Chapter 68: The World Reacts
SAAHO and the World’s Reaction to Akuma’s Revival and the New Genocide Trio
The world had long since moved past the shadows of the Tori no Ichizoku. For 65 years, Akuma and his notorious family had been reduced to myth, whispers of a blood-soaked legacy fading into the archives of history. But when Akuma resurfaced—along with his new, enhanced Genocide Trio—the world was sent into chaos once again.
The SAAHO (Strategic Alliance Against Hostile Organizations), a global defense alliance formed in the wake of the Tori no Ichizoku's downfall, went into immediate action. They had once thought they were prepared for any eventuality, but they were not prepared for the return of someone as powerful as Akuma, and certainly not for the deadly cyborgs now under his command.
The news hit the airwaves like a bomb. Governments scrambled to respond, intelligence agencies raced to gather information, and military units were put on high alert. Akuma’s return was not just the resurgence of an individual, but the return of a violent empire—a man who had once been the embodiment of destruction, chaos, and domination.
The new Genocide Trio—Anna, Jason, and Goji—were introduced as the next generation of the Tori no Ichizoku. Their powers were unnerving, an uncanny blend of technological advancement and primal devastation. Anna, with her fire manipulation, was a walking furnace; Jason, with his poison control, was a living weapon capable of devastating whole cities; and Goji, with his superhuman strength and combat skills, was an unstoppable force.
Across the world, reactions were swift and varied. SAAHO, having dealt with the Tori no Ichizoku in their prime, had their contingency plans in place, but the reality was that Akuma’s rebirth signified an unprecedented level of threat. The world was no longer just dealing with a single criminal mastermind. It was dealing with a full-on resurgence of the most dangerous legacy the world had ever known.
The Kurushimi Brothers’ Reactions
The news of Akuma’s revival was met with varied reactions from his sons—the Kurushimi Brothers, who had their own complex relationships with their father and the legacy he had created.
Martin Kurushimi, the eldest, always the most detached and calculating, felt a mixture of skepticism and curiosity. He was, after all, the “Silent Killer,” a man who had carved out his own ruthless path. Seeing Akuma return, along with a new generation of the Genocide Trio, made him pause. While the power of Akuma was undeniable, Martin was never one to be easily impressed. His mind immediately began calculating the potential threats and opportunities that this revival might bring. Would Akuma's return help or hinder his own pursuits? The answer was unclear, but Martin would be prepared for whatever came next.
Krishna Kurushimi, the most chaotic and violent of the brothers, felt a surge of adrenaline at the news. The brutality and destruction that Akuma represented were what Krishna had always thrived on. His mind raced with visions of bloodshed and war. However, there was also a deeper question in his mind—a question of loyalty. After all these years of being apart from his father’s influence, would Akuma still view Krishna as an ally or a potential rival? The prospect of facing his father again, especially with the new generation of warriors, filled him with both excitement and a touch of fear.
Temna Kurushimi, the quiet sharpshooter, took the news in his usual calm and calculating manner. He could feel the tension in the air, like the calm before a storm. His eyes narrowed as he thought of his brothers—especially Krishna, whose chaotic energy might soon stir things up. Temna's focus shifted to Akuma’s new creations—the Genocide Trio. He knew, deep down, that these new warriors were dangerous, but they would have to prove themselves to him. He was always the one who thought things through, and if there was one thing that kept him centered, it was the certainty that only time would tell how the pieces of this deadly game would fall.
Takashi Kurushimi, the youngest and the most reluctant, watched the news with an uncomfortable feeling. He had never been fully aligned with his father’s legacy, despite the blood that ran through his veins. The resurgence of the Tori no Ichizoku, in any form, made him uneasy. His thoughts drifted to the days when he had been forced into the brutal life of an assassin. Now, with the world once again teetering on the edge of chaos, Takashi wondered if it was time for him to finally break away completely from his past or whether his father’s shadow would continue to follow him, forcing him back into the fight.
The Kurushimi Brothers were united in blood, but each had a different reaction to Akuma’s return. Their destinies, tied together by fate and family, would soon be tested in ways none of them could foresee.
The Reactions of the People of North and South America
For the people of North and South America, the news of Akuma’s return brought back a flood of painful memories. The Tori no Ichizoku, the family that had once brought untold suffering to these regions, had been nothing short of a nightmare for many.
In North America, where the Tori no Ichizoku had left a trail of destruction, the shock was almost palpable. Cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago had been scars of the past—places where the Kurushimi family had unleashed their chaos, killing thousands, toppling governments, and destabilizing economies. Many of the older generations still remembered the terror of the Kurushimi brothers and their father, Akuma. For them, it wasn’t just the revival of a man; it was the resurrection of a bloodthirsty era that had left deep emotional and societal wounds. As the news spread, people feared the Tori no Ichizoku would once again bring their reign of terror, especially with the new, enhanced Genocide Trio at their side.
In South America, the reaction was similar, though the pain ran deeper. Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia had long been haunted by the legacy of the Kurushimi family’s violence. Communities still dealt with the aftermath—the loss of loved ones, entire villages wiped out, and families shattered. The Tori no Ichizoku’s dominance had touched almost every corner of the continent, and even though it had been decades, the scars never fully healed. The revival of Akuma and the new Genocide Trio sparked a sense of dread that lingered in the air. In remote regions, whispers of Akuma’s return spread like wildfire, causing unrest. Survivors of the Tori no Ichizoku’s past were forced to relive their trauma all over again, unsure whether they could withstand another onslaught.
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The public outcry was mixed. Some feared that the Tori no Ichizoku would once again descend upon them, others had resigned themselves to the fact that the world was now under the shadow of violence once more. Some saw the news as an opportunity—an opportunity to fight back against the monsters of their past. But for most, it was a reminder of the atrocities they had hoped never to see again.
