These words were spoken from the mouths of tens of thousands of people, making the family heads feel extremely strange.
In other words, these noble and respected family heads have no idea what the connection is between the suntan lotion advertisement and the illustration of a nudist beach they saw in a magazine and abdicating from the position of patriarch.
Only Fuma Kotaro kept looking at Minamoto's naive eyes with his aged eyes. From those young, tired and longing eyes, Fuma Kotaro could see that he was serious.
That rumor was also true. That young man didn't care about fame, wealth and status at all. Not only did he not care about it, but on the contrary, these were the shackles that trapped him. He tried his best to get rid of these shackles and go to the place he had been fascinated by for a long time.
nudist beach.
To put it harshly, if the family had not survived this disaster, or if the head of the family died in the disaster, he would never want to be buried in a grand ceremony at the family's old shrine, but would rather have his ashes scattered there.
On the soft sand of a nudist beach.
Fuma Kotaro raised his head, but from this angle he could not see the sky of Tokyo. He could only see the solitary dome of the main hall of Xingshen Temple. This old man who had devoted his life to his family sighed silently in his heart.
It turns out that for these young people, the family is such an unbearable shackles and cage, which restricts their lives and traps their freedom... Yes, they are all poor children who have been teased by fate. They have been teased by Herzog.
They are playing tricks on their fate. Their lives are still so young, but they have endured the darkest and cruelest deception in the world. For them, their family, this city, and even this country will only leave them with unhappiness and misfortune.
Memories, so I can’t wait to escape from here and do everything possible to stay away.
Just like their father sixty-one years ago.
The sad history happened again, but fortunately this time, it did not lead to the darkest ending, because someone brought light to the Sheqiba family.
Thinking of this, Fuma Kotaro couldn't help but glance at Lu Mingfei. The emotions in his eyes were very complicated, and he couldn't tell whether it was gratitude or reverence.
"Going to a nudist beach in France to sell sunscreen is something I've always wanted to do." Yuan Zhisheng looked at all the family heads and explained seriously, "The darkest days of the family have been over, and we have been fighting ghosts for a long time.
The long war has also come to an end. The alliance with Kassel Academy has been signed not long ago. All internal and external troubles have been eradicated. In the future, there will be no more bloodshed and no sacrifices in the clan. In the era of peace, there is no need for Amaterasu.
There is no need for such a thing as 'emperor'..."
"The one who can guide the family through the darkness is you, the elder. The fierce ghosts are also in your hands. The covenant with Kassel Academy is also signed by you and the principal." This time, Nanami Sakurai rarely ignored her status and respect.
He interrupted Yuan Zhisheng, "The Executive Board has also shone brightly in recent years because of you. Although your succession has not been long, it can be said to be very short, but there is no doubt that you have done amazing things for the entire family.
This contribution can even be ranked among the top three among the family heads over the past hundreds of years. With your guidance, the family may be able to move towards a brighter future."
Sakurai Nanami's words are very pertinent, and there is no exaggeration in any of them. It has only been a few months since Minamoto took over, but he has accomplished what most previous family heads have not been able to do for decades. Probably because he was born in troubled times, just like the family
According to rumors in the history books, Amaterasu was born in response to the calamity, and this time the times did not create heroes. If Fuma Kotaro or any other head of the family had been the head of the family after Tachibana Masamune, it would have been very difficult for the Snake Qihachi family to survive this situation.
A disaster.
The family was saved during the succession of this young man. Although it was assisted by many factors such as Lu Mingfei, Uesugi Yue and Kassel Academy, and even Lu Mingfei was the most important part, in the history recorded by the family
, the young patriarch is undoubtedly the savior, the being who leads the family from darkness to a prosperous future... If he only saves the family and resigns as the patriarch, there is absolutely no such reason. It is like the family paying tribute to this meritorious person.
The Lord is crossing the river and demolishing the bridge.
"What is a brighter future?" Yuan Zhisheng asked softly.
Sakurai Nanami opened her mouth to say something, but when she saw the faint sad expression on Minamoto's face, she suddenly froze.
"Will the family rise to great heights and become the largest mixed-race organization in the world, overwhelming Kassel Academy? Or will it restore the glory of its ancestor, the White King, and become a new dragon clan in the new era? Or will it gradually come to the forefront from the shadow society?
