Hinokami spent his childhood living peacefully with his father.
His father was a powerful Fire Master who had fought many enemies lurking in the shadows of the universe.
One night, mysterious enemies attacked their home.
Hinokami hid outside, tears welling in his eyes.
His father began to fight. Fireballs flew from his hands, striking the enemies.
Hinokami watched as his father used his power to the fullest, but the number of enemies was overwhelming.
His father looked at him slowly and said:
"Hinokami… my power will be yours. Take it step by step. Do not be afraid… trust me."
Hinokami could not hold back his tears.
Fire began to spread slowly from his hands.
His father said: "It is inside you. My blood… my fire. Control it… survive."
Suddenly, more enemies burst into the house.
Hinokami instinctively began using fire.
The enemies scattered as smoke and debris filled the surroundings.
His father slowly passed away. His final words were:
"One day, you will become stronger than anyone."
Hinokami stood alone, surrounded by fire and smoke.
He realized that in this universe, survival required power above all else.
He thought: "I am alive. I will become strong. One day, I will rise."