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Last updated: January 11, 2026

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Yae Kasumi

Higokumaru

Kallen

Start

Kasumi

And so it happened...

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I knew Theresa would get down the mountain to buy fried tofu for sure.

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But I'm not stopping her.

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Early in the morning, Theresa sneaked off without knowing I was watching her.

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She left a note saying she went to buy fired tofu. It had to be early, because fried tofu sold out fast.

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She also asked me to look after the shrine.

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I allowed her to go alone, because I knew it's safe to do so.

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And more importantly, I needed some heart-to-heart time alone with Higokumaru.

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The fox spirit seemed heedless though, which was to my advantage.

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Higokumaru

Taking care of the shrine? You should change first.

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Kasumi

Change?

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Higokumaru

We're not a popular shrine, but people do come and visit because we are the only one here.

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Higokumaru

And what's a shrine without its miko?

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Higokumaru

Theresa is not here, and the least you can do is to put on her miko outfit and try to play the part.

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< The screen goes black. >

Higokumaru

Oh right.

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Higokumaru

You know what sets your day in a good mood? Fried tofu.

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Higokumaru

You know what makes the best post-nap dessert? Fried tofu.

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Higokumaru

You know what the best way to enjoy a beautiful sunny day is? Fried tofu.

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Kasumi

That's a lot of words for "I want fried tofu".

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Kasumi

I've changed.

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The sudden gaze of two big, watery eyes made me uneasy.

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Higokumaru

Aneki... Er, no.

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Kasumi

...

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Higokumaru

No no no, who is aneki?

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Kasumi

I don't recall being called "aneki" either.

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Higokumaru

Haha, I must have got up from the wrong side of the bed, nothing some fired tofu won't cure.

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Higokumaru

Chop chop, start cleaning now.

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Birds were chirping gleefully in the bamboo grove. It's usually my nap time after the mission, so it's refreshing both to my eyes and ears.

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I heard leaves rustling. It's the squirrels passing through with cheeks popped up by acorns.

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Peace, comfort, and a bit hubbub were what made the village perfect for living.

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Higokumaru

There weren't many visitors in the morning, so Kasumi needed only to focus on cleaning.

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Higokumaru

Villagers who came to pray didn't need a miko to read their divination slips. They had the answer themselves.

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Kasumi

Wait, someone came.

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Footsteps were sent along the stone stairs. I lowered my head and walked behind the ema rack.

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The ema plaques waving in the wind covered me up nicely, and the small gaps between them allowed me to observe.

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The unsuspecting stranger had her back facing me. She took off her gloves to wash her hands at the Chozuya.

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A monotonous ritual, but she did it with utmost care and attention, as if to rinse away all her sins.

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The stark white hair and black cloak gave her away. That's her for sure.

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Kallen

Done.

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I was right to hide there.

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I didn't know her intention, but meeting with the castellan here certainly spelled trouble.

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However, like any other visitor, she walked into the haiden and sound the bell to make sure the god could hear her.

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After two bows and two hand claps, she stood before the main hall for a long while, probably praying.

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Kallen

Kami-sama, please...

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Her voice dropped and became inaudible.

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The last bow was still yet to come... almost too long for a prayer.

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I turned back and took a look.

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The castellan didn't leave, but she wasn't praying either. She was looking around as if searching for something.

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In the end, she seemed to have confirmed something and took the last bow with a smile.

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Kasumi

...

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Higokumaru

This is not good... She is dangerous...

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Higokumaru

I-I'm leaving this shrine!

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Kasumi

Wait, Higokumaru, what happened?

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Higokumaru

I don't know... but I know this woman. She is here for me.

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Higokumaru

Maybe she takes me for the demon fox and believes I might bring disasters to Yae Machi again...

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Higokumaru

I'm leaving here. Theresa doesn't need more trouble right now.

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Kasumi

Higokumaru?

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I couldn't hear Higokumaru anymore.

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The castellan seemed to have sensed something. She took a look in my direction and walked out of the shrine.

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Kasumi

How could I find Higokumaru...

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Kasumi

The castellan probably left following Higokumaru.

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Kasumi

She might lead me to some clues if I follow her.

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< The screen goes black, then switches to the shrine, where the Captain will have control of Yae Sakura's [Darkbolt Jonin] battlesuit. >

The castellan looks strange...
Follow her and check out what's going on.

< Talk with the person. >

Kasumi:

Excuse me, did you see the castellan?

Passer-by:

Yeah, she was leaving the village.

Passer-by:

I heard that the demon fox was reemerging,

Passer-by:

and the castellan was planning to catch it.

Kasumi:

(I have to find Higokumaru ASAP.)

< Defeat the enemies. >

Kasumi:

The castellan disappeared...?

< Enemies defeated. >

< Light up the three stone pillars. >

< When one stone pillar is lit: >

Kasumi:

Where's the castellan hiding?

< When two stone pillars are lit: >

Kasumi:

What's happened to Higokumaru?

< Defeat the Defense Core. >

< Two health bars depleted. >

Everything began to shift and twist... For an instant, I saw a black hole under my feet swallowing everything in.

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And a new world spread out beneath me.

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Before my eyes was a gigantic beast growling, its eyes the color of flames.

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It's something I'd never seen before.

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But the familiar smell was unmistakable.

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I knew it would come to this, but somehow it still felt...

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Kasumi

Hi-Higokumaru?

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The rune of the Path of Tiryag was clearly on its body.

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Higokumaru

I knew you had your eyes on me from the beginning... but this came much sooner than I expected.

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Kasumi

What did the castellan do to you?

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Higokumaru

Nothing.

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Higokumaru

She only wanted me to leave the shrine.

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Higokumaru

But the outside world is... terrifying...

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Higokumaru

Once I left the shrine... past memories all came back to me...

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Higokumaru

Aneki is... dead... and I...

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Kasumi

Higokumaru...

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Higokumaru

Higoku... I thought my true form would be as beautiful as crimson jade.

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Higokumaru

Now I now it's more like crimson hell...

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Higokumaru

My name is "Hellmaru".

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Kasumi

Folklore depicted the appearance of the demon fox as...

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Kasumi

"Nine tails and thunderous howling."

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Kasumi

You're...

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Hellmaru

I'm the demon fox sealed by Raksha's Rage in the legend.

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End