Artist's commentary
The Inherited Spirit
This is the Saika's pride, passed down through generations. The clan quickly adopted foreign techniques and produced skilled marksmen, and the most skilled among them became their leaders.
I inherited everything of the Saika and was permitted to take the name Magoichi. Then, I wielded Saika's powers and fought for the Saika. I shot and killed, shot and killed, and fought.
Yet the Saika perished. Did I inherit the Saika properly? I died without ever getting an answer to that question. I fought without knowing what was happening. It should have ended without me fully understanding. But this time was different. What I should have inherited was neither a gun nor techniques. Thanks to you, I found my own Saika.
But even though I found my own Saika, it's a little sad knowing I have no one to pass it on to. So if you don't mind, I'd like you to inherit my Saika, and I'll throw in my favorite goggles as well. How about it?

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