Chapter 234: The Five Noble Clans
Hearing this, Kaien couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his eye.
Had he really been away from home for so long that it felt like there was no place for him in this family anymore?
"Ganju is still young, so don't be too hard on him," Kaien said awkwardly. "If I had the time, I'd come back and teach him myself."
"In that case... Aniki must be a great teacher now, right?" Kūkaku Shiba asked.
"That depends on who you're comparing me to." Kaien shrugged.
Kūkaku stroked her chin thoughtfully. "How about compared to Masatsuki? He's ranked 10th Dan in Zanjutsu, Hakuda, and Kidō."
"Oh, right. I also heard the Shihōin Clan recently established a Shunpo Association, and now he's a 10th Dan in Shunpo too."
Kaien's expression twisted as if he had swallowed a fly.
What the hell is that guy doing with all his free time? What's the point of certifying in so many disciplines? Do you really need the extra stipend that badly?
"There's no need to be so surprised, Brother-in-law," a voice suddenly chimed in. "To be honest, I don't care about these meaningless titles, but Master insisted I get certified. I had no choice but to put on a little show for those old guys in the association."
The wooden door slid open. A young man in a white haori stepped inside, leading a small boy by the hand. The child obediently remained at the entrance, not stepping in, while two muscular men behind them respectfully shut the door.