Chapter 601 Sakura Ryuu Transformation_1
At this moment, a kimono-clad beauty who bore a striking resemblance to Sakura Kawako, carrying a pot of tea, walked in slowly, knelt before the two of them, and poured a cup of tea for each.
"Chairman Muto, please enjoy the tea!"
"Lady Sakura, please," Muto Taka replied, and they both lifted their teacups, gesturing towards each other before drinking it all in one gulp.
After setting down her teacup, Sakura Kawako gazed at Muto Taka and said, "Chairman Muto, I wonder what urgent matter brings you here this late at night?"
"Lady Sakura, I’m sure you are aware that for many years, the Ninja Association has been integrating all ninja clans within the Island Country. Now, every ninja clan on the Island Country has joined the Ninja Association, except for Sakura Ryuu. I would like to know what Lady Sakura plans to do?" Muto Taka asked her calmly.
"Chairman Muto, you must also understand that it is the creed of Sakura Ryuu to pass down its traditions from generation to generation. If we join the Ninja Association now, we will lose our independence. Then, Sakura Ryuu may no longer be Sakura Ryuu, and I would fail to meet the expectations of our ancestors," Sakura Kawako explained.
"Is Lady Sakura planning to refuse then?" Muto Taka asked, his gaze shifting slightly.
"I ask for your understanding, Chairman Muto," Sakura Kawako said, bowing her head.
"If Lady Sakura does not wish to join the Ninja Association, that’s fine. But will you agree to one request?"
"What request?"
The gleam in Muto Taka’s eyes sharpened as he said, "Hand over the Stealth Technique and the Illusion Technique, the two secret skills of Sakura Ryuu."
Sakura Kawako’s face instantly changed. "Chairman Muto, that is impossible. The Stealth Technique and the Illusion Technique are the hereditary secrets of Sakura Ryuu and cannot be given to outsiders," she stated firmly.