"Hehehehe..."
The teasing voice rang out again, weighing even more heavily on Madara's heart. The fact that he could not detect the other party's whereabouts was truly terrifying. Not even ninjas exceptionally skilled in sensory perception could evade his notice, yet this person had done it. Then, recalling Mingye's words, a meaningful smile once more appeared at the corner of his lips. Without saying another word, he turned and left the temple.
At a blind spot beyond the awareness of the eyes on his shoulders, a thin white thread swayed slightly before turning black and merging into Madara's hair.
In a tranquil village in the Land of Water, every person in the settlement was extraordinarily beautiful. Men and women alike were the kind to make people turn and stare, with long black hair...
Fine, if he kept praising this place, he might start questioning his own gender. Mingye silently repeated to himself that he was absolutely not gay, that he definitely liked women. Then he made his way to a tavern, where he met the person who had long been waiting for him. The man stood out because he was so distinctive—ugly.
"This one, Ancient Road Autumn Wind, pays his respects to Lord Mingye!"
"You really know how to pick a place like this."
After looking around, Mingye discovered that even these people, who were only slightly less attractive than himself, had no chakra at all. That surprised him greatly; it seemed rather different from the rumors. Ancient Road Autumn Wind appeared to notice his confusion and explained.
"The mirror flower and water moon—the Yuki Clan is not actually one large family."
"What do you mean?"
"The awakening of the Yuki Clan's bloodline is simply too difficult. Those who awaken it usually do so only when they are at death's