Kakashi's face darkened again. Was this encouraging him to hurry up, find a woman, and have children?
He immediately shook his head.
"This is still too early for me."
"...It seems you're very confident in your ability to bear the burden of the Sharingan." The old man looked deeply at him and sighed.
"..."
Kakashi could only nod reluctantly. Could he say that he had no confidence?
"My promise still stands." The old man remained solemn. "If you need it, I will certainly arrange an outstanding girl from the clan for you."
This was not merely empty talk.
After all, this was Kakashi Hatake—the most watched genius in Konoha, the son of the White Fang of Konoha, and the Yondaime's disciple from the Hokage's lineage.
Proud as the Uchiha were, they were willing to acknowledge such a genius. Likewise, they recognized the White Fang of Konoha's strength. In their eyes, Kakashi could also be considered born of a prominent Konoha family. Marrying an Uchiha woman would not disgrace the Uchiha name. Moreover, he was an important figure in the Hokage's lineage.
His talent, family background, and connections were all beyond reproach.
Even if he really was somewhat impotent... no, rather than that, they should forge the closest possible ties before he truly became impotent. That way, if such a genius joined with the Uchiha, perhaps they could produce another genius with Uchiha blood!
To these old Uchiha, what mattered most was the talent of the younger generation, because that represented the clan's future!
Seeing that Kakashi remained silent, the old man did not press him further.
"I look forward to meeting you again."
With those words, he turned and slowly walked away, his steps unhurried yet steady.
Only then did Itachi speak.
"That was Elder Zonin. He is the elder