Prologue
The world is in chaos; the group known as "The Number" has conquered the human realm while "The Tarot," unaware of the situation, delay their return. However, Astra's friends do not remain silent. They fight back by gathering four sealed weapons, and during this quest, something immense aids them.
Chapter 1: The Golden Boy
After staying for a while in the Japanese Pantheon, Astra and the other members of the Tarot prepare to depart for the next Pantheon. However, before doing so, Astra hears a rumor that the Japanese Pantheon has sealed someone away. Izanagi confirms this.
Astra: "Why exactly was he sealed?"
Izanagi: "He is too wild. He is a hybrid of Oni, Human, Angel, and God; he possesses four different Taras."
Leon: "Oh really? What is his name?"
Izanagi: "His name is Kintaro."
Astra wishes to recruit him and asks Izanagi to release the seal. Izanagi warns that Kintaro will only be commanded by someone stronger than himself. Astra agrees and decides to duel Kintaro. They head to the underground dungeon, where they find a tall, muscular man with long black hair. This is Kintaro.
As Izanagi releases the seal, Kintaro moves with high speed and punches Astra, sending him flying; Kintaro already knows Astra's intentions. Kintaro grabs his katana and dashes toward Astra again, but strangely, Astra is already behind him and launches a swift attack. However, Kintaro coats himself with one of his Taras—yellow electricity—and Astra is electrocuted. Kintaro attacks again with rapid movements, but Astra manages to shift and kick Kintaro until he is knocked unconscious.