Kuro Higi ~ Iga Village

The small party arrived back into the sanctuary that was the village. They were battered, weakened, and exhausted. Five went out, four returned. It didn't take long for the villagers to catch on to what was happening, and their scrying eyes were signalling to each other, as if saying: "I told you so." 

The villagers began to raise their guards as everyone now began to carry their weapons with them. Suddenly, a stranger appeared in their territory. This event prompted defense as the igan warriors, clad in garbs of war, fiercely surrounded the unknown entity. A man clad in black garbs stood out from the battle formation as he spoke in a calm tone.

"I would say that it's nice to see you... but I don't want to lie. Something has happened in our village, and we don't want further damage." Korogi, one of the village's distinguished warriors spoke with authority. "Now, quicken your tongue and speak not filth. What is your purpose here?" 

Shiro Kuma ~ Kouga Village

The air was still in the Kouga village. It was as if they were expecting something. Suddenly, a new face had arrived. A boy with pale complexion, and a noticeable appearance. For most, it was an unusual sight, but for Danjo, the leader, it was someone he knew.

"Hache-kun. You look battered. Don't tell me you engaged the Igans in battle?" Danjo asked with a stern reprimand in his voice.

Fukkatsu no Shutsugen ~ Enma

From the darkness of the leaves that had danced over the forest, came a new figure. A warrior clad in new black garments, a new katana hanging at the waist. A trail of serpents followed its footsteps as the same echoing of bells resonated through the silent forest. A soft voice echoed... cold yet solemn.

"Enma Youhei... My name was the mixture of my father, Ennen, and my mother, Mahou. As the third child, they gave me the honor of bestowing upon me their names. They had high expectations of me. However, they were dismayed though... I was born blind, I couldn't see what others could. I was useless. In order to hide their shame, they hid me from the world, they hid my existence. How did they hide it? They changed who I am." the voice trailed off.

"I was forced to find my own light, away from the village. Here in in the deep forests, I found the god of rebirth, Mikadzuki. He who manages the cycle of life and death. Mikadzuki was an unpopular god. No one worshiped him, yet, he gave me a place to stay. He welcomed me, and so I considered him as the only god that existed in this world. The only god that gave light to those in darkness, such as myself. Mikadzuki-sama showed me the truths of the world. He showed me how things should be. He showed me how humans could be united. So, I became his herald." 

"My blind eyes saw a greater light than all those who had normal eyes could see. Mikadzuki-sama gave me a light that not even my village could give. He gave me truth, and I was the process."

"I did mention that my parents hid my true identity. Iga is a matriarchal village, hence, the glory of having a daughter. I was turned into something that reflected their shame... a son. They hid my true identity, they hid the real me. However, now, I discovered who I truly am."

The figure appeared in the light. Long and straight locks of hair fell to her shoulders, her eyes still unseeing. 

"I am Enma Youhei... Daughter of Mikadzuki. Herald of the Renaissance." Enma spoke, a girl in nature, and a girl in her right. "No longer will I hide under a man's identity."