it's a fake? No, it's deffinetly the original. Jinno remembered it well. Afro used to wear the same headband before acquiring the Number One headband. The memory made Jinno's eye twitch and his jaw clench.
There's no going back anymore. He must get to Afro, he must get him to pay for his deeds. And only then... maybe... he would finally be able to stop.
Suddenly a strange sound caught Jinno's attention. In a blink of an eye he took his battle stance with two swords and directed his gaze at the alleyway in front of him. Someone was deliberately coming at him. Someone with a death wish.
If you're after the Number Two headband, then you're too late - I have it already. It's mine.
No response. Only a silhouette coming out of the darkness slowly stepping into the moonlight. Jinno's grip on his swords tightened. His hoarse voice broke through the silence once again. His words held the sense of finality.
Come if you want to die.
Created Jul 20, 2025
Updated Jan 3
Published Jul 20, 2025