"Hokage-sama has already informed us about your stay in the Hidden Mist Village."
In the Uchiha Mansion, Fugaku sat in the living room with a faint smile on his face, looking at the young man across from him.
"Well done!" He admired Sogetsu's conduct and praised him. "I've also heard some talk from people outside, but you don't need to pay attention to it. This is how we, the Uchiha clan, handle things!"
As the saying goes, if you aren't arrogant, are you even an Uchiha?
"Lord Fugaku, please stop praising me."
Uchiha Sogetsu smiled bitterly and shook his head, pretending to still be frightened: "If I hadn't been lucky this time, I would have really died in the Hidden Mist Village."
"The Hidden Mist Village? Hmph. Just a bunch of trash."
Hearing this, Fugaku's face showed a trace of anger, and he said in a low voice, "Don't worry, Sogetsu, we Uchiha clan will settle the score with Kirigakure for hunting you down!"
"Ah, actually, that's not necessary, right?" Uchiha Sogetsu felt a little uneasy.
He was the one who broke into the Hidden Mist Village, wiped out the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, and killed the Mizukage first, but now it seemed he had become the victim upon arriving in Konoha.
"No need to say more, we have our own considerations on this matter!"
Fugaku, firm for once, snorted coldly: "I said, you are one of our Uchiha clan. Since Kirigakure dares to hunt you down, they should be prepared to pay the price!"
Uchiha Sogetsu was shocked.
Is this the foundation of a strong clan?
Love it!
"Do you think I'm being unreasonable?"
Fugaku looked at him meaningfully, and then said calmly, "In the ninja world, the strong are respected. Let alone the death of a Mizukage, even if you turn Kirigakure upside down, we the Uchiha clan can handle it for you. Do you know what this means?"
Uchiha Sogetsu looked 'confused'.
"Haha, you'll understand later."
Fugaku didn't provide much explanation, but just smiled slightly and looked at him with anticipation.
A sixteen-year-old ninja is still far from reaching the peak of ninja abilities in terms of physical strength, chakra, experience, and so on.
At such a young age, achieving something as monumental as assassinating the Mizukage is remarkable.
It's hard to imagine that in a few years, with Uchiha Sogetsu's talent, as long as he survives, he will almost certainly become a powerful ninja surpassing even the legendary Sannin!
By then, the rise of the Uchiha clan will be unstoppable!
At this moment, Uchiha Fugaku seemed to see the future of the Uchiha clan through him, and he unconsciously raised the corners of his mouth, envisioning a vivid picture in his mind.
With the genius Uchiha Sogetsu in the forefront and his son Itachi in the background, the future of the Uchiha clan is indeed bright!
Moreover, perhaps in the future, there will even be a tale of two Hokages from the Uchiha clan, one master and one apprentice!
Thinking about this, Fugaku couldn't sit still. Before Uchiha Sogetsu could speak, his excitement got the better of him: "By the way, I thought you just returned yesterday, so I didn't want to disturb you. I have good news to share—Mikoto gave birth to a boy, hehe."
What the heck?
Uchiha Sogetsu was shocked again.
He recalled that when he left, Mikoto was just over five months pregnant, and this mission was only supposed to last a month.
How could she have given birth in just six months?
Seeing his astonished expression, Fugaku couldn't hide his grin and explained, "Well, maybe Mikoto was a bit restless, so the child was born earlier."
Born four months early—could it be that the child is somehow special?
Uchiha Sogetsu was silent for a moment, then smiled and said, "Congratulations, Lord Fugaku, on the birth of your son."
"Hahaha, even though the baby was born a bit early, it's indeed a joyful occasion."
Fugaku's face lit up with delight as he thought about the child who was born with Sharingan. Smiling, he said, "By the way, you haven't met your future 'disciple' yet, have you? Come on, I'm free today. Join me to see Itachi; I'm sure you'll be impressed!"
With that, Fugaku stood up and walked over. Without further discussion, he grabbed his sleeve and pulled him towards the backyard.
Though he had planned to play it cool, it was clear Fugaku wouldn't give him a chance to refuse, so he could only follow along to the backyard.
"Ah?"
The gentle Mikoto was basking in the sun. Upon seeing them, surprise crossed her face.
"Haha, Mikoto, look who's here—Sogetsu has returned!" Fugaku beamed as he led Uchiha Sogetsu towards her, adding, "Sogetsu, you should know, Mikoto has been eagerly waiting for you to come back and accept Itachi as your disciple!"
"You—you're back?"
Mikoto's pale face flushed a bright red. Her eyes, filled with warmth, gazed at Sogetsu, and she smiled softly, "I'm glad you returned safely. Fugaku told me about your experiences in the Hidden Mist Village—it really worried me."
"Thank you for your concern, Mikoto-sama. I'm fine."
Big Sister, please don't be like this. Uchiha Sogetsu's face twitched, feeling a bit uncomfortable.
If I had known this earlier, I would have rated the charm attribute lower. Now look at this: the wife is still fixated on him and is even asking about his well-being in front of her husband.
Fortunately, Fugaku didn't dwell on it. He simply patted Sogetsu on the shoulder and said, "See, Mikoto cares about you so much, like a sister. Hahaha."
After a while of chatting in the yard, Fugaku left to attend to something.
The atmosphere grew more awkward with the two of them alone. Mikoto looked at Sogetsu with a touch of longing in her eyes. Her pale face flushed, and her small hands nervously fidgeted with the edges of her clothes. Her eyes, like flowing autumn water, radiated charm.
Uchiha Sogetsu, feeling embarrassed, cleared his throat and asked, "Ahem, Lady Mikoto, where is Itachi?"
"Ah? Oh, Itachi is inside. Let me take you to him~"
Mikoto suddenly awoke, realizing that her earlier gaze at Sogetsu had been inappropriate. Her face flushed an even deeper shade of red as she took small, hurried steps toward the house.
From behind, Mikoto, recently having given birth, appeared to have become even more captivating. The soft fabric of her clothing clung closely to her form, accentuating her graceful curves.
Her legs, concealed beneath her skirt, were slender and straight, and her toes were as delicate as cardamom. As she walked with light steps, her rounded hips swayed gently.
With such a demeanor, one might imagine a different portrayal in an adult-themed story.
As Mikoto moved, she seemed distracted and lost her balance, stumbling forward.
Fortunately, Uchiha Sogetsu reacted swiftly, stepping forward to steady Mikoto by wrapping his arms around her slender waist. "Are you alright, Lady Mikoto?"
Feeling the warmth of his hand, Mikoto felt a wave of shyness overcome her. Her body seemed to soften instinctively, and she unconsciously leaned into him.
Her eyes shimmered with unshed tears, her cheeks were slightly flushed, and she breathed out a soft sigh, "I'm fine, thank you."
"Lady Mikoto, please take care," Uchiha Sogetsu said with a gentle smile, withdrawing his hand discreetly. "Do watch your step."
"Yes," Mikoto replied, feeling an unexpected sense of regret but quickly regaining her composure as she opened the door. "Please come in. Itachi is still resting."
Uchiha Sogetsu's gaze shifted away as he followed her into the house.
However, as soon as he entered, he couldn't help but frown slightly.
This sensation... feels oddly familiar!
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