Chapter One: The Birth of Ryuko
In a time long past, over 1500 years ago, a remarkable event unfolded in the tapestry of the world. Ryuko was born, the first wielder of the Six Eyes and the Infinite Power. His birth was heralded by a brilliant blue lightning bolt that streaked across the sky, igniting a sense of awe and mystery that rippled through the universe. From the moment he drew his first breath, those around him felt a strange and potent energy emanating from the child, whispering of his extraordinary destiny.
As a young boy of merely five years, Ryuko exhibited an astonishing prowess that belied his age. He wandered the lush gardens of his family's estate, immersed in rigorous training under the watchful gaze of his ancestors—guardians of the martial arts tradition. During one fateful session, as he struggled to harness the Infinite Power, he unveiled a remarkable ability to reshape the very fabric of space around him. His instructors fell silent, their eyes wide with disbelief, as they witnessed the emergence of a child who seemed to embody the heroes of ancient legends. Whispers spread like wildfire across Japan, proclaiming that he was destined to unlock new realms of power.
As the years passed, Ryuko mastered all six techniques of the Eyes by the tender age of twelve, save for the expansion of his domain, a feat he achieved at fifteen. Yet, amid his soaring abilities, a storm of questions raged within him. "Why was I bestowed with these powers?" he pondered. "Am I meant to be a hero, or merely a weapon in the hands of others?"
The world around him grew darker, as curses began to manifest with increasing frequency. Ryuko earned a reputation as the strongest shaman since the legendary Arakuna, a curse that had once shaken the foundations of existence itself. Across generations, Arakuna had been defeated, yet none could claim a decisive victory over the malevolent force. Ryuko felt the weight of history pressing upon his shoulders, for he was seen as the only one capable of confronting this formidable curse.
In the midst of preparing for the inevitable confrontations, Ryuko felt an insatiable urge to delve into the chaos that surrounded him. His family, the Gojo clan, harbored secrets that remained shrouded in mystery, adding to his unease about the world he inhabited. He sought to uncover the intertwined histories of three families: the Gojo, the Zenin, and the Kamo. Tales of betrayal and ancient conflicts echoed in his mind, leading him to suspect that someone was pulling the strings from the shadows.
Determined to face the curses head-on, Ryuko's heart was heavy with doubts about the intentions of those around him. Would he be used as a mere tool? Would he be regarded as a weapon in a war he never wished to fight? As he traversed the dense forests in search of curses, a chilling voice echoed behind him.
"You, the one who stirs the rumors, it seems you are strong and have reached this level at the tender age of fifteen."
Ryuko spun around, confronting a stranger with raven-black hair and blood-red eyes, a figure exuding a thirst for violence. The stranger was enveloped in a deadly aura, unmistakably a foe of no ordinary caliber. Without warning, the figure unleashed a tremendous force that scorched the earth around them, but Ryuko, drawing upon the Infinite Power, narrowly evaded the onslaught.
"Then it seems I will use all my strength from the very beginning," whispered the stranger, ready to unleash his true powers. "Expansion of Domain... Kingdom of Chaos."