Shikiya is sitting in her office, looking at papers. The door opens, Koto enters, and says:
"I... hate to say it, but we failed to locate the throne of Ishi. I think... no matter how far we go, we won't be able to find him."
Shikiya sighs:
"Hmph! I know."
Koto asks:
"S-So, what's the plan now?"
Shikiya says:
"I was thinking about changing our strategy. I think we should continue to protect Millennia. In the end, we have Marshal by our side."
(Opening)
Marshal is standing on a big grassy plot. He is huffing and puffing because of training after months.
Even without a shirt, he is lean and athletic with six-pack abs, every muscle on his body looks like it was carved out by hand.
He looks at Arai and runs towards him. He throws one punch, and Arai stops it.
Marshal smiles and calmly says:
"GenjitsuoSaku!"
(Tear Reality)
The sky tears apart, many black holes open, and the speed of the wind starts increasing.
Arai speaks to himself:
"Perfect! He can now fully control his powers even without turning into his alien form."
Marshal kicks him in the gut, teleports behind him, and punches. Arai dodges his punch and grabs his hand.
Marshal says:
"Hmph! Not bad."
Arai replies:
"Do you want me to stop holding back?"
Marshal snaps his fingers and says:
"Hmph! Lemme show you where I never needed any training..."
The whole ground turns into darkness.
Arai's alien form vanishes.
Marshal opens his eyes to unleash an immeasurable amount of energy, which breaks the timeline—AeonicDusk.
The black holes he summoned before get bigger in size and start pulling all the timelines.
Ishi's throne trembles in its place. Arai says to Marshal:
"NOW!"
Marshal says out loud:
"AMATERASU! "
Ishi's throne is covered in black flames and white smoke, and he says:
"Is this... Am-Amaterasu?"
Ishi's body is covered in black flames but he doesn't move—because it isn't causing any damage to his body.
Suddenly, everything goes back to normal. As Marshal and Arai both snapped their fingers at the same time to restore everything.
Ishi while sitting on his throne questions himself:
"What... just happened?"
Marshal says to Arai:
"This was just the tip of what I can do."
Arai walks and replies:
"This isn't even the twenty percent of what a supreme can do... Anyway, that's enough for today. Seven hours of non-stop training after so many months is no joke."
Marshal follows him and asks:
"By the way, you told me to say 'Amaterasu', but I didn't see anything happening here. What does it mean?"
Arai replies:
"Don't worry, you have already done what I wanted you to do..."
Marshal says:
"Since I didn't see what this ability does, can you tell me more about it?"
Arai nods and replies:
"Amaterasu is the combination of black flames and white smoke...
... The flames are capable of destroying anything in their way but the smoke prevents unnecessary destruction and boosts precision."
Marshal asks:
"Can it be in my special abilities?"
Arai replies:
"It comes even before Como Tensen and Genjitsu o Saku. If I were to say it's majesty... I'd say Amaterasu is your trump card."
Marshal nods and mumbles:
"I'll use it as my final move someday."
Arai stops looking at the sky and asks:
"Did you forget? We had to meet someone today."
Marshal takes a deep breath:
"I remember it, but after such long training I feel more hungry than tired."
Arai says:
"Alright! Let's visit Banri-san today for some Miso Ramen and then we can meet that person."
Marshal fist bumps Arai and replies:
"Sounds like a dope plan to me."
They both teleport in front of Banri's Ramen shop just by thinking about it.
Geko standing in front of the throne of Ishi, says:
"Is there something wrong, Ishi-san?"
Ishi calmly replies:
"Shigure Arai taught 'Amaterasu' to Marshal and managed to hit my throne. I wasn't hurt at all... only because of the cursed binding."
Geko warmly smiles and says:
"Arai is such a headache but still everything is going according to your plan. The fact that you allowed it to happen... May I ask why?"
Ishi replies:
"I only wanted to see what version of 'Amaterasu' Marshal had. Certainly! It is the most overwhelming one."
Geko asks:
"Black flames and white smoke?"
Ishi says:
"A combined power of two supreme entities—Marshal and Arai."
Geko replies:
"Hmm! If cursed binding wasn't here it would have really burned you to death."
Ishi says:
"I let it happen because I knew it meant no harm to me."
(Narration)
In this world, which is full of whatever you can imagine, there exist a certain number of big clans. These clans were once part of the biggest wars that happened on Earth.
