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The Sakana-San

The Lore of the Sakana-San

Yuji and Sakana-San


Long ago, in the Magical land of Nippon, a great eruption of ash and fire spewed forth from the jaws of Mt. Kanpuzan. With it came the manifestation of the Namahage, Foul creatures from the bowels of hell whose mere presence struck fear in the loving and compassionate peoples of Akita. Consumed by darkness and hunger, the Namahage swept across the land, wreaking havoc amongst villages and stealing children to feast upon within the fiery chasms of Kanpuzan. For 100 years, the Namahages' reign of terror gripped the land, and the people began to lose hope. However, even in the darkest of times, the light had not faded as a young boy named Yuji, filled with vengeance in his heart at the loss of his younger sister, sought to destroy the Namahage. Clad in a small liquor barrel, wielding a wooden pot lid and a bamboo stick, he journeyed to Kanpuzan to vanquish the fiery ogres and restore peace and prosperity to the Akitan people. The young Yuji cried out for revenge at the Gate of the fiery mountain basin, summoning the great Namahage Prince Kurochi. The young Yuji attacked without words but was blown out to sea by the Towering Kurochi's powerful breath.

The young Yuji awoke with sand in his mouth, dried-out hair, and skin to find himself on a small island. Gazing out to sea, the Young Yuji saw the smoking mountain from where he had been dispatched. Determined to return, he began to swim toward the Namahages' kingdom. However, the waves were too much for the young warrior, becoming consumed by the mighty sea. Yuji awoke once again underwater, surrounded by a group of Shōjō. Frightened by their presence, Yuji lay still until one Shōjō spoke. "Your skin smells of liquor, but you do not look or feel like liquor. What are you?" queried the Shōjō. Yuji opened his eyes and looked at the puzzled Shōjō. "I am a Warrior." stated Yuji, "a warrior with a purpose to bring harmony to my people and their lands!" The Shōjō squinted and tilted their heads. "A warrior with a purpose, you say. We Shōjō have not seen a warrior for quite some time." The Shōjō sat down, surrounding the young boy. "Tell us more about this purpose." Yuji shared his quest with the curious Shōjō. The Shōjō took an interest in the young boy's courage and beholden quest. "You have taken on a great task." said the Shōjō. "We shall take you to see the great Ume-Hime; share your tale with her, and she will bless you with good fortune." Both Yuji and the Shōjō traveled to an underwater shrine to meet Ume-Hime. Yuji was mesmerized by Ume-Hime. Her shell was prismatic, and her eyes sparkled with rays of soft light. "Oh great, Ume-Hime!" said the Lead Shōjō. "Hear this young boy's story and grant him a favor so he can bring peace to his lands," Yuji spoke, and Ume-Hime listened. Without speaking, Ume-Hime moved her flippers in various motions and conjured a great fish of red and gold scales with blueish-green fins and a translucent tail. "Go forth, young Yuji, ride this great fish back to the land and complete your quest." cried the Shōjō. "For Ume-Hime has placed favor in you." Yuji and the great fish departed.

Back on the shores of the mainland, Yuji dismounted the fish, who transformed into a humanoid being and spoke, much to the surprise of the young warrior. "I have delivered you to the shores of Nippon, but my duty charted by the Great Ume-Hime has not been fulfilled. I shall journey with thee to the Namahage lands and help you complete your quest for harmony." said the once great fish, now humanoid. Yuji looked surprised yet elated. "Oh, great fish...or man, what shall I call you?" "Call me Sakana-San," said Sakana-San. "I am here to serve until my purpose has been fulfilled."Sakana-San then shed his scales to create a breastplate for the boy and a shield to carry. "Wear my scales well, and it shall protect you from the magics cast upon you by the Namahage, for my scales are vibrant and true; nothing shall pass through them unto you." Yuji dawned the gleaming breastplate and shield. "Use my shield to show the Namahage what they truly are. They will become paralyzed with fear and move no more. With a shield in hand, Yuji began to walk towards the mountain of fire only to turn back and see that Sakana-San had seemingly disappeared. "Thank you Sakana-San. I hope we can meet again."

Once again, standing at the gates of Kanpuzan, Yuji called forth into the shadowy realm. "I have returned blessed by the sea to bring an end to despair. Face me, Namahage!" From the soot rose Kurochi, towering over Yuji, "Did you not learn your lesson, boy?" Growled the prince. "this time, you will not survive." The Ogre Prince drew breath and conjured a whirlwind around Yuji. As the wind closed in, Yuji felt the cold grip on his body, expecting to be lifted into the air. However, to his surprise, he did not budge, and the scale armor muted the wind's advance. Kurochi was stunned and prepared to bellow an even bigger hail. Yet, once again, to no avail.

Then, the writer had a sudden case of writer's block but vowed to complete the story one day.

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