The sound of rain echoed through the quiet village.


    Inside a small house, a warm glow from the fireplace flickered, casting gentle light over the wooden floor.


    Izuki sat beside his parents—his mother, Rina, and his father, Hajime—who smiled at him after years of separation.


    Kenzo leaned against the wall, arms crossed. Raizo sat near the table, sipping tea, his eyes watching the window.


    "It’s been so long," Rina whispered, running a hand through Izuki’s hair. "You’ve grown so much."


    Izuki smiled slightly, but his heart felt uneasy. There was a strange tension in the air, as if something was coming.


    Then—


    CRACK!


    Lightning tore through the sky.


    Raizo’s eyes narrowed. He placed the cup down. "Something’s wrong."


    Kenzo straightened. "I feel it too…"


    Izuki stood up. "Master—"


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    The entire house shook. The front door was blown apart by an invisible force.


    A cold wind rushed in, carrying the scent of death.


    And then—he stepped inside.


    A tall, cloaked figure with glowing white eyes. His presence alone sent shivers through the room.


    Raizo’s body tensed. His voice was low, yet filled with deadly recognition.


    "Hadara."


    Kenzo’s breath caught in his throat.


    "No way… He’s supposed to be dead."


    Hadara took a slow step forward. His voice was cold, emotionless.


    "You thought a mere death could erase me?"


    His gaze locked onto Izuki.


    "I see… So you are the one who carries the blood of Raiken now."


    Izuki clenched his fists. "What do you want?!"


    Hadara smirked.


    "Your life."


    Then—he moved.


    A flash of speed—so fast it was almost impossible to see.


    He lunged at Izuki.


    Izuki’s body tensed, his instincts screaming at him to dodge—


    But before Hadara’s attack could reach him—


    Rina and Hajime stepped forward.


    "NOOO!"


    Hadara’s hand pierced through both of them.


    Blood splattered across the room.


    Izuki’s mind shattered. His eyes went wide.


    "MOTHER! FATHER!"


    They gasped, pain written across their faces. Hajime turned his head slightly, forcing a smile.


    "Izuki… live."


    Then, with one final breath—


    They collapsed.


    Lifeless.


    The room fell into a deafening silence.


    Izuki froze. His hands trembled. His heartbeat roared in his ears.


    Something inside him snapped.


    A dark energy surged around him. His vision blurred, consumed by rage, pain, and grief.


    "I’LL KILL YOU!" Izuki roared.


    A new power awakened inside him—


    And Hadara smiled.