Kyuu And The Seven War Demons
Last chapter you get to see what Kyuu's 15th century counterpart is like after the 15th century Megumi appeared at the start of the second chapter. Now you're going to see another Class Q member who'll resemble the present-day main characters. I'm sure you're going to be surprised at what this person look like and you'll be taken away at his appearance.
Speaking of which, Kyuu and Lady Megumi were able to meet two Oni, but the first one, Kabuki, was not recognized by both Megumi's enchanting pendant or Mokona's sensing ability. The other, an unnamed Oni, was the first to be recognized but turn out to be the father of the 15th century Kyuu, who was identified as Kyutu Renjoru, died long ago yet Lady Megumi and Mokona were able to sense the Oni's aura but couldn't pinpoint its location.
Now the travelers continue their search, unaware of the dangers they're about to face.
Disclaimer:
- Detective School Q is owned by TBS and Studio Pierot
- Kamen Rider Hibiki is owned by Ishimori Productions
- xxxHOLiC is owned by CLAMP and TBS
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At Kyoto , inside a shop where Kyuu and Lady Megumi first came here after their initial meeting, the lobby area was filled with smoke and several items lined up for sale. The owner, named Yuko Ichihara, watches the scene on her crystal ball where Kyuu, Lady Megumi, Mokona and Kabuki are continuing in their travel to search for the six other Oni, smirking at how Kyutu Renjoru told the travelers that the first Oni they were suppose to meet died long ago.
"How gullible these kids are…they don't know that the first Oni is near them yet they couldn't tell…and I told them they must find SEVEN, six won't do…but that's alright…I'm curious to see how our "savior" from the future would pull it off if he were to get back to his own native time…"
At that moment, her two young assistants, Maru and Maro, barges in to the scene, hitting the table and Yuko frantically managed to save her crystal ball form smashing into pieces and glared at the two as they continued to ran around like hyperactive kids, and she sweat-dropped at the scene as the two little assistants are running like a mouse trying to avoid a pesky cat and she seemingly got irritated at their ignorance.
"Hey! Behave yourselves!! You almost cost me my crystal ball!"
"Kyuu will find the Oni! Kyuu will find the Oni! Kyuu will find the Oni! Kyuu will find the Oni! And when he does…he'll come here! He'll come here! He'll come here and make love!!"
"KNOCK IT OFF YOU PAIR OF DIMWITS AND PREPARE MY SNACKS!!"
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At a castle within the far off the coast of the country, which is the 15th century Hokkaido , the massively huge Orochi awaits as one of his servants arrive to deliver his report to his master which seemingly aroused the monster's curiosity. The Orochi's two trusted henchmen, Douji and Hime, watches on as the servant's report is about to commence.
"Master Orochi…I bring news to you…which came from our spy who is following the travelers who just chased away the Centipede Makamou…the next victim who will be your intended sacrifice, is among the travelers, has the mark of the sacrifice, and they managed to find one of the seven Oni, but they learned that the one they seek had died long ago…"
The Orochi's eyes glowed as he seemingly guessed what the travelers are up to, but hearing the news made him very confident. With one dead and six others yet to be found, he now has a good chance of nailing his next meal, and to find out if the traveler is indeed the savior from the future. He then made is response and everyone inside gathered to listen.
"So…the travelers intended to gather seven Oni to defeat me, and to do that they must find the seven who have been reborn. A pity one has died and they still have to search for the remaining ones…and the next sacrifice is among the travelers…Douji…Hime…contact the Four Trines…send a message to Suzaku…Seiryu…Genbu and Byakko. Tell them to send their "Super Makamou" and capture the travelers. Kill them if they have to, but bring me the "savior" and the sacrifice alive."
After that, the servant left the scene as Douji and Hime left to inform the Four Trines about what Orochi had told them about the order.
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At a road somewhere within 15th century Tanabe, Kyuu, Megumi and Kabuki were traveling near a mountainside as they were following Mokona who senses an Oni near their vicinity while Lady Megumi's pendan glowed as an Oni's aura was teling her that she and her companions were near their target. After more than 10 minutes of additional walking, they came across what appeared to be a Buddhist temple, which is 15th century in nature. They wondered if the Oni that Lady Megumi's pendant and Mokona sensed a while ago is here or not, but Kyuu was optimistic that they'll find the next one here.
Before they are about to enter the road leading to the temple, Kyuu, Lady Megumi, Kabuki and Mokona began to have a discussion on whether to go inside or not, having experienced that people are very cold towards the Oni despite saving them from the Makamou.
