You Regret It, I'm the Head!
The moment the words left his mouth, Ogi Zenin stood up and glared angrily at Akuta.
"You... you want to kick me out?!"
His voice boomed in the conference room, startling even the servants waiting in the corridor.
Akuta solemnly raised a finger and corrected:
"Hey, this isn't about kicking you out."
His expression was so serious it couldn't be more so, as if he were genuinely considering the well-being of the Ogi Zenin.
I meant for you to go back to your hometown and enjoy your retirement.
"Don't you dare slander my good intentions, Little Fan."
Ogi Zenin's body trembled violently from his rapid breathing.
Everyone could tell he was about to explode with anger.
Akuta smiled as he looked at the Ogi Zenin, whose chest was heaving violently.
"What's wrong, Xiao Shan? Do you have any problem with my suggestion as the head of the family?"
Ogi Zenin forcefully suppressed his urge to take action.
The moment Akuta instantly defeated Naoya was still etched into Sen's mind.
Although reluctant to admit it, Ougi knew that before "Maki" awakened, the strongest member of the Zenin Clan was Naoya Zenin.
Naoya Zenin's strong confidence in becoming the next head of the family is not without reason; it's entirely because he is truly strong!
Zen Zenin Master Shenyi stood nearby, barely daring to breathe.
He watched as his usually arrogant Ogi Zenin was publicly humiliated, yet he couldn't muster the slightest thought to help.
"Heavenly Restriction".
These four words were like a mountain, pressing down on him and making it hard for him to even breathe.
Gu Guan remained seated, expressionless, but his gaze lingered on Akuta's face for a moment longer.
This veteran retainer of the Zenin Clan seems to be re-evaluating his new head of the family.
Akuta didn't give Ogi Zenin much time to think.
He looked at the fan again.
"Xiao Shan, don't look at me like that. I'm only doing this for your own good."
"Look, what does 'Culling Game' mean? That thousand-year-old monster Kenjaku is up to something big, and who knows what other demons and monsters might appear later."
"Think about it, what if you encounter some danger on the battlefield? I'd have to be distracted to save you, that would be a real hassle."
The Ogi Zenin swayed slightly.
It wasn't because of the "danger," but because of the phrase "it's very troublesome."
His daughter actually described his very existence as a nuisance!
That's utterly outrageous!
"You..."
Oh, by the way.
Akuta seemed to suddenly remember something, and took out his phone from his pocket to take a look.
"I had Mr. Furudate arrange my accommodation back in my hometown on the way here. It's an old house in the countryside near Kyoto, a quiet and peaceful place, perfect for retirement."
Pack your bags, you can leave tomorrow.
The Ogi Zenin finally gave way.
He slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly, his face turning a deep purplish-red from anger.
"I'm a member of 'Bing'! If I leave, who will take over 'Bing's' position!"
The fan's words elicited a cold laugh from Akuta.
He glanced at Mai beside him without a care, pointed at her, and said:
"Isn't it just a 'handle'? I think Mai is quite good. I believe she can definitely replace you in your work."
Mai paused for a moment.
She blinked, looked around, and after confirming that the person the Akuta at was indeed herself, she raised her hand and pointed at herself.
Me?
"Who else could it be but you? Is there anyone else here named Mai besides you?"
Akuta shrugged as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
However, this casual expression caused the Ogi Zenin to explode.
"Are you kidding me!"
His voice was almost a shout.
"Bing is a title only a quasi- Grade 1 Jujutsu Sorcerer can hold! How could she Mai have that ability!"
"Handle" is the elite force of the Zenin Clan, and only quasi- Grade 1 Jujutsu Sorcerer can serve in it.
If it were the old Maki, her strength would absolutely not have met the entry requirements.
Akuta impatiently picked at his ear and flicked away non-existent earwax with his little finger.
"Why not her? When did your impression of Mai stop?"
At this point, Akuta patted his chest.
"If I can become stronger, why can't Mai become stronger? The current Mai is completely different from before."
These words were like a bucket of cold water poured over the head of the Ogi Zenin.
His momentum visibly diminished.
really.
Maki was able to transform from Jujutsu Sorcerer at the level of a second -Grade 2 Jujutsu Sorcerer into the "Heavenly Restriction" who could punch Naoya into the floor with a single punch.
Perhaps something unseen has happened to Mai as well.
Ogi Zenin's gaze involuntarily drifted towards Mai.
Mai felt uncomfortable under his gaze; her past memories made her instinctively want to avoid him.
But upon seeing Maki's firm figure ahead, she immediately stopped moving and sat upright in place.
Akuta was secretly delighted as he looked at the Zen Ogi Zenin's unpredictable expression.
Before he could finish the job, Ogi Zenin was already speechless.
However, Akuta clearly had no intention of letting him off so easily.
Don't worry, even if you leave, "Bing's" followers won't decrease.
Akuta waved his hand, his gaze sweeping across the scene before finally settling on Megumi Fushiguro.
"If all else fails, why not just bring Fushiguro into 'Bing' as well?"
"Huh?" Megumi Fushiguro froze on the spot. "Is this related to you? I'm not even a Zenin!"
Akuta waved his hand dismissively.
"Who told you that only people with the surname Zenin can hold the title of 'Bing'? As long as you have the blood of the Zenin Clan in your veins, that's enough, isn't it?"
"Don't even mention 'Bing,' with your Ten Shadows Technique alone, you're qualified for the position of family head."
The moment those words were spoken, the air in the conference room froze once more.
Akuta's casual attitude completely shattered Ogi Zenin's rationality.
"You can't drive me away! I'm stronger! Smarter! Better! I'm better!"
By the end, the sound of the fan being slapped was almost a shout.
However, the Akuta didn't care about the fan.
He looked at the other person expressionlessly, completely disregarding him.
Seeing that Akuta's expression showed no hesitation, Fan stood up angrily and shouted.
You'll regret this!
The smile on Akuta's face vanished instantly.
"I am the head of the family!"
Ogi Zenin stood still, his chest heaving violently.
He stared intently at the Akuta, his lips trembling for a long time, but in the end he said nothing more.
He turned abruptly and strode toward the door.
Seeing the Ogi Zenin being driven away, Jin Yi felt extremely flustered.
Since there was never any possibility of him becoming the head of the family, he didn't really have any opinion on who should be the head of the family.
All he cared about was his power and status within the Zenin Clan.
He didn't care about anything else as long as these things could be preserved.
As soon as the fan was driven away, alarm bells rang in Shinichi's mind.
If "Maki" could drive away even her "own father," Ogi Zenin Maki, wouldn't driving away this "outsider" be a piece of cake?
Thinking of this, Shen Yi couldn't hold back any longer; he felt he had to do something!
"Master! Your decision is far too rash!"
"Hmm?" Akuta looked at Jin Yi with displeasure. "Do you have any objections to my decision?"
Shen Yi felt a pang of panic when he saw Akuta's gaze.
But thinking of his future power, Shen Yi suppressed his panic and said:
"He has served the Zenin Clan for so many years, and even if he hasn't made any great contributions, he has certainly worked hard!"
Is it reasonable for you to send him back to the countryside to retire with just a few words?
Akuta tilted his head and looked at Shen Yi.
"So what?"
"So..."
Shen took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind.
"You can't just send Shan away like that! He's your father, a senior member of our Zenin Clan! You must bring him back!"
His voice was firm and unwavering, leaving no room for argument.
"If we don't bring the fan back..."
He paused, his gaze fixed intently on Akuta's eyes.
"Then I'm quitting!"