Kirigakure - Shura

: Her refusal to have a child is her ultimate act of rebellion. By choosing not to provide a new vessel for the contract, she essentially chooses to end her bloodline to stop the cycle of suffering.

Shura’s "deep" content is centered on her tragic lineage. According to the Ao no Exorcist Wiki, she is a descendant of a female ninja clan that made a deal with the snake god . Kirigakure Shura

Her relationship with is the emotional anchor of her story. : Her refusal to have a child is

: Shiro didn't just train her to be a Knight Meister ; he was the first person to tell her that she deserved to actually live for herself, not just to fulfill a contract. According to the Ao no Exorcist Wiki, she

: Her initial desire to kill Rin was fueled by her loyalty to Shiro; she couldn't understand why he would sacrifice his life for the son of Satan. Her journey as Rin’s mentor is her way of finally understanding Shiro’s "selfish" kindness. 4. Meaning of the Tattoo

: In exchange for incredible strength and the demon sword "Fang," every woman in Shura’s line is destined to die by age 30 after bearing a child to continue the contract.