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snorted. Jenevier ignored him.
    “That is also why your lovely granddaughter still seems as but a child.” Hanzo smiled softly. “Because she is. By Shinobi standards, she has barely gotten started.”
    When Tenshi squeezed her shoulders, Jenevier reached up and gently placed her hands over his.
    “Tell me, my son,” she said. “Do you know of your daughter’s true powers?”
    “I do, Mama.” He gave her another little squeeze. “But I have been sworn to secrecy.” He smiled when she quickly glanced up at him. “Just wait. Lala wants to show you herself.”
     
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    The joyous parade came to an end just outside the Iga village, in that same field where Jenevier had once faced Apollyon in battle… and said goodbye to her beloved Varick.
    In the midst of that flowing sea of lavender, the crowds parted to reveal their honored guest standing there alone—lovely little Lala.
    Jenevier took her designated seat, but her gaze never left her enchanting granddaughter—crowned with all those raven curls.
    She is a true Princess, Kagi Naga. The finest I have ever seen , Nilakanta said, as he approached the back of the podium where Jenevier and Yui were seated.
    Yes, Dragon. I love her more than I ever could have imagined.
    He chuckled inside her mind. Yes… grandchildren have that effect on us all—no matter our species.
    She turned to look at her beloved, bonded friend. Glad you could make it, Brother.
    Taka twittered before flying from her shoulder and quickly flitting around Nilakanta’s regal head.
    Glad to see your bug is in such high spirits. If you wish him to remain whole, Naga, best get the vile little creature out of my face.
    She only smiled before calling the tiny Dragon Pixie back to her. When Taka reclaimed his favorite spot atop her shoulder, Nilakanta snorted a puff of warm air down upon them, sending Jenevier’s curls flying about her. She giggled aloud.
    Yui smiled to himself, enjoying the now rare, happy sounds of his treasured wife. He squeezed her hand just as a gentle wind picked up, bending the sweet lavender down in a circle surrounding Lala.
    Jenevier watched in awe as that same wind began to spin and dance about the young woman—tiny twisters, twirling about to the movements of her delicate hands.
    “Wha—” Jenevier gasped. “Wait. You mean… Lala can control the wind?”
    “Yes, Mama,” Tenshi said softly. “But that’s not all. Watch.”
    The breeze suddenly died away, leaving Lala standing there—arms extended, eyes closed.
    “What’s she doing?” Jenevier whispered.
    “Calling upon her element,” Tenshi said.
    “An Elemental Shinobi is a rare thing indeed,” Hanzo added. “We have not been blessed with one for many generations.”
    “An Elemental Shinobi?”
    “Yes, Madam Empress.” Hanzo nodded. “Controller of one of the four elements—earth, fire, wind, and water. Lala is the first anyone among us has witnessed with their own eyes. She is enchanting, don’t you agree?”
    Jenevier only nodded as she watched her granddaughter’s long raven curls lift into the air as the girl raised her hands toward the sky.
    “We have had a few gifted Shinobi who can manipulate the elements, yes,” Hanzo said. “But never have I seen one who claims complete mastery over a given force of nature. Watch this, Milady.”
    But the proud Elder Shinobi could have just held his words; Jenevier was already transfixed on the rare magic playing out before her.
    Lala used no words, no incantations. The mighty wind was slave to her movements alone.
    The girl smiled as the gentle breeze wrapped around her like a blanket, before bursting forth in every direction, nearly flattening the surrounding purple blooms. Lala used her willing element to halt, and then reverse, a nearby rushing stream. She pushed those icy waters back until they stood as a wall before her.
    Jenevier heard Lala’s faint giggles being carried about upon the breeze. She smiled.
    When the stream finally crashed