The kitsune were stunned. Such a move was within the Grand Elder's power but… A flagrantly unilateral decision like this one was exceptionally rare.
Kaori and Aki's bloodline was the main bloodline of the Void Clan, however there were two others of importance as well. Due to Grand Elder Void's prowess, the other two bloodlines had been suppressed, but the death of Head Void should have been their opportunity to rise up.
Grand Elder Void was too old to take the title of Clan Leader while Kaori was too weak to take on the role. In addition to all of this, their bloodline had just become responsible for the deaths of seven elders! Seven!
Even worse, the other two bloodline both had individuals stronger than Kaori within him. This would normally be negligible if it wasn't for the fact that they were of Kaori's generation! Both fourth and fifth elder were leagues ahead of Kaori in terms of battle prowess! One only need look at their elder rankings to see the truth.