The journey has just started, and the fate of the nation hangs in the balance, but hidden danger lurks as a spy's disappearance ignites a dangerous pursuit. As two warriors unravel a web of deceit, they discover a young prodigy with extraordinary powers—one that may fulfill an ancient prophecy. With deep secrets in every corner, could their quest for truth shatter their reality? Dive into a world where every revelation leads to more questions, and this is only the beginning of the quest.
The journey has just started, and the fate of the nation hangs in the balance, but hidden danger lurks as a spy's disappearance ignites a dangerous pursuit. As two warriors unravel a web of deceit, they discover a young prodigy with extraordinary powers—one that may fulfill an ancient prophecy. With deep secrets in every corner, could their quest for truth shatter their reality? Dive into a world where every revelation leads to more questions, and this is only the beginning of the quest.
In the telepathic realm of the Jin Nation, young Haru hides a secret: he may be capable of mastering more than just the Kiri of Mind Reading. As curiosity pushes him beyond boundaries, Haru turns to his mother, Hana, who begins to unveil the ancient origin of their world — a universe birthed by the divine Izunami, and the tale of her two sons: Otoniji and Omodaru. Before war and chaos, there was balance — but how long could it last?
As the tale unfolds, we meet the divine twins — Omodaru, master of Mind Reading, and Otoniji, master of Illusion — polar opposites yet bound by purpose. Together, they train early humans and pass down the sacred Kuji Kiris to nine chosen disciples. But not all Kiris are shared — both brothers keep their most powerful techniques reserved for their bloodlines. The origins of each Kiri — from animal summoning to invisibility, healing to X-ray vision — are revealed, marking the beginning of a new age of power, legacy, and control.
Back in the present day, young Haru mysteriously vanishes mid-story, leaving Hana alarmed and worried. Meanwhile, in the bustling markets of the JIN Nation, elite ninjas Jirai and Jinsuke track a suspicious jeweller—possibly a spy. Despite their powerful mind-reading abilities, the enemy escapes using the Zen Kiri: the art of invisibility. As the chase intensifies, secrets stir in the shadows—who is the spy, and why is Haru missing?
Hana’s story is abruptly interrupted as she realizes Haru has mysteriously disappeared once more, vanishing right under her eyes. Simultaneously, in the forest, elite ninjas Jinsuke and Jirai corner the invisible spy, using a restraining spell and swift blade work to capture him. The spy is handed over to royal soldiers, but the victory is short-lived—Hana bursts in with alarming news: Haru vanished during the storytelling session, reappearing and disappearing again in the blink of an eye. As the ninjas look on, Jinsuke senses a deeper force at play—and hints that only Haru’s father might reveal the truth behind his sudden powers... and disappearance.
Hana trembles at Haru’s sudden disappearance and unexplained reappearance—but Jinsuke seizes control, declaring that Haru will now train under him and the legendary Juro, the great ninja of Jin Nation. In the palace’s training grounds, we witness Juro’s mastery in motion, his elder’s prowess unquestioned. As Jinsuke reports the captured spy from Zen Nation, he reveals a startling suspicion: this may tie to a mysterious presence—and more importantly, to Haru’s burgeoning, unprecedented powers. The chapter culminates in a tense family reunion in the palace library, as Juro confirms that Haru is indeed “The One”—destined to master multiple Kuji Kiris. But if Haru has awakened, who is his counterpart? And is “the Other” preparing their own rise?