Mysterious Ways!

Hashazoku Secrets Arc Chapter 1: To the Ancient Lands!

Now that Suzuki and the others have now met up with Miyu, she opens up the portal to the land called Hashazoku!

According to old tales, this land has rich history dating back to the beginning of time. It was known as the land that began legends. So many things that this Demon World has grown accustomed to are all thanks to this place. Demon Arts, Demonia, Oni-Chi and even Callings!

However, as time went on and the powers we know of today have advanced, Hashazoku's purpose grew thin where hardly anyone even visits anymore. Despite all of that, Hashazoku holds the key to a large portion of the secrets the Demon World has to offer. The truth that connects all beings together! The truth of the 'will'.......

As Suzuki and the others came out of the Warp Portal, they could see the vast land that was known as Hashazoku. Cherry Blossom trees surrounded the area and the petals blew across all of their faces. It was a scenery that none of them have ever seen before.

"Wow!! This place looks fantastic!", gleamed Hikari as she was memerised by the petals.

"It sure is pretty!", agreed Anna.

"Hahaha! That's right! That's right! I've only ever came here once with Mr Bushido but I'm still as mesmerised as I was that day.", Miyu joined in.

"Hashazoku, huh? I never thought I'd see the day! I've wanted to find out the secrets of this place!", grinned Keiichineko.

"Secrets?", questioned Hebi.

"Hashazoku is not only known as the Land where legends are born, but it was also known as the Land of Secrets. There's so much that has happened here that there is no way we will find out everything.", revealed Keiichineko.

"What makes you think that we won't learn everything?", challenged Suzuki.

"There is a reason why we are here and that is due to Mr Bushido. That man, he will have his reasonings behind us coming here. Most likely something that we need to know now.", Keiichineko pointed out.

"Seems like your not a former Vice Captain to Master Akimitsu for nothing. That's right, Mr Bushido has sent you here for a few reasons, but they will have to wait for now.", stated Miyu.

 "This is gonna be a mind boggler, isn't it?!", thought Suzuki.

"Anyway! Let's advance!", Miyu guided.

In front of them is an entrance to a cave. This cave is the gateway towards the Mainland of Hashazoku. There are inhabitants that live on this land but according to the people that have visited here in recent years, no one has ever come across any of them. It is said that they never want to encounter anyone new since they have excluded themselves from the world.

As they got deeper into the cave, the more history could be found from the writings on the wall. No one could read what it says on these walls as it's written in Ancient writing. People have come close to translating the writing but it seems that it was written in a way for it not to be deciphered. 

Finally, they got towards the end of the cave but there was a split path. Miyu knew what the two paths are but decided not to tell the Fujimura Clan as that is something for them to find out by themselves. She directed them towards the path on the left, which took them to Mainlands.

It seems to be now jungle like as the left the cave compared to the front entrance of Hashazoku which was like a nice traditional garden. You could hear the tweeting of the birds and the sound of the wind rustling in the grass. 

"It's like a completely different place!", gasped Suzuki.

"Indeed, Master Suzuki. They don't call it a famous land for nothing!", nodded Shinki.

"Maybe we've walked into another Warp Portal?", joked Hebi.

"Hey, Keiichineko, why are your ears are really twitching?", wondered Suzuki.

"What the...?Watch out!", yelled Keiichineko.

All of a sudden, a bright white light flashed out of nowhere and headed straight towards Suzuki and the others. Thankfully, Keiichineko's Oni-Sense: Prediction sprung into action and made him aware. He drew his sword and cut through the attack by using his Demonia and the move 'Keiichineko Style: Breakpoint'.

"What?! This power! It can't be......", fretted Keiichineko as he looked towards the steam from where the attack came from.

"It seems that cat has spotted us, Elder. Shall I kill him?", asked the robed young man.

"Leave him be. I want you to concentrate on the young man over there. He's the one that needs to be tested.", the elderly robed man told.

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Authors Comment: Lots of things have happened since I went on break last week! I finally got my new bed and I was able to get my hands on a PS5! To top it all of, I saw a falling meteor for the first time ever too! It was truly a lucky week for me!