Shirono Massacre

The Shirono Family Massacre (白野 家族 殺戮, Whitefield Family Massacre), also called Shiki's Vendetta, was an event that occurred shortly following the initial formation of the Ryū Order and Horiwari. Shiki Shirono, angered at the mistreatment he suffered at his own families hands, began plotting their downfall. His plans were sped up by his meeting with Gengetsu - one of the many Reikon Kyuuban hiding out in the.

Prelude
Charged with the Reikon Kyuuban's capture or death should he resist, Shiki and Gengetsu fought in the skies over Akabira City, the two, for a time, evenly-matched. Shiki expressed willingness to learn the skills Gengetsu demonstrated, knowing of the way Reikon Kyuuban passed along their power. Fearing he'd be caught by others following Shiki, Gengetsu offered Shiki an ultimatum - he would give the Shirono clansmen Reikon Kyuuban powers in exchange for him walking away. Shiki accepted, knowing little of the cost his actions would bring; Gengetsu at the time not really caring.

Massacre
Shiki returned to the and, with his newfound powers and sense if invincibility, set about plotting his families demise down to the last child. One thing acted against him: his thirst for blood. Driven by that need, Shiki accelerated his plans and launched his offensive, driven by hunger and hatred, spite and a sense of warped justice. In the aftermath, only a handful of the Shirono Family - who had survived solely because they were visiting Horiwari - survived, and only three of them with any potential.

Shiki would then join the Eaglescream Alliance.

Aftermath
The aftermath was discovered first by Sanada Shirono, son of the Shirono clan Head. Sanada discovered his father on the verge of death and heard his account of what had transpired; Sanada ultimately swore vengeance, though he was ultimately betrayed. Kaito Kuchiki, who was Shiki's partner and trusted friend, alerted the Onmitsukidō, claiming that it was Sanada himself who committed the fowl deed.

Sanada was hunted down by the Gotei 13 on the charge of treason against a noble clan, with Captains Tadashi Kori and Shin Nagakura being tasked with his arrest. This proved to be a mistake. Tadashi and Shin, having knew Sanada since they where children, opted instead to allow their old friend to depart after a long and protracted battle where both Captains feigned defeat. Sanada thanked both men, swearing he would repay their trust in him, and he departed, with Tadashi and Shin subsequently putting the Onmitsukidō squad stationed in the area to the sword.

Sanada's quest took him to the Human World where he immediately met Kenji Hiroshi, leading him to join the fledgling Ryū Order in the war against Averian, simultaneously acquiring Kenji's spy network which began to track Shiki down.

Behind the Scenes

 * This event was inspired by the Uchiha clan massacre portrayed in Naruto.