"Well…we came all the way here, so we might as well go inside and asked some of the people there if they see or know one. I'm sure they're nice people there…"
"Whoa…hold on…we don't know if they are "nice"…remember at the village where I first clashed with the Centipede Makamou…they literally threw me out…"
"Mokona says we should give it a try…I'm sure they're nice people…besides…"
"…they're monks. I say we tell them our side and I'm sure they're willing to help us."
After that, they all went inside, not noticing that a teenage girl saw the travelers enter the temple, with a diabolical smirk on her lips. She then disappeared into the woods and vanished without a trace, and minutes later birds were flying away from the trees within the woods which is an eerie sign of the danger that is soon coming.
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Twenty minutes have passed and the travelers are standing in front of a huge door which leads to the inside of the temple, and Kabuki was starting to get impatient as they were standing there for long, and decided to "knock" on the door, but was stopped by Kyuu as the Oni's knocking was rather loud, fearing that they might be sent away for his rude gesture.
"What do you want me to do?? We can't just stand here all day! Someone has to call those bald-headed dimwits ad let them know we're here for some information to …"
"We have to be a bit patient as we don't know what we'll find here…finding an Oni is not that easy…the first one we find was already dead, so w can't afford to screw u this one…"
Finally they got a response in the form of arrows firing at their area of standing, Kabuki jumped away while Kyuu used his body to shield Lady Megumi, but in the process a stray arrow penetrated his left thigh, and he fell to the ground, which shocked her, as blood was starting to stain his pants.
"Oh no…Kyuu!"
Kabuki was starting to feel sorry for the Class Q leader and was about to initiate his transformation when a loud voice was heard and the shooting stopped, which also caught the travelers' attention upon hearing the voice, and when they were turning around, they saw a rather elderly man, dressed in a majestic Buddhist attire. He appeared to be in his mid-60's and was rather irritated at what is happening.
"YOU FOOLS! ARE YOU ALL BLIND?? YOU'RE SHOOTING AT A GROUP OF TRAVELERS…AND THEY'RE TEENAGERS!! YOU'LL END UP STAINING YOUR AND OUR REPUTATION AND PURITY OF THIS TEMPLE !! CHECK FIRST IF THEY ARE ARMED OR NOT!!"
The huge door opened and several students emerged, and things went for the worse as they aimed their arrows and swords at Kabuki and the two teens, not trusting them even if Kyuu is wounded, but the elderly monk became more incensed and slapped the leader of the assault group.
"WHAT HAS GOTTEN INTO YOU??"
"Chief Abbott…one of them is an Oni…and these two are his accomplices…we can't just…"
"Are they armed?? Did they attack the temple?? Use your eyes and see what you've done! You have violated one of the sacred laws of Buddha! Go inside at once! The rest of you…help the wounded! You…may I have a word with you…young Oni?? And that little one…is he with you?"
"Yeah…his name's Makona and we're here on a mission. All I did was knock on your door and poof! Arrows flying…"
"I sincerely apologized…we will listen to your side…come…"
And so, Kabuki and Mokona went with the Chief Abbott while Kyuu was taken by the other students to treat his wounds with Lady Megumi following him, worried over his safety. When all were inside, the door closed and the rest of the guards remained in their posts to monitor any incoming adversaries. They noted that the woods became quiet after seeing the birds leaving and wondered if this is a sign of a bad omen.
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At the main hall of the temple, the Chief Abbot and the other elders of the temple listens to Mokona's explanation about coming here and about their mission to gather seven Oni in order to combat the forces of the Makamou and its leader, the Orochi. Everyone inside also listened on the fact tat the first Oni was said to have died long ago, and that he and Megumi have sensed one here in this temple, and that Kyuu is from the future and was sent here for unknown reasons, and that if he were able to gather the seven and defeat the Makamou, then he would be sent home.
While the rest were disbelieving in Mokona's claim, one of the elders was rather silent, as if he knows something the others don't, and was torn between telling them what he knows or not. He then saw one of the elders dismissing Mokona's claim and accuses him and Kabuki of being in league with the Makamou, instigating a tension within the hall.
"Hah! Though you say you're an Oni being different from the Makamou…you're still not human…you're an animal…a beast that must be killed…I bet youi're here to let the other monsters get inside…"
"Elder! Stop these accusations at once! We still need to confirm if their claim is true or not…"
"THAT'S ENOUGH!"
