The Hyuga Clan Main Family, with its main and Branch Family, is extremely rare in the Shinobi World. In almost 99% of Kekkei Genkai clans, the strong rule!
Therefore, Shogo Minazuki has a very high opinion of Kei's future. He believes that Kei is at least more likely to shoulder the responsibility for the future of the clan than people like Kazeki and Shinya in the clan!
"Does the clan chief want to see me? Yes, I understand!"
After a moment of surprise, Qi quickly responded.
Although I had expected that someone from the clan, perhaps even the clan chief himself, would come to contact me after I returned home, I didn't expect them to come so quickly. They came to my door as soon as I arrived!
'It seems things are as complicated as I expected!'
Qi is closing the door.
Following behind Shogo, heading towards the central area of the clan's territory, he silently pondered to himself.
A straight avenue.
It was still that familiar, antique-style mansion.
This time, when Kei arrived at Minazuki Shun's house, the meeting place was not the study, but the reception hall that Minazuki Shun used to receive important people or to hold large-scale clan meetings!
As soon as Qi entered the hall...
Inside, four figures sat cross-legged on soft cushions, coming into Qi's view.
The four of them immediately focused their attention on Qi.
Seated in the main seat was none other than the current patriarch of the Yuki Clan — Minazuki Shun over. Although it was their first meeting, Kei could tell at a glance that these three were definitely elders of the Yuki Clan!
Other things may deceive, but the dignified aura cultivated from years of holding a high position cannot be faked!
Especially the old man sitting on the left, whose eyes were as sharp as a hawk's, made Qi pause the moment their eyes met.
That seemingly aged body seemed to be filled with boundless power!
From this one glance.
Qi could tell that this old man must have been a powerful figure in their Yuki Clan during his prime!
It's hard to say whether there's any Quasi-Kage depth.
But they are definitely among the top-tier Jonin.
"Greetings, Clan Chief and Three Elders!"
Upon entering the hall, Qi took a deep breath and immediately knelt on one knee, bowing respectfully in greeting.
The Kirigakure the ninja clan that values classical traditions the most.
In other aspects, one can be a little rough around the edges, but when it comes to matters of etiquette, there can be absolutely no ambiguity!
Qi didn't feel there was anything to resist. In his previous life, he came from a great country that valued etiquette the most. Moreover, the youngest of the three people in front of him, the clan leader, was definitely his elder. Being respectful was perfectly acceptable!
In addition, we should also respect local customs.
"Hehe, no need for formalities, Qi Jun, please have a seat. You've just had a long journey and should get some rest, but you should also be aware of how serious this situation is, so I'm in a difficult position to trouble you!"
Sitting in the main seat, Minazuki Shun smiled faintly and waved her hand gently. A servant from the side then brought over a soft cushion.
Qi also sat upright and solemnly above.
As Shun finished speaking.
Qi Yi quickly bowed and said, "No, Chief, you flatter me! I will do my utmost whenever the clan needs me!"
Upon hearing this, Qi's heartstrings tightened immediately. Although he could roughly guess some of his clan leader's intentions, there were many more things he didn't understand, or to be more precise, he was unsure about!
Therefore, Qi's expression also became slightly serious.
Of course, that's what he said, but what he really thought is something only Qi himself knows.
"Hehe, no need for such formality, just some simple questions. Oh, let me introduce you first. Qi Jun, these three are all currently living elders of our Yuki Clan. This is Elder Minazuki Eiichiro, this is Elder Minazuki Kazuya, and this is Elder Minazuki Sogen!"
"I greet the three elders!"
Under the introduction of Minazuki Shun, Kei bowed respectfully to the three elders seated on his left and right sides.
'Judging from this, these four should be the current high-ranking members of our Yuki Clan!'
Qi's expression remained unchanged on the surface, but he was thinking silently to himself.
"Hehe, as expected of someone who can defeat Jonin single-handedly at such a young age, Qi-kun truly deserves to be called the most talented young person of our Yuki Clan this generation!"
The second elder on the right, named Minazuki Kazuya, smiled and nodded at Kei, his expression gentle.
This elder also appears to be the most gentle-natured of the three elders.
Of course, it's also possible that this is a standard "good cop, bad cop" tactic.
After all, it wouldn't be appropriate for everyone to put on airs when receiving the next generation of the clan!
As long as one isn't brain-dead, a slap followed by a sweet treat are standard weapons that any qualified leader in any world must master!
"No, Elder Kazuya, you flatter me. I am far from worthy of your praise!"
"Hmph, humility is a good thing, but there's no need to hide yourself too much. We, the Yuki Clan, have nothing to fear from anyone; we just need to be upright and honest!"
On the left, the elder with the most serious expression and the most imposing aura— Minazuki Eiichiro— snorted softly, seemingly with a hint of dissatisfaction.
"Yes, I have learned a great deal!"
I know it's the same old trick.
But Qi still had to act like he was 'sincerely' going in on his own initiative. After all, he was just an eight-year-old child, so it was fine for him to act a little more mature, but there still had to be a limit!
If you really act like you know everything and have mastered everything, you will definitely be feared, isolated, and rejected by others!
Unless you possess absolute power to suppress everything.
Otherwise, we still have to conform to the 'general rules of society' to some extent!
At least at this moment, the clan leader and three elders at the head of the table were quite satisfied with Qi's performance!
Even if there were any particular doubts about Qi before, they were all within limits. Because, as the saying goes, eight years old! It's not an age to doubt everything, even in a ninja world, not to mention that Qi is a pure member of the Yuki Clan!
Neither Shun nor the other three elders truly believed that Qi would become a traitor to the clan.
This has never happened before in the history of the Yuki Clan.