RIKU SATO walked around his room. He was ready to meet his parents; as threatening as it sounded, he would have to go; he would have to do this eventually.y.
He dressed formally in a suit and combed his white hair. He wore a white eye patch on his left eye. he walked through the doors and walked down the hallway on the red carpet with a golden chandelier hanging occasionally in the long hallway.
Soon, a man dressed in a tuxedo walked up to Riku,
"Mr. Sato and Mrs.Sato are waiting for you at the dining hall. They request your immediate presence to discuss an issue concerning you, sir. Riku." The man bowed his head to Riku.
"Thank you very much, I shall proceed alone, I do not need an escort," Riku said, and carrHe was a perfectionist,grew up in luxury and wealth, and there was nothing that he didn't have,as long as he wanted it.
But that made him wonder, what was his purpose in life,as it was he had never achieved anything, but dwelt on his parents' marvelous achievements. But that all changed when he awakened Kannen energy.he could become a satsujin hunter and save countless lives from Toku, which filled him with a lot of purpose and joy.
However, how would he explain that to his parents, who have prepared ' bright plans for his future'? They had bought a whole company for him to manage at the age of 16.
Notwithstanding, Riku, as a smart guy, passed all his exams and was well behaved. And his father loved him for that; he always made them proud. But now, how would he explain that he would abandon all the plans they had already set in motion for him?
He would have to do this somehow.
Finally, he arrived. The hall was huge and elegant. At the center of the roof was a splendid chandelier, and under it was a large round dining table.
It was tempered glass with real gold fringes. And the chairs were equally breathtaking, his parents sat at the table and were having a small meal.his mom,Mrs. Sato wore a white gown, she had white hair,and was so beautiful and young for her age, and was always kind and caring, but still expected much.
Mr.Sato wore a matching white suit and was staring at riku. His face wasn't pleased.hed had black hair, and looked a bit old. But Riku expected these two to be here, they called hi after all!
But he didn't expect his elder sister, Yu Sato, to be present. She also stared at Riku; she had white hair so straight and long, and had a firm face. He knew that she was overseas on a business summit, and she had been gone for two months now! He didn't expect to see her here.
" Are you shocked to see me here?!" Yu glared directly at her younger brother.
But Riku was more than shocked to see her here, he was terrified!. The truth was that the two had a special relationship.
When Riku was young, he always looked up to his sister, Yu. She stood up to school bullies for him. She was strong-willed and determined to make their father proud, and had inculcated all these qualities into Riku also. Because of this, Riku attributed all his success to her; he looked up to her, even now, at this moment,she was the youngest female ever to have all this wealth and influence in the financial sector worldwide.
He feared how she would react to the news! His previous confidence had reduced to nothing. But what if she favored his reason? If there was one thing Riku knew, one shouldn't be quick to judge others.
" I came as soon as dad informed me of the stupid crap you want to pull!!"she said with a tinge of anger in her voice.
" No, you don't be like that, let's hear what he has to say, that's his reason for being here, isn't it?"Mrs.Sato's calm, soft voice beckoned.
"There's no reason for this meeting right now, ma!" Yu said firmly." Whatever the reason may be, it won't be accepted!"
" I agree with you,"Mr. Sato said calmly.
"That's it, pa!" you rattled on, "how can we permit a member of the prestigious SATO EMPIRE to join some bloody demon hunters!"
" Bloody demon hunters that protect your life!" Riku said back in anger."Sis! Be rational about this, you know me very well, I don't do things without any logical reason. So please just listen!"
The hall went quiet."Father… Mother… I know what you expect of me. I was born into the Sato line, heirs of wealth and power. You want me to inherit the company, sit in a chair high above the city, and rule with the pen. But every day that I sat behind those polished desks, I felt… hollow. I don't want to live in a cage of numbers and contracts."He raised his head. "When I see the Satsujin Hunters risking their lives for others, when I hear the cries of people saved… my chest burns. That's the fire I want to follow. I don't want to protect this family only with money. I want to protect this world—with my own hands."Mrs.Sato stirred, and Yu scoffed."Please understand… It's not that I reject what you've given me. I'm grateful for every lesson, every comfort. But I would rather bleed on the battlefield beside strangers than rot away in luxury while people suffer. Helping people… that's where I feel alive. That's where my heart belongs." "That's all crap, you would drag our family name in the dust, and even so, will you come back alive if you go?" Yu rattled, " I thought you were reasonable."Yu's voice turned soft. " I can protect you from the bullies, but out there is a different case."Riku turned to her, his smile soft but firm. "I can't promise I'll never be hurt. But I can promise this: every time I fight, I'll remember your face, your voice. I'll fight to come home. And if my path saves even one life, then it's worth it."THERE WAS SILENCE"Riku… you truly are my son. You speak with the same stubborn fire I once held in my youth. If this is truly your path, then we will not chain you to the desk. You have our blessing."Riku's eyes widened, "But understand—our name is not light. You will not tarnish it with recklessness. If you are to join the Satsujin Hunters, you must rise, not as a mere soldier, but as someone worthy of bearing both your heart and this family's crest. You will train harder than anyone. You will never dishonor your comrades, nor betray your word. And when the world trembles, you will stand."His mother leaned forward, her eyes glistening, though her voice stayed firm. "And one more thing, Riku… you must promise us this. No matter how high you rise, no matter how many victories you claim, do not let that fire in your chest consume the kindness in your heart. A Sato who forgets compassion is no son of mine." Riku smiled. He looked at Yu, and she turned her head away." Sis Yu..."" shut up!, I came here to make sure you never went - not because of the family name shit! But I was afraid that my little brother would get hurt. However, I learnt that you aren't that helpless little bro anymore," she smiled towards Riku," GO BE MY HERO!"***Did You Know? – Riku Sato Riku was originally supposed to inherit his family's corporate empire, but he shocked everyone when he chose the dangerous life of a Satsujin Hunter instead.His Magnet Space Jutsu came from his obsession with astronomy and physics as a child—he once spent nights drawing diagrams of planets and magnetic fields, imagining he could bend them.The rod he carries isn't just a weapon—it was forged from fragments of a fallen meteorite discovered by the Sato family generations ago. That's why it conducts his magnetic Kannen energy so perfectly.Despite his calm and nerdy image, Riku has the highest appetite in Team Arakawa—he secretly eats twice as much as Kaito but hides it so no one teases him.Thank you so much for reading this chapter! 💛 Your thoughts, theories, and feedback mean the world to me, so please drop a comment below—I'd love to hear what you think of Kin's journey so far.If you spot any non-standard content or anything that feels off, please kindly report it so we can keep this story safe and enjoyable for everyone.Your support keeps this world alive—see you in the next chapter! 🌌🔥