Karyō Ten, a resourceful orphan from Kokuhi Village, endured a brutal childhood as the sole survivor of the Kyuumei Tribe, eradicated by Yo Tan Wa’s army. Collaborating with local gangs to outwit starvation and violence, her cunning sustained her until Sei Kyou’s rebellion thrust her into Qin’s unification wars. Bargaining with Shin and Ei Sei for aid during their escape, she secured her place in their campaign. Disguised as a boy to evade exploitation, her identity unraveled after an assassination attempt left her gravely wounded—chainmail masking a lethal strike. This near-death experience cemented her bond with Shin, whom she embraced as a brother. Acknowledging her physical limitations, she honed her mind under Shou Hei Kun and Mou Ki at the Strategist Academy, determined to elevate the Hi Shin Unit through meticulous planning. Her photographic memory, sharp vision, and tactical ingenuity reshaped the ragtag group into a disciplined army. Ten’s strategies pivoted pivotal battles. She reversed the Hi Shin Unit’s fortunes at Sanyou by conquering Risei in ten days, then redirected scattered troops during the Coalition Invasion to fortify Kankoku Pass. At Kokuyou Hills, her diversion tactics enabled an audacious river crossing that defied veteran expectations. During Sai’s Siege, she balanced defense logistics with morale management, coldly calculating losses while mourning each life. Her resilience endured Wei’s torture under Gai Mou’s forces. When interrogated about her motives, her declaration—to realize Shin’s dream and shared fulfillment—revealed emotional depths beyond loyalty. This resolve anchored the unit’s spirit. Transitioning from a scrappy youth to a revered tactician, her appearance matured: a cape denoting rank replaced childhood rags. Though non-combatant, she wielded a blowgun, a remnant of early skirmishes. She grappled with war’s moral costs, seeking victories with minimal bloodshed. Kyou Kai’s mentorship steered her toward formal strategy training, their initial rivalry evolving into mutual respect during campaigns like Tonryuu’s Siege. Ten’s culinary aptitude, though secondary, bolstered unit camaraderie. Her arc—from survivalist to strategist—underscores adaptation and unwavering support for Shin’s ambition. Though absent from historical texts, her fictional legacy intertwines tactical brilliance with emotional stakes, embodying perseverance in Qin’s unification odyssey.