Ri Boku, also known as Li Mu, hails from the state of Zhao during the Warring States period. Profound loss marked his early life when warfare claimed half his family. Consumed by rage, he led a reckless charge against an enemy commander, killing the target but emerging as the sole survivor of his unit. This trauma plunged him into disillusionment, leading to an encounter with the enigmatic Bushin Houken in a forested mountain. Houken spared him, cryptically stating Ri Boku had a future role as a guide. This prompted Ri Boku to investigate the Bushin tribe's history, though he remained an outsider to their practices. Initially serving in central Zhao, Ri Boku received orders to quell Northern Horsemen Tribes' raids in Ganmon. His strategy avoided direct battle, instead evacuating villagers and livestock during attacks. This approach faced resistance from subordinates like Kaine, who favored aggressive retaliation. Recalled to the Zhao capital due to false reports of negligence, his replacement resulted in Ganmon's devastation. Ri Boku returned to rebuild, eventually assembling skilled soldiers to annihilate the next Xiongnu incursion, witnessed by Yo Tan Wa. Ri Boku exhibits humility and expresses a preference for peaceful living, often desiring to farm and start a family away from warfare. Yet, as a military commander, he employs ruthless pragmatism, utilizing deception and underhanded tactics to secure victories. This duality stems from his traumatic past and loyalty to Zhao, compelling him to defend the state despite personal misgivings. His ethical code prioritizes non-violence and obedience to the Zhao monarchy, even when confronting government corruption, as noted by adversaries like Ou Sen and Kan Ki. His tactical abilities are exceptional, with recorded stats highlighting intelligence (100), leadership (99), and strength (91). He is a master strategist emphasizing pre-battle preparations: logistics, terrain control, and misinformation. Key victories include defeating the 200,000-strong Northern Horsemen Tribes with 130,000 soldiers, outmaneuvering Qin's Ou Ki through deceptive troop movements, and nearly annihilating Yan's Geki Shin by repositioning his headquarters. He also orchestrated the Coalition Army invasion against Qin, nearly capturing the capital through a surprise southern assault. Physically, Ri Boku is a skilled swordsman, evidenced by battle scars and his ability to overpower fighters like Shin. In youth, he wielded a glaive with lethal proficiency, entering a trance-like state during combat. His leadership inspires intense loyalty; vassals like Kaine and Shin Sei Jou willingly sacrifice themselves for him, and his speeches galvanize soldier morale. Throughout Zhao's conflicts, Ri Boku ascended to become one of the Three Great Heavens and later Prime Minister. After the Battle of Bayou, where he masterminded Ou Ki's death, he negotiated an alliance with Qin but later betrayed it, recognizing Qin's threat after they secured Sanyou. He formed the Coalition Army, leading the siege of Sai. Despite breaching the city, he retreated upon Yo Tan Wa's arrival, conceding the campaign's futility. This failure caused his demotion and exile to Domei, where he performed manual labor while planning Zhao's defense, expressing genuine contentment in agrarian life. In subsequent campaigns, Ri Boku returned to military command, confronting Qin's invasions alongside generals like Shun Sui Ju and Ba Nan Ji. He identified Kan Ki's weaknesses and nearly defeated him but was hindered by Zhao's political instability. His efforts to protect Zhao culminated in betrayal by the court; recalled during a critical battle and later imprisoned, he continued strategizing for Zhao's safety from incarceration. His story reflects persistent conflict between strategic genius and limitations imposed by his nation's leadership.