The chief Abbot shrieked at the top of his lungs after he had heard enough about the squabbling between the elders. He knew there is a reason why the travelers came here and he wanted to know for sure if their claims are as real as they speak. He asked one of the students if either Kyuu or Lady Megumi are ready to talk. The student bowed and went to the recovery room to check on the two.
At the recovery room, Kyuu was lying on the bed as his left thigh is being bandaged after the doctor patched up his wounds. He was dressed only in his brief as he was instructed to remove his clothing while undergoing treatment. The rest of the students were glancing at his clothes, amazed at the texture and appearance. Lady Megumi was staring at Kyuu's body, as this was her first time to see a semi-naked boy. Although he's only 15 years old, she finds him quite attractive. She shook her head realizing that as the village priestess, she must remain pure and not give in to the temptations. It was then that one of the students came and summons her to the main hall to answer some questions. She bowed to Kyuu telling him she'll be back. As she goes with the student who summoned her, there was a silhouette that resembled eyes emerging from a dark room, glancing at the departing girl, and then at the Class Q leader who I still being treated.
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Outside the temple, within the woods, you could see shadows covering most of the grounds, and from the size of it, you can say they're of "gigantic" proportions, and they seem to be a lot of them and are ready to do an invasion. Then another huge shadow emerged but is standing behind a thick bush and is giving them an order.
"When I give the signal, you go in and find the woman and a boy…kill the rest inside…and feel free to eat them…they are yours to feed…"
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At the main hall, Lady Megumi stood in front of the elders and the students of the temple, telling them their side of the story and why they came here in this temple, and about the "savior" who agreed to help find the seven Oni to combat the Makamou, but of course the travelers were met with fierce opposition from some rowdy members, unwilling to believe such "blasphemy".
"Hah! You're just a peasant pretending to believe that there is a "savior" to save us from the Makamou! That Oni with you is just your accomplice in order to pilfer whatever treasure we have! I say we throw them out!"
"But your elder…we didn't come here to…"
"In Buddha's name, I say we throw them out now!"
One of the Elders urged and some of the students agreed in unison but Kyuu, who is limping his way here in crutches and fully clothed, intervened and was not pleased with what he just saw. He then made his point known by taking out some items from his backpack in order to show that he is not a fraud.
"WE ARE NOT A FRAUD!! IS THIS HOW YOU BUDDHISTS BEHAVE HERE!! YOU…OU'RE A DISGRACE!! INSTEAD OF PROMOTING PEACE AND PURITY AS WELL AS BEING KIND TO OTHERS YOU'RETEACHING YOUR STUDENTS TO BECOME RACISTS AND BIGOTS!! SO WHAT IF KABUKI IS AN ONI?? AT LEAST HE'S PAYING COURTESY BY NOT REACTING TO YOUR SELFISH DEMEANOR!! IF IT'S PROFF YOU WANT THAT I'M FROM THE 21st CENTURY…THEN HERE IS MY PROOF!!"
He took out his items such as his DDS notebook, his calendar and his picture of Class Q. A the Elders and the students looked at the items, one of the students saw the calendar which is about the year 2005, and there he was able to read the languages and all, and showed it to the Elders. Soon they all realize that Kyuu was telling them the truth, but the rude member of the Elder was persistent in making Kyuu and his friends appear to be the enemy, but then one of the students barged in, bloodied and lost his left arm.
"Masters…we are…under attack…by a horde of…giant, grey rats…"
"You see?? YOU SEE?? THE MAKAMOU ARE COMING…ALL THANKS TO THEM…NOW YOU BELIEVE ME?? THESE BLASPEMEOUS BRATS ARE THE ONES WHO BROUGHT THEM…"
But then one of the students saw something when he saw the picture of Class Q and then showed it to the elders, which surprises them.
"Master…look at this…this young child here resembles one of our own…he resembled him!"
As everyone looked at the picture, they were surprised to see that the person in the picture the student stating was Kazuma Narusawa. At that point the "giant rats" came in, and they turn out to be the Makamou. They began to disembowel the guards and the students began to fight back, but they were no match. As the others tried to hold them off, the Elders, Kyuu and Lady Megumi went outside the temple and saw more of the Rat Makamou eating away the other students, and soon they were joined by the Monkey Makamou, smashing their way through the temple walls. One of the Makamou saw the two tens and made their way by circling around two. It was then that another Makamou emerged, and spoke to the two as well as stating his position.