, establish an immortal dynasty in Japan, lasting for generations, and the imperial hegemony?" Yuan Zhisheng shook his head slowly, "These are unrealistic, you and I know it well."
Sakurai Nanami was silent. The emotion on her face that was originally interrupted by the excitement caused by Minamoto's announcement of her abdication gradually became too calm, because she acquiesced to Minamoto's words.
It is unrealistic. The Sheqiba family has never had such huge ambitions as the organizations of Kassel Academy and Henkel.
In other words, this family, which has always been cursed by blood and destiny, has never been allowed to have such huge ambitions.
Their strength comes from the blood of the White Emperor in their bodies, but they were sacrificed because of this blood. They have been fighting with themselves and dealing with fate. This is why the secret of the White King's descendants has not been revealed to other mixed-races for thousands of years.
This organization discovered that it was not because the Sheqiba family did not have ambitions to expand externally, but because they were not qualified. It was already very painful for them just to overcome the fate of their innate blood and curse.
It turns out that this family is really a huge prison. They have trapped everyone who was born with such a bloodline. They cannot be forgiven and are not allowed to escape, because the dangerous blood flowing in their bodies is their original sin, and it starts over and over again.
Back and forth for thousands of years.
"In the age of war, our wish is that our people will no longer bleed, so that future generations can be in peace; in the age of curses, light can be saved from the tragic fate that was destined from the beginning, and the dawn can shine on the family and those sad ghosts
', the family has spent hundreds of years with such expectations." Gen Zhisheng no longer looked at Sakurai Nanami at this moment, but turned his attention to the scenery outside the main hall of Xingshen Temple, "Now, our expectations
Everything has been realized, the evildoers within the family have been eliminated, the long-standing war has returned to peace, the 'god' has been completely killed, and the bloodline issue is finally developing in a good direction. What is a brighter future? We
Do you really want more?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! After Yuan Zhisheng finished speaking, the heads of the family in this hall silently exchanged their eyes with each other, and there was a long silence. However, no one could answer Yuan Zhisheng.
Last question.
"For me, the family has ushered in the light. Although we have not recovered from the injuries we suffered in the war, and although the hidden dangers of bloodline still exist objectively, at least we have never lacked money or living space. We will not be lacking in the future.
No matter how many people shed blood and make sacrifices, in my opinion, a peaceful era means a bright future." Yuan Zhisheng said very frankly, "When I was a child, I imagined that I would be able to stand out in a big city in the future, but after actually achieving this step,
, I found that such days were actually very tiring, physically and mentally tiring. When I looked back, I realized that I actually didn’t need such a lofty goal in the first place. The small town in the mountain was actually beautiful, and I was actually poor and happy in those days."
Having said this, Yuan Zhisheng couldn't help but look away, and saw Kazama Ruri, who had been watching him, smiling and nodding at him.
"Some people say that Amaterasu was born in response to disaster. Maybe this is right, but the family's disaster has been over. I have reflected on myself more than once, whether I can be a qualified leader, and whether I can respond to the people's demands.
My expectations." At this time, Yuan Zhisheng stood up and looked at all the family heads. "Fortunately, the mission has been fulfilled and the family has been reborn. In this way, my wish has been fulfilled. In peaceful times, I am not a very wise man.
Leader, Amaterasu cannot illuminate all the 'ghosts', and will no longer be able to lead the family to the heights you expect in the future."
The heads of the family stood up, and all the family heads also stood up one after another. The family heads understood Yuan Zhisheng's words. The young head of the family was not overly modest. He acknowledged the crossing of the Sheqi Eight Family.
He has made indelible achievements in the calamity and rebirth, but his intention to refuse is also obvious. So far, Yuan Zhisheng has done everything he can for the Sheqiba family. He can lead the Sheqiba family to survive, but he may not be able to survive.
How powerful and prosperous can the eight Sheqi families become?
"No, sir, that's not what I meant..." Sakurai Nanami quickly explained to Minamoto that she did not want to tie him up and ask him to lead the Snake Qihachi family to unprecedented heights.
