In the "Sabretooth War" story arc, Wolverine's son Akihiro is brutally attacked by his rival Sabretooth. This is not the first time Sabretooth has harmed Wolverine's family, but the severity of Akihiro's death will have a lasting impact on Wolverine. With the Krakoan dream shattered and the mutants' Resurrection Protocols offline, Akihiro's resurrection may be uncertain, leaving Wolverine to cope with the tragedy.
Marvel's Sabretooth War is initiated as Akihiro, the son of Logan, falls victim to Creed's vendetta against his father. This isn't the first time Akihiro has been targeted by Sabretooth. In Wolverine #41, it is revealed that Wolverine has not always been the best father to Akihiro. Despite a chance for reconciliation in the Krakoan Age, Sabretooth's hatred towards Wolverine results in Akihiro paying the ultimate price. The "Sabretooth War" storyline unfolds as Sabretooth launches an attack on Wolverine, gruesomely killing Akihiro and leaving his corpse as a display for his father. This is only the beginning, as it is clear that things will only get worse for Wolverine. Sabretooth's hatred towards Wolverine won't let him be happy for long.The Sabretooth War has reignited the long-standing rivalry between Sabretooth and Wolverine, bringing back a tradition of blowing up Wolverine’s life on his birthday. This rivalry has been dormant since the dawn of the Krakoan Age, with Logan busy protecting Krakoa and Sabretooth either incarcerated or on the run. Now, Sabretooth is focused on bringing pain to his enemy, Wolverine, and has made a strong start in doing so.
This isn’t the first time Sabretooth has caused tragedy for Wolverine’s family, as he previously manipulated Akihiro, resulting in his death. With the mutant Resurrection Protocols offline, Fang's resurrection may not even be possible, causing further turmoil for Wolverine. Sabretooth’s actions have stoked the rage of a Wolverine already dealing with other tragedies, making Fang just a pawn in their larger conflict.
The long-standing feud between Sabretooth and Wolverine has resulted in Akihiro becoming a two-time casualty, adding to the feral blood feud that has gone on for over a century. Whether or not Akihiro will be resurrected from this assault remains uncertain, leaving Wolverine with a deep and lasting pain. Marvel Comic's Wolverine #41 delves deeper into this brutal conflict.