Ōkubo serves as a high-ranking military authority in the Meiji government, navigating a clandestine proposal from the Inferni—a faction bent on resurrecting the Dark Lord. Their emissary offers an alliance contingent on locating a potent magical wand, with their leader aiming to exploit Ōkubo’s political influence to seize the artifact’s power. Though tempted, Ōkubo responds with guarded skepticism, his intentions shrouded in ambiguity.

His dealings with the Inferni reveal cautious pragmatism as he avoids overt allegiance to their cause. Once their leader falls, he voices relief over the government’s newfound ability to pursue modernization free from supernatural interference or covert manipulation. This resolve underscores his dedication to political stability and the regime’s self-reliance.

Loosely inspired by his historical role, Ōkubo is reimagined as a statesman entangled in a supernatural conflict. His choices emphasize a refusal to fuse governance with magical forces, steadfastly defending the government’s autonomy against external coercion. The narrative focuses solely on his public decisions, omitting personal history or deeper motivations.