As countless punches and kicks rained down, Ogi Zenin's screams grew fainter and fainter, until they were almost inaudible.
In the end, Naobito Zenin could not bear to stand by and watch his younger brother beaten to death.
After the Zenin Clan members had beaten him for over ten minutes, he stepped forward and dispersed the dense crowd.
As the crowd parted, Ogi Zenin slowly came into view.
By then, Ogi Zenin had finally lost the strength to get up.
Like an old dog beaten to death, he lay limply on the ground.
His eyes were tightly shut, and he appeared to have lost consciousness.
Although the beating Naobito Zenin had given him earlier had looked equally brutal,
he had ultimately held back. The internal injuries were nowhere near as serious as the external wounds made them look.
But this latest beating was different.
Those members of the Zenin Clan had genuinely meant to beat Ogi Zenin to death, holding nothing back with every blow.
Now, Ogi Zenin truly was breathing out more than he breathed in, barely clinging to life.
"Carry him away..."
Naobito Zenin gave the order, and several attendants immediately lifted the limp Ogi Zenin and carried him away.
Just like that, this "highly respected" figure who had been entrenched in the Zenin Clan for years made his unceremonious exit.
Naobito Zenin then waved a hand, dismissing the gathered Zenin Clan members.
"That's enough for today. Everyone, disperse-!!!"
With the head of the family having given the order, the clan members left one after another and returned to their respective duties.
Only a handful of people remained in the vast courtyard once more.
Maki Zenin and Mai Zenin leaned against the wall, panting.
Although their heads were covered in sweat, their faces were full of excitement.
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