Synopsis of the Noragami Sakura Arc Anime, To Release from Past Vengeance

Kapanlagi.com - In the Sakura Arc, Yato's dark past is revealed through deep flashbacks, starting when Stray proposes to destroy Yukine by leaking the greatest secrets of the gods, as was done to Sakura.

Sakura, an early shinki of Yato, first meets Yaboku, Yato's childhood name, under the sakura tree in Near Shore, begging to be named after being freed from his former master.

1. Synopsis

Yato initially ignores him because he is distracted by butterflies, but the next day he returns and names the spirit "Sakura", transforming him into a koshigatana, a typical short sword.

Sakura faithfully accompanies Yato on his adventures, including when he was still under Father’s influence, carrying out dark tasks such as exterminating ghosts and maintaining the balance of the world.

Yato grows dependent on Sakura as his main weapon, but he begins to feel uneasy when Stray provokes Sakura to remember his past life, something that Yato's instincts forbid.

Stray convinces Yato that Father allows it, forcing Yato to reveal Sakura's real name: Tamanone, triggering his tragic memories.

In his previous life, Sakura came from a noble class and was killed along with his mother by robbers, enduring horrific torture until his body became their "toy".

These memories awaken deep vengeance within Sakura, turning him into a karma ayakashi that causes severe blight on Yato, nearly incapacitating him.

2. Sakura's Suffering

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Yato had no choice but to free and kill Sakura to end her suffering, leaving an everlasting wound in his heart as a young god.

This flashback is revealed as Hiyori and Yato fall asleep leaning against each other, connecting the past with the current conflict involving Yukine and the Stray threat.

Hiyori learns about the Greatest Secret of the Gods, the prohibition against shinki remembering the past to prevent emotional destruction that deepens the bond of the main trio.

3. Warning and Resolution

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This arc introduces abilities like Firefighting Incantation and Yukine's battle against the Stray, emphasizing themes of sacrifice and Yato's growth.

Yato vows to protect Yukine from a similar fate, while the story shifts to a larger conflict, marking the end of the arc with an emphasis on the haunting past.

Overall, the Sakura Arc enriches Yato's character, showcasing his transition from a child to an unknown killing god.

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