Chapter 231: The Clan Leader is Angry, and the Consequences are Severe

"Dong~ dong~ dong~"

The bronze bell hanging at the top of the palace rang right on time. The waves of tolling echoed in the ears of Otsutsuki Biraku, making her heart, which was already somewhat hesitant, grow even more nervous.

"Mr. Gin, is it really okay now?"

Otsutsuki Biraku swallowed a mouthful of saliva. With a pair of white eyes, she looked at the calm and collected Uchiha Gin for help and asked cautiously.

"Believe in me, you are the best~"

Uchiha Gin pulled his mouth into a wide smile, cheering on the anxious Otsutsuki Biraku. He had just helped her eliminate the impurities within her body.

Of course, there were a few places he "accidentally" missed. Hey! After all, it was manual operation; it's understandable to have a few slip-ups occasionally, right?

His dead-fish-like eyes swept over her massive frame, lingering for a moment on a certain prominent area. Let this secret rot in his stomach!

"Then please watch me, Mr. Gin, my transformation!"

Encouraged by Uchiha Gin's words, Otsutsuki Biraku felt a surge of unprecedented power welling up inside her. Her white eyes reflected the smile of the man before her, and her heart skipped a few beats. She then took a deep breath and began to circulate the Butterfly Transformation Technique, preparing to complete her gorgeous transformation from a cocoon into a butterfly in front of the person she held dear.

"Dong dong dong!"

Waves of blue chakra emerged around Otsutsuki Biraku, looking like burning flames. As the chakra rose, a pair of cyan-blue butterfly wings slowly condensed behind her. Just as she was about to be reborn from the fire, a series of urgent knocks on the door rang out, interrupting the secret technique she had been brewing for so long.

"Who is it! Didn't I say that no one is allowed to disturb me, no matter who they are!"

Having her spell-casting forcibly interrupted, Otsutsuki Biraku's face was filled with displeasure. She shouted angrily at the gate, but the knocking did not stop; in fact, the frequency even increased a little.

Not expecting the person knocking to be so persistent, Otsutsuki Biraku had no choice but to suppress the anger in her heart and wave her hand to open the door. To her surprise, the one knocking was actually the black puppet guarding outside.

"Why is it you? Why do you keep knocking?"

Not expecting that the one to interrupt her critical moment of metamorphosis was her own butler puppet, Otsutsuki Biraku couldn't help but feel a bit suspicious. She didn't blame it, but asked, wanting to see what kind of act it was putting on.

"Master, the alarm clock you set has gone off."

The black puppet's face was devoid of joy or sorrow. Its yellow eyes stared fixedly at Otsutsuki Biraku, and its mechanical voice rang out.

"Tsk! Look at me, how did I forget the important business~"

Hearing the puppet's reminder, Otsutsuki Biraku immediately slapped her forehead, finally waking up as if from a dream. Tonight was the important day to make offerings to the Clan Leader; how could she have forgotten?

"Mr. Gin, please come with me~"

Turning her head to look at the bewildered Uchiha Gin, Otsutsuki Biraku sighed slightly in her heart. If only the two of them had met earlier. Her proposal had already been submitted; for now, she could only do her best to protect Mr. Gin's life. As for other things, she could only plan them slowly.

Straightening the yukata that had been ruffled by Otsutsuki Biraku, Uchiha Gin frowned. He had planned to investigate the figurine girl again tonight; he was determined to get to the bottom of the truth behind the supreme treasure.

"Uh, it's so late, we still have to go out?"

He hadn't expected it to be this late and for Otsutsuki Biraku to still want to take him out. He had thought the Butterfly Transformation Technique would allow her to let him off for the night and cancel the plan to go out late, but now it seemed he couldn't escape.

"Yes, don't worry, just grit your teeth and it will pass."

Otsutsuki Biraku lowered her head and looked at the somewhat resistant Uchiha Gin. The guilt in her heart grew stronger, but she could only suppress the bitterness in her heart, place a green void-hat firmly on her head, squeeze out a very reluctant smile, and say softly to Uchiha Gin.

???

What does that mean? Is she going to kill the donkey after it finishes grinding the grain? But why can't he sense any malice at all? The goodwill is so full it's about to overflow.

After hearing Otsutsuki Biraku's cryptic words, Uchiha Gin couldn't help but feel uneasy. Had his perception really degraded to the point where he couldn't distinguish between good and evil?

There was no other way; Uchiha Gin had to bite the bullet and follow Otsutsuki Biraku's pace, boarding a gorgeous airship. As the airship slowly ascended, he and the fake moon in the sky grew closer and closer.

Should he slip away? The attraction of the figurine girl was too strong; not seeing her for a day felt like a cat scratching at his heart.

