Stigma of the Wind

Four years ago, Kazuma Kannagi suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of his cousin, Ayano Kannagi, during the duel to determine the rightful successor of Enraiha—the sacred sword passed down through generations of their family. Because he lacked any aptitude for En-Jutsu, the fire arts that serve as the Kannagi clan's defining specialty, his failure was deemed unforgivable. Stripped of his standing and cast out by his own bloodline, Kazuma was banished from the family entirely. Now, he has returned under a new name: Yagami Kazuma. No longer powerless, he has transformed into a formidable master of Fuu-Jutsu, the wind arts. However, his homecoming coincides with a string of brutal murders within the Kannagi estate. The killings were committed by an exceptionally powerful wind user, immediately drawing suspicion toward the newly returned Kazuma. Forced to confront the family that once discarded him, he must navigate dangerous accusations while proving his innocence against a shadowy enemy wielding the very same power he now commands. Please note that this light novel series remains unfinished due to the passing of its author.