A few hours later.
Guy led 281 members of the Fūma Clan in a grand procession to the foot of Spirit Mountain.
Their arrival immediately drew attention. Yaksha Clan members patrolling the perimeter spotted them at once.
But when they saw Guy walking at the very front of the group with his hands clasped behind his back, their vigilance quickly faded.
Moyochi En hurried over after receiving the news. Seeing Guy return safely, he visibly sighed in relief.
"Lord Tathagata! You have returned!"
His gaze then shifted to the immense group behind Guy, as well as the green-haired woman at its front, whose beauty was striking and whose bearing was unique.
His eyes held a questioning look.
Guy pointed to Kagero behind him and introduced her.
"This is Kagero, the current clan head of the Fūma Clan."
"Starting today, she and her clansmen will officially join Hidden Spirit Village."
"At the same time, she will become Spirit Mountain's third Guardian Vajra—the Poison-Repelling Vajra."
Upon hearing this, Moyochi En immediately stepped forward and greeted her warmly without losing his courtesy.
"So you are Lady Kagero, clan head of the Fūma Clan. It is a pleasure to meet you!"
"I am Moyochi En, the chief guardian of Spirit Mountain, the Disaster-Cleansing Vajra, as well as the clan head of the Yaksha Clan."
"Now that we shall serve together on Spirit Mountain, I hope for your guidance."
Guy then said to Kagero.
"Moyochi En is Spirit Mountain's chief guardian. He oversees the village's daily construction, population recruitment, and administrative management."
"If there is anything you do not understand about village affairs in the future, you may seek him out directly."
Kagero nodded and exchanged a few polite words with him.
Meanwhile, the Fūma Clan members who had come with her had already been