⚠️ Content Warning ⚠️

This story contains extreme gore, mature themes, and dark psychological elements. Violence, death, and moral dilemmas are explored in depth. Reader discretion is advised.

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"Curses are nothing but chains forged by demons… and I will be the last one to bear them."

Satoshi was born into the strongest clan. The Clan of Hoshimiya. His entire clan was wiped out by the Demon of Iyakari, a monstrous warrior said to be undefeatable—a man who made a deal with the devil itself. Now, driven by revenge, Satoshi wanders the land, hunting the truth behind the Devil’s Styles—forbidden techniques that grant unimaginable power… at a terrible cost.

But the deeper he dives into the shadows, the more he realizes the truth: he is not the first to be cursed… and he will not be the last.

Along the way, he will cross paths with people bound by demonic pacts, battle enemies who have forsaken their own humanity for power. 

But as he pieces together the fragments of his past, he begins to realize—his fate was sealed long before he ever took up the blade.

A story of vengeance, love, and the battle against one’s own demons, Ghost of Iyakari is a journey where every step leads closer to the truth… and to the darkness that awaits.

Character Profile: Lord Kishiyama Yamamoto


Originally a provincial lord of Sakura no Chi (a fictional feudal Japanese province whose name blends the elegance of cherry blossoms with the edge of bloodline traditions), Lord Kishiyama Yamamoto quickly gained renown for his charm and benevolence as a ruler. In the early days, the empire passed leadership from parent to child; however, after several centuries, the system evolved into a monarchial structure. Despite his ascension to emperor, his humble origins remain evident—so much so that the people still fondly call him "Lord Kishiyama."


Youthful Leadership: Unlike previous emperors who were often in their 60s or 70s, he is remarkably young, which adds a modern and dynamic flavor to his reign.


Personality: A man of words rather than war, his smart, charming, and diplomatic nature has earned him admiration from his people.


Physical Appearance: Short hair, a sharp face, tall and thin—his presence is as refined as it is imposing.


Though he now rules the vast empire, his legacy as the once-beloved provincial lord endures, making his story one of both transformation and continuity. His wisdom, gentle demeanor, and progressive ideas set him apart from his older predecessors.
