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The story picks up six years after Kael Renji, the hero who defeated the infamous Kurojin Tsukiro, secured peace in the world. Now 24, Kael is a symbol of hope and power, having built a thriving city where new Wielders can train and grow. However, this peaceful world is far from perfect. A new generation of young Wielders is emerging, born from the previous heroes and their legacy, but the challenges they face are unlike anything before.

Renzo, an 11-year-old prodigy, is Kael's apprentice, skipping primary school to become a 1st Wielder, and is ready to face the intense trials of their new system of Wielders. The next generation—composed of the children of Kael, Hana, Ryuu, Tetsu, and the others—is inheriting their parents' power and skills, but with new threats looming, they must adapt to a world that demands not just strength but wisdom.

The world has evolved since the Fracture, with new, unpredictable dangers arising. A new system for the Wielders is in place, one that tests them on a deeper level, requiring not only raw power but a mastery of complex, elemental Wills. The trials ahead are brutal, and the children of the past heroes must face not just battles, but their own inner struggles, as the weight of their parents' legacies pushes them to their limits.

As Kael leads this new generation into an era of challenges, they will have to confront dark forces, both external and internal. From monstrous beasts to internal betrayals, these young Wielders must fight for their place in a world where the line between hero and villain has become more blurred than ever. And while Kael watches over them as their leader, he must also grapple with

Shadowborn: Legacy of the Next Will

Four years had passed since the fateful day Kael Kurai vanished.

The scars of loss remained—but the city breathed again, stronger and more determined.

Renzo Tsukami, now twenty, stood tall and resolute at the edge of the training grounds. His black hair was streaked faintly with silver at the temples—a mark of relentless dedication. His piercing dark eyes scanned the three young warriors before him.

Before him were the new generation of Shinzai's protectors:

Ayato Kurai, now twelve, exuded a fierce intensity, his violet Will crackling faintly at his fingertips.

Kiyomi Takashi, twelve as well, calm and precise, her dark hair pulled into a tight braid, Will focused like a laser.

Haruki Akiyama, also twelve, his fiery energy barely contained beneath a relaxed exterior, ready to explode at a moment's notice.

All three were 1st Wielders, young but already formidable under Renzo's guidance.

Nearby, two figures prepared for their next mission:

Maiya Kurai, now fourteen, tall for her age, with flowing dark hair and her trademark crimson ribbon tied firmly as always. Her Will pulsed with quiet strength.

Reika Mizuno, sixteen, graceful but lethal, with short ash-brown hair and sharp eyes that missed nothing.

Both were 2nd Wielders, often paired on missions due to their synergy and skill.

The shadow of a different legacy lingered far away.

Jinsei, now sixteen, had become a ghost.

No one had seen him for four years.

Rumors whispered through Shinzai's streets—whispers fueled by fear and confusion.

The Rogue Wielder.

The man who turned his back on his family.

His hair was dark red now, short and messy, often falling over his eyes in wild strands. A long, weathered bandage ran diagonally across his left cheek, just under his eye—an old wound that never fully healed, a mark of battles fought alone in the dark.

His sharp gaze was often hidden beneath a hood or shadow, avoiding contact.

Behind his back, Zaros had been sending clones—beastly doppelgängers that looked exactly like Jinsei from four years ago, a younger version of the boy no one had seen since.

These clones rampaged on missions, hurting people from Shinzai and leaving destruction in their wake.

They would shout things like, "I'm not returning to that dirty village," fueling the belief that Jinsei had turned his back on his home.

Back at the training grounds, Renzo's voice carried across the field.

"Focus! You're the city's next line of defense. You don't have Kael's power, but you have the will to protect what he built. Do not forget that."

Ayato clenched his fists, a spark of violet Will dancing around his palms.

Haruki's eyes blazed with determination.

Somewhere far from Shinzai, Jinsei watched from the shadows.

His heart heavy with the burden of a name he no longer owned.

Chapter 60: Shadows and Legacy