Chapter 759: The Gathering of the Four Great Ninja Clans
Listening to Chizuru Gongyu's teasing laughter, Munemasa Mutai's eyelids twitched, and his face showed signs of displeasure.
However, although these families kept up appearances of peace, they secretly engaged in conflict often, so Chizuru Gongyu's teasing was indeed normal.
"Miss Gongyu, my other ear was cut off by that Huaxia brat, but the ninja of my Munemasa Clan always rise after knowing shame, and thanks to the harm that Huaxia boy caused me, I'm now a Level One Earth-level Ninja."
Munemasa Aozora touched the spot where his left ear had been cut off, a sharp glint flashing through his eyes.
Boom!
The ninja aura around Munemasa Aozora was released, and invisible Wind Blades surged around him. Such an aura was indeed that of a Level One Earth-level Ninja.
Upon seeing this, Chizuru Gongyu and Asakawa Kaori's expressions slightly changed.
A Level One Earth-level Ninja is second only to a Celestial Ninja among ninjas, and their strength is several times greater than a Level Two Earth-level Ninja, with a gap like a chasm between them.
The number of Level One Earth-level Ninjas in the Chizuru Clan and Asakawa Clan combined did not exceed what you could count on two hands.
"Next time I see that Huaxia brat, I won't just cut off his two ears, but also his two hands and two feet, making him unable to live or die!"
Munemasa Aozora's eyes flashed with a cruel, bloodthirsty light.
Swish!
Munemasa Aozora's gaze turned to a stone lantern in the courtyard, and an invisible Wind Blade shot out from his body, shattering it into pieces.
Seeing this, Chizuru Gongyu's brows furrowed slightly, knowing that this was Munemasa Aozora's indirect response to his taunt.
"Sorry, Miss Gongyu, for destroying the stone lantern in your garden."
Munemasa Mutai looked towards Chizuru Gongyu and laughed, though Chizuru Gongyu was male, he liked others to call him "Miss Gongyu".
"Haha, Mutai-san, it's nothing, it was Gongyu who was abrupt just now."
Chizuru Gongyu also laughed gracefully, seemingly not taking the matter to heart, then his gaze shifted towards the direction of the lake.
At this moment, two figures had just crossed the red bridge over the lake, walking towards them.
"It seems our last guests have arrived."
Chizuru Gongyu said with a smile.
Leading from the two figures was a tall man, reaching a height of 1.9 meters, dressed in a blue Samurai Dao kimono, with a blue axe on his back.
This person was Aoki Masao, from one of the three major families of Japan, the Aoki Clan, and, like Asakawa Kaori, was an important third-generation direct lineage of his family.
The elderly man behind him had a slim build with a lean face, and sharp glints would occasionally flash through his eyes.
The Aoki Clan was more adept at Body Techniques than Ninja Art, so the two Aoki members exuded a sharp aura.
"Sorry for arriving late."
Aoki Masao said as he saw Asakawa Kaori and the others already arrived.
"Not late, Masao-san, you are looking more masculine."
Chizuru Gongyu scrutinized the tall Aoki Masao and said with a mocking smile.
Upon hearing this, Aoki Masao's face darkened, obviously disliking being complimented by a man as masculine.
"Everyone, please take a seat."
Chizuru Gongyu said.
Then, Chizuru Gongyu, Asakawa Kaori, Munemasa Mutai, and Aoki Masao each sat at one of the four sides of the wooden table in the pavilion.
"Miss Gongyu, let's be straightforward; why have you invited us here?"
Munemasa Mutai looked at Chizuru Gongyu and said directly.
"Mutai-san, you're asking what you already know. The reason Gongyu called everyone here is obviously for the benefit of our four families, and even for the future development of Ninja Art in our Great Japanese Empire."
Chizuru Gongyu replied with a charming smile, giving Munemasa Mutai a glance.
Upon hearing this, Asakawa Kaori and the others looked visibly moved, evidently having expected this.
"Kaori, your Asakawa Clan has long known that Huaxia boy possesses the Yin Yang Secret Skill, and even owns a magical, beautiful Mountain Villa, yet you've not shared this with us. Isn't that unfair."
Chizuru Gongyu shifted his gaze to Asakawa Kaori and said.
Upon hearing this, Asakawa Kaori glanced at Chizuru Gongyu, thinking, if your Chizuru Clan had known, would you have shared it with my Asakawa Clan?
"Miss Gongyu, please get to the main point."
Aoki Masao said, his voice carrying a weighted tone.
"Alright, I think we all know why our four families are gathered in this small city of Huaxia."
Chizuru Gongyu nodded slightly.
"Firstly, it's that Huaxia person who supposedly possesses the Yin Yang Secret Skill, which is crucial to the development of Ninja Arts in our Great Japanese Empire.
Secondly, that Mountain Villa can grow so many Spirit Medicine and rare fruits, brimming with life, it must have some unknown, miraculous properties.
Thirdly, there's that Immortal Orange Wine, capable of bringing immense wealth."
Chizuru Gongyu's face showed a bit of solemnity.
"I believe our families are all coveting these."
Chizuru Gongyu's eyes sparkled as he looked at Asakawa Kaori and the others.
Seeing Chizuru Gongyu being so direct, Asakawa Kaori and the others exchanged glances and nodded slowly.
"Miss Gongyu, you want to discuss how we will distribute these after we take them from the Huaxia person? I'll just say this, no matter what, the Yin Yang Secret Skill is something my Munemasa Clan is determined to acquire."
Munemasa Mutai raised his brow, looking at Chizuru Gongyu, his voice carrying a tone of resolve.
"Mutai-san, you know that what you just said is exactly what worries me."
Chizuru Gongyu said in a slightly chilly tone.
"The most important reason for gathering everyone here is to hope that our Great Japanese Empire's families, when faced with great interests, will be united and not fight internally!"
Chizuru Gongyu's eyes flickered with a cold gleam as he scanned Asakawa Kaori, Aoki Masao, and Munemasa Mutai.
Upon hearing this, the expressions of Asakawa Kaori and the others changed, clearly not expecting Chizuru Gongyu to talk about unity.
It was known that within the country, these families were only peaceful on the surface; secretly, the struggles were fierce, after all, defeating another family meant gaining its wealth and status.
"Let's not talk about anything else, just the Yin Yang Secret Skill that Huaxia person holds. If gained by any one family, the rest would be uneasy, never resting until they deal with it. The ensuing struggle wouldn't be simple; blades would clash, even rivers of blood."
Chizuru Gongyu said coldly.
If any single family were to gain the Yin Yang Secret Skill, it would undeniably pose a great threat to the other families, and the others would definitely not allow this, letting them grow stronger unchecked.
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