"I understand, but things in the future are beyond my ability. Thank you for your support during this period. The days I spent with you will be unforgettable for a lifetime. I will also be proud of the strength of my family in the future."
Yuan Zhisheng suddenly bowed deeply to all the heads of the Sheqiba family.
The heads of the family responded immediately and unanimously. This time, their bows were very long. It was so long that Lu Mingfei wondered whether old family heads like Fuma Kotaro and Inuyama Ga would be able to straighten their backs later.
Lu Mingfei did not complain in his heart about how pretentious the Japanese were and how they wanted to save face with their red tape. Instead, he looked at this scene with emotion. He understood that Yuan Zhisheng's words had reached this point, and he had abdicated.
Their thoughts were expressed very clearly and firmly, and even said that they could not be shaken. The family heads had no reason or position to refuse. They were not qualified to blame Yuan Zhisheng, let alone ask him. They could only silently express their feelings in this way.
The respect and gratitude of a young adult parent.
The farewell of the Japanese underworld was solemn and speechless.
At this moment, Lu Mingfei finally understood the core of this culture. The underworld was not a group of unlearned, arrogant and violent gangsters. They just found it difficult to express their feelings and justice in words, so they often pretended to be
They are frivolous and assholes so as not to expose their shyness and embarrassment, but whether it is hatred or kindness, they actually keep it in their hearts, so those who offend them will be brutally retaliated by them, and those who are kind to them will even
Let them die generously without frowning.
"Let's go back to Japan occasionally in the future." Lu Mingfei whispered to Eriki, "Actually, your tribe doesn't seem to be that bad."
Eryi blinked her eyes, probably not understanding whether Lu Mingfei's words were scolding the head of the Snake Qiba family or praising them.
After Yuan Zhisheng sat down again, all the family heads also took their seats, and the atmosphere in the hall became a little quiet and gloomy.
The traitors of the Tachibana family have been eliminated, the main Uesugi family is getting married, and now even the head of the Minamoto family is leaving. For some time in the future, the positions of the heads of the upper three families of the Sheqi family will all be vacant, and one of them has left.
He is still the head of the family. Although the current situation of the family can only be maintained by the lower five families, there have been very obvious faults in the family. At least for a long time in the future, this largest mixed-race organization entrenched in Japan will be seriously out of control.
Condition.
But at least they have merged with the fierce ghosts, so overall, the Sheqi Eight Family is not too bad compared to its heyday.
"When are you going to leave?" Fuma Kotaro asked Minamoto Chisheng.
"After Eri's wedding, within a week, I've been looking at the air tickets to France recently." Minamoto Chisheng said a little guiltily, "At that time, father, Chime, Sakurai Kogure, Sakura, Yasha and Crow will meet
I will leave together, and before I leave, I will find a way to fill the vacant positions in the family."
There is no way not to feel guilty. It would be fine if one leaves the family alone, but when Minamoto leaves, he also takes many key members of the family with him, especially the young girl and Sakurai Kogure. Once they leave, the fierce ghosts lose their ability to truly
It should be much more difficult to control people by restraining them.
"That's right. They are all your real family members and retainers. We will feel more at ease if you take them away." Fuma Kotaro seemed to see Minamoto's embarrassment, and he took the initiative to comfort him, "The family will never
Forget your contribution and achievements, your deeds will always remain in the family shrine, but please be sure to take the time to come back and have a look in the future, the clan members will also care about your safety."
"I'll try my best." Yuan Zhisheng nodded, without making an overly sure guarantee.
"Before you leave, do you have any recommendations for the next head of household?" Nanami Sakurai asked after accepting the fact that Minamoto was destined to leave.
"Actually, we already have a favorite candidate." Yuan Zhisheng nodded, "But my opinion is just a reference. Those who will stay in the family in the future are the decision-makers."
At this time, no one interrupted, and almost all the heads of the family's eyes subconsciously fell on Fuma Kotaro. Fuma Kotaro was the head of the family and had the most seniority. Whether it was Tachibana Masamune's era or the short period of Minamoto's childhood, if the head of the family was
The most important backbone, this old man is the indispensable pillar. If Yuan Zhisheng leaves today, the burden of the family will undoubtedly fall on this old man's shoulders tomorrow.