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