Reincarnation: First Love

Episode 2: Kuro Neko

I, Kaito Doujima who recently left the human world and reincarnated as a cat demon are now beginning to realize a big difference in me.

Starting from appearance, speed, strength, to fate can all be said to be very improved.

I am one of Kuro Neko and the son of the mysterious Fuji-Kaguya couple. Unexpectedly, I even gained various privileges as a gift of what is referred to as the system in this new world of mine.

Uniquely, this system is facilitated and sophisticated using HP like playing games in the human world. After receiving this magical HP, inevitably I will have to participate in completing missions that risk lives. Therefore, I must continue to strengthen myself.

A month later..

Although it sounds absurd, both my new parents continue to tell about reincarnation that can only be obtained once, and 9 times the life of Kuro Neko, who has been killed, until a penalty that is mild and fatal or risky until routine train me physically.

"Not enough! This way, you will be defeated easily. Ten more times, Kaito!" yelled Fuji, the new father who trained me so hard.

"Attousal.. Isn't this too extreme? I've just been training until it's battered like this" I said, breathing heavily.

"There's no bargain! I won't let you get killed 9 times and..," he said.

"And get a penalty?" many tired.

"Destroying, know! Remember well, you brat!" snapped it.

"Yes, yeah. So, after 9 enemy defeats I won't be able to come back to life?" my ul.

"really. In addition, if you run away before fighting the enemy or do not want to participate, you will also be hit with a penalty. Therefore, it is better to give up after you fight and know if the enemy's strength is greater than yours. That way, you will only experience a decrease in the level of which the risk is much milder" explained Fuji.

To be honest, I was a little disappointed to think that my new life would be perfect. It could be the same, or more terrible to live.

I just stared at him lazily, scratching my head which was not itchy at all.

"alright. I'll remember it from now on. Don't worry too much, otousan, okaasan," I persuaded.

Although I was too relaxed and made these two middle-aged Kuro Neko worry, they were already quite calm hearing this kind of answer from me.

"Then, is there only a penalty? There is no other reward than money and level-ups after completing a mission? In fact, all these missions are clearly putting lives at risk," I asked idly.

Surprisingly, this time they were silent.

Only a moment later did I think that they were no longer interested in answering my question, suddenly the two of them looked at me with expressions that I deeply dislike.

"Uh.. Finally, you take all of this seriously. You are truly my son," said Kaguya with a sobbing, in an instant already acting as my real mother.

"I'd guess. You have potential, just like me! You are indeed destined to be reincarnated as Kuro Neko, hahaha!" cheers Fuji, my new father who always overreacted.

"I'm just asking. You don't have to be too enthusiastic and expect a lot from Kuro Neko-like people like me" I asked as I was.

"Hehe. All right, I'll explain about your question, "' said Kaguya, preparing to speak again.

"Hm.. In that case, I'll complete a little more missions," I broke up.

"Hey, what are you talking about?"

In an instant, the voice of another Kuro Neko diverted our conversation.

"Hey, Natsu. Ah, apparently Ichigo and Yukiya also came with you," I said in a friendly manner.

"really. Besides, we're not separate. Aren't all of Kuro Neko's members family?" reply Natsu.

Besides me, Fuji and Kaguya, within the Kuro Neko clan there are currently three others. They are also referred to as the Fuji-Kaguya children.

Just like in the human world, in this nature there is also seniority or age-appropriate order.

Fuji-Kaguya's first child was Yukiya. He is Kuro Neko who does not speak much, quite strange and mysterious, yet is also the strongest and most handsome among us. Apparently, he has long been Ichigo's older brother, the youngest and the only daughter of Fuji-Kaguya.

After Yukiya was reincarnated at the age of 24, there was Natsu, then I was before Ichigo.

Yukiya was a young doctor candidate in his previous life, but died for a reason. Natsu is a 20-year-old college student. Then, I who had just reincarnated before was a 16-year-old high school 1st grader. And the youngest Ichigo is the junior high school boy who catches up with Yukiya, shortly after being abandoned by his older brother.

"Nii-chan, we'll always be together. Yeah, right?" call Ichigo to Yukiya.

Ichigo's spoiled attitude is no longer new to us. And of course, Yukiya was also just being special towards her sister.

While on a mission, Fuji-Kaguya always returns without any injuries or abrasions. The same goes for Yukiya and Ichigo. Different from me and Natsu. What is clear is that we both need to practice more until we become strong enough to survive independently.

Basically, since we were cat stealth, we instantly gained the cat's basic abilities. For example; being able to jump from any high place and land safely, strong instincts and instincts, a drastic increase in the sharpness of certain senses, and, the power and speed that surpasses that of other beings due to changes in form in certain parts of the body, as well as having innate supernatural abilities that are different from each other and quite special.

Yukiya's ability is to manipulate opponents with the shadowy, spacetime, and illusions he is capable of creating. Moreover, being so intelligent he was also most capable of negotiating or being cunning towards his opponent.

Ichigo has an extraordinary ability to memorize or remember, so it is useful as an informant and analyzer.

Meanwhile, Natsu and I only focused on the strength of the attack when facing our natural enemy which is a bloodthirsty and terrible demon called 'Kraken.'

The Kraken preys on all living things, including humans and other demons. Their form resembles a large crow that claws and has very sharp teeth. Their origins I don't know yet, maybe Fuji or Kaguya will tell me right away.

Actually, I was afraid and wanted to reject Kuro Neko's family. However, I slowly changed my mind thanks to the warmth they gave me. At the very least, Fuji and Kaguya deserve to be called good and responsible parents towards us.

Something in me says that Fuji-Kaguya actually has more power or various other kinds of awesome abilities. Like them, maybe we will just become a very strong adult Kuro Neko after having our own goals and dreams.

We will always unite, grow stronger, and try to create the motivation to complete any mission to achieve world peace. We are Kuro Neko.

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