After the death of Zaki, his clan was hunted by over thousands of bandits determined to wipe out the most powerful clan in history. The Clan became indecisive about choosing their next leader.Two years after Zaki passing, his wife gave birth, but the child didn't survive. Conflict soon broke among the members of the clan fighting for the leadership position. Zaki's wife, Himara, followed some of the Clan members who believed in Zaki's teachings to a different land.
Himara was overcome with grief, constantly thinking about her late husband until she fell ill. She had once been full of joy and laughter when Zaki was alive. Two year's later, her illness claimed her life. On the other side, Shouto was been criticised for bringing barbarians into the city to battle for the empire. Shouto began to regret for helping the empire. Shouto joined the battle intellect squad when he was a young adult, and from that point he has been used by the empire like a puppet.
Shouto was tagged as an accomplish of bringing the Ninjas into their holy empire, and was condemned to face punishment. His punishment was to be sentenced to death. Shouto knew it was his fault for his friend's death and his Clan dispersion, so he decided to face his punishment. Shouto was executed Infront of the town hall to serve as a warning to anyone attempting similar act.
With the lost of key figures like Zaki, Himara and Shouto, the council could no longer manage the Empire's affairs and so they lost control. The allied nations withdrew their support, and many of the citizens migrated to other parts of the neighbouring countries. After these years of war Japan and it's neighbouring countries are in peace. Although Japan has stopped going for war, but they still need security in their borders and the cities of Japan. Although no one knew where the great Kawasaki Ninja's helmet was hidden, scientists in Japan are trying to make a tech that resembles the helmet. In a great city called Kawasaki the state made a statue for Zaki as the hero who ended the war between Japanese empire and the allied nations.
The government of Japan made a special military base for researching new technological advancements for their soldiers. The minister of Defence, General Kuto Johan was the chairman for this organisation. On one afternoon, he visited the base where scientists and tech experts was busy working on military grade weapons and gears.
He boldy spoke to one of the scientists, "What's the status report?" One of the scientists cleared his throat in fear and said,"Sir, the new tech helmet is almost done. We have made about 45% complete and we will be merging the helmet with the Nexus gem. With both the gem and the helmet synchronized it will push it to 80%. The rest will be the person who it will fuse with, that will push it to 100%." Kuto grinned."That's very good scientists. With this we will write history bringing back the perfect soldier back from history, Haha!"
"With this the Kawasaki Ninja rise in cyborg form. I am the 65th general from the Empire's age, and ruling over Japan and the world is mine sole desire. I, Kuto, will make sure I re-write history, Haha." He laughed maniacally, He is planning to rule Japan and the world by building a tech resembling the helmet of Kawasaki.
On a brighter side, in the city of the United Kingdom a young scholar from the Philemon family earned a recognition as a bidding doctor in archaeology. The young boy discovered a lot of mysterious artifacts when he was in Elementary school. He got the nickname " Master of Excavation." He topped all his classes from elementary school to high school. Now, he's enrolled in the University of Science and Archaeology to expand his knowledge.
Jake Philemon is a curious young man with a passion for solving mysteries and uncovering hidden relics. One hot afternoon, his lecturer was delivering a lesson on the ancient Japanese empire and it's history with the allied nations. As always seated in the front row, Jake raised his hand."Sir, may I ask a question?" The lecturer nodded.
Jake continued."You mentioned the Kawasaki clan during the lecture, but I noticed you didn't speak about their leader or the mysterious helmet he wore in battle." The lecturer chuckled softly." Jake I expected better from you. If archaeologists found no trace or record of this helmet, it either never existed....or it's just a myth."
He closed his notes and dismissed the class. Jake remained seated, unsatisfied with the answer. His heart burn with questions."Why does no one recognise the Kawasaki clan or their leader? He brought peace to Japan.... So what happened? Why erase his legacy?
As he wrestled with these thoughts, a friend approached and gently said, "Don't worry, Jake. One day, we'll uncover the truth behind the Kawasaki clan." Jake nodded faintly and head off to the Cafeteria.
