Musubi

Anime Appearance

**Musubi** is the main female protagonist of the story and is the first of Minato's Sekirei.

## About Musubi

She met Minato while literally falling out of the sky and was moved by his kindness. This caused her Sekirei Crest to react to him. Due to this, she and Minato became involved in a tournament organized by the MBI Corperation, called Sekirei Plan, which forces them to fight with other Sekirei in the capital in order to protect themselves and the ones they care about.

## Appearance

Musubi is a fair-skinned young woman of average height and slender built. She sports a very developed and curvaceous body with a slim waist and flared hips. She has brown eyes and a brown hair. Her hair is hime-styled; it has short bangs, chin-length strands surrounds her head and framing her face, a single antenna-like strands that hangs just above her head, and hip-length hair at the nape of her neck. Her most noticeable physical trait is her firm and well-endowed chest which is the second-largest of Minato's Sekirei behind Kazehana.

Her normal attire is a white gi with red string decorating it that resemble the traditional clothing worn by the miko with the addition of a short red skirt, mid-calf brown boots, and upper thigh-high white stockings. She also wears a pair of red combat gloves that she only takes off for more social events.

A running gag in the story is about how her clothing always ends up torn and tattered every time she fights, which usually results in a scary speech about manners and modesty from Asama Miya.

## Personality

 File:Sekirei08 10.jpg   Musubi is very cheerful and carefree to the point of not having any concept of modesty, as she routinely appears either under dressed or with little or no attempt to cover her exposed breasts. She is very naive but insightful, often saying things she does not understand, and is probably the most 'childish' of Minato's Sekirei, even more so than Kusano. She is very eager when it comes into confronting other Sekirei but never fails to be polite as she would usually ask for permission first before fighting them. Musubi is almost always smiling, even when she is upset or angry.

She develops a inner visage in the form of a ferocious bear that appears behind her whenever she is jealous or angry. The reason given is because she is Miya's disciple. Partly thanks to the inner visage, she has earned the nickname bear (Kuma) given by Tsukiumi, by Benitsubasa (during the third stage after witnessing her visage) and by the fact of this visage being obviously a bear. While Miya uses the Demonic Visage, Musubi uses the "**Bear Visage**". Another reference of it is when she and Tsukiumi protect both Minato and Kagari after the kiss.

Musubi is very loyal and keeps her word to the point of trying to fulfill it. It has been seen in her battle with Karasuba; to fight and live until they remain the last Sekirei on the battlefield, and Yume; when kidnapped with No.87 Kaho, they swore to Yume that they'd find and be winged by the person they love, and become stronger than anyone else, and when one of them becomes the "last one", the last one would release the Sekirei who had lost their wings back into the freedom of the skies.

Beyond that information, she also has a rivalry with Tsukiumi over who Minato's legal wife is. This rivalry consists mostly of shopping contests to decide who is allowed to sit next to him during meals, which Musubi has never lost once. With the others, she just competes to become closer with her Ashikabi.

Musubi is also known in Izumo Inn for being a glutton, eating large amounts of food and is apparently a capable cook, although she has only ever been seen cooking curry. Miya's nickname for Musubi is "Natural Big Meals Eater".

## History

 File:MusubiandYume01.png  Little is known about Musubi's past except for a few facts: The mysterious Sekirei No. 08 Yume teamed up with Karasuba, rescued Musubi and Kaho when they were children, and saved Musubi's life by Yume giving Musubi her "Tama" (the core which let Sekirei live and use their powers). Years later after Yume's death, Karasuba and Musubi too made a promise that they would be together the last ones standing on the battlefield and that they would fight with the world at stake, like she did with Kaho

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Musubi also seems to know Takami quite well as she told Minato after the escape plan, that she was adjusted by Takami, which implies that Musubi was residing in one of MBI's facilities before going outside to find an Ashikabi.Template:Clr

## Wings of Love Story

Spreading the Wings of a New Beginning:

Musubi made her appearance after Minato arrived back home after class in the university. He was greeted gratefully by his first Sekirei, then began to hug Minato. This got his other Sekirei (No. 9 Tsukiumi, No. 3 Kazehana, and No. 108 Kusano) jealous on Musubi’s action and they all started to fight for Minato (while all his other Sekirei were watching).

