"But... what should I do?"
Chiyo smiled and kneaded the soft flesh in his hand.
"If we truly want to take care of those children, the Orphanage must be taken over by our people. I think you're the best candidate!
Whether because of your status or anything else, you're the most qualified.
Now that we have someone to manage it, all that remains is supplies.
The Uchiha Clan can fund the expansion of the Orphanage and improve the children's living conditions and quality of life.
We can also continue offering the older children opportunities to enroll in the Ninja Academy, giving them more choices."
Yakushi Nonō's breathing quickened slightly.
"Can we really do that?"
"Of course."
Chiyo tightened his grip on her hand.
"You're the Uchiha Clan Leader. Won't this put you in a difficult position?"
Chiyo patted her head.
"Don't worry. I know what I'm doing."
Yakushi Nonō suppressed the excitement in her heart.
The Uchiha Clan funding the Orphanage was certainly a good thing, but...
Yakushi Nonō still didn't want to make things difficult for Chiyo.
After a moment of silence, she finally shook her head.
"The Uchiha Clan can't help the Orphanage unconditionally!"
Chiyo froze for a moment. Seeing Yakushi Nonō's resolute expression, he quickly understood.
"A loan. How about that?"
Yakushi Nonō looked at him, the worry in her eyes gradually replaced by hope.
She nodded firmly.
"I want the children at the Orphanage to understand what it means to earn their own living!"
Chiyo smiled and ruffled her hair.
"Mm, lead by example. Not bad!"
"All right, all right, it's getting late. Let's eat first. You need to be full before you have the strength to work."
Yakushi Nonō smiled through her tears and wiped her eyes.
"Mm!"
The two ordered a table full of