Daimyo's Palace.
Lord Gen sat in the seat of honor with a haggard face. Beside him sat a beautiful woman of regal elegance.
His physical condition looked far worse than before, and his entire demeanor radiated listlessness.
"General Oda, what is it?"
"Lord Gen, Mr. Kanai of the Guardian Ninja is advanced in years. I have found a suitable successor for you."
Hearing that it concerned the Guardian Ninja, Lord Gen finally paid it some attention.
He asked, "Where is he?"
Oda Isamu gestured toward the door, and a young man slowly walked in.
Lord Gen was assessing the newcomer when the beautiful woman beside him immediately revealed a terrified expression upon seeing him.
The newcomer was none other than Byakuryu, whom Oda Isamu had seen in Amegakure. This woman seemed to know him, displaying extreme fear.
Lord Gen noticed the change in his beloved concubine and hurriedly asked what was wrong.
Kushinadahime merely said that she was feeling a little unwell and wished to return to rest.
Lord Gen immediately became anxious. Without sparing another glance at the kneeling Oda Isamu, he was about to take Kushinadahime back to rest and summon a doctor to examine her.
It was clear that he cherished this woman above all else, and the sight left Oda Isamu deeply stifled.
"My lord... let us finish the important matter first." Kushinadahime glanced at Byakuryu below the steps before speaking to Lord Gen.
Supported by her maid, she left and returned to her own chambers.
Yet as soon as she returned to her residence, the maid beside her suddenly collapsed for no reason.
Kushinadahime trembled, too frightened to move.
"You seem to be enjoying your life here."
A voice suddenly sounded behind her. Startled, Kushinadahime hastily turned and backed away, staring at Byakuryu standing in