The boy behind the shadow

"How long have I thought about my mother, I can't even remember her face again... Am I doing this for her?." The young June of the gojo clan tried recalling, only to be met with yet another question.

June looks at his bloodied hands wondering how he ended up like this. Rage is something that takes over, even with a glimmer of anger, it spreads very easily.

He looks down, his eyes meeting the dead body of his former butler as he had enough of his abuse.

Soon enough the police came with some paramedic's assistance, surveying the scene, informed by the neighbors that they heard a scream from June's residence, they phoned the cops quickly.

Young June was taken to the station for some questions even if it was clear what the scene looked like, they caught him with a knife, sitting a top a dead body and blood all over the place.

" So, your name... er." The man questioned, waiting for an answer."

" June... my name's June." but even with the situation at hand, he spoke quite calmly for a child.

" Well, you do know what you've gotten yourself into?" The police's gaze searched for any remorse in the child's face which seemed dark despite the lighting in the room.

" We can put you in a Juvenile center; pretty sure you don't want that do you?." He asked, trying to make Jun open up to him, even though Jun's fate is set in stone.

"..." No response came from the child as his ocean Violet purple eyes could be seen now.

But soon another officer came in with a cold gaze. " They're here sir." The other officer seated shifted his gaze to the one standing behind him.

" Who may that be?"

" Some members of the Gojo clan, sir."

"..." June's eyes grew wide with hatred at the mention of that name... The Gojo clan. The officers took notice of this, evident by his clutching fist, fueled by rage.

Still filled with doubt, he turned to the other officer. " Let them in."

With that three individuals, identified by their white hair came cam in, with a blank stare thfacesface.

" We would like the child to be let free from your grasp, he is about to be under our care."

The one in the middle notably having clearer blue eyes spoke up.

The officer puts on a skeptical look. "This child, he--."

" None of your business, we already paid your chief so shut your mouth and do as you're told."

" Hey what the hell do you---."

His companion placed a hand on his chest gesturing he should calm down. The Gojo clan members all stood as if they were in their domain, while their eyes met the other officer with a defying gaze.

" I believe it's best for you to listen to your... senior." He shifted his gaze to the other older officer in the room.

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" You should be grateful brat. Bringing it into the clan is an act of kindness on our part, don't expect further hospitality from us, do I make myself clear?."

The voice of the older Gojo clan member voice echoed in the car. June on the other hand was met with another predicament as his head drifted to his feet.

" Understood."

just a singular, lonely came from his mouth expressing the loneliness he felt after the death of his mother. Even though he is surrounded by members of his mother's clan.

Arrived at the large house on the outskirts of the city of Fukuoka, Known for the Kushida shrine and the beautiful Maizuru park, also a place where the Gojo clan resides.

The large compound decorations are ted with the normal Japanese setting and standard of living. A sakura tree surrounded and endowed with its beautiful pink petals, the evening sun rays peeking through every object, while also giving it an aesthetic look.

Being led by the clan member who came to retrieve him, June was in total awe at the interior of the building, The set of Katana and other swords was set on display on the side of the wall, with polished woodwork and paper wall which made it feel... peaceful.

But June had a gut feeling that things were bound to go the wrong way for him, it always has.

A maid doned in a white yukata, with black lining came with a monotone expression. As if cracking a smile in a split second, she spoke with a voice filled with purpose.

"I'll show you to your room, follow me."

" Oh... Okay." June's voice creaked with anxiousness, still not familiar with the environment around him.

She leads the way, June following behind her. The three Gojo members stood still on their spot, watching the figure of the maid and June taking another turn in the hallway.

"We should go talk with the elders." One of them spoke up. " I wonder what they'll think of this brat's return."

"Brother Tenzo, what's your opinion on the kid.?" One of the three who is revealed to be brothers throws the question to the oldest of the group.

Tenzo turned to meet the gaze of his brother. "He's nothing... Nothing but a mistake, living under our mercy. His mother was a member of our clan."

" Was?" The brother questioned Tenzo's words.

" Shiba, you don't know anything about your clan other than the wielder of the six eyes, Satoru."

Shiba's face turned into a pout. "Well I don't have any concerns for low lives like him, so why should I care."

" Oh please, you know nothing, Shiba." The second after Tenzo spoke in a resigned manner.

"Just shut up Sato!." Shiba expressed his bitterness in Sato's words.

"You too shut up, we have a meeting to attend to," Tenzo spoke in a low dangerous voice enough to send chills down his brother's spine.

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Outside the mansion, a lake that has a bride crossing over its body could be seen as a tea house near the body of the lake.

Seated are the elders, all dressed in white enjoying their cups of green tea as the comforting silence graces the presence of the individuals who sat in quietly, sips and slurps echoing in the air.

"So... I've been informed that the child who belongs to Tachibana will be staying here? Quite surprised, according to the police she died protecting her son." One of the elders spoke, a voice filled with enlightenment.

" We'll be given the details of the situation from Tenzo." Another spoke calmly. The elders took another sip of their beverages, in a calm collected manner, as if one of their daughters never died in the first place.

Tenzo, Shiba, and Sato arrive hastily. " Sorry to keep all of you waiting." Tenzo apologized quickly as he took his seat.

" Don't worry about that. Now tell me, is the child all right."

" Yes... But as the investigation took place, it was revealed that Tachibana was killed by something out of the ordinary."

This sentence of Tenzo piqued the interest of the elders. " Out of the ordinary? Do you mean... A cursed spirit."

Tenzo nodded in affirmative response to the elder assumption.

"Ah, I see... Now that Tachibana is dead, we can advance to the next step... The binding vow that has been placed by Rize Gojo can now be lifted." The elder took another sip from his green tea, emptying the cup that was filled a moment ago.

Tenzo's face was taking a form of pleasure... pleasure indeed, as the death of Tachibanameants he would become the next clan's head.

" But boy... don't even think for a moment that you're the one in control here, we gave you this post, so it only makes sense that we can also take it away from you in an instant."

The elder gave Tenzo a reality check in the form of a warning. his voice firm and bold laced with a hint of threat in his voice.

Tenzo only smiled as he replied, " Noted, I will keep that in mind of course." His smile shifted to a smirk.

"We'll be taking our leave." Tenzo bowed slightly, the elders had nothing but smiles on their faces.

As Tenzo and his brothers made their way out of the garden. The elder held a serious expression.

"Don't you think that killing the only family of the child is a little bit... cruel?"

" What do you mean? We're also his family. The boy is lucky that we accepted him..." One of the elders spoke in a tone of disdain.

" Didn't Tachibana have that child from sleeping with that dog... That outsider. Having the audacity to become pregnant with him."

" All in all, he has been taken care of... Permanently. Besides, now that Tachibana is dead, Tenzo can claim the position of the clan head."

"That's what worries me... that boy is very rebellious and dangerous, even without the six eyes."

" Don't worry, he is not a thorn in our side..." A smile played on the old man's lips.