Part I: The Land of Iron
Kazuki's next clue led him to the Land of Iron, a frozen wasteland. There, he encountered Mifune, a samurai with a blade that whispered secrets—the Cursed Blade of Yomi.
Mifune eyed Kazuki. "You seek the Fragment?"
Kazuki nodded. "And answers."
Mifune unsheathed the blade. "The Cursed Blade hungers for souls. Use it wisely."
As Kazuki wielded the blade, he glimpsed shadows—the souls of fallen warriors. Their whispers urged him to choose: power or compassion.
Part II: The Betrayal Unveiled
Back in the Hidden Leaf, Kuro revealed the Akatsuki's true purpose—to unleash an ancient demon, the Ten-Tails, and rewrite reality. Kazuki's heart raced. Could he trust Kuro? Or was the Akatsuki's ambition too dark?
As he grappled with his decision, he sensed another presence—the Nine-Tails, Kurama. The tailed beast's eyes bore into his soul. "Choose wisely, little human."