+----+ Chapter 0: A Prelude +----+
It's been thirty years since the end of Yu Yu Hakusho. The story you're about to read will only involve the main characters from the original series much later on, and you may be wondering just what happened in between the final YYH episode and the start of this series, thirty years later. That's what this chapter hopes to explain.
First up, of course, is our hero - Yusuke Urameshi. After returning from his long travels, he married Keiko and opened up a ramen stand for a short time. But, a few years later, both he and Keiko disappeared without a word to anyone. Rumor has it that they've gone off to a quiet corner of the world to live out their lives in peace and solitude. Just mentioning Yusuke's name still scares the living hell out of any demon alive.
Kazuma Kuwabara - a man whose honor is exceeded only by his love for the ice demoness Yukina. After graduating from a college in Tokyo, he opened up his own dojo to train young fighters in his own version of the Reikou Hadou Ken style, a variant on Genkai's original discipline with the Reiken and Jigen To as key skills. The dojo is flourishing, with over 100 students so far.
Shuichi Minamino - also known as the demon bandit, Youko Kurama. Kurama worked in his father's business for quite some time, before deciding to go back to school and become a doctor. Right now, he lives in Makai and treats the illnesses that run rampant there.
Jaganshi Hiei - feared as the master of the Jaou Ensatsu Kokuryuuha, and a master swordsman. He married Mukuro, and they've been living peacefully near the Makai-Ningenkai border for years now, assisting what few humans wander into the demon world return to the human world. Hiei's skills have become legendary, and many young demons foolishly come to challenge him to a deathmatch.... But, having softened his heart during his time with Mukuro, he never kills those who challenge him. So far, out of 371 challengers, Hiei is undefeated, having won each match with one simple blow.
Genkai - the famous originator and master of Reikou Hadou Ken. Shortly before Yusuke left, Genkai passed away. Her spirit was sent to Heaven, where she continues to train her skills to beyond perfection.
Yukina - an ice demoness, and the sister of Hiei. Currently, she's in the employ of Reikai, heading up the Tri-World Medical Board at the Reikai Administration.
Botan - the cheerful Grim Reaper. Lately, she's been taking a lot of time off to visit with a -certain- reincarnated fox demon who shall remain nameless, but she's still fulfilling her duties of guiding the dead to the afterlife.
Shizuru - Kuwabara's sister, who has even stronger perception than he does. After the events of YYH, she's stayed pretty much the same.... Did you expect anything else?
Last, but not least, is Koenma - the prince of Reikai who takes the form of a toddler. Shortly after the last episode of YYH, Koenma discovered the dark side of his father, Enma Daiou - he paid demons to travel to Ningenkai and cause trouble, just so that the Reikai Tantei could save the day and get more glory for Enma. Enma was tried and convicted of High Treason, and executed. But his last words were quite prophetic, and very ominous....
"Thirty years from this very day, chaos will reign over the three worlds of Makai, Reikai, and Ningenkai.... and I'll return to reclaim my rightful throne as the king of all three worlds! Your days are all numbered!"
And thus, nearly thirty years afterwards, our story begins....
It's been thirty years since the end of Yu Yu Hakusho. The story you're about to read will only involve the main characters from the original series much later on, and you may be wondering just what happened in between the final YYH episode and the start of this series, thirty years later. That's what this chapter hopes to explain.
First up, of course, is our hero - Yusuke Urameshi. After returning from his long travels, he married Keiko and opened up a ramen stand for a short time. But, a few years later, both he and Keiko disappeared without a word to anyone. Rumor has it that they've gone off to a quiet corner of the world to live out their lives in peace and solitude. Just mentioning Yusuke's name still scares the living hell out of any demon alive.
Kazuma Kuwabara - a man whose honor is exceeded only by his love for the ice demoness Yukina. After graduating from a college in Tokyo, he opened up his own dojo to train young fighters in his own version of the Reikou Hadou Ken style, a variant on Genkai's original discipline with the Reiken and Jigen To as key skills. The dojo is flourishing, with over 100 students so far.
Shuichi Minamino - also known as the demon bandit, Youko Kurama. Kurama worked in his father's business for quite some time, before deciding to go back to school and become a doctor. Right now, he lives in Makai and treats the illnesses that run rampant there.
Jaganshi Hiei - feared as the master of the Jaou Ensatsu Kokuryuuha, and a master swordsman. He married Mukuro, and they've been living peacefully near the Makai-Ningenkai border for years now, assisting what few humans wander into the demon world return to the human world. Hiei's skills have become legendary, and many young demons foolishly come to challenge him to a deathmatch.... But, having softened his heart during his time with Mukuro, he never kills those who challenge him. So far, out of 371 challengers, Hiei is undefeated, having won each match with one simple blow.
Genkai - the famous originator and master of Reikou Hadou Ken. Shortly before Yusuke left, Genkai passed away. Her spirit was sent to Heaven, where she continues to train her skills to beyond perfection.
Yukina - an ice demoness, and the sister of Hiei. Currently, she's in the employ of Reikai, heading up the Tri-World Medical Board at the Reikai Administration.
Botan - the cheerful Grim Reaper. Lately, she's been taking a lot of time off to visit with a -certain- reincarnated fox demon who shall remain nameless, but she's still fulfilling her duties of guiding the dead to the afterlife.
Shizuru - Kuwabara's sister, who has even stronger perception than he does. After the events of YYH, she's stayed pretty much the same.... Did you expect anything else?
Last, but not least, is Koenma - the prince of Reikai who takes the form of a toddler. Shortly after the last episode of YYH, Koenma discovered the dark side of his father, Enma Daiou - he paid demons to travel to Ningenkai and cause trouble, just so that the Reikai Tantei could save the day and get more glory for Enma. Enma was tried and convicted of High Treason, and executed. But his last words were quite prophetic, and very ominous....
"Thirty years from this very day, chaos will reign over the three worlds of Makai, Reikai, and Ningenkai.... and I'll return to reclaim my rightful throne as the king of all three worlds! Your days are all numbered!"
And thus, nearly thirty years afterwards, our story begins....
