PREQUEL: TALE OF MUSASHI (CHAP7)

Musashi, who was in front of him, kept staring at him. Flashes of blood and slashes kept getting to Musashi’s head as he kept his death stare.

‘’Musashi.’’ Koji spoke. Musashi looked at him. ‘’We need you to move for the next duel.’’ Musashi then left the Dojo.

‘’ Using that technique on him… You’re really what Lord Karasuyama described you as, Musashi: Born in the Darkness.’’ Koji thought to himself as he helped Masato to get up.

On his way to the inner castle, a familiar voice spoke to him.

‘’Secret Technique: Shinigami Stare.’’ Musashi looked behind to see who. It was Yami. ‘’Only a few of the elite Karasuyama Clan members could use this technique. And only a few of them can turn their eyes to the actual Shinigami Eyes. Yet, yours isn’t complete.’’

Musashi stayed put and just looked at Yami. The two exchanged eye contact for a minute while the wind blew.

‘’You wanted to kill Masato, didn’t you?’’ Musashi’s eyes opened wide. ‘’It wasn’t because you wanted to, I know.’’ Yami then started walking towards him. ‘’Born in the darkness, lived in the darkness. You were cursed since birth, unable to speak. But you were also gifted by a blessing.’’ Yami then walked past him and spoke one last time. ‘’Take care, brother of the Darkness.’’

That night, Masato gathered a few disciples outside of the Karasuyama mansion.

‘’Why did you gather us, Lord Masato?’’ One of the disciples said.

‘’I need you all tomorrow. I will kill that freak!’’ The disciples were shocked.

‘’But doing so will get you killed by the Head Master himself.’’

‘’Do you know who I am?’’ Masato grabbed him from his collar. ‘’I am the only rightful heir for the Karasuyama Clan! And if you want to stay a disciple of our glorious clan, you will do what I say!’’

‘’Y-Yes, my lord!’’

Masato let go of his collar and walked back a few steps.

‘’Tomorrow, we will launch an assault on him at the Death Forest! He always goes there in the mornings. And whoever kills him for me, I will make sure he will be rewarded greatly!’’ The disciples bowed down.