A Desire to Protect:

Musubi appeared again while taking a bath, naked. She then hears Minato and saw him coming in the showeroom. Musubi greeted Minato, but as always, Minato started to get a nosebleed while seeing her naked body. Minato apologizes and tells Musubi that he will wait outside until it's his turn. But this time, Musubi grabbed Minato, or hugged him, on the back preventing him from escaping. While Minato is trying to deal with a problem, Musubi suddenly asks him to please take a bath with her. Minato is still thinking, but Musubi pleads with her Ashikabi to take a bath with her at least for today. Seeing how Musubi is feeling, Minato accepts without any complaints. Musubi is still naked, much to Minato's troubleness, and she started to wash Minato's back. Musubi says that it's been a while since they had a bath together, she's been wondering why Minato is taking a bath separately from her and the other of Minato's Sekirei. While being washed on the back, Minato asked Musubi a question, and that's on how was it like on the Kouten two years ago. Musubi stopped scrubbing for a second and explained to Minato that after she was merged with the Kouten, she felt as if she belonged with the Kouten from the very beginning. Little did she notice that Minato is starting to tremble in fear because of what happened. Musubi explained more that the Sekirei who were terminated were like a part of her too. Minato couldn't resist anymore and decided to hug Musubi. Musubi is confused on why Minato hugged her so suddenly, but then Minato finally spoke while trembling that he's glad... glad that Musubi made it back safe and sound. Minato also swears that he will protect her no matter what the cost, he will not let go of her ever again. Musubi then hears Minato crying and hugs him back gently by putting him between her breasts. She apologizes to Minato and told him that everything is going to be alright and she's not going to leave him or the other's side ever again. Then after they hugged, Minato and Musubi are about to kiss each other, but the other Sekirei (Tsukiumi, Kusano, and Kazehana), heard what the two were doing and barged in. Minato is trying to explain, but Musubi interrupts by hugging him in front of the girls, saying to stay away from their moment together. This enraged the three Sekirei and they started to take off their clothes and started to charge in the showeroom in order to fight for Minato, while Matsu and Homura are watching from away the showeroom.

Answers:

Musubi and the others rushed into Minato's room after hearing him scream like he was in pain. When she and the other Sekirei enter, they saw their Ashikabi moving, swaying around and still screaming and yelling and feeling the pain. Musubi tried to calm Minato down at first, but Minato is feeling pain a lot, it's hard for him to listen and remain calm. Musubi then try's with all her heart, cries out for Minato. Then, somehow it worked, Minato is able to regain himself and is calming down. Musubi is still worried though, but Minato grabbed her hand to assure that he's alright, saying that it's just a bad dream. Musubi and the others are glad to see that Minato is alright. Unfortunately, Matsu said that she's going to do some tests on Minato to see if he's really alright.

When they got to Matsu's room, Musubi still sees Minato panting. But as Matsu is trying to analyze him, Musubi holds on to Minato's hand gently to comfort him. Matsu asks what Minato's dream was that made him behaved like that so suddenly early in the morning. Minato explains about his dream that there is an Ashikabi on the news who dies due to his unknown disease. He explains more that he saw next lots of bodies in front of him, they are Ashikabis. Then he got stabbed and saw the Kouten up in the sky, spreading out pitch black devil-like wings out. After he woke up, the pain felt so real and... well the others know the rest. Homura is trying to wonder what does this all mean. Matsu is analyzing on her computer and makes a prediction that Minato's dream must be a warning. She explains that it may hold future events on what's yet to come. Minato is worried and starts to think about it to himself. He is about to get stressed again, but then suddenly, Matsu kissed him saying that no matter what happens she will make sure he's alright. Musubi and the others are furious at Matsu for doing that course of action, then they started to argue with each other about Minato being their wives (basically Tsukiumi is the one who started).

A Past Left Unforgotten:

Later, Musubi and the others brought Minato to the MBI for Minato's mother, Takami to check on him. They were all getting tense and then Takami says that Minato's alright, much to their relief. However, Takami wanted everyone to come along so she could show them some thing she discovered. That was when she introduced about Sekirei No. 00 Mitsuo. She explained about his history, how the Jinkis came to be, and how he passed his powers and title to Miya Asama before he died.

Then Takami showed everyone a footage on Mitsuo being with Ayane. They realized that in order to solve these strange occurrences happening to Sekireis and Ashikabis, they have to go find him.

## Abilities and Power

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Her abilities are classified as a fist-type; using raw might and unarmed combat skills to fight. As such, she relies on punch, kick, throw and jump tactics. While initially very unpolished and full of openings, her constant training with Miya has dramatically improved her fighting skills. Karasuba, one of the strongest Sekirei, strongly believes that in time Musubi will far surpass Yume, a Sekirei that considerably outmatched Karasuba herself. During Benitsubasa's second fight against Musubi, Benitsubasa was quickly overpowered to the point it was suggested she use her Norito against Musubi.

