Not So Bad

Uchiha Clan Grounds.

After giving Kazuki and Gui a thorough beating,

Shamu returned to his room to handle official business.

Before long, Third Elder Takuya came looking for him.

Over the past few years in the Hidden Sound Village, the Third Elder had gotten his fill of being in charge. Though the village was a little small,

it still had more people than the Uchiha Clan. His old dream had been completely fulfilled.

In recent years, he had grown more energetic by the day. Though already sixty, he was full of vigor, his eyes bright and sharp, his stride forceful and brisk.

"Clan Head, these little brats don't have any missions. They can't just stay cooped up at home every day, can they?"

In the days since returning, the Third Elder had toured the Uchiha inside and out. He had even lingered on Snack Street for two days.

He had fully experienced the Uchiha's prosperity and strength, which brought great comfort to his old heart.

But after those few days, Third Elder Takuya began to feel unaccustomed to it.

There was no other reason. He was idle—far too idle.

Back in the Hidden Sound Village, he had handled a great deal of official business every day. Yet the moment he returned to the clan, he had started living in retirement.

The other clansmen could still vent their excess energy at the training grounds, but as for him, he had not fought in years. He had too much energy every day and nowhere to vent it.

He had come not only to ask about those idle clansmen, but also to see whether there was any work for himself.

Shamu had already made arrangements and had been meaning to discuss them with Takuya.

"I've long had plans for this. Before long, I'll