Ryo, the leader of the four captains, died during this process trying to seal much more soul than his own body could bear, thus the soul fragment of Yamiko did not return to its owner, but instead prevented Ryo’s soul from leaving the earthly world. This was supposed to debilitate her so they’d be able to kill her, but, finding herself cornered, Yamiko locked herself in an impenetrable black hole, where she would remain immortal but unconscious, waiting for her soul fragments to return to her when the Kaiho captains died – which she knew would happen sooner or later. In the process, the four captains of Kaiho managed to divide the soul of Yamiko and sealed the fragments with their own souls.

Nisshoku prospered during many years until Kaiho, an army formed by those who suffered the yoke of Nisshoku, attacked Kyuryu (host city of Nisshoku) and won the battle.

Thanks to the powerful Yamiko and the tactical knowledge of Hyo, her mentor and counselor, Nisshoku took over the Valley of Rashomon – the land where Aragami (2016) is set – and defended it relentlessly, getting rid of any potential menace. Yamiko was the empress of Nisshoku, a small sectarian empire whose integrants – the Shadow adepts – venerate her as a goddess.

Aragami 2 is set 100 years after the events of Aragami (2016) and, although this sequel is not continuist, it is likely that we find some references to the original game throughout the journey.

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