"So…you must be the ones who are searching for the seven Oni…now you have a choice…surrender and come with us…or we eat everyone here alive…ahh…you…you have the mark of the Orochi, that means you are the next sacrifice…come with me or I kill them all…"
At that point, another person came out of the temple, and he was dressed in a priest-like attire which stated that he is a high-ranking monk. In other words, his attire is similar to that of the monk Komyo Sanzo (except that he has no tights!). He appeared to be in his early 20's and he resembles Kazuma! He glances at the Rat Makamou as they are about to go after him, but then by closing is eyes, the Rat Makamou were levitating and flew backwards, colliding with the Monkey Makamou.
"So…you are one of the Four Trines…special agents of the Orochi…you must be Seiryu…the Dragon Makamou…tell Orochi that Buddha isn't pleased with what he is doing…"
"Hah! Tell him that you're going to be a food chain! My lieges, take him!!"
One of the elders who seem to be very close to that monk was worried that he might get killed and urged him to run, but the monk was standing there chanting the holy words and the scriptures around his shoulders levitated and wiped out half of the entire Makamou army, but then more surrounded him and the Elder who was close to that monk was worried.
"Master Kazumaki…you can't stand a chance against them!!"
But then Mokona's crystal began to shine and so was Lady Maegumi's pendant as they sensed an Oni's aura emanating and saw the monk, who is identified as Kazumaki Narusaki, took out what appeared to be a bronze, tuning fork the size of a mouse pad and taps it on his left hand and places it on his forehead while doing a praying gesture. As the tuning fork vibrates, a crystal-like symbol appeared on his forehead, which resembles a face of a real-life Oni and then Kazumaki made a chant, which surprises everyone.
"Oni-Henshin…Touki!!"
At that moment, fog enveloped his body and moments later Kazumaki emerged in a different form. His appearance was that of an armored Oni whose armor was white with bronze ornament, his face resembles that of an armored polar bear and wields a thin saber-like weapon that resembles a gong stick. Mokona and Lady Megumi stared wide-eyed in surprise, while Kyuu smiles as he and the others were able to finally meet another Oni, and he hoped that the Oni there would join their quest once this problem is solved. At that moment, "Touki" points a finger and issued a warning, telling the Makamou to leave now or face the consequences.
"You think you could threaten us?? Get him!! SLAY HIM!! KILL ALL OF THEM!! BUT BRING THE GIRL ALIVE!!"
Touki then uses his thin gong stick to stab three Rat Makamou in a row then kicks them back, colliding with 20 Monkey Makamou, and then opens his "mouth" and lets out a deep, freezing breath, putting them on ice, and then, his gong stick changed form, and now it resembles a bigger version of the gong stick which is a "Taiko". He then smashes the frozen enemies ands are destroyed.
Kabuki, who is watching the scene, had no choice in the matter but to help Touki so he initiated his transformation and became the Oni Kabuki and joins him in fending off the Makamou army until Seiryu is left. As Touki uses his "ice breath" Seiryu uses his "Fire Breath", and there Kabuki uses the distraction to do a sneak attack as he took his silver using fork and it became a katana sword and does a series of sword-slashing/stabbing combo weakening the Dragon Makamou, and then the two Oni did their ultimate attacks. Kabuki took his belt buckle and placed it on Seiryu's belly which grew in size and resembled a large drum. Then the green and red-armored Oni took away his sword and took his two Taiko and began to beat the drum, forming a painful vibration that caused the Makamou intense pain.
"Ongeki Da Gouka Kenran!"
While Kabuki does this Touki followed suit as he took out his belt buckle and it became a huge gong, and there he uses his Taiko to beat it, causing a huge sound and the vibration struck the Makamou. Touki and Kabuki's attacks caused the Makamou to scream out in pain and he "exploded", turning into dusts and dispersed into nothingness. Everyone cheered while some of the Elders were speechless at what they saw, and now they must do something about it.
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At the main hall, everyone were sitting down as the one of the leaders began to explain to them that he is the only one who knows that Kazumaki was born as an Oni and kept this fact hidden from everyone and how and why he came to live in the Buddhist temple and became a high-ranking monk.
