Uchiha Shin immediately broke into a smile.
"Soldiers, my name is Uchiha Shin. From this moment on, I am your general, and you are my troops. When we march into battle, we'll be brothers who live and die together. In public, address me as usual. In private, you may call me Brother Shin."
Uchiha Shin smiled as he spoke to the Heavenly Soldiers, seemingly quite satisfied with them.
Great Roc and the monkey, standing nearby, both assumed that Uchiha Shin had simply given up in frustration.
Hearing Uchiha Shin's words, the Heavenly Soldiers below were also surprised. They suddenly realized that this general seemed different from the others, lacking that lofty, superior air.
"This is our first meeting, so I won't say much. We have plenty of time ahead of us. Everyone, return and rest up today. We'll meet again promptly at dawn tomorrow."
Uchiha Shin then left with the monkey and the others.
Over on the Jade Emperor's side, he sat there listening to a report from a Heavenly Soldier.
"The East Blue Dragon King wishes to find a marriage match for his fourth daughter?" The Jade Emperor opened his half-closed eyes.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The Jade Emperor nodded, then summoned the Heavenly Soldier closer and whispered several words into his ear.
After receiving his orders, the Heavenly Soldier left the Heavenly Court and headed down to the mortal realm.
The Jade Emperor rose to his feet. After pondering for a moment, he left his residence and headed toward Moon Elder's domain.
Moon Elder was quite surprised, as the Jade Emperor had not visited him in a long time.
"Moon Elder, there is no need for such ceremony. I merely came to take a look around."
As he spoke, the Jade Emperor wandered through Moon Elder's great hall, looking