| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Alias | Scarlet Flower |
| Internal Name | nextninjagirl |
| Born | Scarlet Shadow, Cadia Riverlands |
| Age | 20 |
| Gender | Female |
| Species | Human |
| Weapons | Higanbana |
| Website | Legends of Dawn hero page |
| Relationships | Hayabusa (Friend/Rival, Former Crush) |
| Kagura (Former Romantic Rival) | |
| Hanzo (Enemy) | |
| Tokinibara (Sister) |
Story of Hanabi in Mobile Legends Bang Bang
Hanabi was destined for greatness from the moment she was born into the Scarlet Shadow, a secretive clan nestled in the heart of the Cadia Riverlands. From childhood, she carried the weight of her father’s ambitions and the pride of the Scarlet Sect on her shoulders. As the heir to the legendary Higanbana, one of the seven great armaments of the Scarlet Shadow, she sought strength with a singular focus.
But this relentless pursuit of power came at a cost. Hanabi shut herself off from emotion, becoming a vessel of discipline and resolve. Yet, despite her efforts, the Higanbana resisted her mastery. It was not a weapon to be controlled by sheer strength—it demanded something far deeper.
The Dark River and the Burning Shore
Hanabi’s recurring nightmare began when she was seven. In her dreams, she floated on a dark, frigid river, surrounded by a swirling mist. In the distance, she saw a shore illuminated by the crimson flames of the Higanbana flowers, burning brightly but forever out of reach.
This dream first came to her after she unknowingly activated Higanbana’s power. In the waking world, the Scarlet Sect hailed her as the chosen successor, but the dream haunted her, reminding her that power was still beyond her grasp.
Day after day, Hanabi trained, her sweat and tears flowing like the river in her nightmares. Her victories in competitions bolstered the Scarlet Sect’s dominance over the rival Shadow Sect, and she grew accustomed to triumph. Each success brought her closer to the burning shore in her dreams, but she was yet to reach it.
Then came Hayabusa, the prodigy of the Shadow Sect.
The Rivalry with Hayabusa
Hayabusa was unlike any warrior Hanabi had faced. He appeared at competitions like a phantom, swiftly defeating his opponents before vanishing into the shadows. When Hanabi sought him out to challenge him personally, their battles became legendary. Blades clashed as they darted across rooftops and mountain streams, but no matter how hard she fought, Hanabi could never claim victory.
Each defeat deepened the dark river within her, the waters rising to the edges of her mind. Frustrated and desperate, she demanded to know the secret behind Hayabusa’s strength. His only reply was:
“Because… the moon looks lovely tonight.”
The cryptic response enraged her. She couldn’t comprehend his arrogance or the frivolity of his words. To her, winning was everything, and she vowed to surpass him at any cost.
The Betrayal of Hanzo
The fragile balance between the Scarlet and Shadow Sects was shattered when Hanzo, one of the Scarlet Shadow’s mightiest warriors, betrayed them. Stealing the sacred Ame no Habakiri, he became a threat to both sects. United by a common enemy, the two sects sent their finest warriors—Hanabi and Hayabusa—to pursue him.
Determined to prove herself, Hanabi sought Hanzo alone. When she confronted him, she was overwhelmed by the power of Ame no Habakiri. As the blade slashed across her throat, she felt herself slipping into the abyss.
In that moment of desperation, she swore allegiance to Higanbana, offering her body and soul to the weapon.
The World Within Higanbana
An immense power surged through Hanabi, and she found herself once again in the dark river of her dreams. But this time, the waters raged with monstrous waves, pulling her into their depths. The voices of countless souls echoed around her, their pain and resentment binding her to the abyss.
Amidst the chaos, a single voice pierced through the void—Hayabusa’s voice, calling her name.
The moonlight reflected on the surface of the river, illuminating the darkness. Hanabi raised her head, breaking free from the grip of the dead. The raging waters calmed, and she saw the first Scarlet leader and his wife standing on the distant shore. Their sacrifices had sealed the power of Higanbana, but their obsession with victory had consumed them.
At last, Hanabi understood: power without emotion was empty, and obsession was a path to ruin.
A New Path Forward
When Hanabi awoke, Higanbana rested gently in her hand. She had unlocked its true power and become its rightful master, not through strength alone, but by embracing her emotions and finding balance within herself.
Though Hanzo escaped, Hanabi and Hayabusa returned, too weakened to give chase. For the first time, Hanabi saw Hayabusa clearly—not as a rival, but as a guide who had shown her the path to her own shore. She finally understood his cryptic words: there are things in life more precious than victory.
No longer bound by obsession, Hanabi raised her head to the night sky. The moon was beautiful tonight.