Konoha: This Uchiha is extremely sneaky

Chapter 102 (Chapters 108-13: A Lucky Break) (Abridged)

In the mansion of Uchiha Shigeyama, the current head of the Uchiha clan, a long-awaited family banquet is underway.

Uchiha Shigeyama, Uchiha Shigemasa, and Uchiha Fugaku were all present, along with two female Uchiha members.

"What? You mean that brat Toshiro Uchiha has awakened the Sharingan?"

Upon hearing the news brought by his younger brother, even the usually composed Uchiha Shigeyama momentarily lost his composure.

They raised questions that they would never normally ask.

At this moment, not only Uchiha Shigeyama, but also the other four people eating at the same table showed expressions of surprise.

They all looked towards Uchiha Shigemasa, who had revealed the news.

"Not only did he awaken his bloodline limit, but he also awakened not just a single tomoe, but two tomoe at once!"

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"This talent is truly astonishing! No wonder he's a descendant of such a renowned ruler!"

After a brief silence, Chongshan uttered these generous words!

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Left with no other choice, Uchiha Shigemasa recounted his conversation with Toshiro to his older brother without holding anything back.

Then he quietly watched Uchiha Shigeyama, trying to glean something from his expression!

He was genuinely worried about Uchiha Shigeyama's attitude.

Toshiro is still too naive. He thinks that as long as he makes his stance clear and doesn't get involved in the affairs between the village and his clan, everything will be fine!

Innocent!

In the large families of this era, the patriarch could be said to have the power of life and death.

If you, a mere brat in the clan, disobey the wishes of the higher-ups, they might not punish you on the spot. After all, we're all family, and basic unity is still necessary.

However, they have countless ways to make you disappear without a trace.

This is also because, due to external pressures, the Uchiha clan has emphasized unity in recent years and has tried its best to win over its members. This gave Toshiro the illusion that the elders in the clan were all kind and benevolent.

Little did they know that these were all just appearances!

The high-ranking members of these families all fought their way out of the First and Second Shinobi World Wars to reach their positions.

Among them are several ancient relics who have lived since the Warring States period and are now ruthless killers who regard human life as worthless!

They were all true ninjas!

"Do you want to improve your skills properly on your own?"

After uttering a sound that resembled a murmur, Uchiha Shigeyama frowned deeply. Instead of directly expressing his meaning, he looked at his younger brother and son.

"Shigemasa! And Fugaku! What do you two think?"

"This rising genius of the family?"

He completely ignored his wife, as well as his younger siblings who were with Uchiha Shigemasa.

In a large clan like the Uchiha, women have little status. They are only allowed to sit at the table to eat because they are ninjas.

Otherwise, a more old-fashioned ninja wouldn't even receive this kind of treatment.

But that's all!

"I think we can meet his requirements!"

Before Fugaku could speak first, Uchiha Shigemasa spoke up.

"What our family lacks is not one or two so-called geniuses, but truly decisive and powerful individuals!"

"Toshiro is incredibly talented, awakening his two-tomoe Sharingan at the tender age of eight, and he's also remarkably disciplined. He has the potential to become a truly powerful individual, so why don't we go with the flow?"

"Hmm! That makes sense! What do you think, Fugaku?"

While there was some truth to Uchiha Shigemasa's answer, he still wanted to hear what other opinions his son, on whom he had placed so much hope, might have.

Indeed, in his view, most of those so-called Konoha geniuses only gained their current fame because of the village's help.

The Uchiha clan has never lacked such geniuses.

"Father! From my only two encounters with Uchiha Toshiro, he is a very mature person, and his manners are quite impeccable!"

"I've heard my uncle say before that this child is very serious and hardworking in his training, which is truly remarkable."

"Just like Uncle said, he has the potential to become a strong person! In that case, let's wait and see!"

"After all, a large-scale war seems inevitable within the next year or two. Let's wait until the war is over before making any further decisions!"

"If he's still alive then, we can discuss it further!"

"In that case, let's do as you say!"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Shigeyama couldn't help but smile.

I've been the clan leader for too long, and I've become a bit complacent. I've even forgotten what's important.

He's just an eight-year-old brat from the clan; compared to the impending war, he's nothing.

"Fugaku, have you received any information from Granny Neko lately?"

Upon seeing her older brother, whom she had been somewhat afraid of since childhood, she didn't dwell on the issue of Toshiro. Instead, she turned to Fugaku and asked about Granny Cat.

He couldn't help but breathe a huge sigh of relief!

He was extremely nervous just now. If things went wrong, that guy Toshiro would be in big trouble.

Now that's good, my brother's attention has been drawn to something else, that's great.

Just as he relaxed, he didn't notice the change in his older brother's expression.

Just now, Uchiha Shigeyama's lips seemed to twitch unconsciously, as if he was trying to force a smile.

Unfortunately, Uchiha Shigeyama, who hadn't smiled in so long, seemed to have forgotten how to smile.

Or perhaps it's because I haven't smiled for too long, and my facial muscles have become stiff, making it impossible to truly show a smile.

Of all the people at the table, only Fugaku Uchiha's mother noticed this, giving him a knowing smile and thoughtfully refilling her husband's glass of wine.

She and her husband had shared a bed for many years, and they knew each other very well.

Knowing her husband's personality, if her only surviving brother needed her husband's help with anything, she would be in trouble.

Let alone something so trivial!

Even if it meant taking a knife for the other party, her husband would probably do it without hesitation!

Having served as clan chief for so many years, coupled with her inability to express her emotions, and the two nasolabial folds on her face, her son and brother-in-law both believed that her husband was a cold-blooded yet fair and selfless clan chief.

Only she, her bedmate, knew how much her seemingly stern brother and father cared for her.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they covered every little detail!

But all of this was hidden beneath that serious face!

"By the way, Fugaku, I heard you've been getting along well with a girl from your clan lately. How's it going? Which family does she belong to?"

Seeing that he had finally passed the test, Uchiha Shigemasa thought back to the news his wife had told him upon returning home. He immediately asked, curious.

At the same time, he looked at Uchiha Fugaku with a mocking expression, as if to say, "You know what I mean."

"She's from the second branch. Her name is Mikoto."

(End of this chapter)