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In a world ruled from the shadows by powerful international mafias, a mysterious tree known as “The Tree of Eden” becomes the epicenter of a global conflict. Every 1,000 years, this tree produces a single apple, a legendary fruit that grants the possessor absolute power capable of changing the fate of the world. However, the tree also grants special abilities to those who are part of these mafias, fueling a constant war for control of its power.
Akihiko Sora, a 17-year-old prodigy, has lived his entire life in the darkness of organized crime. Cold and calculating, Akihiko has learned to survive thanks to his unique ability: the manipulation of the vacuum, a devastating power that has made him one of the most lethal weapons in his organization. Armed with his katana, “Kurai no Kiba”, and guided by a code of conduct, Akihiko has learned to survive. and guided by a code of honor that contrasts with the chaos of his environment, his loyalty is shaken when he discovers fragments of the truth about the tree and the link that binds him to its dark origin. .
But as the world's mafias embark on an all-out war to claim the forbidden fruit, Akihiko is drawn into a conspiracy beyond his understanding. Ancestral secrets, unexpected betrayals and a destiny that seems written in the heart of the tree will push him to question not only his purpose, but also the price of power.
Will Akihiko be able to unravel the mysteries of the tree before its fruit falls into the wrong hands, or will the weight of his skill and his past condemn him to eternal emptiness?
In this struggle for truth and survival, one thing is certain: the next bearer of the apple will have the power to decide the future of the world .

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Shikkoku no Eden

In a hidden chamber beneath the ruins of the ancient Yovaren Clan, fragments of scrolls and objects carved with forgotten symbols lay silent. The girl, now named Sora , sat next to Akihiko as Ikari unfolded the documents.

"These texts speak of the time before the Tree's judgment," Ikari explained. "When the Yovaren Clan guarded the true memory, the uncensored history."

Sora stroked one of the pages, and the words seemed to vibrate beneath his fingers.

II. The betrayal that split the root

The scriptures told the story of the clan: protectors of the Tree who, in an attempt to preserve the complete truth, confronted the Twelve Families and the Tree itself. They sought to prevent the memory from being tampered with, but their loyalty earned them oblivion and extermination.

"They accused us of heresy," Sora said in a whisper. "But we just wanted to make sure no one erased our true roots."

Akihiko nodded, understanding the weight of the heritage they both shared.

Legends spoke of an ancient pact between the clans and the Tree. The Yovaren Clan was the first to break it, attempting to change the course of history and release repressed memories.

"That's why the Tree punished them," Ikari continued. "Not with death, but with oblivion. Eternal exile."

Sora closed his eyes, remembering the pain of lost generations.

IV. A Call from the Shadows

Meanwhile, at Kurobane Fortress, Naomi received disturbing news: several minor clans were beginning to abandon the Twelve Families, drawn by the idea of an ancient and forbidden power.

"The Wounded One and his shadow are shifting the balance," Naomi said.

" Are we ready for the coming war?"

Deep within the city, Sora began to manifest abilities that surprised even Akihiko. He could sense living history, projecting it in fragments others couldn't see, like specters of forgotten memories.

"The Tree doesn't just remember," she said. "It can also show what was silenced."

Akihiko prepared to learn from his sister and together face the coming storm.

VI. The future at the root

The sap of the Tree began to move with greater force, spreading beneath the cities and fields, intertwining destinies and causing irreversible changes.

The battle would not only be for power, but for truth.

END OF CHAPTER 88

Chapter 88 – Whispering Roots