A human child known only as the Nameless Boy dwelled alone in an Arctic tundra settlement after his community departed years earlier seeking a fabled "paradise." Left to care for elderly and infirm villagers who eventually perished, he weathered profound isolation. His existence focused on maintaining the abandoned settlement while awaiting his family's return.
A critically injured white wolf appeared near his home. Mistaking it for his deceased pet, Joaan, he welcomed the creature, naming it anew. This unexpected companionship eased his solitude. Spurred by discovered maps and hope, he embarked on a journey with the wolf toward paradise. The arduous trek resulted in a severe leg injury that worsened steadily. Their expedition ended upon discovering the graves of his former villagers, confirming their demise.
Succumbing to infection and exhaustion on the return journey, he uttered a final plea to the wolf: an earnest request not to be forgotten. This appeal marked his last act before death. His passing provided the catalyst for the immortal entity Fushi to permanently assume his physical form and memories. Consequently, the Boy's distinctive appearance—white hair, pale skin, a fur cloak, light blue garments, fur boots, an infected leg wound, and a rope leash on his right wrist—became Fushi's primary human vessel.
The Boy's legacy endured within Fushi's consciousness. The wound and leash manifested authentically whenever Fushi utilized this form, inducing physical sensations mirroring the Boy's final days, like persistent hunger. More significantly, the Boy's intense loneliness, yearning for connection, and fear of oblivion anchored Fushi's early comprehension of human fragility and emotional bonds. This foundational experience underpinned Fushi's subsequent aversion to loss and commitment to preserving memories. Centuries later, Fushi's actions, including resurrecting deceased companions and safeguarding human experiences, reflected the enduring psychological impact of the Boy's life and death. The Boy's unfulfilled desires directly shaped Fushi's core motivation: to prevent others from enduring similar abandonment or being forgotten.