17th November 2049

  My brother. He’s not dead. He can’t be dead.

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  I watched as that blade sliced clean through his chest. I saw the light leave his eyes. But he’s not dead. He’ll wake up. He’s Satoshi Gojo. The strongest.

  I can’t do this without you man. You’re my rock.

  Don’t leave me.

  Please …

  —Recovered journal entry of Hiro Kaiko.