Scar on the Praeter

The Akatsuki Special Ward is under relentless attack by foreign forces, turning it into a lawless battleground where greed and violence leave its people defenseless. Amid the chaos, the Scard emerge-vigilantes empowered by divine tattoos that grant them supernatural abilities. Eiji Arashiba, known as the Hero of Akatsuki, stands among them, shielding the district from ruthless invaders. During a clash with the mafia group Dusk, Eiji fights alongside Yamato Kai, a boy he recently befriended. When a sniper targets Eiji, Yamato leaps in the way-but the bullet still hits Eiji's tattoo. To save Yamato's life, Eiji transfers the tattoo to him, passing on the duty of protecting Akatsuki. Now, as the ward crumbles under endless conflict, Yamato must wield his new Scard powers to safeguard those he cares about. But can he rise as Akatsuki's next hero, or will the burden prove too great?