Everything for the Kyoraku Family!

Central 46 Chambers, outer corridor. A faint tension hung in the air.

"Since that is the case..."

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni slowly opened his half-lidded tiger eyes. Deep within his clouded pupils, sparks seemed to flicker.

He did not draw his sword. He merely planted his cane heavily against the ground, producing a dull thud.

"Then this old man shall join you all in supervising Captain Ross's actions."

He gave Ross, standing before him, a long look, his gaze complicated and profound.

There was scrutiny of the young man's ambitions in that look, as well as a trace of anticipation that even he himself was unwilling to admit.

Though he did not believe Ross's grandiose explanation in the slightest, as an old man who had bound himself with rules for a thousand years, he truly wanted to see for himself what lay behind those long-sealed doors.

He would not take the initiative to break the rules. Without being summoned, he would not force his way inside.

But since Ross had provided a legitimate reason and was willing to take responsibility for this visit, he did not mind going in to have a look.

Whether there should be punishment or reward afterward could naturally be discussed afterward.

"Captain-General, please."

Ross inclined his head slightly, his movements elegant and composed. Not the slightest flaw could be seen on that face that always wore a gentle smile.

He stepped aside and gestured toward the tightly shut bronze gates of the Central 46 Chambers, then naturally took the lead and walked ahead.

From the very beginning, he had been certain that Captain-General Yamamoto would not stop him.

Because this old man, who had lived for over a thousand years, understood the nature of this institution better than anyone.

Under normal circumstances, those overly cautious—indeed, cowardly—sages