The author has the chance to do the funniest thing ever
>!Since his victory against Honda, Musashi's main narative thread has been unlocking the gates to get stronger and advance in the tournament. I'd figure most of us pictured him unlocking them during R2.!<
>!With today's surprise of Musashi vs Kojiro taking place as an onscreen fight, I propose the following scenario: He DOES kill Kojiro here, and he DOES unlock the gate, but he'll actively exhaust his narrative potential here. Him reaching a new level with the gates here and now means that it can't be the decisive factor against Fuma anymore.!<
>!Indeed, I believe that he'll lose his underdog status, the story will fully lean into how he's "complete" as a warrior.... and that's precisely why I still think there's a non insignificant chance he will lose in R2. Because he'll consider himself "fulfilled" after having his "legendary duel", and THAT will be his downfall.!<
>!Copium? Probably. But I legit see the possibility.!<