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The Apprentice (Anime Novel)

Nishimura Family

Makoto Nishimura- The main character of The Apprentice. He is 12 years old, has long black hair in a ponytail with bangs covering his forehead, black eyes, and is master swordsman. He trained under his sensei: Yasuhiro "Karasu" Hashimoto, who later is found out to be Makoto's Uncle. He is a quiet individual, not acting like any playful 12 year should. In the beginning, he had a deep dislike for his older brother- Ichiro Nishimura and father- Shigeru Nishimura. He is very close to his two sisters- Atsuko and Kiyoko Nishimura. Makoto is known as the Apprentice, a successor to his Grandfather- Nobunaga Oda. His mother and daughter of the Demon King- Hitomi Oda is the sole person who saved the Nishimura village from destruction of his own father- Shigeru Nishimura. Makoto is the possessor of the Tsuitou Metsuki (Memorial Eyes), Douki Metsuki (Incentive Eyes), and Ojos De Loto (Lotus Eyes). He is by the far next to Nobunaga, Nobuhide (Great Grandfather), and Hitomi- the strongest Metsuki (Eye) possessor.

Atsuko Nishimura- Elder sister to both Atsuko and Makoto Nishimura. She had long black hair and black eyes. She is a very caring and overprotective sister- having much worrying for Makoto. Atsuko herself is the sole person who taught Makoto the value of remaining true to himself. It is later revealed that Atsuko possesses a Metsuki that causes her emotions to depict attacks (EX: Fire-Anger). Atsuko has a nature that is revealed to Kiyoko and Kishiko to be that of a ungraceful butterfly. Her killing intent- is reflected upon her emotions towards her hatred and sorrow. Atsuko cares for Makoto to the point that she'll kill anyone that stands in her way- even family. Atsuko is also the sole person who was a mother-figure to both Makoto and Kiyoko while growing up. All in All- Atsuko is a very loving and dangerous sister to both her siblings.

Kiyoko Mishimura- The middle sister between Atsuko and Makoto. Kiyoko has yellow hair with red eyes. Kiyoko has a sense of security and protection- making her wish to become a bodyguard. In the beginning- She didn't tend to Makoto and thought of his actions and emotions as that of inhuman and scary. However, she later wishes to become Makoto's bodyguard with all her strength. She is currently the only Nishimura that DOES NOT possess any eyes. Kiyoko is shown to be a tomboyish sister. Unlike Atsuko's loving nature and Makoto's sadist attitude- her atmosphere revolves around that of becoming a strong samurai. She also trained under her uncle- Yasuhiro "Karasu" Hashimoto. Unlike Atsuko in the beginning- She did not show care towards Makoto, but rahter showed a sense of wonder on why he behaves as such. Later- She then develops a promise to herself- to protect Makoto.

Plot

In the Sengoku Period of Japan, Warlords feed upon the land like wild animals. In a peaceful time, A tyrant is born from the midst and grasps power as a tool of immortality. 12 year boy Makoto Nishimura seems to be the right person to end the tyrant's life, but what if that tyrant was his father? Makoto unwillingly decided to ally with his own father as a way to plan a Coup D'etat. However, Shigeru (Makoto's father) doesn't take his son lightly. He then hires the help of his henchmen, fruit, his trump card- The 12 Pinnacles of Atrocity. With their help, Makoto was tested to see if he can match the tyrant himself through a variety of challenges which then unveiled a new kind of power derived from Japan's old. This power- will then be they key to ending the chaotic wastelands of untold scars. However, what is the cost of having this power? A sacrifice? A host? Makoto then is faced with this power- to confront his father and end his legacy of tyranny, but there's a saying- There is but more than one fang that can claw it's way into history's texts.

Synposis

In the beginning, Makoto was but a swordsman training under the art of Bushido. Hitomi- abandoned her children, Shigeru- became a tyrannical Lord, Ichiro- Residing with the tyrant, and the rest of the Nishimura- scarred from the incident that changed the Nishimura. When Makoto was young, Makoto witnessed his own den ruined with a sea of flames, engulfed and forgotten. However, a savior rebelled against the intrusion and then was never to be seen. Since then, Makoto cared not for homw, but that of his sisters- Atsuko and Kiyoko. One day, a surprising visitor shows up to hopefully recruit Makoto- Ichiro. Makoto then declines and challenged his brother into a combat, but another surprsing and unpleasant guest arrives at the scene- Shigeru Nishimura. Shigeru then recruits Makoto into his army as a way to gain morale for his title, but Makoto had other reasons for residing with his tyrannical father. As he travels, Makoto faces tests to prove his valor, strength, and morale in swords play. Deadful test that put lives on the line and put the 12 year in a state of paranoia. Upon residing with his father, Makoto develops new friends as they set off into the Imperial Palace. Makoto, faced with agony, pain, and loss faces off against Shigeru's tests.