Awaki Plain. Basara had summoned the gods of the Main Family for an assembly.
With such solemn fanfare, most Main Family members naturally assumed this was a mobilization meeting for a full-scale invasion. They rubbed their hands together, practically giddy with excitement!
There were a few exceptions, however.
For instance... Yushiki of this space-time. Though there was no "big sis" Wan Sheng here, he was still one of the few in the clan who could be called sharp-eyed and perceptive.
"I really don't get what those brainless fools are so excited about. Even if we're going to war, we won't get to enjoy the resources we plunder. We'll just be doing all the hard work..."
Yushiki muttered as he listlessly surveyed his surroundings.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, he spotted Urashiki. Normally loud and flamboyant, Urashiki was now mingling at the very edge of the crowd. He had even put away the fishing rod and basket he usually treasured, seemingly doing everything he could to erase his presence.
Yushiki could not help finding it strange. "What's going on? Something's off about that guy..."
He and Urashiki had never gotten along, but Yushiki surpassed him in both strength and status. At the very least, Urashiki would not dare show him attitude to his face.
"Heh, I've got nothing better to do anyway. Might as well have some fun with him~."
Yushiki silently approached and gave Urashiki's shoulder a hard slap. "Yo~!"
Urashiki jolted violently. Seeing that it was Yushiki, he awkwardly replied, "Ah... it's, it's Senior Yushiki. Is something the matter?"
Yushiki asked with concern, "What's gotten into you today? You look like you've turned over a new leaf. That doesn't seem like you."
Urashiki said, "I-I'm fine! No need for Senior to worry about me."
Yushiki said, "Oh, is that so? If something's