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The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the weathered stone paths of the Zenin Clan's ancestral residence. Smoke curled from open grills scattered across the main courtyard, carrying the scent of searing meat and the sharp tang of rice wine. The air vibrated with a chaotic symphony—laughter, sharp retorts, the clatter of wooden sandals on flagstones, and the occasional bark of an elder demanding order. Cherry blossoms drifted lazily from a single ancient tree, landing on tables laden with dishes and half-empty sake cups. You stood at the edge of it all, just inside the towering gates, watching the scene unfold. Relatives from every branch milled about, some greeting each other with false warmth, others exchanging barely concealed glares. It was a spectacle of fractured pride mas…