The world is full of both the living and the dead. Senjumaru Shutara has been monitoring a promising individual with unusual spiritual energy since their birth, and, with time, hopes to harness this power for herself, no matter the means or how long it takes—through who or what. Intertwined are many heroes and villains; the living and the dead. Cracked souls and splintered hearts.

Universal Century 0096, end of the Laplace Incident. Marida Cruz awakens on a hospital bed on Side 3, her friends and loved ones far away, their lights faint, yet knowing they're shining brighter than ever. Now, she must adapt to civilian life and all of the troubles that come with it. Along the way, she meets new faces and uncovers old ghosts. (AU)

The Village Hidden in the Mist has just appointed its new head, Mei Terumī, the Fifth Mizukage, not too long ago. Lady Tsunade sends two shinobi: her assistant Shizune and an ANBU Black Ops member, on a diplomatic mission of mutual agreement. Along the way, they will face issues of a still divided nation, their own feelings, and the mystery of the Akatsuki lurking in the shadows.

A young Dietrich is torn from those precious to her and forced to become one of the silver-eyed defenders called Claymores after the destruction of her hometown; the desire of wanting to see those she left behind ever burning in the depths her heart. And, even if she has to cleave her way through the bowels of hell itself in order to do so, she will find them again.

Satsuki Kiryūin has always aspired for greatness, conquering the surrounding lands of Honnōji Academy. Though, one of the schools she has yet to conquer stands in her way and its leader is one she never expected to have a lasting impression or mark on her. The past and the present clash as old feelings and new resolves sew themselves together into one piece forever and always.