Leaving the Kaguya Clan

"I hope the clan head can give me an explanation for this. Otherwise, I wouldn't mind seeing the Kaguya Clan replace its clan head once again."

Outside Kirigakure, within the Kaguya Clan's territory.

As Takenaka's icy words fell, the expressions of the surrounding Ninja instantly changed.

Because this was not a threat.

Ever since Takenaka had emerged from the Kaguya Clan's Forbidden Grounds, his Shili had already reached the Kage-level.

Back then, his Adoptive Father had died on the battlefield. The newly appointed clan head had taken a liking to Yuko Kaguya, but Yuko had no interest in him and rejected him.

So, relying on the fact that he was the strongest in the Kaguya Clan, he had tried to force himself on her.

By coincidence, Takenaka had emerged from the Forbidden Grounds that very day and witnessed the scene.

Thus, the two had immediately begun fighting. After more than ten minutes of fierce combat, Takenaka had won with only minor injuries, cut off the man's head, and hung it at the main gate.

As a result, Takenaka had been besieged by the Kaguya Clan. If Byakuren had not heard of the matter and personally come over, the Kaguya Clan would surely have been littered with corpses that day.

After resting for two days, Takenaka had been sent to the battlefield. Since he also wanted to avenge his Adoptive Father, he had not refused. However, from that point onward, he had become the most unwelcome person in the Kaguya Clan.

This was also why, after the war ended, Takenaka could have competed with Byakuren for the position of Kirigakure's First Mizukage as long as he had support, yet even the Kaguya Clan had ultimately chosen to support Byakuren instead.

Now, those words tore open the pain in everyone's hearts. A clan head had died, yet they had been unable to kill the culprit. Moreover, they had already experienced Takenaka's Shili in that battle.

Suddenly, a man around thirty years old walked in through the gate, followed by two men of considerable Shili.

"Clan Head!"

Seeing him enter, the other Kaguya Clan Ninja seemed to have found their backbone and promptly cupped their hands in salute.

Motosawa Kaguya nodded, then turned his gaze to Takenaka and smiled. "It's been a few years, Takenaka. You've grown stronger and stronger."

Hearing this, Takenaka frowned slightly. He greatly disliked Motosawa Kaguya, simply because this man had always preferred underhanded tactics. If not for the undeniable Shikotsumyaku Kekkei Genkai in his body, Takenaka would have suspected Motosawa Kaguya of being disguised as someone from another ninja clan.

"Heh, it hasn't been that long. Have you forgotten that at the beginning of this year, you were surrounded by several Jonin from the Uchiha Clan of the Land of Fire and nearly died? Wasn't it me who saved you because I couldn't bear to see you die on the battlefield?" Takenaka sneered, showing him no courtesy as he directly exposed what had happened.

"You..."

Motosawa Kaguya choked on his words, a flash of anger passing through his eyes. It was true that Takenaka had saved him back then, but having it said in front of so many Kaguya Clan Ninja made Motosawa feel thoroughly humiliated.

"Ha ha ha, yes, I still haven't thanked you for saving my life, Takenaka.

However, public matters are public matters, and private matters are private matters. This house is property of the Kaguya Clan. Clan Head Shengming has been dead for many years now, and by rights, the clan should have reclaimed this house after his passing.

It was only because Clan Head Shengming had just died at the time, and the clan wished to consider Madam Yuko's feelings, that she was allowed to continue living here.

But now that the war is over, this house must be reclaimed and redistributed by the clan.

Takenaka, I know you are very strong. Lord Byakuren said that even he might not be your match.

As for me, I do not wish to fight you either. If you know what is good for you, let us reclaim this house today. If you don't know what is good for you..." Motosawa Kaguya did not continue.

Because as he paused, several Kaguya Clan experts beside him had already revealed their Shikotsumyaku Kekkei Genkai.

"If I don't know what is good for me, what can you do?

Motosawa Kaguya, you are nothing more than a clown. You think you can threaten me?

Heh, if not for the fact that we are from the same clan, I could kill trash like you in one move!"

Takenaka snorted coldly, giving him no face at all. Just as he gripped the Black Bone Blade, Yuko Kaguya beside him hurriedly said, "Fine. You can take the house back. We'll move out today."

The moment those words were spoken, a triumphant smile appeared on Motosawa Kaguya's face.

The other Kaguya Clan experts also revealed pleased expressions.

Takenaka turned back and looked at Yuko Kaguya. Just as he was about to say something, he heard her say, "It doesn't matter if we don't have relatives like these, who have no humanity at all."

"Alright."

Takenaka nodded in agreement.

To him, it did not matter what became of the Kaguya Clan. They were all madmen anyway, and their final fate would not be good. Leaving was better.

Thus, the two simply packed a few things and placed everything they needed to take into the Sealing Scroll. In only half an hour, under the watchful eyes of the Kaguya Clan experts, they left the Kaguya Clan's territory.

After leaving the territory, Yuko Kaguya showed a trace of relief, though there was also reluctance at the thought of soon having no home.

"Takenaka, where are we going next?" Yuko Kaguya asked softly.

Takenaka did not answer immediately. Instead, he turned to glance at the Kaguya Clan's territory, then looked toward the Mizukage Building before slowly saying, "Aunt, let's go to the Mizukage Building first. I need to speak with Lord Byakuren before deciding where we should go next. How does that sound?"

"Alright, I'll listen to you." Yuko Kaguya nodded.

After saying that, the two did not delay and headed straight for the Mizukage Building.

More than ten minutes later, in the Mizukage's office.

"Lord Mizukage, Takenaka Kaguya requests an audience."

One of Byakuren's guards respectfully saluted.

"Let him in," Byakuren said with a nod.

A moment later, Takenaka entered with Yuko Kaguya. Seeing that both Byakuren and Hozuki Gengetsu were present, he immediately cupped his hands and said, "Greetings, Lord Mizukage. Greetings, Lord Gengetsu."

"Ha ha ha, Takenaka, what brings you here? Do you have something to tell this old man?"

Byakuren laughed heartily and greeted Takenaka warmly. Then he looked at Yuko Kaguya and asked gently, "Yuko is here as well. Come, have a seat."

"Yes, don't stand on ceremony, Takenaka, Miss Yuko," Hozuki Gengetsu said with a smile as well.

Seeing this, Takenaka and Yuko Kaguya did not stand on ceremony and sat on the sofa beside them.

Taking the water Hozuki Gengetsu had personally handed him, Takenaka did not drink it. He merely looked at Byakuren and said, "Lord Mizukage, I came this time to ask you for an island."

"Hmm? An island?" Byakuren was somewhat surprised.

"Yes, the small island called Half-Moon Island, only five kilometers from the Land of Whirlpools."