Uchiha

"Lord Sheng, please don't take offense. It's just that what happened with the Hyuga caused far too much of a stir."

Uchiha Fugaku gave an apologetic laugh and advised him, "Lord Sheng, the Hyuga Clan is one of Konoha's great clans and powerful houses. As for what you did... although you cleaned up the aftermath very thoroughly, everyone isn't a fool.

The clansmen outside are restless. They're all saying that you're the next Madara Uchiha. Even this ordinary family gathering today is being watched by who knows how many people."

"What are they worried about? That I'll gather power and start a war?"

Gu Sheng looked impatient. "If I really intended to do that, do you think mere gossip could stop me? If I truly planned to gather power, would their worries be of any use?"

"Sigh!!!"

Uchiha Fugaku sighed. "Of course I understand that you have no such intentions, but the others—especially the Clan Elders—are afraid they'll... overthink things!

The Uchiha have long yearned for peace. Back then, my father and the others even betrayed... They don't want another Madara Uchiha to appear."

Gu Sheng said coldly, "Tell them that as long as the Uchiha harbor no intention of betrayal, nothing will happen."

"I understand. With those words from you, I imagine they'll feel reassured."

Uchiha Fugaku nodded, then laughed heartily. "Let's put these matters behind us! Today is a family gathering, so let's not discuss them anymore.

Mikoto has already prepared afternoon tea, and Itachi has been wanting to meet his uncle for a long time. Let's go!"

"Mm!"

Gu Sheng's expression softened slightly as he followed Uchiha Fugaku toward the rear courtyard of the residence.

In the Uchiha family's rear residence, a quiet and gentle young woman was preparing food with a small boy of about