The rising sun broke over the horizon, and morning light pierced the dawn.
Yatogami Genji rose early. After breakfast was served by his attendants, he changed into his pure black training uniform and strolled out the door.
Touching the hilt at his waist, Yatogami Genji wore an expectant look. Deep down, he felt the satisfying thrill of finally avenging a great grievance.
He was certain that Jack Anglaus would put that outsider in his place.
"Hehe, with the family head backing you, I don't dare touch you. But Jack is different. That guy's a mad dog."
Thinking this, Yatogami Genji sneered and stepped into the dojo.
The first thing he saw was a figure in white.
"Yo, you're up early."
Seeing someone enter, Long Yi, who had just finished his morning training, waved casually and greeted Yatogami Genji.
He wore plain clothes, his black hair casually tied behind his head, giving him an unrestrained, carefree air.
"G-Good morning, Young Patriarch."
Long Yi's appearance caught Yatogami Genji off guard. Still, he came from an influential family and possessed the bearing of a great clan. Aside from his awkward, stammering response, he did not appear overly flustered.
Glancing at Long Yi's expression, Yatogami Genji failed to find the dejection he had expected, which left him somewhat puzzled.
"Huh? Why do you look so disappointed?"
Though Yatogami Genji believed he had concealed it well, he still could not escape Long Yi's sharp senses. The lingering Observation Haki stirred slightly, accurately catching the change in Yatogami Genji's emotions.
Tilting his head in feigned confusion, the youth stared into Yatogami Genji's eyes with a half-smile.
"N-No, how could I be?"
Having his thoughts seen through, Yatogami Genji panicked for no reason and hurriedly denied it. After much effort, he forced out a dry laugh uglier