Waving away the apology from the young girl, Akira noticed the man get up and move around him. The young man was an unusual one, his words had Akira turn his head slightly in his direction and raise an eyebrow. He wasn't sure if the boy was serious or antagonizing him. Still he would instead answer the questions as he had done till now.
I am the Tenth, or Ninth depending, Raikage of this age, though I believe we have a slightly different calendar from your people. You see we begin and end ages on the will of the council and leaders. I thought a new age was about to begin with the death of my friend for example. It was said that he wanted new kage's to be elected by the people, so we held an election. I thought we would be in the age of democracy. But it wasn't to be. Instead I am the Tenth Raikage, after I removed my friends murderer from the records as a Raikage.
The boy asked how Shinbatsu had become a god, Akira smiled, a small huff which was a light laugh.
If only I knew. Like Aion before him he was lifted into the heavens by a ceaseless lightning bolt, his body and spirit rising up in a golden show of power and magnificence. It was witnessed by many. He was chosen, I don't think it was his intention. Perhaps Raiden decided that for him to find a suitable sparring partner he needed to ascend? Who knows the whims of the gods...
I am the Tenth, or Ninth depending, Raikage of this age, though I believe we have a slightly different calendar from your people. You see we begin and end ages on the will of the council and leaders. I thought a new age was about to begin with the death of my friend for example. It was said that he wanted new kage's to be elected by the people, so we held an election. I thought we would be in the age of democracy. But it wasn't to be. Instead I am the Tenth Raikage, after I removed my friends murderer from the records as a Raikage.
The boy asked how Shinbatsu had become a god, Akira smiled, a small huff which was a light laugh.
If only I knew. Like Aion before him he was lifted into the heavens by a ceaseless lightning bolt, his body and spirit rising up in a golden show of power and magnificence. It was witnessed by many. He was chosen, I don't think it was his intention. Perhaps Raiden decided that for him to find a suitable sparring partner he needed to ascend? Who knows the whims of the gods...