The wind howled through the hidden valley of the Retsu Clan, a powerful faction of ninjas known for their shadow-based jutsu. Beneath the blood-red moon, an ancient prophecy began to unfold. Deep in the heart of the clan's secret temple, a dark ritual had just been completed. The air crackled with energy as the earth trembled, signaling the birth of a new, unprecedented power.

A baby, black-haired and with eyes that gleamed a fiery crimson, was laid upon an altar of stone. His cries echoed through the temple, an eerie sound that sent chills down the spines of those present.

The clan elders, dressed in ceremonial robes, stood in a circle around the child. Their faces were grave.

Elder Ryu: "It has begun."

Elder Kiko: "A child born of darkness. Is this the demon king we feared?"

Elder Sato: "It is not just a fear, Kiko. It is our destiny. The prophecy is clear. A ruler of shadows will rise... and he will either save us or destroy us all."

The baby, still crying, twisted his small hands. Then, without warning, the shadows around him began to stir. Dark tendrils reached out, caressing the edges of the temple walls, as if answering his unspoken command. The elders watched in stunned silence.

Elder Kiko: "He's... controlling the shadows. Already."

Elder Sato: "He is no ordinary child."

As the baby's cries softened, the shadows retracted, leaving the temple in an eerie calm. The child's red eyes flickered open, and in that moment, all the elders saw it: the future king of darkness.

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