Still lost in his thought, he was soon interrupted by someone calling his name,"Jake! the mistress is calling you." Jake quickly made his way to the headmistress office."Jake, you've arrived," she said warmly. She gestured toward a man standing besides her."This gentleman is a master craftsman. Your father informed us you want something custom-build. As you know, your father is a highly-respected figure in this university, so we are honouring his request."
Jake beamed in joy. His long-term wish was finally becoming reality.The craftsman looked at him.
"Young man, with all the wealth father has, why choose me of all people."Jake smiled," Sir, I've seen your work. I know you're the only one who can bring my idea to life."
The man nodded."Very well, if you want me to build something for you, bring me the blueprint. Then I'll make it." Without wasting a moment, Jake ran off of to see one of his classmates, an artist, eager to bring his vision to paper. As he dwelled in the world of imagination, an announcement echoed through the archeologist department:
" Attention students! A transferred student from Japan will be joining us. Please welcome her warmly!" Jake froze. Japan? His heart raced." Finally, someone who might know the true history!" On the next day, Jake was seated, waiting for class to begin. Then, the door opened. A stunning young woman stepped into the room besides the lecturer. "Class," the lecture announced." She's a transferred student from Japan. Treat her well."
There weren't enough seats left, so she asked to sit next to Jake. He froze again when the girl sat besides him.
It was the first time in his life that someone has sat closed to him, especially a girl. Jake quickly composed and tried to focus on studying. An hour later, the lesson ended, and Jake made his way to the cafeteria.
Suddenly the girl stopped him."Hey! Why did you freeze when you saw me? Did you fell in love with my beauty or something?" She teased. Jake blushed, "Uh...sorry. it's just... I've never had someone sit so close to me before. Especially a girl. I'm Jake Philemon, what about you?"
She leaned in slightly" I know who you are. You're from the Philemon family, one of the richest family in England. I am happy to be in the same class with you." Jake grinned awkwardly, "You know a lot for someone from Japan." She giggled."I did my research before coming here. So where are you going?"
Jake replied, " I am going to the cafeteria." She raised an eyebrow."To do what exactly?" " I am going to deliver a blueprint to my craftsman". "Can I join you?" She asked. Jake gave a quick response."I don't walk with people who don't have names." "Oh! sorry for that. My name is Yon." She replied.
"Okay Yon, you can tag along," Jake said, with a smile. They both headed to the meeting point, "Sir, this is the blueprint you requested. Please, do it accordingly for me."
The craftsman examined the drawing and frowned."Why are there so many sections? This part looks like a gadget panel for inputting data on it. I can't build that. Jake smiled "That part of the blueprint is for a friend who will be assisting you. He's from the science Department. You will build the model then he will integrate the computer system into it."
The craftsman looked uneasy,"You said you loved my work, so why are you bringing in a third party ?" Jake looked him straight into eyes." I do love your work. But I never said you'd work alone. You can't make a computer system, that's why my friend will help . I want it done before we leave for summer break."
The craftsman hesitated, then nodded. He couldn't refuse it. "Okay,Yon. Let's go to my private chamber in this school." Jake said. "Private chamber?" She echoed, surprised. Jake led her to a secret place in the school created solely for him. "Welcome to my private office."
He said proudly. "Wow it's nice," Yon said, impressed."What's the reason of showing me this room?" Jake replied, "I wanted to ask you some few questions. So tell me Yon, where are you from in Japan?"
Yon hesitated, then said,"I don't know what you want, but I'll give it to you on one condition, you must be my friend." Jake heart skipped a beat."Fr...friend? Why?" He asked, stunned.
"This is my first day in school but you have shown me kindness and talked to me unlike, the other guys." Jake chuckled awkwardly,"Oh really? Hehe. It's just your first day when you get to know them, they will talk to you too." Yon gave a slightly awkward smiled. " Hmm, no. You must be my friend or no information."
"Alright fine, you win. I'll be your friend. You're totally bribing me. Just a little information, I have to be friends with you? Aww, men!" Jake sighed dramatically. "Nice, now I will tell you what you want to know. I am from the city of Kawasaki." Jake froze again. " You mean, you're from the Kawasaki?
" Yes I am," She replied. "Okay tell me this," Jake began."Is it true that a war that happened 10,000 years ago, between the Japanese Empire and the Allied Nations where stopped by the Kawasaki Ninja?" Yon's expression shifted with anxiety, "How did you know?"
