Chapter 2: The Mysterious Entity / Born of Struggle

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Floating in the abyss, the Assassin King's soul drifted aimlessly, waiting for the eternal slumber of death. Yet, something stirred in the darkness. A presence—ancient and powerful—made itself known. Before him appeared a mysterious Entity, cloaked in shadow, its voice echoing with divine authority.

"You are not yet finished," the Entity said. "I offer you a choice: continue to the afterlife, or be reborn in a new world with five gifts—five wishes of immense power."

The Assassin King, ever the strategist, knew that this was no ordinary opportunity. He had ruled one world, and now, the possibility of conquering another lay before him. Without hesitation, he accepted the Entity's offer, choosing his five wishes with precision.

Hank Henriette from To the Abandoned Sacred Beasts – He would gain Hank's immense physical strength, the ability to transform into a powerful beast, and his experience as a leader of warriors.

Muzaka from Noblesse – The power and physiology of the werewolf lord would make him near-immortal, with unmatched physical prowess and heightened senses.

Jūgo from Naruto – The ability to absorb and control natural energy would allow him to harness the power of the environment, enhancing his combat abilities.

Marshall D. Teach from One Piece – Blackbeard's 2 devil fruits powers and his expertise at all 3 Haki powers. He also inherit Blackbeard cunning ambition to rule the world.

Lobo (New Earth) from DC Universe – The Czarnian's regenerative powers, unyielding strength, and near-indestructibility would make him an unstoppable force.

"Your wishes have been granted. When you become a child upon your rebirth, I will seal some of these powers. In the future, they will slowly be unsealed, giving your body time to adapt," the Mysterious Entity said. The Shadow King was then cast into a new world—a world of endless warfare, powerful shinobi, and dangerous clans. He was reborn as an orphaned boy named Muzaka, with no family, no clan, and no legacy.

Muzaka (name given to him by his mother, before passing away), was born in the Land of Forests, a wild and unforgiving place where survival was a daily struggle. His early years were marked by poverty, malnutrition, and isolation. He lived among the poorest villagers, and his strange appearance and wild temperament set him apart from the rest. His body, infused with the power of the werewolf lord Muzaka, occasionally unleashed bursts of beastly strength, terrifying those around him.

Even as a child, Muzaka's presence unsettled others. His newly inherited lycanthropic powers and uncontrollable bestial nature would emerge at random, causing him to release terrifying bursts of power. He had no control over it. This made him an outcast, shunned by the small, fearful village he was born into. The villagers feared him, branding him "monster". 

Alone and misunderstood, Muzaka found solace in the Forest of Bewilderment, a dense, dangerous woodland that few dared to enter. Here, away from prying eyes, he began his training. Using the knowledge and experience from his former life and the powers granted by the entity, Muzaka began to hone his body and mind.