After saving Jack and his father from a horde of demons that had possessed their farm animals, Dai and Dante said their final goodbyes and left the village. Their journey continued as they made their way back to meet with Yami for their weekly training.
Meanwhile, at the Fortress Palace...
The leader of the Fortress Clan, Kenshin Sato, wielder of Chronus—a power that allows him to manipulate time—stood in deep contemplation. Kenshin also possessed the strongest Sphere Eyes in recorded history. These eyes, a radiant violet created by ancient witches and passed down through generations of the Fortress Clan, each hold unique abilities, but all share one core trait: the power to see five seconds into the future.
Realizing the looming threat on the horizon, Kenshin decided it was time to act. He summoned two of his most loyal clan members and gave them an urgent message to be delivered to the leaders of every clan:
"I'm sorry to bother you all, but the world is in grave danger. It is urgent that we unite once more."
As the two messengers set out on their diplomatic mission, Kenshin convened a private council of his most trusted warriors.
"This upcoming war... it's beyond anything we can handle alone. We need more firepower," Kenshin said solemnly. "I don't know if the other leaders can feel the power approaching, but we must be prepared."
He outlined three key objectives:
Unite the clan leaders and gain their cooperation.
Train the next generation to be ready for the impending war.
Find the next leader of the Apollo Clan—a bloodline thought to be extinct.
"But I thought everyone in that clan was dead," Joseph interjected.
"There was one who escaped," Kenshin replied. "The son of Rin—the rightful heir of the Apollo Clan."
"So our goal is to find and retrieve him. He plays a major role in what's to come."
One of the council members, Todo, volunteered for the mission.
"He's with an old friend of mine—Yami Suzuki—and another named Dante. I trust you to bring him here."
Kenshin estimated they had eight months before the attack would begin.
To protect his people in the meantime, Kenshin erected a powerful barrier around the village. Then, he addressed the entire population:
"I have been sensing a tremendous power that threatens not just us, but the world itself. As your leader, I vow to do everything to protect you. With your help, and the help of our next generation, we will prepare. Are you with me?!"
The village erupted in unison: "YES!!!"
"Good," Kenshin said with a nod. "Let's do this—together."