⊹ ࣪ ˖Ayato

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Some in Inazuma pray to the gods with offerings of cypress leaves of a certain type. But lost among the many large and small ceremonies of the country, these modest rituals often go unnoticed. Even after many years, Ayato remembers his mother's words: although this cypress is an evergreen tree, its leaves are not needle-like. Its large, distinctly veined leaves do not fall, even when new ones sprout. Thus, they signify "prosperity" and, in ancient times, served as receptacles for food offerings. Nowadays, food is no longer placed in leaves, but the custom of offering cypress leaves remains. Whether it was his mother's passion or simply her vast knowledge, she could talk for hours about ceremonial rites.

"Perhaps the Kamisato clan has run the Yashiro Commission for generations because it was born to protect the deities."

In his younger years, Ayato didn't entirely agree with this statement. He believed that the Kamisato clan was the Kamisato clan, that it belonged to the family and existed thanks to its members, and that serving the gods was nothing more than a job, a matter of circumstance. But Ayato didn't allow himself to express such presumptuous thoughts, especially when his mother spoke so passionately. No matter how long her story dragged on, he sat before her and listened, even when his legs grew numb.

The years flew by, Ayato grew, and his days became filled with fencing lessons and books. Now his father gave him these "lessons," and their content shifted from ceremonies and rituals to the knowledge necessary for the clan's successor. Clan duties became an even larger part of Ayato's life. From a fleeting image from distant childhood, the shogun Raiden transformed into a true god, the powerful patroness of the eternal peace of Inazuma Narukami Ogosho.

"The Kamisato clan maintains its position to this day by the grace of the Narukami. It follows that the Kamisato clan is obligated to protect the path of eternity and unwaveringly follow the shogun. This is

Kamisato Ayato, the eldest son of the noble Inazuma family, was surrounded by love from birth. Although his parents, due to their extreme busy schedules, were unable to spend all their time with him, they nevertheless surrounded him with care, and there was never a shortage of people to whom the young master could turn with any request. When Ayato grew a little older, at his father's behest, he began a rigorous and arduous training, with the goal of one day becoming the clan's successor.

However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the pressure of state affairs, and the burden of reviving the clan, Ayato's father, despite his young age, fell ill and died. The clan faced imminent collapse, and young Ayato was forced to plunge into the struggle to save it. In those days, the first steps of a fledgling youth were viewed with undisguised pessimism. The spoiled young aristocrat was instantly transformed by the people into "poor young Master Kamisato," while his political rivals even mocked "this worthless brat."

But time decided otherwise. Thanks to his phenomenal courage and first-class tactics, he not only prevented the clan's downfall but even strengthened its position. He overcame the hard work, malicious deception, and ubiquitous intrigue, often turning them to his advantage. Over time, the Kamisato clan's reputation within the shogunate and among the people only grew. Today, Ayato is a worthy leader of the Kamisato clan and the universally recognized head of the Yashiro Commission.

handsome young man with long, pale blue hair, light purple eyes, and a small mole under his mouth, typically seen in an elegant white and dark blue suit with gold accents, reflecting his role as the head of the Kamisato Clan and Yashiro Commissioner, known for his cunning behind-the-scenes leadership.

Asking his father to rest more, he bowed to his parents and headed to his bedroom. As soon as he opened the door, he saw the glowing Eye of God on the table. Ayato had known since childhood that they signified the favor of the gods, born from the desires of men. From a young age, he had longed to be the support of his family, not for great accomplishments, but for the prosperity and protection of the clan. And the appearance of the Eye of God at such a time could mean... that the time had already come to assume responsibility.

Thinking about this, Ayato didn't call the servants to light the lamps, but simply sat down at the table. Thoughts of the current state of affairs flooded him: his father was gravely ill, his mother's health was failing, the clan was left without a leader, and rivals had long been coveting his power and position. His sister was still young, and everything must be done to ensure she grew up safely. The shogunate's ruling circles were like a reef-filled sea, where one must always be on guard... Losing the Shumatsuban, which they had ruled for generations, was unacceptable. As for the retainers, how many could be trusted when the Kamisato clan lost its power? And Toma. Though he was a friend and a useful ally, he was a foreigner, and after the clan's fall, he might have other plans...

Gradually, this maelstrom of thoughts came to a halt, aligning itself around Ayato's unwavering conviction: he would use every available means for the clan's safety and future. Anyone who stood in his way would be eliminated at any cost. That night, Ayato's room was illuminated only by the Eye of God. As the first rays of dawn fell upon the table, the young successor was prepared for anything.