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Chapter 2 - The Zero Boy-Man

The legend of the Zephyrhold spoke of a destined child, the Zero Boy Man, who would usher in a new age for the Wind Blades. Born without a clan symbol, marked by zero, he would wield the power of the wind itself. News of Kiyon's disappearance spread like wildfire through Zephyrhold. Some believed he was lost, others whispered of foul play. But his closest friend, Aiko, a girl with fiery red hair and a spirit as sharp as the daggers she wielded, refused to give up hope.

Meanwhile, Kiyon found himself in a hidden valley untouched by the smog of Zephyrhold. Lush greenery carpeted the ground, and a gentle breeze rustled the leaves of ancient trees. In the center stood a magnificent structure, a temple built from a material that seemed to shimmer like moonlight. As Kiyon cautiously approached, a robed figure emerged from the temple doors. The figure introduced himself as Kazejin, the last Wind Master, a guardian tasked with imbuing the wind blades with their elemental power.

Kazejin revealed that the scroll had transported Kiyon to this hidden sanctuary, recognizing him as the Zero Boy Man. Kiyon was skeptical. He was a scrawny boy, not a legendary hero. But Kazejin assured him that his potential was far greater than his lineage. With unwavering determination, Kiyon began his training. He learned to harness the wind itself, channeling its power through his body. He practiced with wooden replicas of the wind blades, his movements growing more fluid and precise with each passing day.

As weeks turned into months, Kiyon transformed. His body grew lean and strong, his senses sharpened. He could feel the slightest shift in the air currents, anticipate the coming rain, and even sense the emotions of others like whispers on the wind. But most importantly, he began to forge a connection with the wind blades, feeling their dormant power awakening within him.