The King’s Secret

Walking into a secret chamber under his palace, the King of Death's expression changed to one of seriousness as he wandered the passageways. 

None of his servants were aware of this place as its existence was older than even the Shinigami Realm. 

Since ruling the realm, he only entered twice or so.

One must be asking, why have you decided to come to this dreaded place after all these years? Well, he felt the seal his father and the other Lords of Death created back then, had begun to loosen. That monster, the terrifying being, is going to escape. If that happens, then this universe is doom!

Making his last turn, the King of Death arrives in front of a cell with glowing seals. 

In the center of the cell, a humanoid being with striking red hair could be seen with seals covering his body. The edge of the seal was lit, slowly burning out.

As if feeling the presence of someone, the being looked up, though his face was covered in talisman seals, one had the odd feeling as if he was staring directly at them.

"Hahah, if it isn't the King of Death." The beings' eyes turned amused, "It seems your fate has shifted towards death." A cold maniacal laughter escapes the beings lips as he looks at the King of Death disdain. 

As soon as he escapes his binds, he will make sure he enforces the fate he just spoke of. 

The King of Death frowned and felt a chill on his back. Kira did not hide his vengeance in the lease and it frightens him. He had thought after thousands of years, his rage would have mellowed out but what did he expect from the Horsemen of Death? It's funny that he, who could be called the embodiment of Death, was frightened by what could be his descendant.

If it was before the appearance of Yael and seeing what she did to Ryuk, he would not have come here. Yes, if the seal breaks he will be chased until he meets a brutal death. However, if Yael's power could also affect Kira, then there was nothing to fear.

"Kira, the reason I have come down here is to share three things with you." Grabbing a chair and sitting down, the King of Death continued, "Firstly, your siblings were executed when you were sealed by the Lords of Death back then."

Kira showed no reaction but the temperature in the room dropped. It seems someone was inexperienced in hiding their emotions. 

"It does not matter, once I break free, Death will gather War, Famine and Pestilence.  Their existence is tied directly to me." 

"...." 

The King of Death knew of this, those who were in that war knew that Kira, Death, who is the accumulation of human and Shinigami lineage, was immortal. Truly immortal. This was something tested over thousands of years, with none of them succeeding. 

Even Lords of Death beings who command the laws of Death at their wills cannot claim to be immortal, definitely at the level of Kira. 

The mutation of humans and Shinigami led to something not seen in millions of years. This probably will remain the case since he changed the anatomy of the Shinigamis. 

"You don't understand, when I said your siblings were executed, I was not simply talking about mortal death. After they were killed, my father asked a friend, Oculus for a favor. They will not enter this universe again, meaning you are trap in this place…alone." The other Horsemen are not like Kira who is a Shinigami and Human hybrid. No, they are fragments of Kira personality, each that takes human form. As long as their main body, Kira, exists, they will constantly reincarnate into this universe, of course, if that connection was cut, what then? 

The sound of teeth grinded echoed as Kira, eyes burn through the seal, increasing the speed of its breaking. "You bastard! You involve them?!" 

Kira didn't care about anyone, even those arrogant bastards but he couldn't denied that it would suck if he tangle with them. Plus, they are polar opposite, as long as they did not cross path with them, there is no problem.

"This is not my doing…Plus this means you as long as you exist in this universe, you will only have ¼ of your power." 'Still that is not something I or anyone can handle. With himself, Kra was able to vanquished a realm full of beings more powerful than me.'

"Hahah…you thought you had done something didn't you? However this does not change anything."

"I know, trust me I know." Shaking his head the King of Death sighed. If it was that easy, you would have been dead long ago.

"The second thing, you have a successor of sorts in the Human World. If you met him, I think the two of you would get along." That is one interesting human and just as Ryuk said, if he was a Shinigami, perhaps this world might get its sense of purpose again?

Kira didn't say anything but from his body language it was obvious he wanted to know more. 

"He has taken over the name Kira and is using a Death Note to enact his justice in the world. Recently however, a couple rivals have gathered on his tail, it's not long before he will be caught."

"....What is a Death Note?"

"....:" 

'How can I forget? Death Note is something that I created to control the power of death that Shinigami's have..so since it happened after that battle, he wouldn't know.'

"It's not important." 

Kira cold voice spoke, "You said you have three things to tell me, thats two."

"Oh, I did say that, however I think I'm going to stop here." The last information about Paradise is something that the King of Death decided to withhold after some thought.

If Paradise is made known and Kira decide to go after them once he breaks free, then this universe is truly doomed. 

Also, he had to be cautious as he had no idea how long the seals will last.

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Name: King of Death

Age: Unknown

Gender: Male

Race: Shinigami

Appearance: The King of Death is a towering figure, standing at over 10 feet tall. He has a skeletal appearance with long, bony fingers and sharp claws. His skin is a pale gray color and his eyes are glowing red orbs. He wears a black cloak that drapes over his body and a crown made of bones on his head.

Personality: The King of Death is a powerful and imposing figure, feared by all other shinigami. He is ruthless and cunning, always looking for ways to increase his power and influence. He has little regard for human life or morality, viewing them as mere playthings for the shinigami.

Abilities:

- Death Note Mastery: As the king of the shinigami, he possesses unparalleled knowledge of the Death Note and its abilities.

- Immortality: Like all shinigami, the King of Death cannot die of natural causes and will live forever unless killed by another shinigami.

- Reality Warping: The King of Death has the ability to manipulate reality to some extent, allowing him to alter the world around him in subtle ways.

- Teleportation: He can teleport himself or others anywhere in the world instantly.

- Death Inducement: The King of Death can cause death simply by writing a name in his Death Note or touching someone with his hand.

Weaknesses:

- Fear of Humans: Despite his immense power, the King of Death fears humans due to their ability to harm Shinigami with their own Death Notes.

- Arrogance: His arrogance often leads him to underestimate his opponents, which can lead to his downfall.

- Dependence on Death Note: Without access to a Death Note, the King of Death's powers are greatly diminished.

Background:

Little is known about the King of Death's past, but it is believed that he has ruled over the shinigami realm for centuries. He is feared and respected by all other shinigami, who obey his every command without question. The King of Death rarely interacts with humans, preferring to observe them from afar and manipulate events to his advantage. He is a master of deception and manipulation, using his powers to further his own goals and maintain his position as the most powerful shinigami in existence.