The events of that day are more of a blur to me, clouded memories I faintly remember, or rather, broken, the loud screams of anguish from that day, followed by the numerous clutters of dead bodies, I don't know why he did it, but then again, it doesn't matter anymore, I now only sought for one thing, and that is, revenge.

It a was gloomy day, the sun ray shimmered faintly prompting a sluggish atmosphere around the town, but even at that, the whole place bustled with buyers and tourists roaming in every nook and cranny, to be honest, I don't recall who I was or where I was back then, but if for some reason anyone had told me that the town would suddenly turn into a pool of blood, I most definitely wouldn't believe it, but somehow, someway, it happened, and that was the genesis of it all.

I was weak and utterly helpless, I couldn't save anyone, I couldn't even save myself, I only stared at those cold eyes of his, they peered down at me as he tilted his katana, aiming for my neck, drenched in sweat with both eyes fully open, I steered at him completely helpless,

But then, in that very moment when I thought it was all over, he just sighed and walked away.

I was completely bewildered by his action and for some reason, I called for him to end it all, but he only turned around to say those words, words which always echoes in my dream and instantly vanishes when I wake up, words I deemed a curse.

After speaking, he turned around and gaited off into the darkness beyond.

I can't recall what exactly cursed the dizziness I felt that day, it might have been the smoke from the houses on fire, or rather, the dripping sounds followed by the awful sight of gushing blood, either way, I blacked out.

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When I woke up I found myself in kai sect with no knowledge of how I got there, master said that I was found amidst rubles and clutters of dead bodies, and I was the lone survival of my town.

After speaking he left me to my own devices, I felt immense pain and at the same time great hatred, it was on that very day I made the decision, I would seek power at all cost, and by all means I will exert my revenge.

After seven years of unwavering training and patience, I had finally come of age to partake in the awakening, and without doubt, I was ready.

As I stared at other disciples going forth one after the other, I didn't have the slightest feeling of nervousness, rather, it was more like I had awaited that day my whole life, the day which will decide my faith.

After a number of turns, it was finally my turn, stepping into the array, I was instructed by master to slit my index finger with my katana, and then release a drop of blood unto the array.

After that, I was told to close my eyes and dive deep into the subconscious, there, I would find a power sealed deep within me, a gift of redemption,

I then closed my eyes.

It didn't seem like the subconscious to me, it was more like a vast sea with an endless span.

In that instant, I began drowning, falling deeper and deeper into the sea as the memories of that day came back calling, I tried the best I could to escape, but the grip of the sea was impossible to resist.

But then, it was at that very moment that it at moment that it all came back to me.

"When you possess the power, Akashi... find me...… find shadow"

And then... I opened my eyes.

They elders, master, and everyone else, the glared at me completely short of words, and that made me realize it, something had gone really wrong.