Uchiha Gin looked at Otsutsuki Biraku standing at the bow of the ship and couldn't help but hatch a little scheme, preparing to take advantage of her inattention to pull a "golden cicada shedding its shell" and go find that figurine girl who was inexplicably attracting him.

"Eh?"

Just as Uchiha Gin was quietly forming hand seals, preparing to summon his trusty Shadow Clone, he inadvertently looked up and discovered that the ship he was sitting on was actually getting closer and closer to the figurine girl's castle. Judging by the route, Otsutsuki Biraku's destination was exactly there.

"Elder Biraku, we are going to... eh? Why are you crying?"

Feeling that it was a huge coincidence, Uchiha Gin dispersed the chakra in his hands and stood up to Otsutsuki Biraku's side. Just as he was about to probe the purpose of this trip, he didn't expect to see her face covered in tears.

"Wuwuwu~ I'm not crying, it's just that the wind at the bow is a bit strong, and dust got into my eyes."

Seeing Otsutsuki Biraku standing quietly at her side, she was startled. Are Mr. Gin's footsteps that light? She hadn't even sensed his arrival. She quickly reached out to wipe away the bitter tears on her face, forced a smile, and explained.

"Uh, the wind is a bit noisy today."

Uchiha Gin, who could only feel a gentle breeze, was extremely surprised. After holding it in for a long time, he spat out an evaluation.

He hadn't expected that the thick-browed and big-eyed Otsutsuki Biraku would also tell lies with her eyes open. It was probably the surprise of having hope for weight loss that made her cry with joy!

"Alright, Mr. Gin, we have arrived."

While speaking, the airship had already landed steadily on the pier of the most majestic and towering castle on the floating island. Otsutsuki Biraku composed herself, her mouth filled with bitterness, and reached out to invite Uchiha Gin to disembark.

"Where is this?"

Landing on the grass, Uchiha Gin pretended to be ignorant and asked Otsutsuki Biraku, who had brought him here, with a look of confusion.

"Mr. Gin, time is tight. You just need to follow me; absolutely do not speak too much."

Looking at the slowly opening golden gate, the bitterness in Otsutsuki Biraku's heart grew even thicker. Not wanting to suffer any longer, she had to cut the Gordian knot. After giving a few simple instructions, she led Uchiha Gin into the infinitely deep castle.

Uchiha Gin, following behind, openly sized up the castle he was in. When he came last night, he had relied on the Shadow Realm to sneak in, so he hadn't appreciated any of the surrounding splendor. Taking this opportunity, he had to observe it carefully.

The interior of this castle was far more luxurious than Otsutsuki Biraku's palace. The tall windows were inlaid with colorful stained glass, depicting many figures and deeds, making one linger and forget to return.

As they walked along, countless puppets were operating in every corner, maintaining the castle's operation day and night.

"Go in. Remember, absolutely do not say anything offensive, otherwise even I cannot protect you."

Finally, the two walked to a heavy door. Several combat puppets with not-insignificant strength stood at the entrance. It was clear that the person inside was definitely an important figure, but the more Uchiha Gin looked, the more familiar it seemed.

This door, isn't it the room of that figurine girl?

"Dong dong dong~ Clan Leader, Otsutsuki Biraku requests an audience!"

Otsutsuki Biraku stepped forward and knocked on the heavy door. The dull knocking sound rang out, making Uchiha Gin's heart tighten.

No way, no way, I didn't want to come in openly~

So this room is the room of the Otsutsuki Clan Leader? Then that figurine girl, could she be the Clan Leader's bed-warming maid?

"Come in."

As soon as Otsutsuki Biraku's voice fell, a cold voice came from inside the door, making Uchiha Gin feel instantly familiar.

This voice... isn't it that figurine girl's! Answering so quickly, she really is a maid~

Uchiha Gin's body stiffened, wanting to run away on the spot. But before he could act, the door in front of him had already slowly opened. With no other choice, Uchiha Gin had to hunch over and bite the bullet to follow Otsutsuki Biraku inside, while simultaneously launching a session of self-consolation in his heart.

I didn't show my face yesterday; she shouldn't be able to discover me~

"Elder Biraku, why have you come so late?"

Otsutsuki Biraku looked respectful, watching the cold Otsutsuki Hime in front of her. Just as she was about to speak, the other party asked first, and her expression didn't seem fake.

"Uh, isn't it written in the proposal?"

The scene was a bit awkward for a moment. Otsutsuki Biraku's raised hand froze in mid-air, and ten thousand grass-mud horses galloped through her heart. Does this count as voluntarily offering her husband?

She had even happily brought Mr. Gin over to serve, but it turns out the Clan Leader hadn't read the proposal at all?

Thinking of this, a long-lasting gloom rose in Otsutsuki Biraku's heart, causing a crack to appear in her Dao heart.

