The Legends of Nachi

Chapter 4 - The Three Spirits

Today was a day where Takeo learned more about the powers that he had. He had abilities that no one in the world had ever been able to use before. The power was a gift given to those who the Gods and Goddesses thought worthy. At least, that's what people say. Whether they are worthy or not is a story for a different time. For now, let's return to the current moment.

3 young boys walking around a school playground. All of them wearing Akuma Clan uniform. They have weapons but not the weapons the Akuma Clan use. The children were still terrified. Teachers had to protect them. However, 3 people who weren't the boys were no where to be seen.

Suddenly, out of the blue, an Akuma Clan member appeared. He began to speak.

"Wow. 3 kids trying to make younger children fear them with Akuma Clan uniform. It's obvious you're not real Akuma Clan members because you'd just kill them if you were." He said.

"A-A real Akuma Clan member!" The 3 boys took their masks off, showing their faces. It was revealed that they were Chika's brother and his 2 friends. Or sidekicks in his case. They were scared but didn't show it at all.

"Alright boys! Let's kill this guy and show the world that we're better than The Hooded Hero!" All 3 of them drew their swords and rushed over to him. The Akuma Clan member didn't move an inch until the boys were very close to him. He grabbed the sword of Chika's brother and snapped it in two.

Everyone around was astonished. They all looked at the Akuma Clan member with petrified eyes. Chika's brother backed down and forced the other two to do the same. Eventually, Chika, Yamigo, Princess Kazuko and The King came around the corner and looked at the 3 boys and then the Akuma Clan member.

"Thanks. You really are a master of disguise, Takeo!" The King exclaimed.

"You're welcome." Takeo said, taking off the Akuma Clan mask and removing the uniform to show how he was wearing his real clothes underneath. "Just remind me to never wear my regular clothes underneath again. It burns." The 4 laughed at him. Takeo, Chika and Yamigo all left the scene but the king and princess Kazuko stayed to give them a reasonable punishment.

The 3 walked out of town. Chika and Yamigo had bags full of clothes whereas Takeo was only carrying the Akuma Clan uniform. They all walked over to the bottom of a waterfall. They placed the clothes in their hands into the water. All the stains were removed. While the others washed the rest of the clothes in the bag, Takeo removed his shirt and started washing that.

"Why do you always wear that shirt?" Asked Yamigo.

"Did you really forget?" Takeo responded.

"Oh... Yeah... Your younger brother, Danuja, used to wear it." As Yamigo said that, Chika looked up surprised. No one noticed it though.

"Yeah. 'The growing shirt. It will always fit no matter how young or how old you are. It will never be too small or too big. Neither too tight nor too loose.' That's what they said to my younger brother. He was so amazed. He said that he was never going to stop wearing it. He loved that shirt. I remember him saying to me 'Big brother! I'm gonna wear this shirt when I'm all grown up! Even when you're my sidekick!' It makes me smile just thinking about that. If the ancient evil ever came around and he was still alive, he'd have destroyed it easily. He's just that strong. It's a shame that life chose to let him explore the land forever. This was the last thing he left me. It's why I'll never stop wearing it." Takeo said.

Everyone looked at the ground in silence, remembering an event that happened 6 years previous. After that, they headed back to the village. Takeo saw a strange girl in the centre of the village. He rushed over and, before he knew it, he was trapped with the person inside a green barrier. No one could hear what they were saying, but they could see them.