Pointing at Fugaku's Nose and Cursing Him Out

Genkawa Uchiha was a little numb.

This scene was all too easy to misinterpret. It was no wonder Fugaku Uchiha reacted this way.

Anyone who saw their own wife nestled in another man's arms right in front of them probably wouldn't have handled it much better than Fugaku Uchiha. It was only human nature.

Although Genkawa Uchiha was only fourteen and could hardly be called a man, at most a boy.

But he was over 1.7 meters tall, handsome, fair-skinned, and lean. Though still young, the blade he carried was already capable of drawing blood.

And Mikoto Uchiha?

She was twenty-three or twenty-four, fair and beautiful, gentle, kind, considerate, and had long, straight black hair.

As the mother of two children, she also possessed a maternal quality that was especially alluring to boys like Genkawa Uchiha.

The two of them were in the same room—she was at her finest age, and he was at his fiercest.

Fugaku Uchiha did not dare imagine what might have happened between them tonight if he had not shown up.

For some reason, his head felt a little heavy, as though something had been placed on it, making even his scalp itch.

"D-Darling..."

Mikoto Uchiha's body trembled slightly, as if she had realized something. Her face turned a little pale.

She hurriedly pulled herself free from Genkawa Uchiha's arms, stood up, and was about to walk toward Fugaku Uchiha.

But Fugaku Uchiha merely stood in the courtyard, his figure half-hidden in the darkness. The light from the room illuminated his face, yet there was not the slightest expression on it.

Mikoto Uchiha halted, her body trembling even more violently.

She looked at Fugaku Uchiha, her eyes pleading.

"Darling, it's not what you think..."

Fugaku Uchiha looked at her. "Why are you here? Where are Itachi and Sasuke? Don't they need looking after?"

"I..."

Mikoto Uchiha did not know how to answer. She took a deep breath and said, "Itachi is at home. He's looking after Sasuke, so there won't be any problems."

"Is that so? You had a four-year-old child looking after an infant?" Fugaku Uchiha asked expressionlessly.

"I..."

Mikoto Uchiha was left speechless.

Genkawa Uchiha could not stand to watch any longer. He clicked his tongue. "Clan Head Fugaku, what a temper you have. What, is Sister Mikoto not allowed to come see me?"

Naturally, he was completely confident.

Not to mention that nothing had happened between him and Mikoto Uchiha—even if something had, so what?

If I weren't too young, when would an old man like you ever have had a chance?

That was Genkawa Uchiha's true thought, but Fugaku Uchiha was clearly enraged. Even his face twitched.

"Genkawa, stop talking."

Mikoto Uchiha hurriedly cut Genkawa Uchiha off and quickly explained to Fugaku Uchiha.

"I came to see Genkawa because I hoped he could contribute to the clan. I understand how hard you've been working lately. I only wanted to help you."

Fugaku Uchiha's expression softened somewhat upon hearing this.

He had known Mikoto Uchiha for many years, and they had lived together for many years after marriage. Naturally, he knew what kind of person his wife was.

It was simply that, as a man, he could not tolerate his wife behaving too intimately with another man, even if that man was still underage.

"This is not somewhere you should be. Don't come here again unless necessary. I can handle the clan's affairs myself."

Fugaku Uchiha's words were undoubtedly a warning to Mikoto Uchiha, and he said them right in front of Genkawa Uchiha. How could Genkawa Uchiha tolerate that?

"Oh my, Clan Head, what imposing authority."

He sneered.

"What, Sister Mikoto and I have known each other since childhood, and she looked after me for years. Now that she married you, does she have to listen to you about everything? I never knew the Clan Head was this overbearing."

"If you're really so domineering, why haven't you managed the clan properly or handled the relationship between the clan and the village? So you can only throw your weight around in front of women, is that it?"

At that point, Genkawa Uchiha felt someone tugging at his sleeve. Naturally, he knew who it was, so he reached back and took Mikoto Uchiha's hand.

"Don't worry, Sister Mikoto."

As he spoke, he patted the back of her hand, looked at Fugaku Uchiha, and continued his barrage without the slightest concern for Fugaku Uchiha's livid face or the Sharingan that had already appeared in his eyes.

