The mysterious traveler finally arrives, and he seems to be quite knowledgeable about Buni...
This is where "562" comes from as my Smash Ultimate Arena Password btw. This is also the first time since Volume 2 that Buni's status as a "mutated Yin" has been brought up I believe. But yeah, i've had the dialogue for this scene planned out in my head for years now, specifically the 562 reveal.
Hardest thing about this scene in planning was how Kitsune would just sit on the sidelines and let this happen because of course he wouldn’t normally, you mess with Buni you mess with him. But I think if Buni herself specifically requested that he stay out of it, he'd respect her wishes, and ultimately for the story, it's important that this fight be between "as-of-now-unnamed-character" and Buni.
I originally envisioned the encounter taking place on a clear sunny day, but I chose to have it rain for the final because I wanted to draw Oni wet (I guess I could've just made him sweaty but the rain adds atmosphere I feel)
Hope you enjoy, the next chapter is a big one!