Considering Buddhism is Jack’s religion, it makes sense that the religion of Aku (or the satanic figure) would be an inversion/corruption of Buddhism (instead of Christianity). We already know that Aku’s statue looks extremely similar to the Buddha seen elsewhere in the show.
And these statues even served a similar purpose; holding “divine” weapons
Also found this kind of interesting too…….from “Jack and the Haunted House”
ANYWAY Aku basically gave them his equivalent of holy water, which…you’re not really supposed to drink.
I did find something on wikipedia lol, bold text is mine:
The idea of “blessed water” is used in virtually all Buddhist traditions. In the Theravada tradition, water is put into a new pot and kept near a Paritrana ceremony, a blessing for protection. This “lustral water” can be created in a ceremony in which the burning and extinction of a candle above the water represents the elements of earth, fire, and air.[33] This water is later given to the people to be kept in their home. Not only water but also oil and strings are blessed in this ceremony.
lmfao “lustral water”
SO……it’s possible Aku just assumed they were going to keep it and worship it, and considering Aku’s essence even in small amounts can eventually regenerate into a full clone of Aku, he might have literally intended to leave them with “the original”, a part of him they could worship that would eventually become their own personal Aku?
It makes me think that Aku’s “But how? I never…” was supposed to be “never gave my essence to anyone…at least, anyone human” but then he remembered that he did….to a cult that he knew was all-female.
Then added to the fact that Aku doesn’t seem to know about what happened to Jack in “The Aku Infection”, he might not be aware of what actually ingesting his essence does.
And he proooooobably doesn’t know how human babby is formed, but knows belly happens, so all of this may be why he just assumes she drank it.
Which is funny as fuck by the way like
“There was that one time! So she must have………… drank it? …….and then here you are, a true daughter of Aku” like LMAO he has nooo idea how she pulled that shit off
A low chuckle, and the monster shakes his head. “Based on my claim on her soul, I think it’s more appropriate to call her my Azura.”
Aku slammed his massive, clawed hands down on either side of the smaller creature before him and leaned in close until his snarling visage hovered just feet away.
“What ‘claim on her soul’? Explain this nonsense!”
Gaster didn’t flinch when the massive creature slammed his clawed hands down, nor did he seem frightened when the creature spoke. He just gazed upwards at the other, grin never wavering.
“She didn’t tell you? Pity, one would think she would be appreciative of her role as my test subject. Ah, well. Perhaps she doesn’t think you’re important enough to know about it.”
The great flames above Aku’s eyes seemed to flicker and spark in irritation. This ‘Gaster’ creature was already getting beneath his metaphorical skin.
“My personal assistant is not your test subject!” he spat angrily. “There are plenty of other foolish humans to conduct your experiments on. Why don’t you choose one of them??”
Casper poured more tea into the cup since he appeared to want more. The list of titles were impressive, if not intimidating to her, still she remained silent until he addressed her again.
“My name is Casper,” she answered, settling to sit with the tea kettle. “Um, I’m no one special. Guess you could call me an explorer, Master Aku.” she figured that was the proper title he expected. As an after thought she hopped up and curtsied, it was a little sloppy but the attempt was made.
“Explorer? Hmph…” Aku grunted half-heartedly. No wonder she hadn’t known who he was. She must have been one of those ‘travelers’, like Azura. At the very least, she knew how to properly address a superior being.
“So you are one who walks between worlds,” he said. “I hope this does not mean you’re gonna tell me that what I’ve done to this world is ‘wrong’ and I must ‘become a better and kinder person’.” Aku spoke with a roll of his eyes. “I will not sit through such agonizing drivel.”
A low chuckle, and the monster shakes his head. “Based on my claim on her soul, I think it’s more appropriate to call her my Azura.”
Aku slammed his massive, clawed hands down on either side of the smaller creature before him and leaned in close until his snarling visage hovered just feet away.
“What ‘claim on her soul’? Explain this nonsense!”
My heart was racing but I didn’t say a word, I kept thinking to myself ‘Oh shoot, what do I do? What the heck have I gotten myself into? Why did I even come here???’. My mind was all over the place, my knees were shaking and I felt like I was on the verge of fainting. I just couldn’t move at all….
The demon lord waited and listened. He heard no sound but he knew someone was near. Did someone think they were playing a joke on him? Aku narrowed his eyes in suspicion.
“Mmhhh…” he growled under his breath. Then, he slowly leaned to one side and twisted himself around to look behind his throne. “Who is there?”
The Shogun of Sorrow 