"You said you can handle the clan's affairs yourself? That's hilarious. Don't you know what state the clan is in now? Don't you know what conclusion the clan meeting finally reached? Why did you come to see me so late at night?"

"Weren't you specifically here to win me over? The clan meeting couldn't come up with a solution, could it? The clan members aren't easy to placate, are they? Do you want me to step forward and talk to the village higher-ups?"

"See? Even now, you still don't dare make a decision."

"Some people and some things can fool the boys, but don't fool yourself too."

If there was anyone in the Uchiha Clan whom Genkawa Uchiha disliked the most, it was undoubtedly Fugaku Uchiha standing before him.

There was no other reason.

Who told him to become Mikoto Uchiha's husband?

Who told him he was incapable of handling the relationship between the clan and the village?

Who told him he was stupid without realizing it?

"Genkawa, stop it. I'm begging you..."

Tears welled in Mikoto Uchiha's eyes. Caught between Fugaku Uchiha and Genkawa Uchiha, she was in great pain.

Genkawa Uchiha also revealed his Sharingan at that moment, but after hearing her words, his eyes nearly rolled so far back they turned into the Hyuga Clan's Byakugan.

"You're hopeless too."

With a look of frustration, he poked Mikoto Uchiha on the forehead.

"You have such a pretty face, but not a bit of sense. What, now that you're married, you've got rose-colored glasses on for him? Don't you know exactly what kind of person he is?"

As he spoke, Genkawa Uchiha pointed directly at Fugaku Uchiha.

"I saw it long ago. This guy is indecisive, muddleheaded, and incapable of seeing the situation clearly. With the Uchiha Clan in his hands, there isn't the slightest future for it."

"Genkawa!"

Mikoto Uchiha shook her head at him, her expression pitiful.

"Fine, fine."

Genkawa Uchiha was speechless.

When he looked over again, Fugaku Uchiha stared at Genkawa Uchiha fiercely for a moment, then turned and left without saying a word.

"Darling!"

Mikoto Uchiha hurried after him.

Genkawa Uchiha did not stop her.

It was fine if they argued. In any case, he felt no guilt. He did not care whether the Uchiha Clan lived or died. At worst, if something really happened, he would just save Mikoto Uchiha.

His assessment of Fugaku Uchiha earlier had come from the heart.

In his view, Fugaku Uchiha could not see the reality of things. He was no different from those clan members who had awakened their Sharingan—he viewed problems too superficially, lacked both courage and ability, and was far too limited.

Yet this man still loved putting on the airs of the Clan Head, especially in front of him. Genkawa Uchiha found it unbearable to watch.

The way he had been treated in the clan in the past would not have happened without Fugaku Uchiha, the Clan Head, allowing it.

He had overlooked it before for Mikoto Uchiha's sake, but pointing at Fugaku Uchiha's nose and cursing him today could at least knock some sense into that guy.

Fugaku Uchiha, who had been walking away, paused and turned around. His eyes were scarlet.

"Genkawa Uchiha, I'll remember what you said."

Genkawa Uchiha smiled and nodded. "Good. Remember it well. If you're stupid again next time, I'll curse you out to your face again."

Fugaku Uchiha said nothing more. With a Body Flicker, he vanished.

Mikoto Uchiha chased after him, but before leaving, she looked back as well. There was unease in her eyes.

"Tsk."

Genkawa Uchiha smacked his lips, somewhat speechless, but still said, "If that guy dares lay a hand on you after he gets home, Sister Mikoto, tell me. I'll stand up for you."

Mikoto Uchiha finally realized that Genkawa Uchiha's actions just now had all been deliberate attempts to anger Fugaku Uchiha. She could only tap him with a finger.

"You're going to get me killed."

After saying that, she wiped the corner of her eye. Her expression returned to normal, and all weakness vanished from her face. She too disappeared with a Body Flicker.

"Really? She became a jonin at sixteen. Who was she putting on that weak act for?"

Genkawa Uchiha muttered, then chuckled.

"Good. Starting tomorrow, the clan grounds will get lively. There'll be a good show to watch."