“Tsuchikata, you…”

Araki Rui died with his eyes wide open, unable to close them even in his final moments.

He clearly hadn't expected to die at the hands of his own son-in-law.

Tsuchikata Toshirō expressionlessly pulled out his katana, wiped it on Araki Rui's clothes, and then sheathed it.

"I'm sorry, father-in-law, but I must avenge my senior brother."

Tsuchikata Toshirō's senior brother was Tanaka Tetsu.

But these words were simply a trumped-up charge.

No matter how much he wanted to avenge Tanaka Tetsu, it shouldn't be directed at Araki Rui.

What's more, Araki Rui was his own father-in-law!

However, it was clear to everyone that Tsuchikata Toshirō's real intention in killing Araki Rui was simply to offer a certificate of loyalty to Araki Yōji.

When a tree falls, the monkeys scatter. Araki Kamiko, the big tree, was already dead, and 'smart people' would definitely seek a new patron.

"Everyone, I think we can proceed directly to the election of the new clan leader."

Since Araki Yōji hadn't returned yet, Araki Taku spoke on behalf of his son.

After all, in his opinion, it was a foregone conclusion that Araki Yōji would become the new clan leader.

Not only was Araki Yōji a leader among the younger generation, but the very fact that he had killed Araki Kamiko was enough to secure his position.

Nearly half of the young executives present stood up to express their support.

Araki Yōji had the ability and the skill to bring the Araki clan to new heights.

This was the thought of some, but others had different ideas.

They supported Araki Rui and Araki Taku's elder brother, Araki Tsuyoshi.

"Brother, the future belongs to the young. Why are you joining in the fun?"

Araki Taku, relying on his son's status, no longer paid much attention to this older brother who was nearly seventy years old.

Araki Tsuyoshi glanced at Araki Taku, also surprised.

His third brother had been in a state of accomplishing little and spoiling much for most of his life.

But in his later years, he was relying on his son's status and was about to ride on his neck.

"Yōji is indeed a good kid, but he's too young… Moreover, Father originally intended to pass the position of clan leader to me. If it weren't for the fact that the second son had Kamiko, I would have already ascended to the position of clan leader."

Araki Tsuyoshi's tone was calm, but full of confidence.

This was not only because of his seniority and status, but also because of his ability and skill.

He had united a group of old fellows who held real power in the family, and even when Araki Kamiko was in power, she relied heavily on him.

"Heh, what's wrong with being young? When Kamiko became the clan leader, she was even younger. You didn't dare to object back then!"

Araki Taku said with a sneer.

Having brought things this far today, he had to fight for the position of clan leader for his son, no matter who came!

He didn't know that his son, whom he regarded as his support for the rest of his life, was already stone-cold dead.

"There's no point in saying more. Father will return tomorrow, and it will be clear then who will become the clan leader."

Araki Tsuyoshi didn't bother to talk nonsense with his third brother. Although they were brothers, their status was no longer on the same level.

Saying more would just be talking to a brick wall.

"It's good that Father is coming back. Since he entrusted such an important matter as killing Araki Kamiko to my son, it shows that he had already made up his mind!"

"This position of clan leader belongs to my son!"

Araki Taku said through gritted teeth, like a mad dog fighting for territory.

However, at this moment, a light and breezy voice suddenly floated in.

"Hey, hey, hey, how can you choose a new clan leader without consulting my opinion!"

The wooden door at the entrance was pulled open from the outside.

Then, under everyone's incredulous gaze, Araki Kamiko made a dazzling appearance.

Everyone was dumbfounded when they saw her.

How was she still alive? Wasn't she already dead?

After Araki Kamiko came in, she saw her father lying in a pool of blood at a glance.

In an instant, her gaze became exceptionally cold. Although she held back, everyone could feel the chill in her eyes.

"You traitor, why are you back? Aren't you already dead?"

Araki Taku pointed at Araki Kamiko's nose and cursed loudly.

Araki Kamiko did not answer his question, and asked in a cold voice, "Who killed my father?"

"Traitor, I'm asking you a question! Where's my son?"

Araki Taku shouted loudly.

Araki Kamiko's eyes narrowed, and with a wave of her jade hand, Araki Taku flew over and was tightly strangled by her neck.

"I'll ask one last time, who killed my father!"

"Trai… traitor… let me go…"

Araki Taku's face was flushed, he was having difficulty breathing, and he looked like he was about to die.

"You want to know where your son is, right? Good, I'll send you to see him now!"

Araki Kamiko exerted force and instantly crushed Araki Taku's Adam's apple.

Then, she let go, and Araki Taku's body fell softly to the ground.

"Someone, kill this traitor for me!"

Araki Tsuyoshi glared angrily and shouted loudly at the outside!

Although his face was angry, he was overjoyed in his heart.

Araki Kamiko had returned at just the right time, and had given him a great gift as soon as she returned, clearing all the obstacles on his way to becoming the clan leader!

As for Araki Kamiko herself, although she was powerful, Araki Tsuyoshi was not afraid of her at all.

No matter how strong she was alone, she could not make waves in front of the behemoth that was the Araki family!

The Araki clan, as one of the three major clans in the East, relied not on one person, but on hundreds of years of heritage!

These hundreds of years of accumulation had resulted in numerous guards in the Araki family, who were even equipped with heavy weapons, and whose strength was comparable to an army.

No matter how strong a person with superpowers was, they would only be reduced to ashes under the siege of the army!

However, Araki Tsuyoshi shouted for a long time, but in the end, only one guard crawled in.

He was covered in blood and seriously injured, and it was clear that he would not live long.

"Sir, something bad has happened. Someone has attacked, and the Araki family… is completely annihilated…"

He supported himself to this point, seemingly just to say this sentence. After saying this sentence, he died with a "ga" sound.

"What? Completely annihilated? How is this possible?"

The faces of the Araki family's high-level executives were filled with disbelief.

That was an army, and they had specifically ordered them to be on high alert before the meeting. How could they be completely annihilated in such a short period of time?

The most important thing was that everyone hadn't even heard a sound!

"Who is it that is making an enemy of my Araki clan!"

Araki Tsuyoshi's eyes were about to pop out of their sockets.

He hadn't even become the clan leader yet, and as a result, the guards in his family had been wiped out, which made him so angry that his lungs were about to explode!

At this moment, Chen Xiao slowly walked in.

He looked at Araki Kamiko as if no one else was there, and said with a face full of disappointment, "Does your Araki clan not even have one capable fighter?"