The Inoue

- 02 -

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HUNTING

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The six siblings were gathered in the meeting room, all eyes on Kai as they waited for her to speak. The mood was tense, everyone clearly sensing the importance of Kai's words.

"I'm calling all of you here because I need to know where you guys have been slaying those lapus," Kai said, her tone serious as she spoke. It was clear that he intended to get to the bottom of this issue, and the siblings awaited her further instructions in silence, ready to be of service.

The answers Kai received all pointed to the small village of Trovia near the woods, which had a small population of people.

The clues painted a picture of a small, secluded village deep in the woods, where few people lived. The woods created a sense of seclusion and mystery, making it the perfect place for something like the Lapus to hide in plain sight. Kai's suspicions were growing that this village would be the next step in her hunt for the Lapus.

"We will go undercover and explore the village," Izumi ordered, "We will split up, and try to find anything that seems suspicious. If anything happens, call for backup."

Izumi's tone was serious, his orders clear and direct. He wanted to approach this situation carefully, yet also wanted to make sure they were prepared should something go wrong. They would operate under cover so that they would not be detected, and each would look for signs of anything suspicious. If it came to a crisis, they would call for backup.

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On a rainy day in a small village called Trovia, an orphan boy with green hair was being bullied by other kids for being a "monster". As they chased him, the boy released some mist and hid himself, finally feeling relief when they passed him by. He had been so focused on avoiding them that he had let his guard down, and he accidentally bumped into someone. He looked up and saw a man with white hair standing right in front of him.

Tenko Inoue was out on a stroll when he encountered an orphan, Anzor. "Good day, young man," he greeted the boy with a smile. "What's your name?"

"Anzor, sir," the boy replied with a sad tone. Tenko was alarmed to hear that his parents were gone and immediately offered him his home. "Would you like to live with me, Anzor?" Tenko asked, suggesting that he would be welcome as part of the family. "I have four children at home who will accept you as their brother."

Anzor was overwhelmed with emotions when Tenko offered him a home. He could not believe the kind gesture, which made him want to accept, yet he was also afraid of such a big change. He always wanted someone to play with and it might not be so bad to have a step-family after all.

With all of these thoughts swirling through his head, he nodded in acceptance of the offer, feeling a deep sense of relief wash over him.

The once shy and scared young boy, now grown up, has changed a lot. He is now known as Ayato, and he is a brave and quiet fighter who fights to protect the world from dark creatures. He is no longer the same boy he used to be. Instead, he is someone who fights for what is right and good, fighting boldly and bravely to save others from the evil that threatens their lives. Although he is quite and doesn't talk much, he still stands tall when the time comes to face those dark forces and defend the world.

Ayato was walking through the village, bringing back all the memories of the life he used to live here. With every step he took, he found himself being transported back in time to the past. "I can't believe I am stepping my feet here again," he thought to himself, the overwhelming emotions causing him to be deeply affected. As he continued to walk, he felt the waves of nostalgia hit him, bringing back all the good and bad moments he had experienced in this village.

Ayato spotted a suspicious figure wearing a jacket and face mask, looking around carefully as if they were trying to avoid being caught. Immediately, Ayato's instincts kicked in and he knew something was wrong. "I think I saw the person," he communicated to the others using the communication device in his hand, "He's wearing a jacket, and his face is covered with a mask." It was clear something suspicious was going on, and he wanted the others to be aware so they could prepare for whatever might happen next.

The person spotted Ayato and began to run away, Ayato's words confirming that he saw the person and where they were heading. "He saw me, he ran to the east," Ayato reported to the others on the communication device, a sense of urgency in his voice. "Copy that" came Hinata's response, acknowledging the information as she prepared to track down the suspicious person in the east. The hunt was on, and both sides were prepared to race against the clock to track down the figure.