As the world watched, and as Akuma’s new generation of cyborgs and warriors prepared to make their move, it was clear that the ghosts of the past had never truly left. The world, especially in the Americas, would once again be thrust into a nightmare of their own making—one they feared they would never escape.
Rising Tension and the Old Shadow
As the world grappled with the resurgence of Akuma and his newly forged Genocide Trio, the tension grew palpable. The reactions of the global powers, the Kurushimi brothers, and the people who had lived through the Tori no Ichizoku’s brutal reign were only the beginning. The true storm was just beginning to form on the horizon.
Akuma's Strategy: A New Era of Destruction
Akuma stood in his private command center, overlooking the chaos he had carefully orchestrated. His mind, always calculating, had already mapped out his next moves. The new Genocide Trio—Anna, Jason, and Goji—would serve as the vanguard of his new order, an unstoppable force that would test the world's defenses. He knew that their powers, honed by Dr. Machinist’s advanced cyborg enhancements, would make them formidable weapons. They were not merely his soldiers; they were the next step in his vision of domination.
With Anna's fire manipulation—a gift passed down from Aliyah, Akuma’s late, fiery ally—he knew she could burn entire cities to the ground. The pain of her past, the loss of her humanity, would fuel the fire within her. Jason, a man twisted into a poison and venom manipulator, had inherited Doku’s deadly precision, capable of turning even the smallest drop of toxin into a weapon of mass destruction. And Goji, with his superhuman strength, was the embodiment of raw power, much like Toya Kurai, Akuma’s long-dead soldier who had waged wars with sheer force.
Akuma’s eyes gleamed with satisfaction. The world would never see him coming—not in the way it had before. The Tori no Ichizoku had been built on violence, on legacy, on terror. But Akuma now intended to create something far more subtle, something that would dismantle the world from the inside out. The old era of brutal domination was gone. In its place, Akuma would be a ghost—a presence felt everywhere, but always just out of reach.
His new plan was clear: manipulation, corruption, and covert destruction. The Genocide Trio would dismantle key governments, disrupt alliances, and reignite old conflicts. And when the time was right, Akuma would make his grand return, not as a figurehead of terror, but as the unspoken king of a new, brutal order.
The Kurushimi Brothers: The Uneasy Silence
Back in their private quarters, the Kurushimi Brothers sat in silence, each of them processing the news of Akuma’s return in their own way.
Martin had always been the most composed, the one who played the long game. His mind raced as he thought about his father’s return. Akuma’s revival changed everything. For the first time in years, Martin felt uncertainty creep into his thoughts. Would he be forced to confront his father again, as a rival? Or would he be expected to take his place in the shadows, serving the new legacy Akuma had created? Martin's path had always been one of autonomy and control. The idea of being pulled back into his father's schemes was something he would not accept easily.
Krishna felt the surge of rage building within him. He had always yearned for violence, for the release that came with destruction. Akuma's return fueled the fire of chaos inside him. For Krishna, the reunion with his father would not be one of submission but of challenge. He felt a growing resentment towards his brothers, each of whom had their own role in the world. Krishna's desire for supremacy over the Kurushimi bloodline had never faded. The thought of facing Akuma in battle excited him—he could finally prove to his father that he was the true heir to the throne of destruction.
Temna, ever the realist, saw things differently. To him, Akuma’s return meant a return to a life of conflict, but also an opportunity for control. He knew that with Akuma’s power and resources, there was no way to avoid being swept back into the violence and bloodshed. But Temna wasn’t one to be ruled by emotion. His eyes were set on the bigger picture—the possibility of pulling strings behind the scenes, of finding a way to wield power without being at the mercy of his father’s legacy.
Takashi felt the weight of the past bearing down on him. He had always been the reluctant son, the one who had sought to distance himself from the chaos of his family. With Akuma’s return, Takashi feared the inevitable. His father would expect something from him, and he wasn’t sure if he was willing to give it. But more than that, Takashi feared the new generation of the Genocide Trio. They were younger, more ruthless, and far more powerful than anything the world had seen before. Takashi couldn’t shake the feeling that this new breed of warriors would soon surpass the Kurushimi family in strength and ambition.
As the brothers sat in their separate thoughts, it became clear that they were facing an uncertain future. Akuma’s return was not just the revival of an old warlord—it was a call to arms, a challenge to everything the brothers had fought for in the years since their father’s fall.
The Americas: A Collective Fear
In North and South America, the resurfacing of the Tori no Ichizoku sent ripples of fear through the population. Governments scrambled to find solutions, but they knew that their efforts would likely be futile. The Tori no Ichizoku had once ruled through terror, and the people had never forgotten the atrocities committed.
The scars of the past were still fresh in the minds of the citizens. In the United States, memories of Akuma’s reign as a shadow in the criminal world haunted people. Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina were still grappling with the lingering effects of the Tori no Ichizoku’s reign of terror. Families had been torn apart, entire communities had been destroyed, and now the fear was returning.
In the streets of major cities, the people talked in hushed whispers. Survivors, those who had lived through the brutal years, passed down stories to the younger generation. They spoke of the Kurushimi brothers, of Akuma’s endless reach, of the carnage left in their wake. Many tried to keep their lives normal, but there was an underlying unease. The new Genocide Trio was different—more advanced, more powerful—and no one knew how to stop them.
Akuma's return meant that the ghosts of the past had returned, and the world was about to be dragged into a new chapter of bloodshed and warfare. What had been left behind was now rising again, more terrifying than ever before.
The world had no idea what it was about to face. But one thing was certain: the era of terror was far from over. Akuma and his new Genocide Trio were just the beginning. The world was about to learn just how dangerous the Tori no Ichizoku could be—again.