"The Makamou were created to eradicate humanity, yet they decided to enslave some and even use them as sacrifices to serve the Orochi. The Oni…despite being monstrous, appear to develop some human-like features and felt they can blend in with the humans, thus they want no part in killing the humans, and this caused an argument and eventually causing a defection from the Makamou and the two different races began to oppose one another. Despite the fact that some Oni came to the aid of the humans, some feared that they are just like the Makamou, thus they continued to distrust them. Twenty-two years ago, a small basket was floating on a river near the temple and I saw a male infant crying. He was abandoned for one reason: he had pointed ears, a distinguishing feature of an Oni. Since I couldn't bring myself to drown it since he is innocent and an infant, I decided to bring it to he temple and made a pair of "ears" to hide his true ears. And there everyone welcomed him. I was hoping that through the teachings here he won't bring himself to use his Oni powers to commit evil deeds, and I was glad that he was pure. I was even pleased that he was selected as the next in line of a position where he answers directly to the Chief Abbott. But I was worried about when his secret would be revealed and may lead to his expulsion."
At hat point, Kazumaki motions the elder to let him continue the story and revealed what he knows about himself and how he came to reveal his Oni status earlier ago.
"You need not worry. I have already gained the knowledge needed to differentiate between good and evil. I already know that I'm an Oni when I once removed the disguise but kept them on as I anted to serve the temple. Then I heard a voice coming from Buddha telling me that I have a mission to fulfill…to meet up with other Oni who have been reborn, and to fight the Orochi. Buddha showed to me that I was previously a war Oni and with that knowledge, and the teachings I learned here…I'll use my talents to help the weak and the oppressed. There Buddha gave me a tuning fork and showed me how to use it when the time comes should a situation calls for it."
Kyuu liked the sound of it and approached Kazumaki, asking him if he's willing to come.
"Will you come with us and help us in finding the other Oni and stop the Orochi?"
"Yes I will…for it is Buddha's will."
While some seem to oppose it, the Chief Abbot gave Kazumaki his blessings and before they set off, the 3rd Oni promised that after his mission is over, he will return to the temple. After that the travelers left and are now in search for other Oni to recruit and to defeat a Makamou who comes in their midst.
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At the shop in Kyoto, Yuko Ichihara smiles as Kyuu was able to net his "first " Oni, and now she gingerly awaits their next adventure as she senses that Orochi's forces would be pissed off now that one of the Four Trines, Seiryu, is now dead, and he would sent the other remaining Trines to intercept and vanquish all possible threats.
To Be Continued…
Now they have an officially recognized Oni with them, and now they have to find other Oni to help save Lady Megumi and the others from certain doom as time is seemingly running out for them as by now they knew that Orochi is going to take extreme measures to wipe them out of his way.
Preview:
Another Oni, and he is another counterpart from Class Q, and the next Trine is going to pin down the heroes. You'll be surprised to see who this 15th century Class Q member is like…
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Here are the statistics of the Oni featured here, and their brief description. Fro this point on I'll be posting the Oni who appeared in this fic and what they can do and how they can affect the plot of this fic.
Touki
Biography
Touki is a fictional character that appeared exclusively in this fanfic, Kyuu & the Seven War Demons. Touki's design is based on the gong and a polar bear.
He is the 15th century counterpart of Kazuma Narusawa and is originally a war Oni who fought alongside the Makamou until he was killed in mysterious circumstances. He was reborn as an infant and was abandoned in a basket floating on a river hoping he'll drown due to the fact that he was born an Oni. A Buddhist monk found him floating and feeling pity and that he is just a defenseless baby, he took him in and disguised his ear to cover his "pointed ears" to hide the fact that he is an Oni.
The Chief Abbot of the temple accepted him and named him Kazumaki Narusaki. Kazumaki spends the next twenty years serving the temple and embracing Buddhism, but on his 21st year, Buddha spoke to him one night and revealed to him the truth and showed him the weapons needed to defend himself and others. He finally revealed himself when the temple came under attack from the Makamou, and with the help of the Oni Kabuki, the Makamou who is one of the Four Trines, Seiryu, was defeated. After that he joins Kyuu and the others in searching for the other Oni in order to defeat Orochi once and for all.
Personality
Touki is a great and wise Buddhist priest, and can be the voice of reason and serves as the pacifier of the group when an argument resumes. Even though he grew up in the teachings of the Buddhist temple, he can be willing to become brutal if the situation calls for it.
Weapons/Gear
Henshin Onsa (Bronze Tuning Fork): His henshin device. The transformation takes effect when he taps the tuning fork onto a surface and setting the vibrating henshin device in front of his face. He shouts out 'Touki' before the transformation takes place.
Ongekiko (Taiko Buckle)
Ongeki Kanabou (Gong Stick): Rettou: Touki's personal weapons. Resembling a Taiko, it is used to strike his Taiko Buckle when in the form of a large gong which produces a loud gong sound. This is his ultimate attack called "Ichigeki Dotou"