The Shogun Issue 1

In Ancient Japan, there was once a small village called Shikiami, where Tokyo stands today. An average kid with short brown hair was playing in the cherry blossoms with a wolf he had befriended while his father was out hunting. All of a sudden, a dark force sweeps over the islands of Japan, as a demon named Horijaku rises from the Great Earth on a Dark Dragon. The kid, Takayama Shikabusha runs into a cave with the wolf, Koriyashku
Taka: Koriyashku, I’m scared! I don’t know what’s happening!
His father arrives
Taka’s father: We must go home! Now!
They go home
That night, a golden glow fills Taka’s room. His father bursts in.
Taka’s father:
Koko de nani ga okotte iru nodesu ka?! (What is going on here?!)
Taka looks down at a golden katana lying on the ground
Taka’s father: Do NOT touch that! We don’t know where it came from! It could belong to Horijaku!
Taka disobeys and grabs the katana. All of a sudden, he is clad in the armor of a noble Shogun, gold from head to toe. Koriyashku also becomes clad in armor.
Taka: Woah
Taka’s father: When I get my hands on you-
A dark demon enters the room and attacks Taka’s father. Taka goes after it with the sword and slashes it, but it’s only enough to cause it to retreat
Taka’s father (Under his breath): It’s true, you ARE the chosen one!
Taka: Huh father?
Taka’s Father: Let me tell you a story. An ancient Japanese prophecy explains that a wise and honorable Shogun will slay a powerful demon who threatens our peace and lead Japan to peace once again, with a powerful wolf friend by his side. It wasn’t coincidence you befriended Koriyashku. He seeked you out because you are both of the prophecy.
Taku: Woah really?
Taka’s father: You must learn combat immediately! Meet me at the temple!
HORIJAKU’S LAIR
Demon: Lord Horijaku, the Chosen One has discovered his power!
Horijaku: We must kill him before he grows too powerful.
Demon: Yes, my lord.
Horijaku: Send out a horde of Demons after him.
Demon: Yes lord.
To be continued in issue #2!
Category:The Shogun