Otori Book One

In the remote mountain village where Takeo was raised, the Hidden, a reclusive and spiritual people, had taught him only the ways of peace. Unbeknownst to him, however, his father was a celebrated assassin and a member of the Tribe, an ancient network of families with extraordinary, preternatural skills.

When Takeo's village is pillaged, he is rescued and adopted by the mysterious Lord Otori Shigeru. Under Shigeru's tutelage, Takeo learns that he too possesses the skills of the Tribe. With this newfound knowledge, Takeo embarks on a journey that will lead him across the famed nightingale floor—a floor constructed with exquisite skill, singing at the tread of each human foot, making it impossible for any assassin to cross unheard.

Meanwhile, in his black-walled fortress at Inuyama, the warlord Iida Sadamu surveys this infamous nightingale floor, a testament to the skilled craftsmanship that ensures no intruder can approach undetected.

As Takeo navigates his path, he comes to understand the weight of his father's legacy and the extraordinary abilities that now reside within him. His journey will take him through a world where the ancient ways of the Tribe collide with the realities of power, intrigue, and the relentless pursuit of those who seek to control the fate of the land.

Takeo's destiny, once unimaginable, now unfolds before him, intertwined with the very essence of the famed nightingale floor that stands as a symbol of both protection and vulnerability. The young man's transformation from a peaceful villager to a wielder of the Tribe's preternatural skills will shape the course of events to come, as he discovers the true extent of his inheritance and the responsibilities that come with it.

The narrative weaves together the threads of Takeo's personal journey, the history and mysteries of the Tribe, and the power struggles that play out against the backdrop of the iconic nightingale floor, creating a richly immersive and compelling tale of adventure, self-discovery, and the clash of ancient traditions with the realities of a changing world.

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