Uchiha Clan Compound.
On this day, nearly all the Uchiha Clan's elite had gathered at the elders' residence.
Inside the house, Uchiha Yoru's arrival drew approving looks from both the Clan Leader and Captain Fugaku.
"Yoru!"
After entering the room and seeing Elder Setsuna lying weakly on the sickbed, Uchiha Yoru appeared calm, but a faint sorrow showed in his eyes.
"Elder Setsuna!"
After Uchiha Yoru spoke, Elder Uchiha Setsuna, his complexion sallow as he lay on the tatami, forced himself through his weakness and said hoarsely:
"Uchiha Yoru, everything you have done... the clan has seen it all. Mikoto will still need your help in the future. I have already spoken to the Clan Leader about it..."
As his weak, hoarse voice echoed through the room, the clan leader nodded solemnly. Uchiha Yoru, however, understood the meaning behind those words.
To put it bluntly, this Old Bastard was still handing the real power to Mikoto. After all, she was the one carrying on the bloodline, and more importantly, Mikoto was talented as well.
"For the sake of the clan, Yoru! I think you need to understand one thing. As for Tsunade of the Senju Clan... Mikoto is devoted to the clan as well..."
Good heavens!
Hearing this old timer's instructions, Uchiha Yoru was left speechless. What was this supposed to mean?
It was basically a deathbed declaration that Uchiha Mikoto would inherit his authority. At the same time, Yoru could rest assured—no one would interfere in their relationship. But for the sake of the clan, Mikoto would understand and would absolutely not affect things between him and Tsunade.
Uchiha Mikoto, standing nearby, nodded solemnly and looked at Uchiha Yoru as she said in a firm voice:
"Yoru, don't worry. This will always be your home."
Mikoto's words left Elder