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In the grimy, unforgiving slums of Edo-era Japan, survival is a luxury that few can afford. For Tomoko, a shivering orphan found under a bridge at age six, and Hakuji, the "demon child" whose fists are as fast as his heart is fierce, family is the only thing that keeps the darkness at bay. Raised as siblings by a father whose kindness was as vast as his means were meager, they share a bond forged in poverty, resilience, and an unbreakable promise to stay together.
But the world is not kind to those who try to stay together. As their father's health fails and the weight of their survival becomes a crushing burden, a single, horrific morning changes everything. A sharp blade, a final note, and a single, perfect radish from a barren garden mark the end of their innocence. Their father's final wish was for them to live full lives and never become monsters for his sake
but in a world that treats them like ghosts, becoming a monster might be the only way to survive.
Follow the tragic journey of Tomoko and Hakuji as they navigate the thin line between humanity and the abyss. From the desperate streets of Edo to the terrifying heights of the Twelve Kizuki, this is a story of a sister's unwavering devotion and a brother's protective fury. It is a tale of how the girl named Tomoko died to become Mamori, the Upper Moon Zero, and how the boy who fought for his family became the legendary Akaza.