Uh... borrowing power to bully others? Is this maid that powerful? Daring to raise her voice at the Great Elder of the Otsutsuki clan?

"Proposal? Oh~ I know now. Wasn't I telling you to implement it as soon as possible?"

Otsutsuki Hime, sitting in the high seat, was clearly somewhat distracted. Facing Otsutsuki Biraku, she didn't show much attention, and as for the figure hunched over behind her, she skipped over it directly.

Uchiha Gin was swept by the cold gaze of the other party and immediately broke into a cold sweat; his perception alarm bells rang loudly in his brain.

Wrong, it was all wrong. This person isn't a maid; she is the damn Clan Leader of the Otsutsuki clan!

Right now, Otsutsuki Hime only had the despicable thief who had offended her last night in her heart. Thinking of the other party's detestable nature, a trace of imperceptible impatience flashed across her cold, beautiful face. She lowered her head to look at the respectful Otsutsuki Biraku and muttered to herself in her heart.

Why isn't Elder Biraku sleeping late at night, and why did she bring this stranger to disturb me?

"Then, shall I leave?"

Not expecting that the Clan Leader really hadn't read the proposal, a crazy thought suddenly emerged in Otsutsuki Biraku's heart. She could just pretend nothing had happened, take back the proposal, go back to revise it, and preserve Mr. Gin's freedom to the greatest extent. Thinking of this, she bowed to Otsutsuki Hime and said loudly.

"Clan Leader, the proposal still has imperfections, so I came here this time to take it back. After perfecting it, I will present it to you again."

"Alright, let me look for it."

Otsutsuki Hime, who hadn't taken the proposal to heart, stood up and began to search among the scattered books. Her bare, white feet took elegant steps as she walked in the ocean of books. Her pure white eyes turned slightly, and her face carried a trace of strange redness.

Damn it, I forgot to wear underwear inside again; it's all that thief's fault!

Feeling the strange friction at the base of her thighs, Otsutsuki Hime finally set her eyes on the proposal scattered in the corner. After glancing at the project name on the front page, she began to bend down to pick up the proposal scattered all over the floor.

Her slender, beautiful legs were faintly visible under her robe, and her peach-like perky buttocks left a beautiful arc in the air. The proud cleavage on her chest, following this movement, was about to burst out from the not-so-tight neckline. That naughty flash of white tenderness stung Uchiha Gin, who was peeking from below, making his hunching posture deeper and deeper.

Damn it! I am also a veteran who has been through many battles; how could I be defeated by this kind of pediatric scenery!

Otsutsuki Hime, who had no idea that her spring scenery was exposed, picked up the sheets of the proposal one by one. When her eyes inadvertently glanced at one of them, she discovered her own name. Out of curiosity, she read it carefully for a few moments.

"This one is also... eh~ uh? Ah!"

Unexpectedly, she didn't know until she looked, and she was shocked once she did. A charming blush immediately spread from Otsutsuki Hime's bare feet all the way to the top of her head. Tremblingly, she arranged the proposal neatly, walked quickly back to sit on the high seat, and for the first time, carefully read the proposal submitted by the clan.

"Hey! Clan Leader, don't waste time; that's the first draft, I still have to make major revisions!"

Seeing that Otsutsuki Hime was interested in the proposal for some reason, the Otsutsuki Biraku below was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. Glancing at Uchiha Gin, who was daydreaming behind her, she plucked up her courage, pretended to be indifferent, and spoke up.

"Elder Biraku, what is your intention for this trip?"

After reading the proposal in her hand, Otsutsuki Hime pinched the paper until it wrinkled. After calming her mood, she put on her usual cold gaze, which pierced like a sharp sword toward Otsutsuki Biraku, who was trying to muddle through.

"Uh, I really just came to take back the proposal, believe me!"

It was rumored that the Clan Leader's eyes could see through a person's soul. Otsutsuki Biraku, who had never quite believed it, felt her heart drumming slightly at this moment. But she had already said her piece; if she changed her story now, wouldn't she be adding another crime of deceiving the Clan Leader? So she gritted her teeth and continued to insist on what she had said before, looking as if she were speaking the absolute truth, trying to make Otsutsuki Hime believe her.

"Hmph! If you only came to take back the proposal, then how do you explain the man behind you?"

Hearing this, a trace of annoyance flashed across Otsutsuki Hime's cold, beautiful face. At this point, is this Otsutsuki Biraku still being stubborn?

She saw her willow eyebrows stand up, wrinkled her delicate nose, and bit her red, full lower lip slightly. Her pure, flawless eyes were filled with disappointment toward Otsutsuki Biraku. The high mounds on her chest heaved with her heavy breathing. It was clear that Otsutsuki Hime was truly angered this time.

"Is it that I, Otsutsuki Hime, can no longer lift my blade, or have you guys become too arrogant?"

(End of chapter)