Chapter 1: Origins of the Young Lord

In a forest showered by the glow of the sunset, flames ushered and spread across the forest relentlessly and amidst the chaos, "HAHAHAHA, You're pathetic. Either as a samurai or as a flow master. Die and enjoy you're time in the after life." Said a creature adorning horns on his head. "U-un-UNCLE!" shouted a young boy behind the mysterious man, "Do not worry kiddo. As long as I still breathe I won't let that monster touch you." Said the mysterious samurai.

"Humpf. Say your prayers, old man." Said the horned creature as dread was exuded from his entire body. As their fight raged on, the samurai took on more and more damage. The horned monster continued his assault until the samurai fell on his knees and his grip on his sword wavering. "Farewell, O warrior. But do not worry that twerp will follow right after you." Said the monster as then, "Like I told you, I won't let you touch a single hair on his head." The samurai said as he chanted, the following "Kami no chikara, Ofuda no hikari, Karami awase, Negai wo tsunagu. Ofuda Biding Spell!". "NOW RUUUN! I DON'T KNOW HOW LONG I'LL BE ABLE TO KEEP HIM RESTRAINED SO SHIN, RUUUN!" said the samurai.

"Tsk, you're pissing me off just die." Said the creature as he broke free from his restraints and pierced the man's heart. "AAAAAAAHHHHHH!" screamed the young boy as he cried. "D-don't wor-r-rry. I won't let him lay a hand on you." Said the warrior as he continued to grip the monster's ankle. "Let me go at ounce!" said the monster as he threw him off. "AARGH!" stated the warrior as he landed in front of the young boy. "Uncle!" said the boy as he approached him. "I told you to run but it seems that running would be quite impossible." He said.

"I'm fed up with all your futile resistance just let me kill you." Said the monster. "Leave him alone, Leave him alone, Leave him alone, LEAVE HIM ALOOOONE!!!!" said the young boy as huge blue flames swirl around them and assaulting the monster. "Fudō myōō no kensaku sowaka, Infernal Ignition" said the young boy with an ethereal and mystical voice. As if in a trance, he continuously unleashed the flames he conjured onto the monster. "Die you Oni. Repent for your sins in hell." He said as the Oni was being consumed by the flames.

"What kind of monster is that?" said the Oni as he became ash and died. After that the young boy fell unconscious. "Don't worry kiddo, I won't leave you, at least not like this and especially not here." said the man as he gathered all his strength and carried the young boy. After hours of walks as if undead, the man carried his nephew up to the doors of a certain estate. The guards who came to see what the noise was, "AH?! Young lord! Master Tsuji" they said as they checked on the young boy and the man. "Hurry and help me carry them to the infirmary." Said one of the guards as they hurriedly carried them to the infirmary.

Some days later, the young boy finally woke up. As he woke up, he remembered all the previous events. "Uncle!" he said as he was taken with anxiety. "Calm down." Said a man as he entered the room, "Father. Uncle, where is uncle Tsuji?" he asked. With a devastated expression he answered "I'm sorry but there was nothing to do about his condition. My brother, Tsuji, he passed away. Before passing he told us what had happened to both of you. He carried you back to the estate even though he was only at one moment from death's door."

After hearing that, the young boy continuously cried unconsolably. After clearing all other matters, the funeral for Tsuji Gekio of the Gekio Bushin Clan was held. Many mourned his death on that auspicious day. "Father. Is it because I was too weak that uncle died?" asked the young boy. "No, my son. In this world, creatures like the Oni he faced are simply stronger than most humans. My brother loved his family more than anyone else in this world. It is not surprising that he laid down his life for you." He answered, "But then...", "Listen well. Tsuji gave his life to protect you hence you must repay that debt." He said as life came back to the young boy's eyes.

"It was on that day that I decided that I would become a lord capable of protecting others just like my uncle. But I'll do it my own way. Yes even if i have to lead a Night Parade of a Hundred Demons. I, Shin Gekio of the Gekio Bushin Clan shall become the greatest and strongest among the lords.", "Young lord? Young lord where are you?" said retainers of the clan as they were looking for Shin, the young lord of the clan. During that time, on the outskirts of the town. "Fujin no hachibushū sowaka, Zephyr Blades." Stated a young boy whose face was shrouded in mystery. "Well ain't it my lucky day? If your bandits, at least show more resilience. If you try any funny business on my turf then trust me, you'll get your money's worth. I'm the next lord of this domain, Shin Gekio!" He said as he confronted the bandits who were attacking travelers.