The Cursed Children arc

The The Cursed Children is the second story arc of the Black Bullet series.

Rentarō speaks to Sumire about the Gastrea virus, leaving her lab with an idea of where to begin looking for the original Gastrea lingering around Tokyo. Shortly thereafter, Enju and Rentarō walk about and see a cursed child bashed by society solely because of the blood running through her veins. Confused, Rentarō is later confronted by Kagetane Hiroku, who offers him an intriguing proposition.

Civil Security at War: Kagetane Reveals Himself
To confirm Kisara's words, Rentarō begins to search through the archive, only to see that there really is no report on a Spider Type Gastrea being defeated. He then talks to Kisara about the government not sounding the alarm with him as a witness to the Gastrea's invasion, but Kisara informs him that they would not use compulsory measures such as the alarm, closing her computer whilst stating that it is now up to Civil Security to handle the job. Rentarō then asks Kisara if she would like for him to escort her home, only to be told by her that she must go to the hospital for her dialysis. Before leaving, she asks if Enju already went home, with Rentarō responding positively. Kisara then recalls the time they met Enju, one year prior the current year, and quickly enough asks Rentarō if he has any goals; noting that when he was young all he ever thought about was finding his parents. Rentarō, feeling repressed, tells Kisara to mind her own business and storms off. Leaving Kisara speechless.

Outside, Rentarō remembers his parents' funeral and the time he was asked to become a Tendō by Kikunojō Tendō. He then snaps out of his thoughts and, walking away, tells himself that he will apologize to Kisara for his behavior. Arriving at the Magata Public University Hospital, Rentarō is greeted by, after playing a prank on him, Sumire Muroto, whom he calls his Sensei. Whilst there, the two talk about Sumiaki Okajima being brought to her lab, with Sumire angry at Rentarō for wounding the Gastrea so deeply. The two then converse about Gastrea, Initiators and their abilities, with Sumire talking about Evolutionary Jump. Shortly thereafter, the two part ways, Rentarō heading home and cooking for himself and Enju. After eating, he injects Enju with an injection that prevents her Gastrea blood from taking over. They then head to bed, with Enju angry at Rentarō for rejecting her "love." The next morning, the two get ready for school, but before they step out their house, the television calls their attention as Seitenshi and Kikunojō Tendō appear, ready to deliver information to the citizens of the Tokyo area.

As they intensely look at the television, Enju quickly notices Kikunojō Tendō, questioning Rentarō, who simply expresses his irritation and looks at the time; stating that it's time to go as he turns the television off. The two leave the house and ride their bike to school, with Rentarō asking Enju if everything at school is fine, with the young girl responding positively. Finally arriving, Rentarō reminds Enju to keep her identity secret, receiving a cold reply from Enju in mere seconds. Shortly thereafter, Mai, a school friend of Enju's, arrives and begins to walk to class together with the former. Rentarō then heads to his school, taking a nap as soon as he gets there.

As soon as the class ends and he wakes from his sleep, his phone begins to ring, with Kisara as the caller. However, he ignores it; only to have Kisara appear right next to him and lower her head to his position, asking him for his motives for not answering her call. Seemingly shocked, Rentarō questions her reasons for being here, with Kisara informing him that they have been called by the Ministry of Defense. Not long after, the two leave the school, and, whilst walking to the train, have a small argument due to Kisara continuously calling Rentarō a weakling. Finally boarding the train, Kisara falls asleep on Rentarō's shoulder, talking in her sleep about avenging the Tendō. As soon as they arrive, a woman opens the door, inviting them in to the room where the meeting will take place. Once inside, a man confronts Rentarō and Kisara by delivering a strong headbutt to Rentarō's head. Rentarō quickly picks himself up and challenges the man to a fight.

Shōgen looks at Rentarō and questions his "tool's" whereabouts, leading Rentarō to ponder the meaning behind his words, angering him as he discovers that by tools he means the Initiators; in Rentarō's case: Enju Aihara. Before the two can continue their battle, a man interrupts and orders Shōgen to take a seat. After he leaves, Kisara begins to explain to Rentarō that, that man is possibly Mika Island's Shōgen Ikuma with an IP Ranking of 1584. The two, after Rentarō's visible shock at the revelation, take their seats and wait for the meeting to begin. However, as soon as they take their seats, they arise to great Seitenshi, who begins to speak to them via a projector, along with Kikunojō Tendō: Kisara's grandfather, whom she glares at.

Seitenshi begins to deliver the mission to the Civil Security present; annihilate the Gastrea that invaded the Tokyo Area a day prior, and to bring back a case presumed to be inside its belly. Kisara raises her hand, demanding more information. However, Seitenshi denies her request. Before the two can continue their conversation, however, a loud, maniacal laugh is heard, turning out to come for the masked man that confronted Rentarō. He gets on top of the table and reveals his name: Kagetane Hiroku, and declares himself an enemy of Civil Security. He then calls his daughter, Kohina Hiroku, who is also his Initiator, forward. Revealing his objective, being to retrieve the "Inheritance of the Seven Stars," he states that he killed many men before reaching the room. Shōgen, irritated by the man, grabs his sword and attacks him, but proves futile as Kagetane uses his Repulsion Shield to stop his assault and the multiple bullets fired at him; sending them back towards the crowd.

Soon enough, he restates his objective and leaves a present for Rentarō, leaving through the window with Kohina. A man then frantically enters the room and informs the people present that president Oose was assassinated, which leads Rentarō to open the present and reveal Oose's head. Seitenshi calms everyone down, but is yet again asked by Kisara to explain the situation further. Seitenshi, finally submitting to Kisara's question, explains that what Kagetane is after is an object that can being absolute destruction to the Tokyo area.