``` [Led by Ranta Zenin, you held Megumi Fushiguro's hand and walked at an unhurried pace through the Zenin Clan's sprawling maze of ancient buildings.]
[Along the way, a few patrolling Kukuru Unit members occasionally passed by. Seeing Ranta Zenin personally leading a young man in a Jujutsu High uniform and an unfamiliar child, they all wore peculiar expressions.]
[But intimidated by the authority of Hei, none dared approach and question you.]
[You finally stopped before a spacious Japanese-style room deep within the Main House, with an exquisite courtyard all to itself.]
[As the paper door painted with traditional pines and cranes slid open, a mixture of strong alcohol and aged wood swept over you.]
[Ranta Zenin stopped outside the door and reported respectfully in a low voice.]
["Clan Head, I have brought the guests."]
[With that, he tactfully stepped aside.]
[You paid him no attention and led Megumi Fushiguro straight into the room.]
[In the center of the room, Naobito Zenin, the current head of the Zenin Clan, sat cross-legged on the tatami without the slightest concern for appearances.]
[Holding an antique sake flask, he had tilted his head back and was drinking deeply.]
[Hearing the movement, he stopped swallowing, casually wiped the liquor from his chin with the back of his hand, and turned his gaze toward the doorway, narrowing his aged eyes, which were somewhat clouded by alcohol.]
[His gaze first passed over you and settled on the particularly conspicuous child beside you.]
[At his first glimpse of Megumi Fushiguro, Naobito Zenin's nerves, dulled slightly by intoxication, gave a sudden jolt, and he involuntarily froze for a moment.]
[The child had wildly unruly, spiky black hair, but more striking were his face and his eyes, which showed no fear even before the current head of the Zenin