Chapter 4: AKIZAKURA
The world of beginnings was a place where time and space often folded upon themselves, each moment stretching into eternity, and yet, none could fully comprehend its nature. Akizakura's consciousness drifted in and out, fluctuating between understanding and oblivion, as he felt the weight of his existence shift around him. His soul, still bound to the incomplete vessel of his newborn body, was being filled with something immense—something he had no frame of reference for, something called YOR.
The system, known as YOR, was a complex force, and it had chosen Akizakura, or rather, the remnants of him, to host it. His past life, his journey, and everything he had known were now just fragments—memories stored away, like forgotten books on dusty shelves. Yet, despite the incompleteness, despite the restrictions placed upon his body and soul by this new world, there was an undeniable pull toward something greater, something he couldn't fully grasp yet.
The void surrounding him, that vast, spiritual space where he hovered, was like a memory he couldn't quite access. He wasn't dead, but he wasn't alive either. His body, though existing, was in a dormant state, growing and adapting to the new spiritual energies that began to pour into him.
"YOR…" Akizakura felt the word pulse within him, resonating deep in his being. He understood it only as a fragment, an incomplete understanding, but he recognized it as a power—his power, though not fully his yet. The YOR system, though crude in this form, connected him to something ancient, something far beyond the comprehension of the beings in this world. In this state of stasis, his connection to the YOR was growing, but it was also changing him. Unseen by the world around him, this system was assimilating his essence, the YOR within him weaving itself into the very fabric of his being.
Outside the confines of his mind, the family of House Sakura stood in awe. Their beloved son had been born, but his arrival was anything but ordinary. Akizakura's name, chosen with deep reverence, echoed through the chambers of the estate. His parents, Osuke and Beniko, gazed upon him with love and concern, their hearts filled with hope and pride. However, as the hours passed and the child did not cry, a sense of unease settled in. The boy, though healthy, made strange noises—unnatural sounds that no newborn should make. It was a strange occurrence, but not one without explanation.
"His eyes," Osuke whispered, his voice hushed with reverence.
Beniko nodded. "I feel it too… something is different about him."
The child's eyes, though still closed, seemed to reflect a depth far beyond his years. There was something ancient about them, something far older than his infant body. It was as if the boy had already seen beyond the world, glimpsed the vastness of the universe. Akizakura, though unaware of the stirrings of his consciousness, could feel the energies of his birth world surrounding him. He could sense the spiritual restrictions that bound this realm—the limitations placed upon its residents in order to allow them to grow and survive in the harsh environment of Mularkham.
But he did not yet know the full scope of these powers, nor did he understand the gravity of his existence in this world. As his family gathered around, still debating the choice of his name, Akizakura struggled against the restrictions imposed upon him by the YOR system.
"Quiet, everyone," Akira, Osuke's father, said with calm authority. "We need to wait for him to wake up. Naming him can come later."
But the boy—Akizakura—had already begun his journey. Unbeknownst to them, the YOR system embedded in his soul had started its work. It was integrating with his being, its presence seeping into his consciousness. It wasn't immediate, but Akizakura could feel his power growing. It was as though the very air around him thickened with the energy he had unknowingly absorbed. Yet, even with all of this, his body and soul were immature, and the system had to adjust accordingly. He was still too young to harness the full potential of the YOR.
Then, as if to confirm the gravity of the moment, Akizakura's eyes fluttered open. In that moment, everything seemed to change. The room, filled with energy, seemed to still as his gaze met the world for the first time. His eyes, now open, were not like those of a normal child. They shifted in color, swirling with hues that didn't belong to this world. The pupils contracted and expanded erratically, reflecting the shifting cosmic forces within him.
It was as if the very universe was being poured into his eyes.
A soft gasp escaped from the family gathered around. Osuke was the first to speak, his voice filled with awe. "His eyes… they are unlike anything I have ever seen."
"Look at the way they change," Beniko added, her voice trembling. "It's as though he's seeing everything at once."
But it was more than just an unusual appearance. The energy, the power that Akizakura radiated, was palpable. The room seemed to vibrate with it, and a faint pressure filled the air. The very essence of life itself appeared to bend around him, gravitating toward the boy in an almost magnetic manner.
Everyone in the room stood transfixed, unable to tear their gaze away. They could feel it—the undeniable sense that Akizakura was no ordinary child. There was something far more powerful at work within him. His existence was tied to something greater, something beyond the scope of their understanding.
And then, the family spoke in unison, as if guided by some unseen force. "Akizakura."
The name seemed to resonate with the boy, and in that instant, the profound weight of the name seemed to settle upon him. His eyes, once filled with depth and mystery, now softened. His gaze lost some of its cosmic intensity, replaced by the innocence of a newborn. The boy cried out, the sound of a typical infant's wail, but there was something unmistakable in his voice—something that spoke of far greater things to come.
Outside, the world of Mularkham continued to function, unaware of the cosmic significance of Akizakura's birth. Yet within the walls of House Sakura, the air felt charged. Something had shifted in the balance of the world. This child, Akizakura, was destined for greatness.
However, as Akizakura's cries echoed throughout the estate, he was not fully aware of the system that had taken root within him. His soul, still in a state of flux, continued to absorb the YOR, but his body was not yet strong enough to fully integrate it. The YOR system had triggered a suspension process, holding his soul in a stasis until his body matured enough to handle its power.
As his family continued to celebrate, they could not know that Akizakura's true journey was just beginning. The YOR system, still incomplete, would slowly transform him, shaping his very being. His essence would be woven into the fabric of the cosmos itself, as he became both a child and a vessel for something far more significant.
For now, Akizakura was nothing more than a boy, a newborn—his true potential hidden beneath the surface. But the YOR system was already preparing him for a future beyond his current understanding, a future where he would change the world itself.
The boy, still unaware of the cosmic forces at play within him, continued to cry. And as his family looked on with pride, unknowingly standing at the precipice of a future they could not yet comprehend, the story of Akizakura—the boy born with the power of YOR—had just begun.
To be continued...
CREATORS' THOUGHTS 
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BrawlingSlug OSUKE- Father.
BENIKO- Mother.
NOZOMI- Pathernal grandmother.
NADESHIKO-Maternal grandmother.
AKIRA- Maternal grandfather.
NAOTO- Paternal grandfather.
All the names have meaning and personality insights of characters.
In case you find yourself unable to understand something at some point of time. Then please comment and I’ll answer your queries.
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~Brawlingslug
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