WarofthePrimordialclans, the first clash that ever happened. Massive destruction in the Omniverse, too many martyrs, but no one won it.
WaroftheBigSixPillars, the second clash that took place decades ago. Massive destruction in the Multiverse, large numbers of martyrs, and three clans were totally annihilated.
War of the Beasts, after the second clash, the remaining big three took a step backwards. Many other clans and factions stood to fight against each other. It spanned over decades and the scale of destruction went beyond Multiversal...
... So the big three had to step in to stop it, but don't forget, it was all happening on Earth, yet it carried larger-than-life feats.
Unegai and Oganaiclans were both part of the big six and now three. Their names are carved in the history of the world.
They clashed like storm and fire, refusing to yield, yet whenever the world teetered on the brink of ruin, their bloodlines converged... And they fought not with each other but alongside each other.
TheNagaiclan, part of the big three clans. They mostly minded their own business, but history carries many fragments where they collided with the Unegai and Oganai clans...
... And that is how it truly started to oppose the other two. Nagare Ishi is a prominent member of the Nagai clan.
(Oganai Hideout)
Marshal and Arai enter it and the door closes behind them. They both walk on the carpet towards the only throne visible.
On the two sides of the throne are kept earthen lamps. Many scrolls, papers, and maps are scattered here & there.
Marshal speaks to himself:
"What a... calm but eerie atmosphere this hideout has..."
Suddenly, an unkindness of ravens descends upon the throne. They surround the figure, their beady eyes gleaming with otherworldly intelligence.
Before vanishing as suddenly as they appeared. They leave behind only a whisper of midnight wings.
The figure is calmly sitting on the throne. His long black hair, which falls in curtains from the front and a ponytail at the back, moves slowly.
His eyes are black, and they have no shine left. Because he is entitled as the 'Child of Sacrifices'.
Despite being in his early twenties, he has sacrificed so much that his very presence itself has become legendary.
Meet OganaiAkuchi—the greatest pillar of his clan and the protector of Earth.
Arai says to him:
"YO!"
Akuchi asks:
"May I ask why you called me here after all these years of silence, Arai-san?"
His voice was calm, deep, and commanding.
Arai replies:
"I want you to help us so when the right time comes... We will be able to defeat Nagare Ishi."
Akuchi asks:
"Member of... The Nagai clan?"
Arai nods.
Marshal is in shock and mumbles:
"N-Nagai clan?"
Akuchi sees Marshal and asks Arai:
"What's his name?"
Arai replies:
"Marshal... Unegai!"
After hearing it, Akuchi gasps slightly and says:
"So, this is the reunion of the Unegai and Oganai clans after a long time."
Marshal speaks to himself:
"Sensei remembers the name of my clan? I am happy he didn't forget it because I told him a long time ago."
Arai nods with a smile and says to Akuchi:
"And you're going to be against a member of the Nagai clan. Looks like history is repeating itself in the most twisted way."
Akuchi closes his eyes, and in an instant, he is standing behind both of them when he says:
"I am looking forward to working with you, Marshal Unegai!"
Marshal says:
"Same here, Oganai-san!"
Arai says to Marshal:
"Let's go now..."
A raven enters the hideout of the Oganai Clan and flies all over it. Its wings throw shiny sparkles, due to which Geko, standing in a corner, becomes visible.
Akuchi speaks through the Raven:
"Be grateful I didn't catch you in front of them... I won't tolerate this kind of action next time."
The voice of the clone of Geko speaks to himself:
"The man who can freeze ice itself. Perfection breaks the moment he walks into the room."
(Ending)
Marshal's voice echoes:
"Sensei, why would you choose Oganai-san as our ally?"
Arai's voice echoes back:
"Because just like you, he is special to me. My greatest ally since we were kids. He is a little cold but when you come to know about what his past holds...
... You never mind it. You feel more connected to him. Where he walks, I would like to follow him, and I'd like you to follow me."
Arai speaks to himself, his voice echoes again:
"I am really sorry for not being there for you, Akuchi, I couldn't become what you wanted me to be... I am not a good ally for you, aren't I?"
After some time, Arai is standing on top of a building staring at the full moon. He speaks to himself:
"It's not my fault, life pulled us away at the wrong time... Even if you blame me, Akuchi, I'll take it as it is... smile and hope for the past to come back. So we can fight those bad guys again..."
He takes a deep breath, continuing:
"Would you... like to join me, Akuchi...?"