Chiyo left Anbu and walked towards the Uchiha security headquarters.
The afterglow of the setting sun shone on his body, casting a long shadow.
His steps were steady and his eyes were deep, as if he was thinking about something.
Maki Uchiha followed closely behind, with a complicated look on his face, and he stopped talking several times.
Finally, at the moment when no one was passing by Training Ground, Maki Uchiha couldn't bear it anymore.
He suddenly stepped forward and stopped, half-kneeling in front of Chiyo with a plop, his voice was low and firm.
"Clan Leader!"
Chiyo looked at Mashiki who was kneeling on the ground with calm eyes.
"Mashiki, what are you doing?"
Mashiki raised his head, regret and determination flashing in his eyes.
"Clan Leader, I... I was wrong!
I used to think about the village and the so-called 'Will of Fire', but I always ignored the roots of my family.
Now, after experiencing the sacrifice of my tribe and this series of subsequent events, I finally wake up.
The concept you mentioned before is the real Mirai of the Uchiha Clan, and the real Mirai of Konoha!"
Chiyo stared at him quietly, and after a moment, reached out to help him up.
"Get up, Mashiki. I'm very happy that you can wake up."
Mashiki stood up and looked at Chiyo Uchiha with a trace of anxiety in his eyes.
"Clan Leader, don't you blame me? I once deviated from the family's position..."
Chiyo shook his head, his tone gentle but firm.
"Mashiki, you are the elite of the Uchiha Clan, and you can understand the importance of family. This is more important than anything else.
Family is the cornerstone of a village. A village without family is like a tree without roots and will eventually wither."
Mashiki looked at Chiyo blankly, as if he truly understood his words for the first time.
Chiyo continued.
"Family is formed naturally, home is the sustenance of emotions, and family is the collection of these sustenances.
A village is an existence where various families unite to protect each other.
Without the family, the village loses its meaning."
These words were like a bolt of lightning, completely splitting the fog in Mashiki's heart.
He recalled his blindness and fanatical pursuit of "Will of Fire", but he ignored the most fundamental family affection.
Now, he finally understands that the family and the village are not antagonistic, but complementary to each other.
Only those who have a family have a family, and only those who have a family have a family, and finally a village is born!
"Clan Leader..."
Mashiki's voice was choked with sobs.
"Thank you for giving me a chance to change my ways. I... I, Mashiki, will give everything to my family from today on!"
Chiyo patted his shoulder with approval in his eyes.
"It's enough if you have this heart."
Mashiki took a deep breath and made up his mind.
"Clan Leader, I want to resign from my position as Anbu and return to serve the family!"
Chiyo shook his head.
"No, you can't leave Anbu just yet."
Mashiki was stunned.
"Clan Leader, why is this?"
Chiyo has deep eyes.
"Anbu is the core organization of the village. Without the participation of Uchiha people, how can we obtain information in time?
If you stay at Anbu, you will also contribute to the family."
Mashiki was silent for a moment, then nodded heavily.
"I understand! Clan Leader Don't worry, I will definitely fight for more benefits for the family!"
Chiyo smiled slightly.
"Go ahead and remember.
No matter where you are, you are our Uchiha's Pride."
Mashiki bowed deeply, turned around and left, with a sense of determination and mission in his back.
Chiyo watched Mashiki leave with a slight curve in the corner of his mouth.
Mashiki has turned back, and this time the purpose of taking him to see Aoki has been achieved.
I can provide information to the family in the future.
In addition to Hokage Advisor Fugaku Uchiha, Anbu's member Yashiro Uchiha, there is another Maki Uchiha...
The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the surrounding grass, reflecting a golden light.
Chiyo was satisfied and headed in the direction of Uchiha Guard Unit.
As soon as he arrived downstairs, there was a rush of footsteps.
"Chiyo-niichan!"
Mikoto ran from Guard Unit Headquarters. to Chiyo, with worry on his face.
"Are you okay..."
Chiyo reached out and rubbed her head with a gentle tone.
"Don't worry, we just dealt with some minor matters."
Mikoto breathed a sigh of relief, but there was still concern in his eyes.
"That's good... I'm afraid they will be bad for Chiyo-niichan."
Chiyo smiled.
Disadvantage?
They don't have this strength now.
Chiyo looked up at the sky and changed the topic.
"It's getting late, let's go to Training Ground."
Mikoto nodded, and the worry on his face was gradually replaced by excitement.
"Well! I want to try the new Genjutsu today!"
The two left Guard Unit Headquarters..
Walking to the open space of Training Ground, Mikoto quickly Hand Seals, Sharingan of Two-Tomoe started, flickering slightly.
Her movements were much smoother than a month ago, and her chakra control was more precise.
"Genjutsu, Hell Viewing Technique!"
The surrounding scene was instantly distorted, as if falling into an endless abyss.
Chiyo stood there, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.
He waved his hand gently, and Genjutsu was cracked.
"Not bad, great progress."
Chiyo commented.
"But the distribution of chakra can be more refined."
Mikoto nodded seriously.
"I'll keep practicing!"
In the following time, Chiyo patiently guided Mikoto in his practice.
Her Fire Style and Genjutsu have made rapid progress under the training of Chiyo, and their strength is no longer what it used to be.
The sun gradually sets in the west, and only two people are left on Training Ground.
Just when Chiyo was preparing to end today's training.
Suddenly, a rustling sound came from behind a big tree.
They both turned their heads at the same time and saw a head with red hair sticking out from behind the tree trunk.
Kushina Uzumaki
"Kushina?"
Mikoto shouted in surprise.
Kushina Uzumaki
Kushina jumped out from behind the tree with a bright smile on his face.
"Hey, you must have been scared by me!"
Chiyo raised his eyebrows.
"Why are you here? Sealing Jutsu have you finished studying?"
Kushina curled his lips.
Kushina Uzumaki
"Lady Mito said that I have made rapid progress and gave me a half-day holiday today!"
She came close to Mikoto, grabbed her arm, was very intimate, and said with a smile.
"Sister Mikoto, long time no see! I miss you so much!"
Mikoto also smiled.
"Yeah, you haven't come to play with us lately."
Kushina scratched his head, a little embarrassed.
"There's nothing I can do about it, Lady Mito's classes are very strict..."
Her eyes suddenly lit up and she looked at Chiyo.
"Brother Chiyo, I heard that you are very powerful recently. Even Sunagakure's messenger was scared away by you?"
Chiyo laughed.
"Who told you?"
Kushina raised his chin proudly.
"I heard what Lady Tsunade said!"
Chiyo shook his head and did not explain much.
Kushina came over happily.
"Brother Chiyo, can you actually fight with me? I also want to become stronger!"
Mikoto said with a smile.
"Kushina, aren't you learning Sealing Jutsu?"
Kushina waved his hand.
"Sealing Jutsu needs to learn, and the actual combat skills must not be left behind!"
Chiyo looked at her expectant eyes and smiled helplessly.
"Okay, I'll make an exception today and simulate it with you in actual combat."
Kushina immediately cheered.
"Great!"
"I have learned a lot of Sealing Jutsu! Don't be careless! Brother Chiyo!"
"Just come!"
"Hmph, Brother Chiyo, I will defeat you sooner or later!"
"Then I'll wait and see! You can't beat me with your words alone!"
"..."
Under the setting sun, the figures of the three people shuttled on Training Ground.
The relationship between the three of them is not as estranged as the previous brief separation.
The distance between hearts is getting closer.