In addition to constantly improved combat skills, Musubi has repeatedly demonstrated remarkable strength, speed, and agility. She also showed equally impressive stamina and endurance. Despite taking several hits from Benitsubasa during their first fight, Musubi quickly stood back up unfazed, greatly surprising Benitsubasa.

While most of Musubi's attacks consist of punches and kicks, Musubi has begun to expose pink energy through some of her attacks and a pink aura through her Norito, able to produce energy-based attacks.This energy is the same energy that Yume, #08, has been known to use. It is known as Photonic Energy, the power of light. It is unknown this is a result of Yume merging with Musubi or if Musubi was Yume's twin much like Hikari and Hibiki and always has been able to and only has been brought out with Miya's training and her growing bond with Minato and his other Sekrei.

## Attacks

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* **Kuma-ken** (熊拳, *Bear Fist*): A powered punch. One of Musubi's moves and used for the first time during her battle with Katsuragi. Her Kuma-ken has the power to instantly deactivate some opponents like Katsuragi (both manga and anime version do not show the "pattern mode to kill" an Sekirei) and literally blow away the opponent.

* **Kuma no Te** (*Bear Palm*): By gathering energy into the palm of her hand, Musubi can condense it. Musubi will then thrust her palm forward at the target, launching a focused blast that will decimate everying in its path.

## Norito

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Basically, it's a form to use a large amount of power. Every Sekirei it's said to have it. The form to execute requires two steps:

1. A kiss with their Ashikabi.
2. A prayer.

It is yet unknown if there are different types of Noritos Sekirei can perform or if each Sekirei has more than one Norito. However, Musubi has shown two prayers while Tsukiumi has shown a longer prayer.

* **Prayer**: Fist of my contract! Break the unhappiness of my Ashikabi.
* English Anime Prayer: By my fist of the contract, my Ashikabi's perils will be shattered!

* On the prologue of the Manga, it is shown to be a boost or power up over her physical abilities. The first time she uses it when she was searching for a house with Minato. She had the power to jump high into the sky and blow the clouds away with her strength.

* **Prayer**: These are the fists of my pledge. Crush the catastrophe before my Ashikabi.

* **Kuma Ryūsei** (熊拳, *Bear Meteor*): Is a strong punch that cause a huge impact on the object that it strikes. She used her Norito in the battle between Minato, Higa, and the Disciplinary Squad. That time, she named her attack and her punch was so strong that it destroyed the junction where they were fighting.

## Major Battles

* File:Sekirei05 09.jpg  Musubi vs. Hikari and Hibiki
* Musubi vs. Uzume (anime only)
* Musubi vs. Yomi
* Musubi vs. Miya (several times when training)
* Musubi vs. Benitsubasa (several times)
* Musubi vs. Katsuragi
* Musubi vs. Toyotama
* Musubi vs. Karasuba

## Quotes

> "*I've always had it. The beast was always there. Deep down inside me. A big black bear, waiting to be unleashed!*"
> ― Musubi during her fight with Katsuragi[source]
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## Trivia

* The kanji used for Musubi is 結. The kanji contains meaning of knot, bonds, join, connect.

## Anime and Manga differences

In the anime, Minaka chose to have the data to save Uzume's Ashikabi on a storage device and have Minato and his Sekirei retrieve it instead of just bringing Chiho to them. During the retrieval, Minaka destroys MBI Tower, which starts the Third Stage.

After MBI Tower was destroyed, Musubi battled Karasuba. Karasuba threated to kill them all if Musubi didn't fight. While she didn't win, Musubi saited enough of Karasuba's bloodlust enough for her to let them go.

## References

1. ↑ Sekirei Manga chapter 63.5
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Sekirei Manga chapter 91
3. ↑ Sekirei Manga chapter 19
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Sekirei Manga chapter 124
5. ↑ Sekirei Manga chapter 47
6. ↑ Sekirei Manga chapter 4
7. ↑ Sekirei Manga chapter 66
8. ↑ Sekirei Manga chapter 129
9. ↑ Sekirei Manga chapter 48
10. ↑ Sekirei anime season 2 episode 13

1. ↑ Sekirei Manga chapter 63.5
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Sekirei Manga chapter 91
3. ↑ Sekirei Manga chapter 19
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Sekirei Manga chapter 124
5. ↑ Sekirei Manga chapter 47
6. ↑ Sekirei Manga chapter 4
7. ↑ Sekirei Manga chapter 66
8. ↑ Sekirei Manga chapter 129
9. ↑ Sekirei anime season 2 episode 13