Jake grinned, " I am an archeologist who wants to uncover mysterious of this world. Of cause, I had to know." Yon chuckled softly, "I shouldn't be surprised. The Master of Excavation know it all." Jake raised an eyebrow."How did you know that name? It was my elementary school nickname."
With a teasing smirk, Yon continued, "So, what do you want to know about the clan?" " Yon please, tell me about what really happened to the Kawasaki ninja and his famous helmet." Jake asked with his eyes all lighted up.
"Stop using those cute eyes of yours to manipulate me," she said, shaking her head with a slight smile. "Ahem, all I know is that after the Kawasaki Ninja stopped the war, he died three years later. That's the extent of what I know. The elders in the clan no more, like what happened to his wife and his beloved friend. "
Jake paused her, "You mean...he had a wife and a friend?" He pulled a pen from his pocket and began jotting them down in a small diary. Yon stepped in, "stop interfering!" Okay, after he died, all the nations gradually stopped fighting, and Japan finally had peace."
Jake felt relief wash over him,"Finally, I have heard some truth about the clan and their leader." Yon's curiosity rose, "Jake, what are actual planning that required this information? And what is that thing the craftsman is making for you?"
Jake stood still for a moment before answering, "The device the craftsman is making is called A Translator System. A device that can translate any arcane type of language; like ancient Japanese or lost dialect. But it's different, this one works like watching a movie with subtitles."
"It'll project a hologram Infront of the device, capturing and translating the language in real time." Yon was stunned. " So what's the purpose of building the it?"
Jake chuckled lightly, "When the device is done, I am going to Japan. I want to find the helmet of Kawasaki myself. The device will decode any arcane inscriptions I encounter on my expedition."
Before He could finish, someone knocked at the door."Oh, Nicolas you can come in." Nicolas entered." Thanks, Jake I was looking for you all over the cafeteria. I figured you might be here." Nicolas glanced at Yon and asked,"Jake is she your girlfriend?" Jake nearly spit out his water.
"Nicolas! Don't mess around like that! She's just helping me with the mystery of the Kawasaki helmet. That's all." Yon was a bit embarrassed. "S..sorry, miss. Is just that Jake never let anyone in here except me, so I thought something was going on."
Jake stepped in quickly."Stop it already, we have already forgiven you. So don't make it more embarrassing! Okay, Yon, Nicolas here will be my typewriter. He will do all the typing work, because he's good at typing. And you will be the one guiding us through Japan."
Yon crossed her arms annoyed."Why will I be your map? I am planning to stay for the summer break with my uncle." Jake gently." Yon, if you help me, I will do all your project works for the summer." Yon sighed and smiled."Okay, I will help. I am interested with what you will find."
Jake beamed"Now the team is set, we're going to uncover the long-lost mystery of the Kawasaki helmet." In a military base in Japan, the morning sun scorched the land with intense heat. All soldiers were summoned to the training grounds, and instructed to form five teams. They were to spar against one another to enhance their physical strength, agility and stamina.
General Kuto observed the training closely, his eyes sharp and critical. Moments later, he received a call. He stepped away to secure location."What's the problem? Have any progress report you need to tell me?" He asked. The scientist on the other end replied,"Sir, the Nexus gem and the tech helmet and the Nexus gem are 65% synchronized. Before we hit summer, then it will surely hit 80%."
A grin stretched across General Kuto's face."Excellent job Doc. You've done a remarkable job. Now, all that's left is the subject who we will test the gadgets on, hahaha!" General Kuto's long-awaited dream was beginning to materialize. The Nexus gem he mentioned, was a mysterious energy fragment discovered on the battlefield between the legendary Kawasaki Ninja and the allied nations.
Scientists later revealed that the energy once blue, shifted to pink through the rage of the Ninja that day. Over the years, The energy began forming a consistent pattern, eventually solidifying into what we now know as the Nexus Gem.
Contained within it's core was a raw, destructive power, an imaginable force. Whoever weilded it could plunge the world into chaos. What will happen to General Kuto's journey for power and dominance over the world and Jake's journey to uproot mystery. Find out in the next chapter.