My Daughter-in-Law, Uchiha Mikoto

"I never imagined that little Mikoto would grow up so much. Time really flies!" Tianqi shook his head helplessly, sighing with emotion.

Upon hearing the words "Mikoto, "Uchiha Mikoto's eyes widened. Aside from her deceased grandfather and other elderly people, only Sen'u's father would call her that. But that man had disappeared decades ago. Could this person be...?

"Sir, please don't be so rude. If you offend Madam again, we'll have the ninjas take you away. Please watch your words!" Hearing Tianqi call Xiao Mikoto, not only was the woman who opened the door unhappy, but even the two guards were very dissatisfied.

Upon hearing this, Tianqi smiled and looked at the shocked Uchiha Mikoto, saying, "I believe she will invite me in, am I right, Mikoto?"

Tianqi believed that Mikoto should be able to guess by now. The hint was so obvious; if she still couldn't figure it out, he would really start to doubt his own presence in the family.

"Oh, right, right, please come in!" Mikoto quickly gestured for them to come in. Although she was still a little unsure, she thought it best to invite them in to avoid any awkward misunderstandings.

"Huh? This..." The other three servants looked at Madam Mikoto with surprise. They knew that Sen'u was a high-ranking member of Konoha; how could she allow someone of unknown origin to enter the house?

Tianqi looked at the servants who still refused to move aside, and a strange smile appeared on his face. "Blocking me in my own house is really ridiculous."

"What? Didn't you hear what I said? Make way and let this gentleman in!" Mikoto shouted with a stern face as she looked at the servants who were still blocking her way. If it really was that person, these servants would be in big trouble, given his temper. Although these servants were just ordinary people, they had been dutiful to this household, and she didn't want them to lose their lives because of a misunderstanding.

"Well... alright, sir, please!" The group wanted to say something, but when they saw the lady of the house's expression change, they immediately gave in, making way and respectfully gesturing for Tianqi to proceed. Although they appeared respectful, their resentment was practically written all over their faces.

After glancing at the group of servants, Tianqi swaggered inside with his hands behind his back. They were nothing but ants, beings he could annihilate with a breath. Tianqi had no interest in lowering himself to their level.

Upon arriving at the main hall, Tianqi plopped down in the head seat. Uchiha Mikoto then ordered the servants to bring tea. The young girls serving the tea looked at Tianqi with curiosity. They knew that only the head of the clan or the senior Third Hokage could hold this position. Why was this person in charge?

After the tea was served, Mikoto didn't sit down. Instead, she stood to the side, looking at Tianqi with a puzzled expression. Was this really him? Her father-in-law Uchiha Tianqi, was already over fifty years old, while this man looked to be only thirty, with skin so smooth and supple. Was this really her father-in-law?

"Sit down, Mikoto. This is your home. Why do you act as if I'm usurping your place?" Tianqi said calmly to Mikoto, who was standing to the side, after taking a sip of tea.

"Oh, okay!" Mikoto nodded and casually found a seat, but her eyes were still fixed on Tianqi, and she was comparing him to her former father-in-law in her mind.

Feeling uncomfortable under Mikoto's gaze, Tianqi coughed lightly and asked, "Ahem, I'm back now, why hasn't Sen'u come out yet? Has he gotten too cocky after all these years I haven't been back?"

"Uh... no, well... Sen'u is the head of Konoha's Anbu now. He's usually quite busy with work and doesn't get home until dark almost every day, so you... but don't worry, I've already sent someone to inform him!" Mikoto explained hesitantly, clearly not used to having another person in her house.

"The head of the Anbu? It seems he didn't listen to a word I said back then. He's such a diligent dog for others, really something!" Tianqi was furious upon hearing this, and the teacup in his hand instantly shattered.

He had warned Sen'u before that it was okay to contribute to Konoha, but not to get too deeply involved. Now, this brat is more deeply involved than anyone else. You have to understand, the waters of Konoha at this time are incredibly deep, especially for those with the Uchiha surname. One wrong move and Konoha might abandon or eliminate them. Many of Konoha's veteran powerhouses died during this period, such as Hatake Sakumo and Konoha's Eight Colors; they didn't end up well.

"Uh...!" Mikoto didn't say much about the topic of being Konoha's dog. After all, her family lived in Konoha, and she wouldn't dare to talk about such things casually. However, these words proved that there was a fifty percent chance that the person in front of her was Tianqi. No one in Konoha would dare to say such nonsense except for him.

"Are you really... Tianqi?" After some hesitation, Mikoto finally asked the question that was on her mind.

"Hehe, isn't it a bit inappropriate to still call me 'sir'?" Realizing he had lost his composure, Tianqi regained his composure and looked at his daughter-in-law with narrowed eyes.

"Greetings, Father..." After hesitating for a moment, Mikoto still approached Tianqi somewhat shyly, called out "Father," and bowed respectfully.

"Alright, alright, get up now!" Having accepted Mikoto's bow, Tianqi considered it an acceptance of her as his daughter-in-law. Chakra surged from his right hand, materializing and lifting Mikoto up.

"Thank you, Father!" Mikoto, lifted up by the Chakra hand, smiled and quickly expressed her gratitude.

The fact that such powerful Chakra could materialize was definitely due to that eunuch. Very few people in the Shinobi World could use such a method. If she had only believed it 50% before, she now believed it 80%. At the same time, she felt a sense of recognition. Being recognized by an elder was indeed a happy thing.

"No need for thanks, we're all family. Besides, I was worried about you when I returned to the Shinobi World, but seeing how you're doing now, I can finally relax!" Tianqi shook his head and said calmly. He had been worried about Sen'u's situation, since the Shinobi World is full of unexpected events. But now that he saw all the children alive and well, Tianqi's tense heart was at ease. Everything was wonderful, except for the fact that Sen'u was working as Konoha's dog.