Kitsune Travel Record's

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Japan, Ozunu Orphanage: Sky

On the cloud, Jang Man Wol wiped away a tear, her gaze fixed on Lucian, who was in bloody form still standing, barely conscious.

She raised her head, fanning her hand across her face to stop the tears from falling.

Lee Yeon's eyes were turned red as he looked at Lucian, as he kept nodding approval. 'You did well kid,'

Lee Rang and Kim Yoo-ri kept their heads down, as they sneaked glances at Areum, who was beaming with a wide grin.

Areum's eyes were wide with joy, a physical, white ten tails swaying on her back. 'Looks like you survived, my son, and you thrived well,' she thought, feeling a swell of pride that Lucian had overcome his trials.

She then shifted her attention to the children surrounding him. 'Looks like the plan went well,' she thought, a mischievous twinkle in her eyes. 'Now, for the last piece.' Her plan was coming together perfectly.

Areum and Yggdrasil had recognized Lucian's immense potential from the moment he was connected to the golden branch. That's why they'd invested in him in the first place.

So They needed to secure his allegiance but first, they needed to understand him to assess his character, especially as he was a mature soul.

They'd given him a sense of belonging in this world, a key part of her plan.

The killings at the Hotel del Luna weren't just a test, they were a calculated move to bring him into their fold. Killing supernatural creatures would make him an enemy of other factions, and his Ozunu heritage was a bonus. 'And him becoming Tōryō was the final push,' she mused, even though she hadn't expected her nine year old son to become the new leader of the Ozunu Clan.

She glanced back at the children. 'His first attachment, the chain that will bind him to this world, to our faction,' she thought. She'd deliberately kept Lucian away from her, knowing that a genuine, Real attachment would be his weakness, binding him to their world and their faction.

It would be difficult for him to resist their influence if he found out the truth, especially since her faction was the only one who could protect the children and his clan.

He was already hated by the others.

Areum turned towards Jang Man Wol and the others. "Shall we go down?" she asked, a charming smile gracing her lips as she walked towards them.

Jang Man Wol puffy eyes from crying narrowed, sensing the mischief in Areum's smile.

'She's planning something,' she thought, her gaze shifting to Lee Yeon, who was watching Areum closely, his mind clearly working along the same lines.

"Unnie, what are you planning this time?" Jang Man Wol asked, her voice wary.

Areum blinked, her smile softening. "I just want to meet the children who protected my child when he was weak." she said, her voice laced with an innocent sweetness.

Jang Man Wol took a step back, her instincts screaming at her.

She exchanged a worried glance with Lee Yeon, both of them thinking the same thing, 'She's after the kids.'

They nodded silently, knowing they couldn't let Areum have her way. Even if they couldn't beat her they had to try, enough was enough. before that they needed to figure out what she was planning,

"Then let's go." Lee Yeon said, moving towards the edge of the cloud, prepared to jump.

Areum shook her head, stopping Lee Yeon in his tracks. 'If the other factions find out the Ozunu Clan survived, I should let them know they're with us,' she thought, her plan unfolding in her mind.

As she is about to make a big move.

Her pupils glowed white as she knelt down on the cloud, placing her palm on its surface. She began to manipulate it, controlling it to fall.

Lee Yeon's eyes widened as he saw what she was doing.

'Whatever she's planning, it's something big,' he thought, understanding the gravity of her actions.

Areum was serious.

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As the clouds descended from the sky, gently settling onto the forest floor, a thick white mist spread out like a blanket, obscuring the clearing in a soft with ethereal glow.

Areum and the others landed at the ground softly before Areum began to walk towards Lucian, a soft and gentle smile gracing her lips.

Lee Yeon and Jang Man Wol followed closely, trying to decipher her intentions.

Lee Rang and Kim Yoo-ri, their eyes glowed as their pupils turned to a slit as they looked around with interest, their gaze lingering on the lifeless bodies of the Kuroko.

The soldiers, hearing the approaching footsteps, they immediately pointed their guns towards Areum direction, their fingers tightening on the triggers.

The Arashikage Clan ninjas become vigilant, as they drew their weapons as well, their eyes scanning the misty clearing for any sign of danger.

The Ozunu Clan ninjas, hidden amongst the trees, also emerged, their forms blending seamlessly with the shadows.

While Raizo, gripped his katana tightly in his hand as he stood by Lucian's side, ready to strike.

Satomi, Noshiko, and Talia stood together, forming a protective barrier around the children.

Their eyes gleamed with an intense glow from red to purple and golden yellow, ready to fight for their charges.

"Who's there?!" General Hawk shouted, his voice a mix of curiosity and alarm as he aimed his pistol towards Areum.

Sen stood beside him, her expression calm but her eyes narrowed, her gaze fixed on the approaching figure.

Hard Master and Blind Master stood behind them, ready to spring into action if needed.

Areum raised an eyebrow at their reactions but simply wiggled her fingers, causing the mist to surge towards the soldiers and Arashikage Clan ninjas, engulfing them in a thick, dreamlike fog.

The soldiers and ninjas collapsed to the ground, their bodies slumping into slumber.

Raizo's eyes widened in shock as his muscles tensed, his reflexes kicking in, ready to move.

The other Ozunu ninjas materialized around Lucian, their bodies tense and alert.

While the three supernatural creatures, sensing the shift in the air, tensed, their eyes focused on the source of the approaching footsteps.

The children, their eyes wide with fear, watched in horror as the soldiers fell unconscious before them.

The older kids, their faces filled with despair, felt a wave of panic. They had been chased, they had been kidnapped, and now this.

As they looked towards the approaching footsteps, their fear intensified.

Their eyes widened in shock and surprise as they saw the most beautiful woman they had ever laid eyes upon.

Raizo, Takeshi, and the other Ozunu ninjas gasped, their eyes widening as well.

Instinctively, they cut their palms with their weapons, drawing blood, their bodies tensing, their minds fighting to resist the overwhelming pull towards her. 'That was dangerous,' Raizo thought, his gaze fixed on Areum with a mixture of fear and fascination. 'I almost lost myself.' He felt an uncontrollable attraction, a powerful pull towards her, a force that threatened to consume him.

Talia transform back to human and Satomi froze, their supernatural instincts reacting with a primal fear. They knew instantly that Areum could kill them with ease. Their eyes were wide with terror, their bodies struggling to remain still.

Noshiko's eyes widened in a mixture of surprise and curiosity as she recognized Areum.

"Guardian Kitsune." She whispered. As she started thinking she knew there was only one Guardian Kitsune and it was connected to Yggdrasil.

'It had to be about Lucian,' Noshiko thought, as her gaze then shifted to Lee Yeon, her eyes widening further. 'Another Kitsune,' she thought, a flicker of recognition passing between them.

Lee Yeon simply nodded slightly at Noshiko, his gaze returning to Areum.

Areum looked at the Ozunu ninjas with amusement, her eyes lingering on their self-inflicted wounds, their attempts to regain control. "You guys are good for mortals." she remarked, while she stopped and masked her charm making the Ozunu Ninjas take a breath as they looked at her with warry eyes.

Areum's attention then shifted to Noshiko, her eyes filled with curiosity.

She walked towards Noshiko, reaching out and gently lifting her chin, taking off Noshiko's Mask

Noshiko didn't dare resist.

"Why do you make yourself look old, little one?" Areum asked, her voice soft, but her words held an underlying power.

"So my husband can feel normal beside me, lady-?" Noshiko replied, unsure of what title to use for this powerful being.

"Areum, you can call me Areum," she said with a smile. She then turned towards Lucian, her steps deliberate and graceful.

The Ozunu ninjas tensed, their bodies ready to spring into action. The children watched, their lips parted, unsure of what to do before deciding to follow her, eager to see what she would do.

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As Areum walked towards Lucian, a silent tension gripped the clearing.

Lee Rang was kneeling before Scarlett, studied her glasses intently. They were blinking, an intriguing detail that caught his attention. "Interesting." he whispered a smirk playing on his lips.

He took the glasses from Scarlett's face, examining them with a discerning eye before placing them on his own.

He looked around, expecting something extraordinary to happen. However, all he saw was the ordinary world through ordinary lenses.

He shook his head, a hint of disappointment in his eyes. He had experienced wonders of technology during his travels with Areum, and he knew never to underestimate any gadget.

He crushed the glasses in his hand, a small sigh escaping his lips.

What he didn't know was when he destroyed it, it sent a distress signal towards 'the pit' in the Sahara desert. Alerting the whole base.

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As Areum neared Lucian's location, a katana appeared before her, its sharp point aimed squarely at her throat.

"Back off." Raizo threatened his voice was cold and calm as Areum's charm was gone but his eyes were wary as he scrutinized her.

Areum's eyes narrowed with a flicker of amusement dancing in them.

She gazed at the katana, before reaching out with her hand, delicately pinching the blade tip between her fingers.

The blade began to crack, spiderweb fractures spreading across its surface before it shattered completely.

Raizo stared at the broken katana as his jaw slack with disbelief.

Areum continued to speak, her voice steady and unwavering. "I'll forgive you for pointing your weapon at me this time, as you are from his clan." she said, her eyes narrowing, sending a chill down their spines.

"Now, let me see my son." she declared, her gaze fixed on Lucian's unconscious figure. A hush fell over the forest as everyone who heard her words was stunned into silence.

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